Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) Stock Forecast
ACLS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.20 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $161.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +48.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.90
- 52-week range
- $74.12 – $191.60
ACLS analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ACLS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ACLS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.11 | $1.09 | $1.11 | $1.21 | −8.6% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.11 | $4.08 | $4.13 | $4.88 | −15.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.27 | $4.64 | $6.14 | $4.11 | +28.3% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ACLS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $230.1M | $230.0M | $230.4M | +7.7% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $883.5M | $881.0M | $885.6M | +5.3% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $988.8M | $906.6M | $1.07B | +11.9% | 5 |
ACLS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ACLS revenue: reported and forecast
ACLS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.04 | $1.11 | +6.3% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.83 | $3.83 | $3.83 | $3.83 | $4.11 | +7.1% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.85 | $4.85 | $4.85 | $4.85 | $5.27 | +8.7% | 2 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ACLS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ACLS beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from ACLS
5 analysts cover Axcelis Technologies; their consensus rating is hold (3.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $161.00, 48.6% above the latest close of $108.35. Analysts expect earnings of $4.11 per share for 2026, −15.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.27 per share on revenue of $988.8 million. Axcelis Technologies beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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ACLS forecast FAQ
What is Axcelis Technologies's price target?
The average analyst price target for Axcelis Technologies is $161.00, 48.6% above the latest close of $108.35.
Is Axcelis Technologies a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Axcelis Technologies, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Axcelis Technologies's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.11 per share for 2026 (range $4.08 to $4.13); for 2027 the estimate is $5.27.
What is Axcelis Technologies's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $883.5 million, growth of 5.3%; for 2027 it is $988.8 million.
When does Axcelis Technologies report earnings?
Axcelis Technologies is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.90.
Does Axcelis Technologies usually beat earnings estimates?
Axcelis Technologies reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.