MKS Instruments(US:MKSI) ZACKSยท2025-05-08 00:05Core Viewpoint - MKS Instruments reported strong financial results for the quarter ended March 2025, with revenue and EPS exceeding both year-over-year figures and Wall Street expectations [1][3]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter was $936 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.8% and a surprise of +0.27% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $933.5 million [1]. - EPS was reported at $1.71, compared to $1.18 in the same quarter last year, resulting in a surprise of +20.42% against the consensus estimate of $1.42 [1]. Segment Performance - Semiconductor segment revenues were $413 million, exceeding the average estimate of $403.45 million, with a year-over-year increase of 17.7% [4]. - Electronics and Packaging segment revenues reached $253 million, surpassing the average estimate of $242.64 million, marking a year-over-year growth of 21.6% [4]. - Specialty Industrial segment revenues were $270 million, slightly above the average estimate of $268.58 million, but showing a year-over-year decline of 12.6% [4]. - Total product revenues were $819 million, compared to the average estimate of $798.27 million, indicating an 8.6% year-over-year increase [4]. - Service revenues were $117 million, slightly below the average estimate of $118.75 million, with a year-over-year increase of 2.6% [4]. Stock Performance - MKS Instruments shares have returned +23.6% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change [3]. - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3].