Axcelis(US:ACLS) ZACKSยท2025-02-05 00:20Company Performance - Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) ended the latest trading session at $66.15, reflecting a +0.68% adjustment from the previous close, while the S&P 500 gained 0.72% [1] - The stock has experienced an 11.75% decline over the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 1.35% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.02% [1] Upcoming Earnings Report - Axcelis Technologies is set to release its earnings report on February 10, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25, indicating a 41.86% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $244.9 million, reflecting a 21.07% drop compared to the year-ago quarter [2] Analyst Forecasts - Investors should monitor recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Axcelis Technologies, as these revisions often indicate short-term business trends [3] - Positive estimate revisions are viewed as a sign of optimism regarding the company's business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Axcelis Technologies has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.13, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 24.09 [6] - The company's PEG ratio stands at 2.4, while the Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry has an average PEG ratio of 0.95 [6] Industry Context - The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 206, placing it in the bottom 18% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]