Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) Stock Price & Analysis
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) closed at USD 73.4 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 9.86% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 73.4; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 72.46–77.71 on volume of 628,615 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 35.02–135.8 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
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Key facts (KLIC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 4, 2026): revenue $950M, net income $116M (12.2% margin), free cash flow $41.1M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KLIC (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 5 Form 4 filings, $11.3M; 5 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($11.3M); 1 by opportunistic insiders (1 outside 10b5-1 plans), 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +84.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +44.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD 1.43, revenue estimate $377M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KLIC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.52B | $1.50B | $742M | $706M | $654M | $950M |
| Gross profit | $697M | $748M | $359M | $269M | $278M | — |
| Operating income | $412M | $470M | $39.4M | -$92.5M | -$3.2M | $126M |
| Net income | $367M | $434M | $57.1M | -$69.0M | $213K | $116M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.78 | $7.09 | $0.99 | -$1.24 | $0.00 | — |
| Free cash flow | $277M | $367M | $129M | $14.9M | $96.4M | $41.1M |
| Gross margin | 45.9% | 49.8% | 48.3% | 38.1% | 42.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 27.2% | 31.3% | 5.3% | -13.1% | -0.5% | 13.2% |
| Net margin | 24.2% | 28.8% | 7.7% | -9.8% | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Revenue growth | +143.5% | -0.9% | -50.6% | -4.9% | -7.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $740M | $776M | $759M | $577M | $511M | — |
Fiscal years end Oct. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 4, 2026) (KLIC)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Oct 2025 9971.8x, Sep 2023 49.0x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KLIC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold KLIC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | <0.01% | $494K | New position |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (KLIC)
0 of 5 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Wong Lester A | Interim CEO and CFO | 60,000 | $7.3M | 54.2% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2025) |
| 2026-06-12 | Wong Nelson Munpun | Senior Vice President | 15,000 | $1.7M | 17.4% | No | Opportunistic (traded every year 2023–2025, no repeating month) |
| 2026-06-11 | Kong Peter T M | Director | 1,551 | $171K | 1.5% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2025) |
| 2026-05-20 | Yeo Mui Sung | Director | 20,000 | $2.0M | 25.3% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-11 | Lim Zi Yao | General Counsel | 1,500 | $154K | 6.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (KLIC)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | B. Riley Securities | Target lowered | Neutral | $105 → $86 |
| 2026-08-06 | Needham | Target raised | Buy | $105 → $115 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KLIC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +84.9% | +44.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +85.3% | +7.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 58.6% | 43.6% |
| Max drawdown | -45.0% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) | -53.7% (Dec 2021→Apr 2025) |
KLIC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jul 4, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Bonding Equipment | $226.1M | 68.4% | +197.5% |
| APS | $44.9M | 13.6% | +23.3% |
| APS | $35.8M | 10.8% | +14.0% |
| Advanced Solutions | $29.4M | 8.9% | +172.1% |
| Wedge Bonding Equipment | $25.8M | 7.8% | +16.5% |
| All Others | $13.4M | 4.0% | +65.3% |
| Total revenue | $330.4M | 100% | — |
KLIC revenue by product line (quarter ended Jul 4, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Semiconductor | $227.2M | 68.8% | +186.3% |
| Memory | $34.0M | 10.3% | +119.8% |
| Automotiveand Industrial | $24.2M | 7.3% | +41.5% |
| Total revenue | $330.4M | 100% | — |
KLIC revenue by region (fiscal year ended Oct 4, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | $363.6M | 55.6% | -12.7% |
| United States | $62.2M | 9.5% | -6.0% |
| All Other Segments | $58.3M | 8.9% | -7.7% |
| Taiwan | $55.0M | 8.4% | -7.2% |
| Malaysia | $45.8M | 7.0% | -15.6% |
| South Korea | $27.5M | 4.2% | +137.9% |
| Hong Kong | $15.7M | 2.4% | +34.1% |
| Philippines | $14.8M | 2.3% | +40.2% |
| Japan | $11.0M | 1.7% | -13.7% |
| Total revenue | $654.1M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
KLIC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Resonac Holdings | “We continue to expand technology partnerships with key customers and through engagements with institutions and consortiums, including the UCLA Center for Heterogeneous Integration and Performance Scaling ("CHIPS") and the "US-Joint" semiconductor consortium led by Resonac Holdings Corporation.” |
| Competitor | Panasonic | “Our major equipment competitors are ASM Pacific Technology, Hesse GmbH, Han's Laser Technology Co., Ltd., BE Semiconductor Industries N.V., Hanwha Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Yamaha Robotics Holdings Co. Ltd., and Nordson Corporation.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Nov 20, 2025.
Companies that name KLIC in their SEC reports
| Relationship to KLIC | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC (IMOS) | 20-F Apr 14, 2026 | “We purchase wire bonders principally from Shinkawa Co., Ltd. and Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. As of February 28, 2026, we operated 955 wire bonders.” |
KLIC customer concentration
In the period ended Jul 4, 2026, 3 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (14.8%, 13.8%, 10.4%) of revenue, per the company's 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026. The company does not name them.
KLIC company outlook (results filed Aug 5, 2026)
- “K&S currently expects net revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 ending October 3, 2026 to be approximately $375 million +/- $20 million, GAAP diluted EPS to be approximately $1.29 +/- 10%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS to be approximately $1.42 +/- 10%.”
- “A reconciliation between the GAAP and non-GAAP financial outlook is provided in the financial tables included at the end of this press release. 1 Earnings Conference Webcast A webcast to discuss these results will be held on August 6, 2026, beginning at 8:00 am ET.”
Analysts expect $376.8M for the current quarter, 37679999900.0% above the midpoint of the company's guidance ($1).
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
KLIC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.43 | $1.15 | +24.3% | $376.8M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.43 | $0.98 | +46.3% | $373.3M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $3.86 | $3.38 | +14.1% | $1.15B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $5.90 | $4.24 | +39.3% | $1.52B | 3 |
KLIC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±15.7% (±$11.55) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 18, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±7% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 68.8% | ±15.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 60.7% | ±19.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 58.9% | ±22.9% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 59.1% | ±32.7% |
30-day implied volatility 67% vs 59.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.48. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 73.4 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 9.86% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 73.4 |
| Open | USD 73.4 |
| Day Range | USD 72.46 – 77.71 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 35.02 – 135.8 |
| Volume | 628,615 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KLIC)
Nexqual's technical model rates KLIC "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 32.39 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 86.71) |
| MACD | -2.8 (negative) |
Earnings (KLIC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.43 |
| Revenue Estimate | $376.80M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.2 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.67 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.44 vs est 0.33 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.22 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KLIC)
| Total Revenue | $950.21M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +122.60% |
| Gross Margin | +49.31% |
| Operating Margin | +20.66% |
| Profit Margin | +12.18% |
| ROE | +13.23% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 |
| Current Ratio | 3.44 |
| Total Cash | $516.57M |
| Total Debt | $38.12M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $41.13M (4.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KLIC)
Nexqual rates Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -7% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 49%, operating 21% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $517M cash vs $38M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $41M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), slim 4.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 7.4% |
Ownership (KLIC)
| Insider Ownership | +3.63% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.36% |
| Shares Outstanding | 52.33M |
| Float | 50.47M |
| Short % of Float | +5.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 11:23 UTC.
From Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-11-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- By establishing relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, OSATs, and vertically integrated manufacturers of electronic systems, we gain insight into our customers' future semiconductor packaging strategies.
- We believe our ability to maintain a strong cash position will allow us to continue to invest in product development, pursue non-organic growth opportunities and return capital to investors through our share repurchase and dividend programs.
- Our technology leadership directly contributes to the strong market positions of our ball bonder, wedge bonder, advanced solutions, and other leading tools, services and solutions.
- To maintain our competitive advantage, we invest in product development activities designed to enhance existing products and to deliver next-generation solutions.
Partnerships
- On August 15, 2017, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $100 million of the Company's common stock on or before August 1, 2020.
- In support of this development effort, we typically work in close collaboration with customers, end users, and other industry members.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We may be materially and adversely affected by environmental and safety laws and regulations, including laws and regulations implemented in response to climate change.
- Changes in tax legislation could adversely impact our future profitability.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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