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PDFSPDF Solutions, Inc.
$37.61$1.6B
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PDF Solutions, Inc.

PDFS
NASDAQ · Design & Engineering Software
$37.61
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$1.57B
P/E102.0x
52W High$71.69
Volume1.12M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Accelerating SaaS Revenue Offsets Thin Operating Margins

PDF Solutions is executing a strategic pivot toward subscription-based analytics and factory software, evidenced by revenue growth accelerating to 18.9% year-over-year in 2026Q2 and a return to sustained profitability after the 2025Q1 trough.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

PDFS 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

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+217% Peers

P/E is 217% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 39 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 61% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Feb 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
PDFS+27.28%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
PDFS+36.81%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
PDFS+35.19%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+82.36%
5-Year Return
PDFS+49.13%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.45%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
102.0x
Forward P/EExpansion
29.1x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
41.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
N/A

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
102.0x
403.3x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
41.6x
156.5x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
N/A
400.5x
N/A
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$2.44-93.5%
Base (Fair)$4.39-88.3%
Bull$4.82-87.2%
$2.44 Bear$4.39 Base$4.82 Bull
Current Market Price: $37.61
Trades at a 756.7% premium to Base DCF ($4.39)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$219M+22.0% YoY
Net income FY25
-$640K-115.8% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
-$9M-15.1% YoY
Operating margin FY25
2.7%+3.0 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)1.9%
Avg ROIC 5Y-1.3%
ROE (TTM)4.9%
Piotroski Score3 / 9
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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 Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q4 2026Latest
Nov 5, 2026
$0.40+21.7%
vs $0.33
$68M+1.3%
vs $67M
Q3 2026
Aug 6, 2026
$0.27+0.7%
vs $0.27
$62M+0.6%
vs $61M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.31+34.8%
vs $0.23
$60M+0.7%
vs $60M
Q1 2026
Feb 12, 2026
$0.30+25.0%
vs $0.24
$62M+0.7%
vs $62M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
MarketBeat·2d ago
What PDF Solutions (PDFS) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

PDF Solutions NASDAQ: PDFS reported record third-quarter revenue of $68.3 million and reaffirmed its target for 20% revenue growth in 2026, citing strong demand from semiconductor equipment vendors and a pipeline of large customer contracts.

Seeking Alpha·2d ago
PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research·2d ago
PDF Solutions (PDFS) Tops Q3 Earnings Estimates

PDF Solutions (PDFS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.

Seeking Alpha·Oct 28, 2026
Riverwater Small Cap Strategy Q3 2026 Portfolio Update

During the third quarter of 2026, the Small Cap strategy slightly underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index, in a period in which small cap stocks broadly declined. Top contributors include AtriCure and Red Violet; top detractors include Kodiak Gas Services and PDF Solutions. We initiated a position in IRadimed at the start of the quarter, replacing Talkspace after it was acquired.

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04

Compare before deciding

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

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PDFS logoPDFSPDF Solutions, Inc.Current
$37.61$1.57B101.9522.04%6.28%4.85%—
ONTO logoONTOOnto Innovation Inc.
$173.28$8.62B64.921.82%11.84%6.5%—
COHU logoCOHUCohu, Inc.
$38.49$1.82B-92.6612.74%-3.97%-2.9%—
ACLS logoACLSAxcelis Technologies, Inc.
$99.24$3.05B29.52-17.57%11.75%9.82%—
PRGS logoPRGSProgress Software Corporation
$43.50$1.78B19.5329.79%9.24%18.36%0.04%
KLAC logoKLACKLA Corporation
$138.49$180.91B34.5311.71%36.25%87.02%0.58%

Compare PDFS vs Peers

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs ONTO

Most directly comparable listed peer for PDFS.

Scale Benchmark

vs NVDA

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

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs ONTO, COHU, ACLS, PRGS

05

Keep researching

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

PDFS SEC Filings & Documents

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 18, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 15, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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PDFS Frequently Asked Questions

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is PDF Solutions, Inc.'s revenue?

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) reported $252.4M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $219.0M in fiscal year 2025. That is 988% more than the $20.1M of fiscal year 2000.

How fast is PDF Solutions, Inc. growing?

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) grew revenue by 22.1% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is PDFS profitable?

Yes. PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) earned $15.9M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.3% net margin).

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

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) had a return on equity (ROE) of 4.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

What is PDF Solutions, Inc.'s free cash flow?

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) had negative free cash flow of $0.1M over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in PDFS back in 2000?

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