Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) Stock Price & Analysis
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) closed at USD 104.74 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 10.16% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 116.58; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 104.31–111.35 on volume of 294,449 shares. Market capitalization is $3.23B, with a 52-week range of USD 73.6–193.78 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (ACLS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $866M, net income $92.8M (10.7% margin), free cash flow $65.6M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 34.9x (avg 16.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold ACLS (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.20 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 150 (range 140–165).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +24.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +112.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 1.11, revenue estimate $230M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (ACLS)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $662M | $920M | $1.13B | $1.02B | $839M | $866M |
| Gross profit | $286M | $402M | $491M | $455M | $377M | — |
| Operating income | $127M | $212M | $266M | $211M | $119M | $89.4M |
| Net income | $98.7M | $183M | $246M | $201M | $120M | $92.8M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.88 | $5.46 | $7.43 | $6.15 | $3.80 | — |
| Free cash flow | $141M | $205M | $136M | $129M | $107M | $65.6M |
| Gross margin | 43.2% | 43.7% | 43.5% | 44.7% | 44.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 19.2% | 23.1% | 23.5% | 20.7% | 14.2% | 10.3% |
| Net margin | 14.9% | 19.9% | 21.8% | 19.7% | 14.3% | 10.7% |
| Revenue growth | +39.6% | +38.9% | +22.9% | -10.0% | -17.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $295M | $432M | $506M | $571M | $374M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (ACLS)
P/E 34.9x · P/S 3.7x · P/FCF 49.3x · P/B 3.0x · FCF yield 2.03% · Earnings yield 2.87%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 21.2x, Dec 2024 11.4x, Dec 2023 17.5x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (ACLS)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold ACLS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.02% | $13.6M | Reduced -28.5% |
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | <0.01% | $498K | New position |
Analysts (ACLS)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.20 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 150 (low 140, high 165).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ACLS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +24.2% | +112.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +24.3% | +16.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 69.4% | 54.7% |
| Max drawdown | -45.9% (Jun 2026→Sep 2026) | -78.0% (Jul 2023→Mar 2025) |
Companies that name ACLS in their SEC reports
| Relationship to ACLS | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC (VECO) | 10-K Feb 25, 2026 | “Merger Agreement with Axcelis Technologies, Inc.” |
ACLS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.11 | $1.04 | +6.3% | $230.1M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.22 | $1.18 | +3.2% | $239.3M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.11 | $3.83 | +7.1% | $883.5M | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.27 | $4.85 | +8.7% | $988.8M | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 104.74 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 10.16% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 116.58 |
| Open | USD 109.8 |
| Day Range | USD 104.31 – 111.35 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 73.6 – 193.78 |
| Volume | 294,449 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.23B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (ACLS)
Nexqual's technical model rates ACLS "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.06 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 121.69) |
| MACD | -3.41 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ACLS)
Wall Street analysts rate ACLS "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 150 (range USD 140–165), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 150 |
| High Target | USD 165 |
| Low Target | USD 140 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (ACLS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $230.08M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.06 vs est 0.89 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.72 vs est 0.71 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.49 vs est 1.12 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.21 vs est 1 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ACLS)
| Total Revenue | $866.07M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.60% |
| Gross Margin | +43.01% |
| Operating Margin | +9.43% |
| Profit Margin | +10.71% |
| ROE | +8.89% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.07 |
| Current Ratio | 4.9 |
| Total Cash | $402.22M |
| Total Debt | $69.81M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $65.55M (7.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ACLS)
Nexqual rates Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -18% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 43%, operating 9% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $402M cash vs $70M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $66M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 4.1% |
Ownership (ACLS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.68% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.62% |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.88M |
| Float | 30.69M |
| Short % of Float | +6.72% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (ACLS)
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is led by Russell J. Low, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Russell J. Low |
|---|---|
| Chief Strategy Officer & Executive VP of Strategic Marketing & Technology | Gregory F. Redinbo |
| Executive Vice President of Global Customer Operations | Christopher J. Tatnall |
| Interim CFO & Senior VP of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy | David Ryzhik |
| Executive Vice President of Global Operations | Robert J. Mahoney |
Major Backers & Investors (ACLS)
Notable institutional backers of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, Victory Capital Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 13.36% |
| Fidelity | 3.79% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 3.67% |
| Reinhart Partners, LLC | 3.43% |
| BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding S.A. | 2.6% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 16.29% |
| Vanguard Group | 12.52% |
| State Street | 3.99% |
| Geode Capital | 2.7% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.3% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACMR | ACM Research, Inc. | USD 49.12 | ▼ 10.18% |
| AXTI | AXT Inc | USD 51.56 | ▼ 13.02% |
| IPGP | IPG Photonics Corporation | USD 69.41 | ▼ 6.24% |
| AMBA | Ambarella, Inc. | USD 63.12 | ▼ 4.36% |
| KLIC | Kulicke and Soffa Industries, I | USD 73.4 | ▼ 9.86% |
| VECO | Veeco Instruments Inc. | USD 41.15 | ▼ 11.81% |
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