Zacks Investment Research
16 Oct 2026, 23:16 UTC · 1h ago
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The outlook for Axcelis Technologies is negative as projected earnings are expected to decline both quarterly and annually despite revenue growth. The stock's recent underperformance relative to the broader market reflects growing skepticism regarding its profitability margins.
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Axcelis Technologies' full-year earnings per share are projected to be $4.12, a 15.57% decrease from the prior year.
Priced inanalysis of Zacks Consensus Estimates
So whatThe double-digit YoY EPS decline suggests a significant contraction in profitability for FY2026 despite revenue growth.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
The company's upcoming quarterly earnings per share are projected at $1.11, representing an 8.26% decrease from the same quarter last year.
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The company faces a projected 15.57% decrease in full-year EPS to $4.12 and an 8.26% quarterly EPS decline to $1.11, indicating that revenue growth is not translating into profit.
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Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatThis projected decline in the next print contrasts with a predicted revenue increase of 7.7% for the same period.
More negative than 84% of claims this week
Axcelis Technologies' shares closed at $108.35, marking a 5.87% decrease in the latest trading session.
Newreported for the latest trading session
So whatThe stock underperformed the Nasdaq's 2.15% drop by 372 basis points in a single session.
More negative than 67% of claims this week
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The stock closed down 5.87% and projected EPS is expected to decrease by 8.26% compared to last year.
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