KLIC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KLIC - Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc
$57.33
-1.52 (-2.58%)
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BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: KLIC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.5% decline. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: KLIC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 4.5% decline. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$111.81
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$69.43
17.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KLIC is currently trading at $57.33, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $48.69 to $58.65. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 25.6) compared to its historical average (29.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KLIC is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $56.31. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (10th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $52.67. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KLIC is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $56.31. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (10th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $52.67. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range
$48.69 -
$58.65
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
10th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
64.2%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 10th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 10.5% above Wall St target ($52.67)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$48.69 -
$58.65
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.25
(5.7%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$56.31
Resistance Level
$60.00
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
25.62
Wall Street Target
$52.67
(-10.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-2.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-45.1%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
25.6 vs 29.4
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$56.20
(-5%)
2-Year Target
$53.67
(-9%)
3-Year Target
$51.26
(-13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 26→29)
$58.81
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.6, Growth: 53.5%)
$198.62
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 53.5%)
$172.86
(+194%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 53.5%)
$146.93
(+150%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (41x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (26x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 41.49 | Forward EPS (Implied): $1.38
Bull Case
$69.23
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 43.6
Base Case
$57.33
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 41.5
Bear Case
$43.86
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 37.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 25.6 to 29.4
Stabilization Target:
$67.52
(+14.7%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+14.7%
Last updated: January 30, 2026 7:49 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
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Sells
Net
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