ACLSTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Axcelis Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $145 — +22.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 13 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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 (29): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.2% 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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. returned +47.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. has a market value of $3.9B and an enterprise value of $3.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $866.1M. The latest quarter grew 10.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $92.8M, a 10.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.98.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $65.6M, after $9.7M of capital spending.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. spent $57.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 41.9×; forward P/E: 23.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. employs 1,465 people — $591K of revenue per employee.
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Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) shares fell 3.69% to close at $142.31 in the recent trading day, even as the broader market rose, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — The decline against a rising market highlights a notable underperformance in ACLS's trading session that shareholders and potential investors would want to track.
Axcelis Technologies announced its sponsorship of and participation in the 23rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026), scheduled for September 28-October 2, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama North in Japan.
Why it matters — Axcelis watchers would care because the company's participation in a major international silicon carbide conference signals engagement with a key market area for its ion implantation solutions.
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) closed its recent trading session at $103.75, a -1.23% decline from the prior day's close, which the report notes was a more significant drop than the broader market experienced.
Why it matters — Axcelis watchers would care because the stock underperformed the broader market in the latest session, signaling a notable downward move for the company.
Axcelis shares fell 22.4% over the past month, as recovering bookings and demand collide with weaker margins, backlog pressure, and heavy China exposure. The company's recovery is facing fresh margin pressure according to the report.
Why it matters — ACLS watchers would care because margin pressure, backlog issues, and significant China exposure could weigh on the company's recovery despite improved bookings and demand.
Axcelis Technologies plans a $35 million ion implantation facility in South Korea to expand its Asian manufacturing capacity. The investment responds to improving activity in memory, power, and mature-node segments.
Why it matters — ACLS watchers would care because the expansion signals the company is positioning its manufacturing infrastructure to serve growing Asian demand.
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. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Oct 2026, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. ranks 64 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 +22.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 64 out of 100 as at 13 Oct 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 +47.6% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Axcelis Technologies Inc. is a semiconductor equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other process tools used in chip fabrication.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Oct 2026): "Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade". Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) shares fell 3.69% to close at $142.31 in the recent trading day, even as the broader market rose, according to Zacks Investment Research.
Axcelis Technologies Inc. is a semiconductor equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other process tools used in chip fabrication. Its product portfolio centers on ion implantation systems, including high-current, medium-current, and energy implanters, as well as related dry strip, thermal processing, and curing equipment. The company also provides aftermarket lifecycle support such as spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, used tools, and customer training. Axcelis Technologies serves semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, supporting critical manufacturing steps that influence device performance, process control, and production efficiency. Headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, Axcelis Technologies plays a specialized role in the capital equipment market by supplying technology and services that help chipmakers optimize semiconductor manufacturing operations.
CEO Dr. Russell J. Low Ph.D. · 1,465 employees · United States · https://www.axcelis.com
