MKS Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
MKS' CEO is John T. Lee, appointed in May 2018, has a tenure of 8.17 years. total yearly compensation is $12.96M, comprised of 8% salary and 92% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.21% of the company’s shares, worth $52.89M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.8 years and 6.5 years respectively.
Key information
John T. Lee
Chief executive officer
US$13.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 8.01% |
| CEO tenure | 8.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 2.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
MKSI: Wafer Fab Spending And AI Memory Demand Will Drive Next Cycle
Analysts have raised the MKS price target from $400 to about $478, reflecting updated sector models that point to a larger long-term semiconductor addressable market and higher wafer fab equipment spending estimates across memory, data center, auto, and industrial demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research around MKS highlights a cluster of higher price targets and constructive views on the long-term semiconductor spending backdrop.Analysis Article • Jun 21
MKS (MKSI) Stock Could Be 125% Overvalued After Analyst Estimate Upgrades
Why MKS Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar Fresh earnings estimate upgrades and a higher analyst rating have pushed MKS (MKSI) into focus, as investors respond to shifting expectations for the company’s near term performance. See our latest analysis for MKS. MKS shares have been on a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 72.91% and a year to date share price return of 141.37%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 350.39% reflects how sharply sentiment has shifted on the stock. If...Narrative Update • Jun 05
MKSI: Wafer Fab Spending Cycle And AI Buildout Will Drive 2025 To 2027 Cycle
The analyst price target for MKS has moved from $320 to $400. Analysts point to stronger wafer fab equipment spending estimates and an improving earnings outlook for the sector as key supports for this higher fair value range.Seeking Alpha • May 16
MKS Inc.: Robust Q1 Beat; Maintaining Buy On Advanced Logic And Memory Momentum
Summary MKSI Inc. delivered a Q1 FY2026 earnings beat, with revenue up 15% YoY and EPS up 35%, maintaining a Buy rating. Management indicated WFE spend potentially rising to $170-180 billion for 2027, positioning MKSI for significant upside as a key subsystem supplier. A new $100 million, 500,000 sq. ft. facility in Malaysia will expand capacity by June 2026, supporting long-term growth and customer alignment. At 25.8x FY2026 P/E, MKSI trades at a discount to SPE peers despite robust catalysts, including LEO PCB and optical equipment opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 11
Analysts Are Upgrading MKS Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) After Its Latest Results
Investors in MKS Inc. ( NASDAQ:MKSI ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.4% to close at US$313 following the release...
Narrative Update • Apr 27
MKSI: Wafer Fab Upswing And Refinancing Tailwinds Will Eventually Limit Upside
The analyst price target for MKS has been reset lower to $212.72 from $227.99 as analysts balance stronger revenue growth and profit margin assumptions with a slightly lower future P/E multiple and an updated fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MKS has centered on how to balance a higher fundamental outlook with valuation discipline.Narrative Update • Apr 13
MKSI: Wafer Fab Upswing And Refinancing Benefits Will Ultimately Constrain Upside
Analysts have nudged MKS's blended price target higher, citing stronger recent earnings, healthier margins, improved revenue guidance in key segments, and lower interest expense following debt refinancing, with several firms now setting targets in the $295 to $320 range. Analyst Commentary Across the recent research, most analysts have lifted their price targets on MKS and pointed to solid execution on earnings, margins, and guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 30
MKSI: Wafer Fab Upswing And Debt Refinancing Support But Limit Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their consolidated price target for MKS, with the model fair value moving from $146.08 to $227.99 as they factor in stronger revenue growth assumptions, slightly higher profit margins, an updated future P/E of 31.23, and recent Street research highlighting better than expected guidance, healthy segment margins, and benefits from debt refinancing. Analyst Commentary Street research around MKS has been active, with several firms reassessing their price targets following the latest earnings and guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 16
MKSI: Wafer Fab Upswing And Lower Interest Expense Will Support 2025 To 2027 Cycle
Analysts have raised their average price target for MKS to $320, up from prior levels around $260, citing stronger than expected Q4 results, healthier margins, improving semiconductor-related demand and lower interest expense following recent debt refinancing. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been raising their price targets on MKS in response to the recent Q4 beat, stronger guidance and margin profile, and the effects of debt refinancing on interest expense.Narrative Update • Mar 02
MKSI: Wafer Fab Upswing And Semi Strength Will Support 2025 To 2027 Cycle
The updated analyst fair value estimate for MKS has moved to $320 from $200. Analysts point to recent Q4 earnings and guidance, strong Electronics & Packaging and Semi trends, healthier margins, and lower interest expense as key drivers behind higher revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 16
MKSI: Wafer Fab Cycle Reliance Will Limit Upside As Expectations Tighten
Analysts have raised their price targets on MKS, supporting an increase in the internal fair value estimate from $140.21 to $146.08 as they incorporate updated assumptions regarding growth, profitability, the discount rate, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on MKS has generally involved higher price targets as analysts refresh their models for growth, profitability, discount rates, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 02
MKSI: Wafer Fab Cycle Reliance Will Constrain Upside Despite Sector Optimism
Our updated analyst price target for MKS edges lower to about $140 from roughly $142 as analysts factor in higher long term revenue growth and slightly stronger profit margins, partly offset by a more conservative future P/E assumption and a modest tweak to the discount rate following a series of recent target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research has generally been supportive of MKS in recent months, with several firms lifting their price targets and maintaining positive ratings.Analysis Article • Jan 23
MKS Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 37%
Despite an already strong run, MKS Inc. ( NASDAQ:MKSI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 37% in the last...Narrative Update • Jan 19
MKSI: Wafer Fab Cycle Reliance Will Pressure Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price targets on MKS, supporting a higher fair value estimate from about $92.09 to $142.06 as they point to stronger multi year demand visibility, improving profitability assumptions and higher future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on MKS has clustered around higher price targets and supportive commentary on demand visibility, profitability assumptions and potential free cash flow generation through the next cycle.
Narrative Update • Jan 04
MKSI: Beat And Raise Execution Will Support Measured Upside Through 2026
The analyst price target for MKS has been nudged higher from approximately $175 to about $181 per share, as analysts cite continued beat and raise execution, improving wafer fab equipment momentum, and a stronger medium term setup in semiconductor, electronics, and packaging growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight a consistent pattern of execution at MKS, noting that repeated beat and raise quarters are reinforcing confidence in the company’s earnings power and justifying higher valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 15
MKSI: DRAM And Wafer Fab Upswing Will Drive Strong 2025 To 2027 Cycle
Analysts have lifted our MKS fair value estimate to $200 from $152.52 as they factor in higher long term revenue growth, expanding profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple, which is supported by a wave of recent price target increases and growing confidence in the company’s setup into 2025 to 2027. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been steadily lifting their price targets on MKS, highlighting improved execution across core segments and a stronger multiyear earnings trajectory.Narrative Update • Nov 30
MKSI: Momentum In Wafer Equipment Investment Will Drive Upside Through 2026
The analyst price target for MKS has increased significantly, rising to a range of $168 to $175, as analysts cite strong recent performance, growing momentum in wafer fab equipment spending, and optimistic outlooks for the company's core businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reveal that sentiment surrounding MKS remains broadly positive, with several new price target increases highlighting the company's execution and growth prospects.Narrative Update • Nov 16
MKSI: Future Equipment Spending Momentum Will Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have raised their price target for MKS to $174.85 from $143.23. They cite stronger-than-expected growth in wafer fab equipment investment and improving profit margins, which support a more optimistic outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 01
MKSI: Wafer Equipment Momentum And AI Demand Will Shape Outlook Into 2026
The analyst price target for MKS has been raised significantly. Analysts cite increased momentum in wafer fabrication equipment spending and growing optimism for the company's semiconductor and electronics businesses as key factors for the upward revision from approximately $139 to $143 per share.Narrative Update • Oct 18
AI And Semiconductor Advancements Will Drive Market Evolution
Analysts have raised their price target for MKS Inc. from approximately $127 to $139.Narrative Update • Oct 04
AI And Semiconductor Advancements Will Drive Market Evolution
Narrative Update: Revised Analyst Price Targets for MKS Analysts have raised their price target for MKS by approximately $4 to $126.69. They cite positive momentum in semiconductor and AI-driven markets as key factors supporting the outlook.Analysis Article • Sep 19
MKS Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MKSI) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 29%
MKS Inc. ( NASDAQ:MKSI ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last month alone. Looking...Narrative Update • Sep 05
AI And Semiconductor Advancements Will Drive Market Evolution
Despite strong Q2 results, growing AI exposure, and anticipated outperformance in wafer fab equipment through 2025–2026, analysts have adopted a cautious near-term outlook, resulting in the consensus analyst price target for MKS remaining unchanged at $122.31. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to strong Q2 results, with semiconductor revenues boosted by robust NAND upgrade activity and momentum in RF power solutions.Analysis Article • Aug 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That MKS (NASDAQ:MKSI) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
NasdaqGS:MKSI 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore MKS's Fair Values from the Community and select yours David Iben...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Is There Now An Opportunity In MKS Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI)?
While MKS Inc. ( NASDAQ:MKSI ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$327m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$13m | US$1m | US$295m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$279m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$267m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$227m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$9m | US$970k | US$190m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$2b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$8m | US$950k | -US$2b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$2b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$2b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$148m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$8m | US$945k | US$333m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$429m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$555m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$572m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$8m | US$909k | US$551m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$517m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$476m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$403m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$6m | US$850k | US$350m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$277m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$233m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$197m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$3m | US$565k | US$140m |
Compensation vs Market: John T.'s total compensation ($USD12.96M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.46M).
Compensation vs Earnings: John T.'s compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
John T. Lee (63 yo)
8.2yrs
Tenure
US$12,961,940
Compensation
Dr. John T. C. Lee, Ph D., serves as an Independent Director of Cognex Corporation since May 04, 2022. He has been the President of MKS Inc. (Formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc.) since May 2018 and its...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 8.2yrs | US$12.96m | 0.21% $ 52.9m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 1.8yrs | US$3.29m | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive VP & COO | 1.5yrs | US$2.87m | 0.028% $ 7.0m | |
| EVP, Global Strategic Marketing & GM of Materials Solutions Division | 6.5yrs | US$2.37m | 0.015% $ 3.8m | |
| VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive VP & Chief Information Officer | 3.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & GM of Vacuum Solutions Division | 5.7yrs | no data | 0.019% $ 4.6m | |
| EVP & GM of Photonics Solutions Division | 2.2yrs | no data | 0.0067% $ 1.7m |
2.8yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: MKSI's management team is considered experienced (2.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 6.5yrs | US$12.96m | 0.21% $ 52.9m | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 6.2yrs | US$99.69k | no data | |
| Chairman of the Board | 12.5yrs | US$443.08k | 0.042% $ 10.3m | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$324.46k | 0.010% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | US$329.24k | 0.014% $ 3.4m | |
| Independent Director | 14.2yrs | US$343.96k | 0.027% $ 6.7m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$336.46k | 0.023% $ 5.6m | |
| Independent Lead Director | 10.1yrs | US$363.96k | 0.012% $ 2.9m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$324.46k | 0.0066% $ 1.6m |
6.5yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: MKSI's board of directors are considered experienced (6.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 06:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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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
MKS Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 13 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 |
|---|---|
| Christopher Muse | Barclays |
| Paretosh Misra | Berenberg |
| Bhavesh Lodaya | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |