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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding MKS Instruments Inc’s stock price such as:

• MKS Instruments Inc’s current stock price and volume
• Why MKS Instruments Inc’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for MKSI from analysts
• MKSI’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)

Before we jump into MKS Instruments Inc’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

MKS Instruments, Inc. is engaged in delivering technology solutions. The Company's segments include Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Materials Solutions Division (MSD). The VSD segment delivers technology solutions to edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging and specialty industrial applications. VSD products are derived from its core competencies in pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment provides a range of instruments, components, and subsystems to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging and specialty industrial applications. The MSD segment develops process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing.

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MKS Instruments Inc’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of September 11, 2024, 4:00 PM, CST, MKS Instruments Inc’s stock price was $112.14.

MKS Instruments Inc is up 5.97% from its previous closing price of $105.82.

During the last market session, MKS Instruments Inc’s stock traded between $104.67 and $107.15. Currently, there are 67.30 million shares of MKS Instruments Inc stock available for purchase.

MKS Instruments Inc’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 948.4, which is high compared to the Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry median of 24.4. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

MKS Instruments Inc Stock Price History

MKS Instruments Inc’s (MKSI) price is currently down 5.95% so far this month.

During the month of September, MKS Instruments Inc’s stock price has reached a high of $115.97 and a low of $104.00.

Over the last year, MKS Instruments Inc has hit prices as high as $147.40 and as low as $63.44. Year to date, MKS Instruments Inc’s stock is up 32.35%.

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What Caused MKS Instruments Inc Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of September 10, 2024, there was 1 analyst who downgraded MKS Instruments Inc’s stock and 7 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate MKS Instruments Inc’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on MKS Instruments Inc’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

MKS Instruments Inc’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a D, which means it is considered to be Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of MKS Instruments Inc

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of September 10, 2024, MKS Instruments Inc has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -3.62%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 49 and is considered to be Average.

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MKS Instruments Inc Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of September 11, 2024, MKS Instruments Inc’s stock price is $112.14, which is up 5.97% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like MKS Instruments Inc stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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