Home › Stocks › S&P 600 Small Cap › Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
Veeco Instruments Inc. · Information Technology · ref. ETF XLK · 58 calls · price $46.95
🔔 Price alerts Create an alert → Target Consensus Reliability $1,000 invested Analyses All calls What the company does: Veeco Instruments Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports semiconductor and thin film process equipment primarily to make electronic devices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, China, Rest of the Asia-Pacific, and internationally.
📈 Veeco Instruments Inc. (VECO) stock price 24h 7d 30d 90d 6mo 1yr 5yr
$46.95 +88.5% over range
📏 Click 2 points (left → right) to measure the change · click again to clear.
Sell Buy
Buy
50% recommend buying · 2 analysts
📊 JPI status : Veeco Instruments Inc. has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks → 🎯 VECO price target & analyst consensus — price $46.95 The price target · all analysts combined (2 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 2 $63 +34.2%
Median target · of 2 targets $59 +25.7%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 2 $55 +17.1%
Current price $46.95
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
The consensus · 2 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy 0 0%
Buy 1 50%
Hold 1 50%
Sell 0 0%
Strong Sell 0 0%
Go deeper on the analysts
All analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Veeco Instruments Inc.? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
Should I buy Veeco Instruments Inc. stock? Are the analysts reliable on VECO? How high can VECO go?
✅ Historical analyst reliability on VECO Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
See the other 7 firms 📰 Recent news on Veeco Instruments Inc. Loading news…
📋 All analyst calls on VECO ▲ Buy · 🎯$63
Price at call : $50.16 — upside +26%
Today : $46.95 — upside +34%
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Aug 10, 27
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $54.69 — gap to target +1%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target +17%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : May 19, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$60
Price at call : $57.72 — upside +4%
Today : $46.95 — upside +28%
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : May 6, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $30.56 — upside +31%
Today : $46.95 — upside -15%
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Feb 26, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$36
Price at call : $29.3 — upside +23%
Today : $46.95 — upside -23%
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Nov 12, 26
■ Hold
neutral · not a buy 🎯 on VECO : 60% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Oct 3, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$30
Price at call : $23.61 — upside +27%
Today : $46.95 — upside -36%
Expected +27% · Actual +109% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 60% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
+109.0% stock +109% · XLK +40%
matured Aug 7, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $22.94 — upside +22%
Today : $46.95 — upside -40%
Expected +22% · Actual +130% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+130.1% stock +130% · XLK +43%
matured Aug 7, 26
See the other 50 calls, newest to oldest ■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$20
Price at call : $21.05 — gap to target -5%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -57%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : May 9, 26
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$21
Price at call : $19.21 — gap to target +9%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -55%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : May 8, 26
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$22
Price at call : $18.2 — gap to target +21%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -53%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Apr 22, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$30
Price at call : $24.67 — upside +22%
Today : $46.95 — upside -36%
Expected +22% · Actual +39% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
+39.2% stock +39% · XLK +16%
matured Feb 13, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$31
Price at call : $24.67 — upside +26%
Today : $46.95 — upside -34%
Expected +26% · Actual +39% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+39.2% stock +39% · XLK +16%
matured Feb 13, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$29
Price at call : $24.27 — upside +19%
Today : $46.95 — upside -38%
Expected +19% · Actual +38% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 60% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
+38.5% stock +38% · XLK +17%
matured Feb 13, 26
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$25
Price at call : $24.27 — gap to target +3%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -47%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Feb 13, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$35
Price at call : $24.62 — upside +42%
Today : $46.95 — upside -25%
Expected +42% · Actual +24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+23.9% stock +24% · XLK +21%
matured Feb 7, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $28.72 — upside +15%
Today : $46.95 — upside -30%
Expected +15% · Actual +13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
+13.3% stock +13% · XLK +23%
matured Jan 6, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$40
Price at call : $28.68 — upside +39%
Today : $46.95 — upside -15%
Expected +39% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+8.3% stock +8% · XLK +25%
matured Nov 7, 25
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$30
Price at call : $28.68 — gap to target +5%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -36%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Nov 7, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$38
Price at call : $28.68 — upside +32%
Today : $46.95 — upside -19%
Expected +32% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+8.3% stock +8% · XLK +25%
matured Nov 7, 25
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $36.48 — gap to target -4%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -25%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Aug 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$42
Price at call : $35.85 — upside +17%
Today : $46.95 — upside -11%
Expected +17% · Actual -34% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
-34.1% stock -34% · XLK +30%
matured Aug 7, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$47
Price at call : $35.85 — upside +31%
Today : $46.95 — upside +0%
Expected +31% · Actual -34% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.5% · -8.7% (76 calls)
-34.1% stock -34% · XLK +30%
matured Aug 7, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$55
Price at call : $32.92 — upside +67%
Today : $46.95 — upside +17%
Expected +67% · Actual -30% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 60% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
-30.3% stock -30% · XLK +33%
matured Aug 7, 25
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$50
Price at call : $46.72 — gap to target +7%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Jul 15, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$55
Price at call : $46.76 — upside +18%
Today : $46.95 — upside +17%
Expected +18% · Actual -56% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
-56.1% stock -56% · XLK +11%
matured Jun 27, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$45
Price at call : $40.15 — upside +12%
Today : $46.95 — upside -4%
Expected +12% · Actual -49% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
-48.8% stock -49% · XLK +11%
matured May 15, 25
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$39
Price at call : $38.07 — gap to target +2%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -17%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : May 9, 25
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $38.07 — gap to target -8%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -25%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : May 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$46
Price at call : $39.29 — upside +17%
Today : $46.95 — upside -2%
Expected +17% · Actual -49% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 60% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
-49.4% stock -49% · XLK +6%
matured May 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $35.03 — upside +23%
Today : $46.95 — upside -8%
Expected +23% · Actual -29% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
-29.4% stock -29% · XLK +14%
matured Feb 20, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $35.47 — upside +13%
Today : $46.95 — upside -15%
Expected +13% · Actual -30% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
-29.6% stock -30% · XLK +20%
matured Feb 14, 25
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $35.47 — gap to target -1%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -25%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Feb 14, 25
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$31
Price at call : $31.62 — gap to target -2%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -34%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Jan 17, 25
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $30.09 — gap to target +10%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -30%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Jan 15, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$34
Price at call : $26.44 — upside +29%
Today : $46.95 — upside -28%
Expected +29% · Actual +10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+10.0% stock +10% · XLK +35%
matured Nov 6, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$32
Price at call : $26.65 — upside +20%
Today : $46.95 — upside -32%
Expected +20% · Actual +15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+14.7% stock +15% · XLK +30%
matured Sep 14, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $28.02 — upside +25%
Today : $46.95 — upside -25%
Expected +25% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 44.5% · -5.4% (119 calls)
+7.3% stock +7% · XLK +28%
matured Sep 12, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $29.98 — upside +17%
Today : $46.95 — upside -25%
Expected +17% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 60% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 37.1% · -1.6% (593 calls)
+7.4% stock +7% · XLK +19%
matured Aug 31, 24
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $30.38 — gap to target -8%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -40%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Aug 8, 24
■ Neutral
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $30.66 — gap to target -9%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -40%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 47.9% · -0.1% (96 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Aug 7, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$32
Price at call : $30.66 — upside +4%
Today : $46.95 — upside -32%
Expected +4% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+16.9% stock +17% · XLK +22%
matured Aug 7, 24
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $30.12 — gap to target -7%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -40%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Aug 7, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$33
Price at call : $28.85 — upside +14%
Today : $46.95 — upside -30%
Expected +14% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+22.2% stock +22% · XLK +18%
matured Aug 2, 24
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$25
Price at call : $25.75 — gap to target -3%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -47%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Jul 19, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $24.59 — upside +14%
Today : $46.95 — upside -40%
Expected +14% · Actual +69% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+69.1% stock +69% · XLK +31%
matured May 25, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$25
Price at call : $22.9 — upside +9%
Today : $46.95 — upside -47%
Expected +9% · Actual +75% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+74.7% stock +75% · XLK +34%
matured May 17, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $20.26 — upside +38%
Today : $46.95 — upside -40%
Expected +38% · Actual +94% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+93.9% stock +94% · XLK +37%
matured May 8, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$32
Price at call : $20.26 — upside +58%
Today : $46.95 — upside -32%
Expected +58% · Actual +94% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 39.5% · -8.7% (76 calls)
+93.9% stock +94% · XLK +37%
matured May 8, 24
■ Equal-Weight
neutral · not a buy · 🎯$20
Price at call : $20.16 — gap to target -1%
Today : $46.95 — gap to target -57%
🎯 on VECO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Tech : 36.3% · -17.5% (135 calls)
in progress (365j) matures : Jan 23, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$23
Price at call : $20.24 — upside +14%
Today : $46.95 — upside -51%
Expected +14% · Actual +47% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+47.2% stock +47% · XLK +47%
matured Jan 13, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$25
Price at call : $18.32 — upside +36%
Today : $46.95 — upside -47%
Expected +36% · Actual +44% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+44.3% stock +44% · XLK +42%
matured Nov 8, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$30
Price at call : $18.23 — upside +65%
Today : $46.95 — upside -36%
Expected +65% · Actual +33% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+33.4% stock +33% · XLK +32%
matured Nov 1, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$38
Price at call : $31.23 — upside +22%
Today : $46.95 — upside -19%
Expected +22% · Actual -34% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
-33.8% stock -34% · XLK -23%
matured Jan 12, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$34
Price at call : $27.45 — upside +24%
Today : $46.95 — upside -28%
Expected +24% · Actual -37% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
-36.8% stock -37% · XLK -27%
matured Nov 3, 22
▲ Outperform · 🎯$18
Price at call : $14.24 — upside +26%
Today : $46.95 — upside -62%
Expected +26% · Actual +72% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+71.6% stock +72% · XLK +38%
matured Jun 5, 21
▲ Buy · 🎯$18
Price at call : $13.77 — upside +31%
Today : $46.95 — upside -62%
Expected +31% · Actual +59% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on VECO : 83% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 27.3% · -6.3% (154 calls)
+58.8% stock +59% · XLK +43%
matured May 8, 21
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $37.51 — upside +12%
Today : $46.95 — upside -11%
Expected +12% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VECO : 67% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Tech : 32.7% · -10.8% (107 calls)
+7.8% stock +8% · XLK +20%
matured Apr 23, 14
Frequently asked questions Should I buy Veeco Instruments Inc. stock? This isn't buy advice. For Veeco Instruments Inc., the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $59.00 (+26% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (6 calls tracked on Veeco Instruments Inc.). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Veeco Instruments Inc.? How high can it go? The most bullish analyst target on Veeco Instruments Inc. is $63.00 (+34% above today's price); the average is $59.00. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Veeco Instruments Inc. on our site before trusting it.
Is Veeco Instruments Inc. still a good buy? The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 17 analysts have a real record on Veeco Instruments Inc., the best hitting 100% over 6 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Will Veeco Instruments Inc. stock recover (go back up)? It's down from its high. We answer with the numbers — the analysts' 12-month target and what happened after its past drops: will VECO stock recover (go back up)?
What has Veeco Instruments Inc.'s past performance been? Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: VECO performance & returns .