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Dec 31, 2020

MKS Q4 2020 Earnings Report

MKS Instruments reported record quarterly revenue and Non-GAAP net earnings, driven by strong demand in the Semiconductor Market and recovery in Advanced Markets.

Key Takeaways

MKS Instruments reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $660 million, up 32% year-over-year. Record quarterly Non-GAAP net earnings were $130 million, up 96% year-over-year, and quarterly net income was $116 million, up 170% year-over-year.

Delivered record quarterly and full year revenue, underpinned by strong demand in Semiconductor Market and continued recovery in Advanced Markets.

Achieved record revenue from Power Solutions products and strong year-over-year growth across the remainder of Semiconductor portfolio.

Returned to strong year-over-year growth in Advanced Markets, encouraged with demand trends in Advanced Electronics applications.

Achieved record quarterly Non-GAAP operating income and generated strong operating leverage.

Total Revenue
$660M
Previous year: $500M
+32.1%
EPS
$2.34
Previous year: $1.2
+95.0%
Operating Margin
22.2%
Previous year: 13.2%
+68.2%
Gross Profit
$302M
Previous year: $216M
+39.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$608M
Previous year: $415M
+46.7%
Free Cash Flow
$122M
Previous year: $58.1M
+110.3%
Total Assets
$3.9B
Previous year: $3.42B
+14.1%

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Forward Guidance

The Company expects revenue in the first quarter of 2021 of $650 million, plus or minus $25 million. At these volumes, the Company expects GAAP net income per diluted share of $1.91, plus or minus $0.20 and Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share of $2.16, plus or minus $0.20.