ACLSTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Axcelis Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $145 — +3.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Axcelis Technologies, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (28): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACLS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +3.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | $130 → $156 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Oct 2025 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 2 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 June 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Apr 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | William Blair | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 15 July 2024 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACLS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (ACLS) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item provides a record of management's quarterly earnings discussion.
Why it matters — An ACLS watcher would find a full account of the company's latest quarterly results and management commentary in this transcript.
Axcelis Technologies reported quarterly earnings of $1.06 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.13 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — For ACLS watchers, the earnings beat relative to consensus signals the company outperformed analyst expectations in the quarter, even though results were lower than the prior-year period.
Axcelis Technologies reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $215 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.06, both exceeding management's expectations. The company raised its full-year outlook to mid-single-digit revenue growth after previously forecasting revenue roughly flat with 2025.
Why it matters — ACLS watchers would care because the company beat its own expectations and raised its full-year revenue outlook, signaling stronger-than-anticipated performance.
Axcelis Technologies announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of $215.2 million, GAAP gross margin of 42.4%, non-GAAP gross margin of 42.7%, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.75, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.06.
Why it matters — ACLS watchers would care because the release provides the company's latest quarterly financial performance, including revenue and earnings figures.
Axcelis Technologies announced it will participate in the KBCM Technology Leadership Forum on August 10th in Park City, Utah.
Why it matters — Investor conferences give Axcelis a platform to present its business strategy and ion implantation solutions to the investment community, which can influence investor visibility.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Axcelis Technologies, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $145, with estimates ranging from $140 to $198. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Axcelis Technologies, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +3.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 76 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Axcelis Technologies, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACLS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $140 to $198 over the next 12 months.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. returned +67.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a semiconductor capital equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation systems used in chip production.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Aug 2026): "Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (ACLS) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item provides a record of management's quarterly earnings discussion.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a semiconductor capital equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation systems used in chip production. Axcelis Technologies focuses on enabling critical fabrication steps that shape the electrical properties of semiconductor devices, with products spanning high-current, medium-current, and high-energy implantation applications. The company also provides aftermarket support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance, refurbishment, and customer training, helping manufacturers keep installed tools operating efficiently over time. Its offerings serve leading semiconductor producers across memory, power devices, image sensors, and other specialty and mature technology markets. Headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, Axcelis Technologies plays a specialized role in the semiconductor supply chain as a provider of process-critical equipment and long-term service support for global chipmakers.
CEO Dr. Russell J. Low Ph.D. · 1,465 employees · United States · https://www.axcelis.com