Veeco Instruments (VECO)


Market Price (9/19/2026): $42.59 | Market Cap: $2.6 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Veeco Instruments (VECO)


Market Price (9/19/2026): $42.59
Market Cap: $2.6 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

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Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include AI Chips, Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -19%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.77

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 82x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 112x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.7%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.4%

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 -3.1%

Key risks
VECO key risks include [1] weakening demand and volatility in key markets like data storage, Show more.

0 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, and 5G & Advanced Connectivity. Themes include AI Chips, Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.
1 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -19%
2 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.77
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 82x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 112x
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.7%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.4%
5 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 -3.1%
6 Key risks
VECO key risks include [1] weakening demand and volatility in key markets like data storage, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/15/2026

Veeco Instruments (VECO) stock has lost about 25% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Downward Revision of Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Guidance. Veeco lowered its full-year fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to a range of $1.36 to $1.61, a reduction from its previous guidance of $1.50 to $1.85. This revised outlook was provided on August 5, 2026, in conjunction with the company's Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings report, despite the company exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and non-GAAP EPS in the quarter. This downward adjustment in future profitability expectations likely dampened investor confidence and contributed to the stock's decline.

2. Year-over-Year Decline in Q2 Fiscal 2026 Non-GAAP EPS. Although Veeco reported Q2 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.33, which beat analyst estimates of $0.26, this figure represented a decrease compared to the $0.36 non-GAAP diluted EPS reported in Q2 fiscal 2025. This year-over-year decline in earnings per share, despite a 16.5% increase in quarterly revenue to $193.5 million, suggests potential margin pressures or increased operational costs that may have concerned investors.

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Updated on 9/15/2026

Veeco Instruments (VECO) stock has lost about 25% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Downward Revision of Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Guidance. Veeco lowered its full-year fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to a range of $1.36 to $1.61, a reduction from its previous guidance of $1.50 to $1.85. This revised outlook was provided on August 5, 2026, in conjunction with the company's Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings report, despite the company exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and non-GAAP EPS in the quarter. This downward adjustment in future profitability expectations likely dampened investor confidence and contributed to the stock's decline.

2. Year-over-Year Decline in Q2 Fiscal 2026 Non-GAAP EPS. Although Veeco reported Q2 fiscal 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.33, which beat analyst estimates of $0.26, this figure represented a decrease compared to the $0.36 non-GAAP diluted EPS reported in Q2 fiscal 2025. This year-over-year decline in earnings per share, despite a 16.5% increase in quarterly revenue to $193.5 million, suggests potential margin pressures or increased operational costs that may have concerned investors.

3. Cautious Market Response to Strong Q2 Fiscal 2026 Performance. Despite reporting Q2 fiscal 2026 (which ended June 30, 2026) revenue of $193.5 million that surpassed analyst estimates of $180.08 million, and a significant 25.38% beat on non-GAAP EPS, Veeco's stock declined by 2.2% following the earnings announcement on August 5, 2026. This subdued market reaction, where positive quarterly results did not translate into stock appreciation, indicates that either underlying investor concerns, such as the lowered full-year guidance, or broader market sentiment overshadowed the otherwise strong operational performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -25.9% change in VECO stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -25.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269182026Change
Stock Price ($)57.6442.72-25.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6556550.0%
Net Income Margin (%)3.5%3.5%0.0%
P/E Multiple150.6111.6-25.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)60600.0%
Cumulative Contribution-25.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VECO-25.9% 
Market (SPY)0.9%49.5%
Sector (XLK)-0.7%70.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 39.8% change in VECO stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/18/2026 was primarily driven by a 114.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269182026Change
Stock Price ($)30.5642.7239.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)664655-1.3%
Net Income Margin (%)5.3%3.5%-33.8%
P/E Multiple52.0111.6114.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6060-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution39.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VECO39.8% 
Market (SPY)11.6%47.5%
Sector (XLK)36.8%62.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 74.2% change in VECO stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/18/2026 was primarily driven by a 367.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259182026Change
Stock Price ($)24.5242.7274.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)700655-6.4%
Net Income Margin (%)8.7%3.5%-59.2%
P/E Multiple23.9111.6367.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5960-2.2%
Cumulative Contribution74.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VECO74.2% 
Market (SPY)19.4%46.1%
Sector (XLK)45.1%57.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 46.4% change in VECO stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/18/2026 was primarily driven by a 387.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239182026Change
Stock Price ($)29.1942.7246.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6416552.3%
Net Income Margin (%)10.5%3.5%-66.4%
P/E Multiple22.9111.6387.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5360-12.5%
Cumulative Contribution46.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VECO46.4% 
Market (SPY)75.6%52.6%
Sector (XLK)119.9%62.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
VECO Return64%-35%67%-14%7%45%139%
Peers Return95%-23%80%-7%61%50%505%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VECO Win Rate67%25%67%42%50%56% 
Peers Win Rate72%38%67%43%58%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VECO Max Drawdown-19%-46%-22%-46%-40%-51% 
Peers Max Drawdown-22%-48%-22%-39%-40%-43% 
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, ACLS, ONTO.
[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 9/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventVECOS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-30.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven127 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-32.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven623 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven8 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-12.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven6 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-44.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven81.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven433 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-53.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven113.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven252 days140 days

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In The Past

Veeco Instruments's stock fell -30.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 43.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventVECOS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-30.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven127 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-32.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.2%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven623 days18 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-44.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven81.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven433 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-53.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven113.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven252 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.6%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven47 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven297 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-52.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven109.4%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven2957 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-22.9%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven71 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-41.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven71.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven603 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-37.7%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.6%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven249 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven362.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven252 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-26.9%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.8%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven738 days47 days

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In The Past

Veeco Instruments's stock fell -30.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 43.4% gain to breakeven.

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About Veeco Instruments (VECO)

Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) is a technology company that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports specialized process equipment for the semiconductor and thin film industries. Essentially, Veeco provides the sophisticated machinery essential for creating a wide array of electronic devices. Their equipment plays a critical role in the foundational stages of microelectronic component production worldwide.

Veeco's product portfolio includes advanced systems such as laser annealing, ion beam deposition and etch, metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and atomic layer deposition (ALD), alongside single wafer wet processing and packaging lithography equipment. These technologies are crucial for producing microelectronic components including logic chips, dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), photonics devices, power electronics, and radio frequency (RF) filters and amplifiers. Additionally, their equipment supports the manufacturing of magnetic heads for hard disk drives and various other semiconductor devices.

Veeco serves a diverse global customer base within the microelectronics ecosystem. Their primary customers include integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and foundries that produce chips, as well as outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) manufacturers. The company also supplies equipment to hard disk drive manufacturers, photonics manufacturers, and research centers and universities globally, indicating broad application across the electronics and scientific sectors.

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Here are a few brief analogies for Veeco Instruments:
  • Veeco is like a specialized Applied Materials, making the high-tech machinery essential for manufacturing semiconductors and advanced electronic devices.
  • Think of Veeco as being in a similar vein to Lam Research, providing critical equipment for creating a wide range of microelectronic components.

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  • Laser Annealing: Equipment utilizing lasers for precise material modification and activation in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Ion Beam Deposition and Etch: Systems employing ion beams to accurately deposit or remove materials at an atomic scale.
  • Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD): Equipment designed for depositing thin films of various materials using gas-phase chemical precursors.
  • Single Wafer Wet Processing and Surface Preparation: Systems for cleaning, etching, and preparing individual semiconductor wafers using wet chemical processes.
  • Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE): Advanced deposition technology used for growing ultra-thin, high-quality crystalline layers under vacuum.
  • Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and other deposition systems: Tools for depositing ultra-thin, conformal films one atomic layer at a time, alongside other general material deposition technologies.
  • Packaging Lithography Equipment: Systems utilized to pattern materials specifically during the final packaging stages of semiconductor devices.

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Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) primarily sells its specialized process equipment systems to other companies and institutions within the microelectronics industry, rather than to individuals. Based on the company's descriptions and public disclosures, its major customers are categorized as:

  • Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and Foundries
  • Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Manufacturers
  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Manufacturers
  • Photonics Manufacturers
  • Research Centers and Universities

Veeco does not publicly disclose the specific names of individual customer companies, as is common practice for business-to-business suppliers in this industry, particularly when no single customer accounts for a significant portion of its revenue. Therefore, specific company names and their corresponding public symbols cannot be provided.

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William J. Miller, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer

Dr. William J. Miller was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Veeco in October 2018. He previously served as the company's President since January 2016. Before becoming President, Dr. Miller held executive-level roles at Veeco, leading strategic growth initiatives for the company's etch and deposition product lines, MOCVD and data storage businesses, as well as engineering and global operations. Prior to joining Veeco in 2002, he worked for Advanced Energy and Exxon in various engineering and operations leadership positions. Dr. Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

John P. Kiernan Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. John P. Kiernan was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 2020, with responsibility for Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations. He joined Veeco in 1994 and has held a variety of financial leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including leading the controller, financial planning and analysis, tax, and treasury functions. Mr. Kiernan also has significant operational experience, including international assignments. Before joining Veeco, he was a senior manager at Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Kiernan is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Long Island University.

Adrian Devasahayam, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Product Line Management

Dr. Adrian Devasahayam serves as Senior Vice President, Product Line Management at Veeco.

Susan Wilkerson Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Services

Ms. Susan Wilkerson is the Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Services at Veeco.

Peter Porshnev, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Unified Engineering

Dr. Peter Porshnev holds the position of Senior Vice President, Unified Engineering at Veeco. He has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ultratech at Veeco Instruments Inc. Veeco acquired Ultratech in 2017.

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  1. Geopolitical Risks and Trade Policy Changes

    Veeco Instruments Inc. faces significant risks from geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies, particularly concerning U.S.-China relations. These factors can lead to increased export controls, tariffs, and restrictions on the company's ability to sell and service its products in the substantial Chinese market, directly impacting revenue and market access. Furthermore, the ongoing merger with Axcelis Technologies Inc. is subject to regulatory approvals, including from China, which introduces additional geopolitical and execution risks that could delay or even prevent the completion of the transaction.

  2. Highly Cyclical Semiconductor Industry and Intense Competition

    Operating within the semiconductor and data storage industries exposes Veeco to highly cyclical market conditions characterized by rapid technological changes and fluctuating demand. This inherent volatility can lead to reduced product demand, pricing pressures, and increased competition. The company must continuously invest significantly in research and development to keep pace with technological advancements and maintain its competitive edge against larger, well-funded competitors with deeper R&D budgets.

  3. Dependence on a Concentrated Customer Base and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

    Veeco's business model involves a reliance on a concentrated customer base, meaning that the loss of key customers or any economic difficulties they face could materially and adversely affect Veeco's financial condition and operating results. Additionally, the company is dependent on outsourcing partners and a limited number of suppliers for the manufacture of several of its systems. This reliance introduces supply chain risks, including potential disruptions or failures of these partners to perform, which can be exacerbated by the global nature of Veeco's operations and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ: VECO) operates in several high-growth addressable markets for its semiconductor and thin film process equipment. The company's overall served available market (SAM) is projected to grow from approximately $2.5 billion in 2025 to $4.4 billion by 2029, representing a 16% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 to 2029.

Here are the addressable markets for Veeco's main products and services:

  • Laser Annealing: This segment is anticipated to double in 2025. In fiscal year 2024, revenue from Gate-All-Around (GAA)-related Laser Spike Annealing (LSA) tools contributed approximately $50 million. Veeco's Laser Spike Annealing Platform has been chosen as the Production Tool of Record by two leading logic manufacturers for new GAA node applications.
  • Ion Beam Deposition (IBD): Veeco is a leader in ion beam deposition equipment for the production of EUV mask blanks. The global Ion Beam Based Deposition market is projected to reach approximately $2.69 billion, growing at an 8.2% CAGR during the forecast period of 2026-2034. Specifically, the Ion Beam Sputtering Equipment Market Size is expected to exceed $2.94 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.65% from 2023 to 2033.
  • Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD): The global MOCVD systems market was valued at $447 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $806 million by 2034, demonstrating a CAGR of 8.7%. Veeco Instruments, alongside AIXTRON, holds a significant global market share, collectively over 60%, in this market.
  • Single Wafer Wet Processing and Surface Preparation: Veeco secured more than $50 million in orders for its wet processing systems in 2024, with deliveries expected in early 2025. These systems are crucial for advanced packaging applications such as 3D stacking and hybrid bonding, and support High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production.
  • Packaging Lithography Equipment: The global Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Lithography System market is projected to reach an estimated $3.5 billion by the end of 2024, with a significant CAGR of 9.2% over the forecast period. Another estimate indicates this market will grow from approximately $265 million in 2024 to exceed $500 million by 2033, with an 8.8% CAGR. Veeco announced over $35 million in advanced packaging lithography orders in the first quarter of 2025, anticipating strong year-over-year growth for this business in 2025.
  • Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): The global atomic layer deposition market size was estimated at $1.70 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $4.70 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.3% (global). Veeco is recognized as a key player in this market for its innovative ALD toolsets.

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Veeco Instruments (VECO) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Increased Demand from AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) in the Semiconductor Market: Veeco anticipates robust growth driven by accelerating demand for its semiconductor equipment, particularly laser annealing and advanced packaging tools, from customers involved in AI and high-performance computing. This is evidenced by accelerated bookings and an expanding backlog.
  2. Growth in Advanced Packaging Technologies: The company's advanced packaging business is a significant growth driver, with revenue from wet processing and lithography tools expected to double from 2024 to 2025 due to AI-related demand, heterogeneous integration, and 3D packaging.
  3. New and Differentiated Laser Annealing and Ion Beam Deposition Technologies: Veeco is expanding its market opportunities by introducing new technologies such as nanosecond annealing, securing orders for advanced DRAM and logic devices with its laser annealing systems, and advancing its Ion Beam Deposition technology for defect-free EUV mask blanks and low-resistance metals in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
  4. Expansion in the Compound Semiconductor Market: New product introductions, including the Propel 300mm GaN-on-silicon system for GaN power and micro-LEDs, and LuminaPlus Arsenide Phosphide for photonics and solar end markets, are gaining traction and are expected to contribute significantly to revenue growth, particularly in the second half of 2026.
  5. Rebound in the Data Storage Market: After experiencing some softness, Veeco has secured new orders for its ion beam and wet processing equipment in the data storage market in the second half of 2025, with expectations for this segment to double its revenue in 2026.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (2021-2025) for Veeco Instruments (VECO)

Share Repurchases

  • Veeco Instruments did not report any significant share repurchases for the trailing twelve months ended September 2025.
  • Following its planned all-stock merger with Axcelis Technologies, the combined company anticipates executing a share repurchase program.

Share Issuance

  • In May 2023, Veeco completed a private offering of $205 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, yielding net proceeds of approximately $198.9 million.
  • A portion of the proceeds from the 2023 convertible notes offering was used to exchange existing convertible senior notes due 2025 and 2027. This involved exchanging approximately $106.0 million of 2025 notes for cash and approximately 0.7 million shares of common stock, and approximately $100.0 million of 2027 notes for cash and approximately 3.8 million shares of common stock.
  • As of Q4 2025, Veeco Instruments had 60 million shares outstanding, representing a slight increase of 0.4% from the prior quarter.

Outbound Investments

  • There were no significant outbound investments or acquisitions by Veeco Instruments reported within the last 3-5 years.

Capital Expenditures

  • Veeco's capital expenditures totaled $16 million for the full year 2025.
  • In Q4 2025, capital expenditures amounted to $3.3 million.
  • The company continues to invest strategically in next-generation technologies to support future growth, aligning with accelerating demand from AI and high-performance computing, particularly in advanced packaging solutions.

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Peer Outperformance in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

VECO has trailed 52% of its 25 Semiconductor Materials & Equipment peers over 5Y. Semiconductor Materials & Equipment ranks 3rd of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Semiconductor Materials & Equipment constituents that VECO has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
38%
of 26 industry peers · 50.4% return
3Y
38%
of 26 industry peers · 58.9% return
5Y
48%
of 25 industry peers · 93.0% return
No Semiconductor Materials & Equipment peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten VECO by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Semiconductor Materials & Equipment is VECO's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 52.1%181.3%268.8% TTMI 801% · FLEX 705% · SANM 419%
Technology Distributors 9 28.9%72.0%93.7% CLMB 332% · AVT 193% · SNX 146%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment ← 26 89.8%82.2%93.2% AXTI 784% · AEHR 741% · KLAC 402%
Communications Equipment 36 16.8%84.8%75.0% AAOI 1310% · LITE 990% · FEIM 981%
Electronic Components 26 32.0%62.1%64.5% CLS 3836% · BELFA 1302% · COHR 425%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 20 33.3%77.5%50.2% DELL 1135% · STX 1090% · SMCI 949%
Semiconductors 55 20.4%28.8%38.4% POET 1815% · MU 1302% · NVDA 919%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 7.4%46.2%23.4% DOCN 58% · VRSN 41% · GDDY 35%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 26 -13.1%6.0%-11.4% PI 216% · ACFN 114% · OSIS 112%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -24.5%-19.3%-28.5% CHRN 537268% · APLD 1258% · TSSI 669%
Application Software 122 -30.3%-16.0%-46.5% VIDA 176264% · INLX 5435% · PLTR 519%
Systems Software 68 -17.7%7.9%-55.7% QNC 457% · ZETA 379% · PANW 358%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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VECOAMATLRCXKLACACLSONTOMedian
NameVeeco In.Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Axcelis .Onto Inn. 
Mkt Price42.72444.57288.11176.99109.32263.43220.21
Mkt Cap2.6353.0360.5231.23.413.0122.1
Rev LTM65530,83723,23313,5798661,1207,350
Op Inc LTM309,5878,2005,661891552,908
FCF LTM435,6234,8913,767662522,010
FCF 3Y Avg436,0044,8543,5151142251,870
CFO LTM578,3965,8584,143752662,205
CFO 3Y Avg637,9195,5613,8451282512,048

Growth & Margins

VECOAMATLRCXKLACACLSONTOMedian
NameVeeco In.Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Axcelis .Onto Inn. 
Rev Chg LTM-7.7%7.8%26.0%11.7%-3.3%8.1%7.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.8%5.2%11.7%9.7%-4.7%7.9%6.5%
Rev Chg Q-5.4%24.8%30.0%15.2%10.6%35.3%20.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.3%6.2%7.2%3.7%2.4%8.7%5.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-65.8%11.2%39.0%12.9%-44.0%-25.1%-6.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-2.1%7.8%19.6%13.9%-22.2%-1.3%3.3%
Op Mgn LTM4.6%31.1%35.3%41.7%10.3%13.8%22.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.6%30.1%32.0%40.0%17.2%17.1%23.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.2%1.0%1.0%0.0%-1.3%1.6%0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM8.8%27.2%25.2%30.5%8.7%23.8%24.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.2%27.6%30.0%32.6%13.2%24.6%26.1%
FCF/Rev LTM6.5%18.2%21.1%27.7%7.6%22.5%19.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.3%21.0%26.3%29.8%11.7%22.0%21.5%

Valuation

VECOAMATLRCXKLACACLSONTOMedian
NameVeeco In.Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Axcelis .Onto Inn. 
Mkt Cap2.6353.0360.5231.23.413.0122.1
P/S3.911.415.517.03.911.611.5
P/Op Inc86.536.844.040.837.784.242.4
P/EBIT81.531.842.839.330.284.241.0
P/E111.638.149.647.936.398.248.7
P/CFO44.942.061.555.844.748.946.9
Total Yield0.9%3.1%2.4%2.5%2.8%1.0%2.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.4%0.4%0.5%0.0%0.0%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.3%2.8%2.8%2.3%3.3%2.6%2.7%
D/E0.10.00.00.00.00.10.0
Net D/E-0.0-0.0-0.00.0-0.1-0.0-0.0

Returns

VECOAMATLRCXKLACACLSONTOMedian
NameVeeco In.Applied .Lam Rese.KLA Axcelis .Onto Inn. 
1M Rtn-9.9%-10.3%-6.2%-5.5%-13.5%-12.0%-10.1%
3M Rtn-46.4%-27.9%-25.9%-31.7%-41.7%-21.1%-29.8%
6M Rtn39.4%24.8%26.3%18.4%29.5%31.6%27.9%
12M Rtn50.4%135.6%129.3%70.0%13.1%113.6%91.8%
3Y Rtn58.9%230.5%372.0%296.4%-34.4%113.9%172.2%
1M Excs Rtn-9.2%-9.6%-5.5%-4.7%-12.8%-11.3%-9.4%
3M Excs Rtn-48.4%-29.9%-27.9%-33.7%-43.7%-23.1%-31.8%
6M Excs Rtn20.2%8.9%7.4%1.6%9.7%10.0%9.3%
12M Excs Rtn41.4%135.0%121.7%63.9%4.1%111.2%87.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-18.8%143.5%276.7%203.6%-109.9%35.4%89.5%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Development, manufacture, sales, and support of semiconductor and thin film process equipment664717666646583
Total664717666646583


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20132012200520042003
Data Storage Process Equipment-425   
unallocated corporate-29 -20-8 
LED & Solar Process Equipment-3942   
Unallocated Corporate Amount -30   
Metrology  352118
Process Equipment  153-0
Total-7237291718


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20132012201020092008
unallocated corporate551    
LED & Solar Process Equipment359276323178137
Data Storage Process Equipment3839625484
Unallocated Corporate Amount 622763300 
Metrology   7385
Unallocated Corportate Amount    123
Total9489371,148605430


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$42.72 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.6 
First Trading Date11/29/1994 
Distance from 52W High-48.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$48.80$44.42
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-12.5%-3.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility79.2%68.6%
Downside Capture571.30270.58
Upside Capture187.15273.23
Correlation (SPY)45.9%46.5%
VECO Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.843.653.382.832.481.83
Up Beta3.326.554.003.342.761.67
Down Beta-3.18-0.860.560.901.491.49
Up Capture175%149%467%610%746%1449%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days11172865132371
Down Capture562%501%354%226%170%112%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days10253662117372

[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 VECO
VECO57.6%68.6%0.94-
Sector ETF (XLK)40.5%26.4%1.2557.5%
Equity (SPY)16.9%12.9%0.9446.3%
Gold (GLD)19.1%29.3%0.6016.8%
Commodities (DBC)46.9%20.6%1.76-11.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%13.6%0.1012.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-34.5%43.9%-0.8417.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VECO
VECO14.0%48.5%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLK)20.2%25.9%0.6962.1%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5754.1%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.8311.0%
Commodities (DBC)11.3%19.5%0.458.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.8%-0.0527.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.2%52.5%0.3923.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VECO
VECO7.8%52.7%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.4%25.0%0.8857.1%
Equity (SPY)15.1%18.0%0.7253.6%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.4%0.619.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3716.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1833.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.7%66.1%1.0216.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity5.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8152026-3.0%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest10.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity60.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares9.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-2.5%0.6%-19.7%
5/5/202625.2%24.1%28.5%
2/25/20267.8%13.7%26.6%
11/5/2025-1.0%3.0%9.1%
8/6/202515.0%24.9%22.9%
5/7/20255.3%13.1%8.9%
2/12/20252.6%6.8%-9.2%
11/6/2024-3.4%-9.3%-7.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141815
# Negative1069
Median Positive5.8%7.4%9.1%
Median Negative-3.5%-3.8%-7.7%
Max Positive25.2%24.9%31.9%
Max Negative-13.3%-9.3%-19.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-2.5%0.6%-19.7%
5/5/202625.2%24.1%28.5%
2/25/20267.8%13.7%26.6%
11/5/2025-1.0%3.0%9.1%
8/6/202515.0%24.9%22.9%
5/7/20255.3%13.1%8.9%
2/12/20252.6%6.8%-9.2%
11/6/2024-3.4%-9.3%-7.7%
8/6/2024-6.3%4.7%-10.6%
5/7/20244.8%3.8%15.7%
2/14/20240.5%-0.8%-4.4%
11/6/20238.6%11.2%11.7%
8/7/20236.8%8.0%2.4%
5/8/20235.2%12.4%31.9%
2/15/20236.2%3.3%2.2%
11/7/20221.8%8.1%4.8%
8/8/2022-4.5%5.3%-9.6%
5/9/2022-13.3%-4.6%-4.7%
2/16/2022-7.1%-4.9%-0.6%
11/2/20219.8%8.4%4.8%
8/3/2021-3.6%-3.0%-1.9%
5/4/2021-0.1%-1.5%7.4%
2/11/20212.6%4.8%1.5%
10/27/2020-0.9%5.8%28.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141815
# Negative1069
Median Positive5.8%7.4%9.1%
Median Negative-3.5%-3.8%-7.7%
Max Positive25.2%24.9%31.9%
Max Negative-13.3%-9.3%-19.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/07/202310-Q
03/31/202305/08/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/07/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/22/202110-K
09/30/202010/27/202010-Q
06/30/202008/03/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/21/202010-K
09/30/201911/04/201910-Q
06/30/201908/05/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 9/15/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported200.00 Mil210.00 Mil220.00 Mil16.7% Higher NewGuidance: 180.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.20.270.34217.6% Higher NewGuidance: 0.09 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.350.420.4961.5% Higher NewGuidance: 0.26 for Q2 2026
2026 RevenueReported780.00 Mil795.00 Mil810.00 Mil3.2% RaisedGuidance: 770.00 Mil for 2026
2026 GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.780.91.02-10.0% LoweredGuidance: 1 for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported1.361.491.61-11.3% LoweredGuidance: 1.68 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 RevenueReported170.00 Mil180.00 Mil190.00 Mil   
Q2 2026 GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.020.090.15   
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.20.260.32   
2026 RevenueReported740.00 Mil770.00 Mil800.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 770.00 Mil for 2026
2026 GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.8311.170 AffirmedGuidance: 1 for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported1.51.681.850 AffirmedGuidance: 1.68 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 RevenueReported150.00 Mil160.00 Mil170.00 Mil-3.0% Lower NewGuidance: 165.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 GAAP Diluted EPSReported-0.030.020.07 3.0%Higher NewGuidance: -0.01 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.140.190.24-20.8%-5.0%Lower NewGuidance: 0.24 for Q4 2025
2026 RevenueReported740.00 Mil770.00 Mil800.00 Mil   
2026 GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.8311.17   
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported1.51.681.85   

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 RevenueReported155.00 Mil165.00 Mil175.00 Mil3.1% Higher NewGuidance: 160.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 GAAP Diluted EPSReported-0.07-0.010.05-107.7% Lower NewGuidance: 0.13 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.160.240.32-12.7% Lower NewGuidance: 0.28 for Q3 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/19/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell819202654.18200,00010,836,4119,187,651Form
2Kiernan, John PSVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERFamily TrustSell812202651.0535,0001,786,5963,512,040Form
3Wilkerson, SusanSVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICEDirectSell612202669.5615,5061,078,5701,910,669Form
4Devasahayam, AdrianSVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENTDirectSell610202665.0010,000650,0005,532,489Form
5Hunter, GordonDirectSell610202668.8016,9741,167,811773,037Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell819202654.18200,00010,836,4119,187,651Form
2Kiernan, John PSVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERFamily TrustSell812202651.0535,0001,786,5963,512,040Form
3Wilkerson, SusanSVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICEDirectSell612202669.5615,5061,078,5701,910,669Form
4Devasahayam, AdrianSVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENTDirectSell610202665.0010,000650,0005,532,489Form
5Hunter, GordonDirectSell610202668.8016,9741,167,811773,037Form
6Hunter, GordonDirectSell608202663.786,752430,6431,799,234Form
7Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell602202658.6250,0002,931,00021,664,193Form
8Hunter, GordonDirectSell528202661.6117,7141,091,3602,154,009Form
9Devasahayam, AdrianSVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENTDirectSell527202661.845,407334,3695,881,924Form
10Wilkerson, SusanSVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICEDirectSell527202661.6935,7232,203,7522,651,037Form
11Damore, Richard ADirectSell518202660.7143,7012,653,0886,835,582Form
12Hunter, GordonDirectSell513202659.4129,5321,754,4963,129,481Form
13St, Dennis ThomasDirectSell513202661.931,40086,7023,820,895Form
14Hunter, GordonDirectSell511202658.767,746455,1554,830,542Form
15Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell511202659.55100,0005,955,00024,985,394Form
16Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell305202631.6250,0001,581,00013,107,850Form
17Wilkerson, SusanSVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICEDirectSell1212202531.8833,0001,052,0401,662,686Form
18Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell1205202532.0025,000800,00014,865,376Form
19Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell1202202529.1025,000727,50014,245,701Form
20Devasahayam, AdrianSVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENTDirectSell1003202534.003,851130,9342,661,153Form
21Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell1003202532.0025,000800,00016,465,376Form
22Devasahayam, AdrianSVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENTDirectSell924202530.004,014120,4202,463,606Form
23Devasahayam, AdrianSVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENTDirectSell916202526.004,046105,1962,239,489Form
24Miller, William JohnCEODirectSell909202525.0025,000625,00011,766,775Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 19, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BlackBarn Capital Partners LP$33.9 Mil10.2%14New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BlackBarn Capital Partners LP$33.9 Mil10.2%14New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
BlackBarn Capital Partners LP$33.9 Mil10.2%14New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/18/2026