Axcelis(US:ACLS) ZACKS·2025-12-17 00:16Core Viewpoint - Axcelis Technologies is facing a projected decline in earnings and revenue in its upcoming earnings report, which may impact investor sentiment and stock performance [2][3]. Company Performance - In the latest trading session, Axcelis Technologies closed at $86.32, reflecting a -1.08% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, which lost 0.24% [1]. - Over the past month, shares of Axcelis Technologies have gained 8.36%, while the Computer and Technology sector gained 0.89% and the S&P 500 gained 1.31% [1]. Earnings Estimates - Axcelis Technologies is projected to report earnings of $1.12 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 27.27% [2]. - The revenue estimate for the upcoming quarter is $215.3 million, indicating a 14.71% drop compared to the same quarter last year [2]. Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $4.43 per share and revenue at $816.05 million, reflecting declines of -27.97% and -19.83% respectively from the prior year [3]. Analyst Estimates and Stock Ratings - The Zacks Consensus Estimates indicate that recent adjustments to analyst estimates can signal optimism about the business outlook [3]. - Axcelis Technologies currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5]. Valuation Metrics - Axcelis Technologies is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 19.71, which is a discount compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 23.66 [6]. - The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry, part of the Computer and Technology sector, ranks in the top 13% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [6].