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ACLS today

$108.06-$3.11 (-2.80%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourStrong Bearish

15 minBearish

5 minBearish

Daily trend turns up above $149.95

Key levels

Resistance$127.43

Resistance$115.79

Support$104.00

Support$96.37

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystB. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Axcelis Technologies, cuts target to $140

EarningsAxcelis Technologies holds Q3 2026 earnings call

SEC FilingAxcelis Technologies Inc filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K)

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About Axcelis Technologies

Axcelis Technologies designs, builds, and services ion implantation equipment used to make semiconductor chips. Its Purion line covers high current, high energy, and medium current implanters, plus the Ovation batch platform and Purion Power Series for silicon carbide power devices. Customers are chipmakers worldwide, including foundries and integrated device manufacturers. The company also provides aftermarket parts, upgrades, maintenance, and training, and operates in the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.

Nasdaq · Industrials

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS)

$108.06-3.11 (-2.80%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
101.6113.1124.7136.2108.06Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High111.42
Low106.32
Open106.87
Volume282K
Avg Vol348K
VWAP108.35
30d High147.77
30d Low90.00
30d Chg-26.87%

What Is the Price Target for ACLS?

SEPT Low Target

$140.00

SEPT Mid Target

$148.00

SEPT High Target

$156.00

Analyst Consensus

$148.00

Current: $111.17Upside: +33.1%Confidence: 40%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is ACLS a Buy or Sell Right Now?

57
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 5▲ UpEarnings6 articles
Axcelis Technologies reported third-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street targets, with adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share versus the $1.10 consensus and revenue of $237.781 million above the $230.100 million estimate. The company also issued bullish fourth-quarter guidance, projecting adjusted EPS of $1.50 and sales of $275 million, both well above analyst estimates of $1.22 and $238.795 million, while GAAP EPS guidance of $1.15 topped the $0.98 estimate. Despite the strong results and outlook, the stock closed at $90.00, down 4.32% on the day, after trading between a high of $94.06 and a low of $82.03 on volume of 1,022,785 shares. The news flow around the earnings call and 8-K filing was neutral, but the beat-and-raise quarter carries a bullish directional signal for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 5HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing -17.6% YoY with DECLINING trend — consistent growth.

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Is ACLS Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

FAIR

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$129.82

36

Moat Score

NONE

5/9

Piotroski Score

7.4

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with ACLS?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 11 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Sayiner NecipdirectorSale1,586$250KJun 3, 2026
Mahoney Robert JohnofficerSale1,155$179KJun 2, 2026
Sutton ToddofficerSale2,000$320KMay 27, 2026
Evans EileenofficerSale926$144KMay 22, 2026
St Dennis ThomasdirectorSale900$140KMay 22, 2026
Blumenstock Gerald MofficerSale1,161$177KMay 21, 2026
Tatnall ChristopherofficerSale1,166$175KMay 20, 2026
Quirk JeannedirectorSale1,789$251KMay 19, 2026
GRAVES GREGORY BdirectorSale2,625$371KMay 19, 2026
GRAVES GREGORY BdirectorSale600$86KMay 19, 2026

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ACLS Growth Story

Revenue YoY

-17.6%

3yr Revenue CAGR

-3.0%

EPS Growth YoY

-38.21%

FCF Growth YoY

-16.8%

Revenue Trend

DECLINING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:08:01$108.061,211$$131KSELL
21:00:32$108.061,707$$184KSELL
21:00:32$108.061,462$$158KSELL
21:00:32$108.061,060$$115KSELL
21:00:00$108.061,181$$128KBUY

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ACLS — frequently asked questions

What is ACLS stock price today?

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) is at $108.06, down 2.80% (-$3.11) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is ACLS stock moving today?

Latest ACLS news — Nov 6, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Axcelis Technologies, cuts target to $140 · Nov 5, 2026: Axcelis Technologies holds Q3 2026 earnings call

Why did ACLS stock move on Nov 5, 2026?

Axcelis Technologies reported third-quarter 2026 results that beat Wall Street targets, with adjusted earnings of $1.26 per share versus the $1.10 consensus and revenue of $237.781 million above the $230.100 million estimate. The company also issued bullish fourth-quarter guidance, projecting adjusted EPS of $1.50 and sales of $275 million, both well above analyst estimates of $1.22 and $238.795 million, while GAAP EPS guidance of $1.15 topped the $0.98 estimate.

What is the ACLS price target?

The average analyst price target for ACLS is $148.00, ranging from $140 to $156, based on 2 analysts.

What do analysts rate ACLS?

Analyst ratings for ACLS: 0 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did ACLS beat earnings?

ACLS last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $1.26 vs $1.11 expected — a beat of 13.5%.

What is ACLS's P/E ratio?

ACLS trades at a P/E of 30.1 vs a Industrials average of 24.6.

Does ACLS pay a dividend?

ACLS does not currently pay a dividend.

What are ACLS support and resistance levels?

Support: $104.00, $96.37, $82.03. Resistance: $115.79, $127.43, $137.84.

What are insiders doing with ACLS?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 11 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on ACLS?

Nov 6, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Buy rating on Axcelis Technologies, cuts target to $140 · Nov 5, 2026: Axcelis Technologies holds Q3 2026 earnings call · Nov 5, 2026: Axcelis Technologies Inc filed a report on a major company event (Form 8-K)