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Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC)


Market Price (6/30/2026): $129.39 | Market Cap: $6.8 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC)


Market Price (6/30/2026): $129.39
Market Cap: $6.8 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include AI Chips, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.8%, Dist 3Y High is -1.8%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 94x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 419x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 123x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 180%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 277%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.3%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 154%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.9%

Key risks
KLIC key risks include [1] significant geopolitical and trade policy exposure from its heavy revenue concentration in China and [2] operational uncertainties from the strategic wind-down of its Electronics Assembly business.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 50%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include AI Chips, Show more.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.8%, Dist 3Y High is -1.8%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 94x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 419x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 123x
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 180%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 277%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.3%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 154%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.9%
8 Key risks
KLIC key risks include [1] significant geopolitical and trade policy exposure from its heavy revenue concentration in China and [2] operational uncertainties from the strategic wind-down of its Electronics Assembly business.

KLIC in ETFs

Weight = KLIC's share of each fund

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FNDC0.22%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/29/2026

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) stock has gained about 85% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q1 and Q2 2026 Earnings Performance.

Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) significantly surpassed analyst expectations for both its fiscal Q1 2026 and fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, signaling a robust financial recovery. For fiscal Q1 2026 (ended January 3, 2026), the company reported non-GAAP EPS of $0.44, beating the $0.33 estimate by 33.33%, and revenue of $199.63 million, exceeding the $190.03 million estimate by 5.05%. This positive momentum continued into fiscal Q2 2026 (ended April 4, 2026), with non-GAAP EPS of $0.79 against a $0.67 estimate (an 18% beat) and revenue of $242.62 million, surpassing the $228.75 million estimate by 6.06%. Fiscal Q2 2026 revenue also surged 49.8% year-over-year, and the company swung to a GAAP net income of $35.15 million, a substantial turnaround from a loss in the prior year.

2. Robust Demand in Advanced Packaging and Memory Segments Fueled by AI.

The company experienced strong and accelerating demand within its key segments, particularly in memory and advanced packaging, largely driven by the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market. Fiscal Q2 2026 saw a remarkable 93% sequential increase in Kulicke & Soffa's memory segment, benefiting from strong demand for NAND technology and data center capacity. The company also highlighted its expanding footprint and growing customer capacity requirements in Power Semiconductor, Advanced Dispense, and Advanced Packaging technologies. Specifically, demand for its Thermo-Compression Bonding (TCB) solutions significantly increased, with TCB revenues projected to exceed $100 million in fiscal 2026.

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Updated on 6/29/2026

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) stock has gained about 85% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q1 and Q2 2026 Earnings Performance.

Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) significantly surpassed analyst expectations for both its fiscal Q1 2026 and fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, signaling a robust financial recovery. For fiscal Q1 2026 (ended January 3, 2026), the company reported non-GAAP EPS of $0.44, beating the $0.33 estimate by 33.33%, and revenue of $199.63 million, exceeding the $190.03 million estimate by 5.05%. This positive momentum continued into fiscal Q2 2026 (ended April 4, 2026), with non-GAAP EPS of $0.79 against a $0.67 estimate (an 18% beat) and revenue of $242.62 million, surpassing the $228.75 million estimate by 6.06%. Fiscal Q2 2026 revenue also surged 49.8% year-over-year, and the company swung to a GAAP net income of $35.15 million, a substantial turnaround from a loss in the prior year.

2. Robust Demand in Advanced Packaging and Memory Segments Fueled by AI.

The company experienced strong and accelerating demand within its key segments, particularly in memory and advanced packaging, largely driven by the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market. Fiscal Q2 2026 saw a remarkable 93% sequential increase in Kulicke & Soffa's memory segment, benefiting from strong demand for NAND technology and data center capacity. The company also highlighted its expanding footprint and growing customer capacity requirements in Power Semiconductor, Advanced Dispense, and Advanced Packaging technologies. Specifically, demand for its Thermo-Compression Bonding (TCB) solutions significantly increased, with TCB revenues projected to exceed $100 million in fiscal 2026.

3. Strong Forward Guidance and Strategic Capacity Expansion.

Kulicke & Soffa's optimistic outlook and strategic investments further fueled investor confidence. Following its strong fiscal Q2 2026 results, management provided robust guidance for fiscal Q3 2026 (ending July 4, 2026), anticipating revenue of approximately $310 million, plus or minus $20 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of roughly $1.00. The company also significantly increased its full-year capital expenditure target from approximately $12 million to $22 million, specifically to expand production capacity for TCB systems, aiming for an annual sales capacity of roughly $400 million in this critical advanced packaging area.

4. Broad Semiconductor Industry Supercycle Driven by AI.

A favorable macroeconomic environment, characterized by an AI-driven "supercycle" in the semiconductor industry, provided a significant tailwind. Industry reports indicate that AI demand is driving a new semiconductor manufacturing investment cycle, with wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) spending expected to reach approximately USD 145 billion in 2026. Advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) have become critical bottlenecks and strategic priorities within the AI semiconductor ecosystem, directly benefiting equipment providers like Kulicke & Soffa. The overall semiconductor market is in an upcycle, with sustained momentum expected due to significant investments in data centers and AI infrastructure.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 86.1% change in KLIC stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 66.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266292026Change
Stock Price ($)69.38129.1286.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)68876811.7%
P/S Multiple5.38.866.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)52520.0%
Cumulative Contribution86.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLIC86.1% 
Market (SPY)8.3%65.4%
Sector (XLK)33.8%66.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 188.9% change in KLIC stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 21898.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256292026Change
Stock Price ($)44.69129.12188.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)65476817.4%
Net Income Margin (%)0.0%7.2%21898.8%
P/E Multiple10,915.3122.8-98.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5252-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution188.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLIC188.9% 
Market (SPY)9.0%51.5%
Sector (XLK)29.9%53.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 309.9% change in KLIC stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 130.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120256292026Change
Stock Price ($)31.50129.12309.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)69176811.2%
Net Income Margin (%)3.1%7.2%130.2%
P/E Multiple78.1122.857.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)53521.9%
Cumulative Contribution309.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLIC309.9% 
Market (SPY)27.2%49.9%
Sector (XLK)61.5%50.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 157.8% change in KLIC stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 823.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236292026Change
Stock Price ($)50.08129.12157.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,008768-23.8%
Net Income Margin (%)21.2%7.2%-66.2%
P/E Multiple13.3122.8823.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)57528.3%
Cumulative Contribution157.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLIC157.8% 
Market (SPY)84.3%58.5%
Sector (XLK)130.4%60.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KLIC Return92%-26%25%-13%-0%176%328%
Peers Return64%-28%70%-2%55%130%600%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KLIC Win Rate58%42%58%33%42%83% 
Peers Win Rate68%37%68%48%62%83% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KLIC Max Drawdown-33%-42%-31%-30%-42%-18% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-47%-21%-35%-41%-20% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AMAT, LRCX, KLAC, COHU, ONTO. See KLIC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/29/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventKLICS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-36.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven163 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-20.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.5%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven110 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-29.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven810 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven33 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-42.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1210 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven37 days140 days

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In The Past

Kulicke & Soffa Industries's stock fell -36.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 56.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventKLICS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-36.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven163 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-20.3%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.5%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven110 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-29.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven810 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-42.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven72.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1210 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven37 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven58 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-39.8%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven421 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-33.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven24 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-27.7%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.4%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven216 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-84.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven530.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven453 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-30.8%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven44.4%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven1366 days47 days

Compare to AMAT, LRCX, KLAC, COHU, ONTO

In The Past

Kulicke & Soffa Industries's stock fell -36.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 56.2% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

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Asset Allocation

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About Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC)

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) is a leading global supplier of capital equipment and tools essential for the assembly of semiconductor devices. The company plays a critical role in the back-end manufacturing process of semiconductors, providing the machinery and technology that enable the connection and packaging of microchips for various electronic applications.

KLIC's offerings span two main segments: Capital Equipment and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). Its capital equipment portfolio includes a wide range of advanced packaging products like die-transfer, flip-chip, and TCB solutions, alongside various bonding equipment such as ball, wedge, and wafer-level bonders, and electronics assembly systems. Additionally, KLIC provides specialized software and consumables like capillaries and dicing blades. Through its APS segment, the company offers vital services for its equipment, including maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

The company primarily serves a diverse clientele within the electronics industry, including semiconductor device manufacturers, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers. KLIC also caters to other electronics manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, and the growing automotive electronics sector. Geographically, its operations and customer base are concentrated in the United States and, predominantly, the Asia/Pacific region.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Kulicke & Soffa Industries:
  • Kulicke & Soffa Industries is like Applied Materials for semiconductor assembly and advanced packaging, providing the critical equipment and tools.
  • Kulicke & Soffa Industries is like Caterpillar for the advanced manufacturing plants that assemble semiconductor chips and advanced displays, providing the specialized capital equipment.

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  • Advanced Displays Manufacturing Equipment: Capital equipment used in the production of advanced displays.
  • Die-Transfer & Advanced Packaging Equipment: Machines for die-transfer, flip-chip, and thermo-compression bonding (TCB) in advanced semiconductor packaging.
  • Bonding Equipment: Includes ball bonders, wafer-level bonders, and wedge bonders used for connecting semiconductor components.
  • Die-Attach Equipment: Machines for attaching semiconductor dies to substrates.
  • Electronics Assembly & Lithography Equipment: Equipment for general electronics assembly and lithography processes.
  • Consumables: Products such as capillaries, dicing blades, and wedge bonds essential for semiconductor assembly.
  • Software Solutions: Software products including auto offline programming, KNet PLUS, and manufacturing execution systems for optimizing operations.
  • Aftermarket Services: Comprehensive services encompassing the servicing, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of their capital equipment.

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Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) sells primarily to other companies, not individuals.

The provided company description does not list specific named major customer companies. Instead, it identifies the following categories of companies that it serves:

  • Semiconductor device manufacturers
  • Integrated device manufacturers (IDMs)
  • Outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers (OSATs)
  • Other electronics manufacturers
  • Industrial manufacturers
  • Automotive electronics suppliers

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Lester Wong
Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Lester Wong was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. in October 2025, while continuing to serve as Executive Vice President, Finance and IT, and Chief Financial Officer. He joined K&S in September 2011 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Legal Affairs and was confirmed as Chief Financial Officer in December 2018. Prior to joining Kulicke & Soffa, Mr. Wong held General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel positions with several NASDAQ-listed companies, including Gigamedia Limited and CDC Corporation, where he managed public reporting, compliance, litigation, and M&A activities. He also served as an executive with Cowen Latitude Asia.

Robert Chylak
Senior Vice President, Central Engineering and Chief Technology Officer

Robert Chylak serves as the Senior Vice President of Central Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at Kulicke & Soffa Industries.

Nelson Wong
Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Supply Chain

Nelson Wong holds the position of Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Supply Chain for Kulicke & Soffa Industries.

Ivy Qin
Vice President & General Manager of Wire Bonding

Ivy Qin is the Vice President & General Manager of Wire Bonding at Kulicke & Soffa Industries. She has dedicated over two decades to the company, progressing through various innovative development roles to her current leadership position. Effective immediately following Chan Pin Chong's retirement in December 2025, she began reporting directly to the CEO.

John Molnar
Vice President & General Manager of Advanced Solutions

John Molnar serves as the Vice President & General Manager of Advanced Solutions at Kulicke & Soffa Industries. He has more than two decades of experience with the company, moving from development roles to segment leadership. Following Chan Pin Chong's retirement in December 2025, he began reporting directly to the CEO.

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Key Risks to Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC)

  1. Semiconductor Market Cyclicality: Kulicke & Soffa Industries is highly vulnerable to the inherent cyclical downturns and volatility within the broader semiconductor capital equipment market. This cyclicality directly impacts the company's revenue and profit fluctuations, as evidenced by a 7.4% decrease in net revenue in fiscal year 2025 due to a cyclical downturn.
  2. Geopolitical and Trade Policy Dependency: A substantial portion of Kulicke & Soffa's revenue is generated outside the United States, with a significant concentration from customers headquartered in China (53.5% of net revenue in fiscal year 2025). This exposes the company to considerable geopolitical and trade-related volatility, as new tariffs or trade restrictions, like those that have already caused adverse demand impacts, could severely affect revenue.
  3. Intense Competition and High Research & Development (R&D) Investment Requirements: Kulicke & Soffa operates in a fiercely competitive semiconductor equipment market. Competitors, including ASM Pacific Technology, actively vie for market share, particularly in the critical advanced packaging segment. This competitive pressure necessitates continuous and significant R&D investment to maintain technological leadership and market presence, which can strain financial resources and impact profitability if not managed effectively.
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) participates in several key addressable markets related to semiconductor assembly equipment and services. Here are the estimated market sizes for their main products and services:

  • Overall Total Available Market (TAM): Kulicke & Soffa's total available market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2026 globally, which includes advanced packaging technologies and dispense solutions.
  • Advanced Packaging Equipment: Kulicke & Soffa is prioritizing the Advanced Packaging segment, targeting a total addressable market projected at $3.5 billion by 2027 through Thermocompression Bonding and Flip Chip offerings. More broadly, the global advanced packaging market was valued at approximately USD 42.36 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 70.41 billion by 2034. Another estimate places the global advanced packaging market at USD 51.62 billion in 2025, forecast to reach USD 90.11 billion by 2031. The global IC advanced packaging equipment market is valued at about USD 12.13 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 38.33 billion by 2035.
  • Thermocompression Bonding (TCB) Bonder Market: The global TCB bonder market was valued at USD 495.24 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4,001.26 million by 2035. Other estimates include approximately USD 101 million in 2024, anticipated to reach around USD 364 million by 2033 globally, and roughly USD 1.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2032 globally.
  • Flip-Chip Bonder Market: The global flip chip bonder market size was around USD 297.28 million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to approximately USD 414.51 million by 2034. The global flip chip bonder market is valued at approximately USD 0.31 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 0.34 billion by 2035.
  • Wire Bonder Equipment Market: The global wire bonding market size was valued at US$ 4.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 8.0 billion by 2035. The global wire bonder equipment market size is estimated to reach over USD 1,859.26 million by 2032, growing from USD 876.26 million in 2024.
  • Die Attach Equipment Market: The global die attach equipment market size is estimated at USD 2.13 billion in 2026, growing from USD 1.93 billion in 2025 to USD 3.49 billion by 2031. Another report indicates the global die attach machine market size was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2031.
  • Wafer-Level Bonder Equipment Market: The global wafer bonding equipment market was valued at USD 317 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 620 million by 2034. The global fully automatic wafer bonding equipment market size was valued at USD 184 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 272 million by 2032.
  • Dispense Equipment Market (semiconductor and electronics assembly): This market is projected to be $2.6 billion in calendar year 2026 globally.
  • Semiconductor Consumables Market: The global semiconductor consumables market size is estimated at USD 5.47 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 8.07 billion by 2030. A broader "semiconductor materials" market is projected to reach approximately USD 50 billion in 2025 globally. Another source indicates the global semiconductor materials market size was valued at USD 72.03 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 104.22 billion by 2034.

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Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key areas:
  • Growth in Advanced Packaging Solutions: Kulicke & Soffa is prioritizing the advanced packaging segment, including Thermocompression Bonding (TCB), Flip Chip, and solutions for chiplet and heterogeneous integration. This focus addresses crucial needs for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) applications. The total addressable market for advanced packaging is projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2027.
  • Expansion in Automotive and Power Semiconductors: The company is intensifying its presence in the automotive and power semiconductor markets, driven by the increasing electrification of vehicles (EVs) and demand for power inverters. K&S opened a specialized application center in Germany in 2025 to support EV supply chains and power inverter assembly, targeting growth in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power module assembly. The automotive semiconductor market is projected for significant growth through 2028.
  • Advancements in Advanced Displays (Mini/Micro-LED): Kulicke & Soffa is accelerating the adoption of advanced display technologies with its LUMINEX™ platform, which supports mini and micro-LED solutions. These technologies are crucial for high-volume backlighting and self-emissive displays in consumer electronics, large commercial displays, and wearables, expanding K&S's market access in this high-growth area.
  • Recovery and Demand in General Semiconductor and Memory Markets: The company anticipates strong demand from the general semiconductor and memory end markets. Recent earnings reports indicate improving customer sentiment and utilization levels across these core markets, signaling a recovery from previous cyclical downturns and providing a foundation for increased revenue.
  • Growth in Advanced Dispense Equipment: Through the acquisition of Advanced Jet Automation Co., Ltd. (AJA), Kulicke & Soffa has broadened its portfolio in high-precision micro-dispensing equipment. This expands K&S's total available market and creates additional opportunities across general semiconductor, automotive, LED, and memory end-markets, with the total available dispense market projected to reach $2.6 billion by calendar year 2026.

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Capital Allocation Decisions for Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC)

Share Repurchases

  • Kulicke & Soffa completed an $800 million share repurchase program on December 2, 2024, which had been initiated in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2017. Under this program, approximately 22.7 million shares were repurchased at an average price of around $35.25 per share.
  • A new $300 million share repurchase program was announced on November 13, 2024, intended to commence upon the completion of the prior program.
  • Cumulatively, since August 27, 2014, the company has deployed $900 million to repurchase a total of 30.9 million shares at an average price of approximately $29.12 per share.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuances by the company to raise capital were identified over the last 3-5 years.

Inbound Investments

  • No significant inbound investments made in Kulicke & Soffa by third-parties were identified in the provided information.

Outbound Investments

  • While "sizable investments purchases" and "occasional large investment divestments" were noted in Q1 2026 as part of investing activity, no specific significant outbound investments (e.g., acquisitions of other companies) with detailed dollar amounts were identified in the provided information.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures amounted to -$9.68 million in the last 12 months.
  • Capex per share for Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. declined from $0.77 to $0.32 over the past two years, as of fiscal year 2025.
  • In fiscal year 2025, capex per share saw an increase of 11.4% year-over-year.

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KLICAMATLRCXKLACCOHUONTOMedian
NameKulicke .Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Cohu Onto Inn. 
Mkt Price129.12694.64410.91278.3968.12351.45314.92
Mkt Cap6.8551.5513.5364.43.217.5191.0
Rev LTM76829,02421,68213,0974811,0317,064
Op Inc LTM518,7457,4275,459-491262,792
FCF LTM45,3436,0054,010402392,124
FCF 3Y Avg576,0034,7793,534282141,874
CFO LTM167,9936,9554,402522632,332
CFO 3Y Avg777,7685,4503,862432412,051

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KLICAMATLRCXKLACCOHUONTOMedian
NameKulicke .Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Cohu Onto Inn. 
Rev Chg LTM11.2%3.3%26.5%13.4%23.1%0.5%12.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-7.3%2.9%7.5%8.0%-12.2%3.2%3.1%
Rev Chg Q49.8%11.4%23.8%11.5%29.3%9.5%17.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM11.7%2.9%5.5%2.8%6.3%2.5%4.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM320.4%5.0%40.5%17.6%33.7%-42.1%25.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg68.9%4.0%13.7%11.6%-409.4%-4.9%7.8%
Op Mgn LTM6.7%30.1%34.3%41.7%-10.2%12.2%21.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg0.1%29.6%31.1%39.4%-9.3%16.4%23.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM11.4%0.4%0.5%-0.3%2.9%-2.8%0.4%
CFO/Rev LTM2.1%27.5%32.1%33.6%10.8%25.5%26.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.0%27.9%30.9%33.9%8.4%24.7%26.3%
FCF/Rev LTM0.6%18.4%27.7%30.6%8.3%23.2%20.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.2%21.7%27.2%31.0%5.1%22.0%21.8%

Valuation

KLICAMATLRCXKLACCOHUONTOMedian
NameKulicke .Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Cohu Onto Inn. 
Mkt Cap6.8551.5513.5364.43.217.5191.0
P/S8.819.023.727.86.717.018.0
P/Op Inc132.063.169.166.8-64.9138.968.0
P/EBIT94.151.767.164.3-76.3138.965.7
P/E122.864.876.678.0-57.6164.377.3
P/CFO419.069.073.882.861.366.671.4
Total Yield1.5%1.8%1.5%1.6%-1.7%0.6%1.5%
Dividend Yield0.6%0.3%0.2%0.3%0.0%0.0%0.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.0%3.6%3.3%3.1%1.6%2.8%3.1%
D/E0.00.00.00.00.10.00.0
Net D/E-0.1-0.0-0.00.0-0.1-0.0-0.0

Returns

KLICAMATLRCXKLACCOHUONTOMedian
NameKulicke .Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Cohu Onto Inn. 
1M Rtn26.9%54.3%29.2%44.9%29.1%36.1%32.7%
3M Rtn109.3%115.2%105.7%101.6%138.3%85.7%107.5%
6M Rtn180.3%164.7%134.1%121.4%190.5%120.9%149.4%
12M Rtn276.9%281.9%325.1%214.9%251.5%255.4%266.2%
3Y Rtn128.5%392.5%556.6%488.7%63.9%201.8%297.1%
1M Excs Rtn25.1%56.1%30.9%46.0%27.7%37.4%34.2%
3M Excs Rtn83.2%89.5%77.7%76.3%110.4%55.3%80.4%
6M Excs Rtn172.0%159.7%124.8%111.2%181.9%109.8%142.3%
12M Excs Rtn249.1%260.1%305.5%189.1%224.6%229.4%239.3%
3Y Excs Rtn70.5%342.7%511.2%441.2%-1.6%155.6%249.1%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil2025202420232022
Ball Bonding Equipment293358287909
Aftermarket Products and Services (APS)156160161197
Wedge Bonding Equipment111106176194
Advanced Solutions73537295
All Others223047108
Unallocated Corporate Expenses00  
Total6547067421,504


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2025202420232022
Ball Bonding Equipment8411382385
Advanced Solutions49-155-33-15
Aftermarket Products and Services (APS)29504882
Wedge Bonding Equipment18206367
All Others-89-34-3726
Unallocated Corporate Expenses-95-86-84-75
Total-3-9239470


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122011
Equipment828840765747639
Expendable Tools76105986989
Total904944863816728


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$129.12 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.8 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-1.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$102.49$65.19
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA26.0%98.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility53.2%49.8%
Downside Capture154.48131.65
Upside Capture320.89259.69
Correlation (SPY)62.4%48.9%
KLIC Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.662.522.432.031.911.63
Up Beta3.052.922.582.622.641.61
Down Beta-0.810.541.940.871.261.33
Up Capture370%324%361%473%477%751%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days11263978143389
Down Capture316%204%198%129%127%112%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days9152446107358

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KLIC
KLIC272.2%49.7%2.80-
Sector ETF (XLK)48.5%23.6%1.6149.4%
Equity (SPY)22.2%12.5%1.3248.8%
Gold (GLD)20.2%27.8%0.6519.7%
Commodities (DBC)21.3%18.6%0.90-9.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.6%13.6%0.8219.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.0%42.6%-1.2516.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KLIC
KLIC20.1%45.4%0.55-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.8%25.4%0.7662.2%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6160.1%
Gold (GLD)17.2%18.3%0.769.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.1%19.5%0.269.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.8%0.0536.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.6%53.8%0.4423.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KLIC
KLIC28.6%44.1%0.73-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.3%24.7%0.9262.5%
Equity (SPY)15.4%18.0%0.7360.5%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.1%0.585.2%
Commodities (DBC)5.7%18.0%0.2415.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2339.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)55.0%66.4%0.9516.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120266.4%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity52.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/9/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/20264.7%11.2%4.7%
2/4/202619.3%34.5%10.4%
11/19/202510.6%27.4%31.7%
8/6/20258.9%17.5%19.0%
5/6/2025-2.8%9.0%3.7%
2/4/2025-0.0%-5.1%-13.9%
11/13/2024-3.1%-0.7%5.2%
8/7/20243.2%3.5%-2.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121415
# Negative12109
Median Positive6.7%8.8%5.2%
Median Negative-2.8%-2.4%-6.1%
Max Positive19.3%34.5%37.0%
Max Negative-10.1%-18.6%-13.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/6/20264.7%11.2%4.7%
2/4/202619.3%34.5%10.4%
11/19/202510.6%27.4%31.7%
8/6/20258.9%17.5%19.0%
5/6/2025-2.8%9.0%3.7%
2/4/2025-0.0%-5.1%-13.9%
11/13/2024-3.1%-0.7%5.2%
8/7/20243.2%3.5%-2.6%
5/1/20243.7%8.7%3.0%
1/31/2024-9.6%-6.3%-2.9%
11/15/20234.7%7.2%17.2%
8/8/2023-1.4%-8.8%-9.7%
5/3/2023-3.8%0.4%13.5%
2/1/20238.7%1.4%0.1%
11/16/20222.8%4.9%3.4%
8/3/20223.2%-0.8%-13.3%
5/4/2022-1.4%-0.9%4.5%
2/3/2022-2.7%0.3%-6.1%
11/18/2021-2.8%-2.7%-9.1%
8/5/202113.6%25.5%37.0%
5/6/2021-10.1%-18.6%-1.2%
2/4/202110.1%21.1%18.3%
11/19/2020-3.7%-2.1%5.1%
7/30/2020-1.2%-1.4%-4.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121415
# Negative12109
Median Positive6.7%8.8%5.2%
Median Negative-2.8%-2.4%-6.1%
Max Positive19.3%34.5%37.0%
Max Negative-10.1%-18.6%-13.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/05/202610-Q
09/30/202511/20/202510-K
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/14/202410-K
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/01/202410-Q
09/30/202311/16/202310-K
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/17/202210-K
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/05/202610-Q
09/30/202511/20/202510-K
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/14/202410-K
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/01/202410-Q
09/30/202311/16/202310-K
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/17/202210-K
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/03/202210-Q
09/30/202111/18/202110-K
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/05/202110-Q
09/30/202011/20/202010-K
06/30/202007/30/202010-Q
03/31/202004/30/202010-Q
12/31/201901/31/202010-Q
09/30/201911/15/201910-K
06/30/201908/02/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/1/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue290.00 Mil310.00 Mil330.00 Mil34.8% Higher NewGuidance: 230.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS0.780.870.9664.2% Higher NewGuidance: 0.53 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS0.911.149.2% Higher NewGuidance: 0.67 for Q2 2026
2026 Capital Expenditures 22.00 Mil 83.3% RaisedGuidance: 12.00 Mil for 2026
2026 TCB system sales 400.00 Mil    

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue220.00 Mil230.00 Mil240.00 Mil21.0% Higher NewGuidance: 190.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS0.480.530.58194.4% Higher NewGuidance: 0.18 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS0.60.670.74103.0% Higher NewGuidance: 0.33 for Q1 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 6/22/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wong, Lester AInterim CEO and CFODirectSell6222026121.7160,0007,302,5526,175,890Form
2Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell6152026113.7215,0001,705,7888,116,026Form
3Kong, Peter T M DirectSell6122026110.001,551170,61011,000,990Form
4Yeo, Mui Sung DirectSell5212026100.0020,0002,000,0005,919,700Form
5Lim, Zi YaoGeneral CounselDirectSell5122026102.981,500154,4632,184,520Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wong, Lester AInterim CEO and CFODirectSell6222026121.7160,0007,302,5526,175,890Form
2Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell6152026113.7215,0001,705,7888,116,026Form
3Kong, Peter T M DirectSell6122026110.001,551170,61011,000,990Form
4Yeo, Mui Sung DirectSell5212026100.0020,0002,000,0005,919,700Form
5Lim, Zi YaoGeneral CounselDirectSell5122026102.981,500154,4632,184,520Form
6Richardson, David Jeffrey Family TrustSell227202672.199,364676,0341,277,418Form
7Yeo, Mui Sung DirectSell217202671.9819,1431,377,9745,652,265Form
8Chylak, Robert NestorSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell211202673.287,098520,1161,684,405Form
9Lim, Zi YaoGeneral CounselDirectSell211202671.541,00071,5401,624,962Form
10Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell209202660.9839,8002,426,8375,266,419Form
11Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell126202660.0020012,0007,570,140Form
12Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell114202656.5330,0001,695,7807,143,134Form
13Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell1210202550.075,004250,5327,828,817Form
14Lim, Zi YaoGeneral CounselDirectSell1203202545.001,00045,0001,067,130Form
15Wong, Nelson MunpunSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell814202537.0730,0001,111,9715,468,414Form
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