Kulicke and Soffa Industries Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 1/6
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.93% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
0.9%
Dividend yield
1.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 12.0% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 78% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
KLIC: Elevated Multiple And Guidance Surge Will Likely Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value price target for Kulicke and Soffa Industries from $39 to $95, citing updated assumptions that include a higher projected revenue growth rate, a slightly lower profit margin, a higher future P/E multiple, and an adjusted discount rate. What's in the News for Kulicke and Soffa Industries Kulicke and Soffa reported Q1 revenue of US$242.6 million, a 49.8% year over year change that was 5.5% above analyst expectations, supported by demand across semiconductor, memory, automotive, and industrial markets.
KLIC: Fair Outlook Balances Capacity Expansion With Index Removal Ownership Risk
Kulicke and Soffa Industries’ analyst price target has been updated from $55 to $105, with analysts citing revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E as key drivers behind the change. What’s in the News for Kulicke and Soffa Industries Kulicke and Soffa Industries is reported to be benefiting from demand for its Thermo Compression Bonding technology and is expanding production capacity to support growth in its Advanced Solutions revenue segment.
KLIC: AI Equipment Euphoria Will Likely Outrun Future Earnings Power
Analysts have raised their price target for Kulicke and Soffa Industries to about $100, up from roughly $47, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E that, in their view, better reflect the company's earnings power. What’s in the News for Kulicke and Soffa Industries Kulicke and Soffa Industries has an institutional shareholding score of 10.00, ranking 1 out of 105 companies in its industry, with institutional shareholding proportion up 11.84% quarter over quarter.Kulicke And Soffa Industries (KLIC) Stock Could Be 161.1% Overvalued After AI Driven Earnings Surge
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) drew fresh attention after reporting earnings per share that nearly tripled, coinciding with a 52-week high for the stock and growing interest in its AI-focused chip assembly equipment. See our latest analysis for Kulicke and Soffa Industries. Beyond the latest earnings surprise, Kulicke and Soffa Industries has seen strong momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 24.84% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 263.19%, indicating that recent...Kulicke & Soffa: Buy On The TCB Inflection
Summary Kulicke & Soffa delivered a clear cyclical inflection in Q2, with revenue up 21.5% sequentially and gross margin above 49%. TCB ramp and Advanced Solutions capacity expansion are driving a robust growth outlook, with FY27 revenue projected at $1.25B. I assign a buy rating and a $135 price target, implying 25% upside, supported by a 6x forward sales multiple. Key risks include cyclical industry exposure, Hybrid Bonding competition, and customer/geopolitical concentration. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaKulicke and Soffa Industries: Still Not Much To Be Excited About
Summary Kulicke and Soffa Industries' latest guidance calls for the streak of quarterly revenue declines to continue, which negated the better-than-expected quarterly results. The latest report strengthens the probability the stock is likely going lower, especially with the stock in a downtrend. KLIC is optimistic the downturn has mostly run its course, but there is reason to believe the next upturn may not be like the previous ones, due to China. KLIC is a highly cyclical stock, but the latest report suggests the cycle is still not close to turning in KLIC’s favor. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaKulicke And Soffa Industries: Green Shoots May Not Be Far Away
Summary The recently concluded FY2024 ended with the tenth consecutive contraction in revenue, but there are some signs that FY2025 may be better than FY2024. The stock has rallied in the past few months, but it has yet to break out of the larger downtrend of the past couple of years. The stock price has gone up in anticipation of a better year ahead, but the expected improvement may not be enough to justify the increase. Momentum followers could push the stock higher, but it is too early to conclude the downturn in demand is over. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaKulicke And Soffa Industries Has Broken Below Multi-Year Support
Summary The stock broke through support that held for years, but the shorts did not react the way many would have thought. Short interest is still higher than most, but it has gone down recently, which suggests a number of things worth being mindful of. The latest quarterly guidance was a major letdown, but earnings are still expected to jump higher in FY2025. Shorts have been on a winning streak lately with the stock going down, but for how much longer is up in the air. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaKulicke and Soffa Industries: The Drivers Behind The Mixed Messaging
Summary Kulicke and Soffa Industries continues to feel the effects of a downturn in demand, which is likely to result in the first yearly loss since FY2009. The charts suggest to expect more consolidation in the stock, with both support and resistance able to stand their ground. The downturn has been very persistent and there may be several factors that could help explain why this is happening. KLIC is still searching for a solution to the slump in demand, even if past history suggests the solution can appear rather suddenly. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, KLIC has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: KLIC's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 8 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Kulicke and Soffa Industries Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (KLIC) | 0.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.3% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.0% |
| Industry Average (Semiconductor) | 0.6% |
| Analyst forecast (KLIC) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: KLIC's dividend (0.93%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.34%).
High Dividend: KLIC's dividend (0.93%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: At its current payout ratio (78%), KLIC's payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (992.4%), KLIC's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/30 15:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/04 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Krish Sankar | BofA Global Research |
| Craig Ellis | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Lee Simpson | Jefferies LLC |