FrançaisAre analysts right about Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Axcelis Technologies, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 36% were profitable, average return +6% (58 calls). At 3 months: -1% average return (29% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 15 | 20% | -10% |
| B. Riley Securities | 13 | 46% | +10% |
| Needham | 12 | 58% | +37% |
| Craig-Hallum | 6 | 17% | -18% |
| DA Davidson | 5 | 40% | -0% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) is "Sell" (2 bullish, 3 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 36% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $156 (+28% vs $122), ranging from $156 to $156 (1 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Axcelis Technologies, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 36% of analyst targets on Axcelis Technologies, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +6% (across 58 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Axcelis Technologies, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $156 within 12 months, i.e. +28% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $156, the most cautious $156.
What is the Axcelis Technologies, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $156, +28%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (36%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Axcelis Technologies, Inc. overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.