MKS Instruments shares fell 2.55% in the latest session. Reported volume was 2.06 times the 20-day average, though the figures provided don’t explain what prompted the decline.
MKS Instruments (MKSI.US) closed at US$222.83, with 31,607 shares traded. The supplied information doesn’t identify a specific news event behind the move.
Investor takeaway: Shares fell on reported volume above the 20-day average, but the available facts don’t establish a cause.
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MKS Instruments Inc
MKSI.US
MKSI.US
MKS Instruments Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$15.86B
P/E
39.3x
Div. yield
0.38%
Div. / share
$0.94
52W high
$447.20
52W low
$130.18
1W change
-12.24%
Beta
2.02
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 14 analysts covering MKSI · as of Oct 13, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast MKSI stock price to rise 78.5% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy4.36 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$408.00
+78.5% Upside
Previously C$410.86 on Oct 5, 2026
Current Price
C$228.52
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (14 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on MKSI's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
53.6%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
73.2%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$191.15
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$215.31 | C$178.98 – C$259.03 |
| 60 trading days | C$202.87 | C$156.20 – C$263.48 |
| 90 trading days | C$191.15 | C$138.78 – C$263.28 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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2.06x average volume
Reported volume was 31,607 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 1,248,317. The supplied volume ratio is 2.06x.
Bull case
Shares are still up 36.09% year to date, despite falling 2.55% in the latest session and 12.24% over the past week.
Bear case
The latest close was below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Shares also fell over the past week.
What happened: MKS Instruments fell in the latest session
MKS Instruments closed at US$222.83, down 2.55% for the day. Reported volume was 2.06 times the 20-day average, but the available information doesn’t link the decline to a specific announcement. The latest listed company news is an October 12 notice about a third-quarter 2026 earnings call. Nothing provided indicates that the notice prompted the share-price move. Follow the company’s stock page at MKS Instruments.
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What the numbers show: volume ratio and recent returns
Reported volume was 31,607 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 1,248,317. The supplied ratio is 2.06x. Shares fell 12.24% over the past week and 1.29% over the past month, but remain up 36.09% year to date.
The latest close was 17.3% below the 50-day moving average of US$269.55 and 19.3% below the 200-day average of US$276.14. It was also at 29% of the stated 52-week range of US$130.18 to US$447.20. These figures show recent trading patterns but don’t explain the decline.
What to watch next: a confirmed company-specific catalyst
The supplied information doesn’t identify a company announcement, filing, or other event tied to the decline. The October 12 earnings-call notice is the only recent company item pointing to a future event. No call date or further details are provided. More confirmed information is needed to explain the price or volume move. Visit the company’s page at MKSI.US.
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