Should I buy MKS Instruments (MKSI) stock or is it too late?

MKS Instruments · Information Technology · price $271

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⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 88% of its targets hit on this sector (8 calls tested). It aims for $600 (+121 %), call made on August 4, 2026, maturing on August 4, 2027 (24 d ago).

The 4 reliable analysts $410+51 %

The 6 other firms $448+65 %

How to read it: the 4 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 4 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $410 median. “The 6 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on MKS Instruments

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
Morgan Stanley	83 %	+158.2 %	6	$442 +63%
Needham	55 %	+28.1 %	29	$390 +44%
Benchmark	62 %	+27.9 %	13	$180 -34%
Citigroup	60 %	+17.6 %	10	$430 +59%
Deutsche Bank	64 %	+14.7 %	11	$305 +13%
Keybanc	60 %	+8.1 %	10	$475 +75%
Rosenblatt	38 %	-14.7 %	8	$195 -28%

In short — Should you invest in MKS Instruments? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are overwhelmingly positive (90% buy, median target $436, i.e. +61%), and the most reliable on MKSI targets even higher. But the stock is volatile, it pays virtually no dividend. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

90% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
Median price target $436, i.e. +61% from the current price ($271).
The most reliable firm on MKSI, Cantor Fitzgerald (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $600 (call made on August 3, 2026, maturing on August 3, 2027) (+121%) in its most recent call, and $300 (call made on January 20, 2026, maturing on January 20, 2027) (+11%) in the one coming due soonest.

⚠️ Reasons to hesitate

The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
Negligible dividend (0.2% yield): your return depends mostly on price appreciation.

The analyst consensus on MKSI

Median target $436 (+61%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus

Strong Buy00%

Buy990%

Hold110%

Sell00%

Strong Sell00%

⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.

Frequently asked questions

Should you invest in MKS Instruments now?

We won't decide for you. The facts: 90% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $436 (+61%), and Cantor Fitzgerald (most reliable on MKSI, 100%) targets $600. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.

Is it too late to invest in MKS Instruments?

Not according to analysts: the median target ($436) is still +61% above the current price ($271) (most reliable on MKSI: Cantor Fitzgerald, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.

Is MKS Instruments still worth investing in?

It depends on the gap between the price ($271) and its estimated value: analysts target $436 on median (+61%), with 90% buys (most reliable on MKSI: Cantor Fitzgerald, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on MKSI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.

What's the main risk in buying MKSI?

The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 1 is neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full MKS Instruments profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).