KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. · Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Last
$84.49
+$4.83 (+6.06%) 12:50 PM ET
Prev close $79.66
Open $81.51
Day high $84.49
Day low $79.79
Volume 382,348
Avg vol 596,955
Mkt cap
$4.05B
P/E ratio
-69.82
FY Revenue
$687.58M
EPS
-1.21
Gross Margin
42.15%
Sector
Technology
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KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
Kulicke & Soffa shows very strong 6–12 month price performance supported by bullish technical patterns and price holding above key moving averages, while recent profitability metrics and earnings growth are under pressure. The balance sheet and cash generation appear solid with ample liquidity and positive free cash flow, but the stock trades on elevated sales and cash-flow multiples despite negative earnings. Short interest remains modest with limited days to cover, and recent news flow centers on dividends and insider sales without clear directional impact.
AI summarized at 12:38 PM ET, 2026-04-08
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 46
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+70% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.70×
RSI
69.96 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.08 Signal: 0.05
Short-Term
+1.48 (Strong)
MACD: 3.54 Signal: 2.06
Long-Term
+1.37 (Strong)
MACD: 3.68 Signal: 2.32
Intraday trend score 86.66

Latest news

KLIC 12 articles Positive: 7 Neutral: 3 Negative: 0
Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Kulicke & Soffa Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.205

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.205 per share of common stock, payable on April 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 19, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company's declaration of a quarterly dividend demonstrates financial stability and confidence in its business performance. Regular dividend payments are a positive signal to investors, indicating the company generates sufficient cash flow to return capital to shareholders while maintaining operations.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Robert Izquierdo
A Director Dumped Kulicke and Soffa Shares Worth $1.4 Million. Is the Stock a Buy or Sell?

Kulicke and Soffa director Mui Sung Yeo sold 19,143 shares worth $1.4 million on Feb. 13, 2026, reducing her direct holdings by 19.6%. The sale occurred near a 52-week high and represents her first open-market sale since April 2023. While the company has benefited from AI-driven demand with strong revenue growth, the stock's P/E ratio exceeding 400 suggests investors should wait for a price correction before buying.

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Sentiment note

The company shows strong operational performance with revenue growth driven by AI demand (Q1 revenue $199.6M vs $166.1M YoY, Q2 forecast $230M). However, the stock's P/E ratio exceeding 400 is at multi-year highs, indicating overvaluation. The director's partial sale near a 52-week high suggests profit-taking rather than loss of confidence, but the analyst recommends waiting for a price correction before buying.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Robert Izquierdo
Is Kulicke and Soffa Stock a Buy or Sell After the CTO Sold Over 7,000 Shares?

Kulicke and Soffa's CTO Robert Nestor Chylak sold 7,098 shares worth ~$520,000 on Feb. 10, 2026, reducing his direct holdings by 23.6%. The sale is characterized as routine portfolio management rather than a red flag, as he retains ~$1.72 million in direct holdings. However, the analyst recommends selling rather than buying due to the stock's excessive valuation with a P/E ratio of ~500 at multi-year highs, despite strong earnings growth driven by AI demand.

KLIC insider sale semiconductor equipment AI demand valuation concerns earnings growth portfolio management
Sentiment note

While the company shows strong fundamentals with 77% YoY stock appreciation, robust Q1 earnings growth (revenue up from $166.1M to $199.6M), and positive AI tailwinds, the analyst rates it as a SELL due to excessive valuation (P/E ratio of ~500 at multi-year highs). The CTO's insider sale is viewed as routine profit-taking rather than a bearish signal, but overall valuation risk outweighs growth prospects at current prices.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Is Kulicke and Soffa Stock a Buy Even as One Fund Dumps a $10 Million Stake?

Summit Street Capital Management completely sold its $9.8 million stake in Kulicke and Soffa Industries during Q3, despite the company showing signs of revenue growth and returning to profitability.

KLIC HPQ semiconductor capital equipment stock sale fund management
Sentiment note

Company showed sequential revenue growth and returned to profitability, but a fund's complete exit suggests potential market uncertainty about near-term prospects

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Towards Packaging
Trends in Semiconductor Assembly Packaging Equipment Market 2025-2035

The global semiconductor assembly packaging equipment market is expected to expand from USD 5.35 billion in 2026 to USD 11.11 billion by 2034, with an 8.45% CAGR. Growth is driven by demand for advanced electronics, miniaturization, and high-performance computing technologies.

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Sentiment note

Known for wire bonding equipment and advanced packaging solutions, aligned with market growth trends

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Kulicke & Soffa Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.205

Kulicke & Soffa Industries announced a quarterly dividend of $0.205 per share, payable on January 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 18, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company is declaring a consistent dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholder value. The dividend suggests healthy financial performance and confidence in future earnings.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Kulicke & Soffa Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.205

Kulicke & Soffa Industries announced a quarterly dividend of $0.205 per share, payable on October 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 18, 2025.

KLIC dividend semiconductor technology quarterly payment
Sentiment note

Company is declaring a consistent dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholder value

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Kulicke & Soffa Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.205

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.205 per share, payable on April 8, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2024.

KLIC Kulicke & Soffa dividend
Sentiment note

The company announced a quarterly dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Positive Investing.com • Marketbeat.Com
3 Must-Watch Semiconductor Stocks as Nvidia Takes a Breather

As Nvidia stock cools off, investors can find potential buy opportunities in Advanced Micro Devices, Axcelis Technologies, and Kulicke and Soffa, which have fallen behind the Nvidia wave but show strong growth potential.

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Sentiment note

Kulicke and Soffa's stock offers a good setup for those who prefer momentum, trading at 83% of its 52-week high and with a forecasted EPS growth rate of 59.3% for 2026, as well as recent institutional buying activity.

Positive The Motley Fool • The Motley Fool
3 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run

The article discusses three stocks that have recently experienced downturns but could be good buying opportunities: CrowdStrike, Alphabet, and Kulicke & Soffa Industries. The article analyzes the reasons behind the stock price declines and the potential for these companies to recover and grow in the future.

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Sentiment note

The article suggests that Kulicke & Soffa Industries, a leader in advanced packaging for semiconductors, is currently undervalued due to a cyclical downturn in its core markets. However, the article notes that the company's new high-growth segment in advanced packaging for chiplet semiconductors could fuel strong growth in the future.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Entegris (ENTG) and Kulicke and Soffa

Entegris (ENTG) and Kulicke and Soffa have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Aniruddha Ganguly
2 Electronics Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry participants like Entegris (ENTG) and Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) are benefiting from increased capital spending on high-performance computing, advanced packaging and memory.

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