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ACLSAxcelis Technologies, Inc.
$115.74$3.6B
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Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

ACLS
NASDAQ · Semiconductors
$115.74
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.56B
P/E30.5x
52W High$193.78
Volume248.3K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Cyclical Downturn Masks Structural Margin Pressures

Axcelis Technologies is navigating a pronounced cyclical downturn, with revenue contracting for six consecutive quarters to $215.2M in 2026Q2, down 10.6% year-over-year. The company's gross margin has eroded to 42.4% from 46.1% in 2025Q1, and operating margin ...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

ACLS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-51% Peers

P/E is 51% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 43 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 57% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 6
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue has declined for six straight quarters to $215.2M in 2026Q2 (-10.6% YoY), with gross margin compressing to 42.4% and operating margin falling to 9.4% from 22.4% in 2024Q1.

Analyst Consensus+21.0% target
Buy(13 analysts)
10 Buy2 Hold1 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Dominant market share

Axcelis Technologies holds a dominant market share in ion implantation, a key technology for semiconductor manufacturing.

EV and AI growth

The company benefits from growth in power device segments driven by increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and artificial intelligence (AI).

High-margin services expansion

Axcelis is expanding its high-margin aftermarket services, which contribute to stronger profitability and recurring revenue streams.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/23/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
ACLS+34.39%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
ACLS+15.23%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
ACLS-25.96%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+81.19%
5-Year Return
ACLS+138.79%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+78.46%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
30.5x
Forward P/EExpansion
28.2x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
25.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
30.5x
17.5x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
25.2x
15.0x
100th· High
Price/FCF
33.2x
18.1x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$26.00-77.5%
Base (Fair)$99.24-9.2%
Bull$51.41-55.6%
$26.00 Bear$99.24 Base$51.41 Bull
Current Market Price: $115.74
Trades at a 16.6% premium to Base DCF ($99.24)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$839M-17.6% YoY
Net income
$120M-40.2% YoY
Free cash flow
$107M-16.8% YoY
Operating margin
14.2%-6.5 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)9.6%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)11.7%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$1.06+18.6%
vs $0.89
$215M+4.9%
vs $205M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.72+1.4%
vs $0.71
$199M+2.0%
vs $195M
Q1 2026
Feb 17, 2026
$1.49+33.0%
vs $1.12
$238M+10.8%
vs $215M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025
$1.21+19.8%
vs $1.01
$214M-0.7%
vs $215M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
PRNewsWire·2d ago
Axcelis Announces Sponsorship and Participation in the 23rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026)

BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be participating in the 23rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026) taking place September 28 - October 2, 2026, at the Pacifico Yokohama North in Japan.

Zacks Investment Research·6d ago
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) concluded the recent trading session at $103.75, signifying a -1.23% move from its prior day's close.

Zacks Investment Research·6d ago
ACLS Falls 22.4% in Past Month as Recovery Meets Fresh Margin Pressure

Axcelis shares fell 22.4% in a month as recovering bookings and demand collide with weaker margins, backlog pressure and heavy China exposure.

Zacks Investment Research·6d ago
ACLS Invests $35M in Korea To Expand Its Manufacturing Infrastructure

Axcelis plans a $35M South Korea ion implantation facility to expand Asian capacity as memory, power and mature-node activity improves.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark ACLS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ACLS logoACLSAxcelis Technologies, Inc.Current
$115.74$3.56B30.46-17.57%14.33%11.74%—
ONTO logoONTOOnto Innovation Inc.
$283.81$14.12B102.091.82%11.84%6.5%—
MKSI logoMKSIMKS Inc.
$260.37$17.59B59.589.62%10.12%15.83%—
UCTT logoUCTTUltra Clean Holdings, Inc.
$76.55$3.43B-19.14-2.08%-1.07%-3.14%—
CAMT logoCAMTCamtek Ltd.
$151.36$7.06B145.5415.57%7.4%5.82%—
COHU logoCOHUCohu, Inc.
$64.54$3.04B-40.5912.74%-7.43%-4.91%—

Compare ACLS vs Peers

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ONTO

Most directly comparable listed peer for ACLS.

Scale Benchmark

vs TSM

Larger-name benchmark to compare ACLS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ONTO, MKSI, UCTT, CAMT

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

ACLS SEC Filings & Documents

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 23, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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ACLS Frequently Asked Questions

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s revenue?

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) reported $866.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 118% increase from $397.3M in 1999.

How fast is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. growing?

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) saw revenue decline by 17.6% over the past year.

Is ACLS profitable?

Yes, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) is profitable, generating $92.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (14.3% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is ACLS's return on equity?

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) generated $81.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ACLS back in 1999?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 27+ years of data

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