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Sep 30, 2020

MKS Q3 2020 Earnings Report

MKS Instruments reported record quarterly revenue, driven by strong growth in the Semiconductor Market and a recovery in Advanced Markets.

Key Takeaways

MKS Instruments reported record quarterly revenue of $590 million, a 28% increase year-over-year. The company's Semiconductor Market revenue also reached a record $359 million, up 61% year-over-year. Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share were $1.93, a 72% increase year-over-year, while GAAP net income per diluted share was $1.66. The company also reported record quarterly operating cash flow of $152 million and free cash flow of $123 million.

Record quarterly consolidated revenue of $590 million, up 28% year-over-year.

Record quarterly Semiconductor Market revenue of $359 million, up 61% year-over-year.

Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share of $1.93, up 72% year-over-year.

Record quarterly operating cash flow of $152 million and free cash flow of $123 million.

Total Revenue
$590M
Previous year: $462M
+27.5%
EPS
$1.93
Previous year: $1.12
+72.3%
Operating Margin
19.7%
Gross Profit
$262M
Previous year: $205M
+27.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$493M
Previous year: $386M
+27.7%
Free Cash Flow
$123M
Previous year: $44.2M
+178.5%
Total Assets
$3.75B
Previous year: $3.35B
+11.8%

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Forward Guidance

The Company expects revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 could be $600 million, plus or minus $25 million. GAAP net income per diluted share could be $1.75, plus or minus $0.20 and non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share could be $2.00, plus or minus $0.20.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue could be $600 million, plus or minus $25 million
  • GAAP net income per diluted share could be $1.75, plus or minus $0.20
  • Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share could be $2.00, plus or minus $0.20