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Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$112.02 -1.50% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $3.46B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C- · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACLS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.2%

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Shares at $112.02: 89.3 sh

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $90.92

$8,116

$-1,884 (-18.8%)

12M Consensus BaseTarget $116.56

$10,405

+$405 (+4.1%)

12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $203.47

$18,164

+$8,164 (+81.6%)

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Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100

● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 2

Wall Street Firm	Stance	12M Target	1Y Accuracy	Track Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity Desk	HOLD	$121	74%	A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage Lead	BUY	$191	69%	B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap Research	HOLD	$104	58%	C

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ACLS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -19.47%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-10-30O $105.8H $112.0L $95.73C $112.0VOL 522.9K

RES: $152.5SUP: $94.06SMA50: $118.5SMA200: $123.1

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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22.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -17.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #145 of 714 ⚔️ ACMR vs ACLS Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (ACLS vs. ACMR, LPL, VECO, PI)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) ranks #145 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #240 by equity capitalization ($3.46B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ACLS leads on earnings valuation at 28.8x trailing P/E, while ACLS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.6% ROIC and 44.9% gross margin. ACLS currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ACLS ACTIVE Axcelis Technologies Inc.	C+	67/100	28.8x	44.9%	10.6%	-1.50%	$3.46B	Benchmark Subject
ACMR ACM Research Inc. (Class A)	D-	42/100	36.5x	44.4%	9.8%	-7.03%	$3.43B	/acmr-vs-acls →
LPL LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES	D	50/100	—	—	—	-2.87%	$2.71B	/lpl-vs-acls →
VECO Veeco Instruments Inc.	D+	56/100	73.9x	40.0%	3.0%	-2.37%	$2.62B	/veco-vs-acls →
PI Impinj Inc.	C-	60/100	—	52.5%	-0.1%	+3.44%	$5.63B	/pi-vs-acls →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001113232

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) reported GAAP revenue of $839.0M (-17.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.02B , and -25.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $120.2M, operating cash flow of $118.3M, and free cash flow of $107.0M (-16.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACLS closed FY2025 with $1.36B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 8.43, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$839.0M	$120.2M	$118.3M	$107.0M	$1.36B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$1.02B	$201.0M	$140.8M	$128.6M	$1.35B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$1.13B	$246.3M	$156.9M	$156.9M	—	—

3. ACLS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ACLS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Axcelis Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $112.02 (-1.50% 1D, market cap $3.46B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, ACLS ranks #145 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ACLS compare to ACMR and LPL in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), ACLS carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 28.8x, gross margin of 44.9%, and ROIC of 10.6%. By comparison, ACMR (ACM Research Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E 36.5x, ROIC 9.8%, cap $3.43B) and LPL (LG Display Co Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ACLS leads on earnings multiple (28.8x) while ACLS leads on capital efficiency (10.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ACLS?

Per ACLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001113232), Axcelis Technologies Inc. generated $839.0M in revenue (-17.6% YoY), $120.2M in net income, and $107.0M in free cash flow against $1.36B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (45% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ACLS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ACLS last traded at $112.02 (-1.50% on volume of 284,761 shares), positioning the stock -5.48% below its 50-day simple moving average ($118.51) and -9.02% below its 200-day simple moving average ($123.13). Across its 52-week range of $73.60 to $193.78, ACLS sits at the 32.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 35.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.2% ($100.59 to $123.45).

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What is ACLS's 12-month stock price target?

Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $116.56 (+4.1% from $112.02), with a bull-case target of $203.47 and a bear-case floor of $90.92.

Is ACLS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates ACLS C+ (Hold — HOLD) with an RQD Confidence score of 67/100.

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