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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/stock/acls-stock-analysis/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/stock/acls-stock-analysis/data.json",
 "title": "Axcelis (ACLS) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS) stock: Technology, Semiconductor Equipment & Materials. AI rating, technicals, 2030 forecast and trade plans.",
 "headline": "Axcelis Technologies Inc. (ACLS)",
 "published": "2026-07-18T09:37:53+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-11T12:13:01.448+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-11T21:01:06.327Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "ACLS",
  "name": "Axcelis Technologies Inc.",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Technology",
  "industry": "Semiconductor Equipment & Materials",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.axcelis.com"
 },
 "quote": {
  "price": 113.3,
  "previousClose": 115.56,
  "change": -2.26,
  "changePercent": -1.96,
  "open": 112.5,
  "high": 115.050003,
  "low": 111.010002,
  "volume": 173900,
  "averageVolume": 315950,
  "marketCap": 3498872703,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 193.78,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 73.6,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-11T12:12:59.000Z"
 },
 "statistics": {
  "pe": 38.020134,
  "eps": 2.98,
  "dividendYield": 0,
  "beta": 1.856,
  "priceToSales": 4.0399327,
  "priceToBook": 3.282726,
  "revenueTtm": 866072000,
  "grossMargin": 0.42378993842221446,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.088870004
 },
 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 36.34,
  "macd": -6.16,
  "sma50": 131.53,
  "sma200": 117.26,
  "rsiSignal": "Bearish",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
 },
 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 45,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 113.3,
  "analystTarget": 145,
  "analystCount": 5,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-11T12:12:59.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 113.3,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 3.48,
   "risk": "volatile"
  }
 },
 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 112.17,
  "aggressiveEntry": 113.3,
  "stopLoss": 106.04,
  "stopLossPercent": 5.46,
  "targets": [
   115.53,
   117.78,
   121.14
  ]
 },
 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 68.33,
    "base": 129.69,
    "upside90th": 246.15
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 59.98,
    "base": 148.45,
    "upside90th": 367.4
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 56,
    "base": 169.92,
    "upside90th": 515.54
   },
   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 53.99,
    "base": 194.5,
    "upside90th": 700.65
   },
   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 53.12,
    "base": 222.63,
    "upside90th": 932.98
   },
   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 53.04,
    "base": 254.83,
    "upside90th": 1224.43
   },
   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 53.53,
    "base": 291.69,
    "upside90th": 1589.37
   },
   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 54.51,
    "base": 333.88,
    "upside90th": 2045.19
   },
   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 55.9,
    "base": 382.18,
    "upside90th": 2613.07
   },
   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 57.66,
    "base": 437.46,
    "upside90th": 3318.82
   }
  ]
 },
 "faqCount": 7,
 "sources": [
  "TwelveData",
  "Wall Street consensus"
 ],
 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "ACLS Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$112.50",
    "Day Range": "$111.01 to $115.05",
    "Prev Close": "$115.56",
    "Volume": "173.9K",
    "52-Week Range": "$73.60 to $193.78",
    "Market Cap": "$3.50B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (12% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "financials",
   "title": "ACLS Financial Performance",
   "text": [
    "Analysis: In the last 5 quarters, ACLS beat estimates 5 times. The stock rose 3 times the next day. Price tends to react positively to beats."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "ACLS Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Volume on Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) has decreased by 45% compared to its average, indicating reduced trading interest. The stock's momentum has turned bearish, as evidenced by its RSI value of 36.34 and its position below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($131.53 and $117.26). The MACD indicator is also negative at -6.16, reinforcing the bearish momentum. Key support levels are not clearly defined due to the current downward trend, while resistance can be observed at the aforementioned moving averages. The current technical setup suggests a potential for further downside pressure in the near term.",
    "Axcelis Technologies reported an EPS of $1.06 versus an estimate of $0.89 for the quarter ending August 6, 2026, a 19.1% surprise, indicating strong operational performance.",
    "Insiders have sold a total of $6.5 million in stock with no reported purchases, signaling potential concerns about the company's near-term prospects.",
    "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($131.53 and $117.26), with a bearish RSI and MACD, suggesting potential for further price declines.",
    "The median Wall Street price target of $145.00 suggests a potential 28.0% upside from the current stock price of $113.30.",
    "The base case outlook for Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) anticipates a potential move towards its median analyst target price of $145.00 over the next 6-12 months, representing an approximate 28.0% upside. This projection is supported by forward revenue growth estimates of 5.00% for the current year and 12.00% for the next. However, the current bearish technical momentum and significant insider selling present considerable headwinds that could impede this trajectory. Potential catalysts that could alter this outlook include stronger-than-expected earnings surprises, new contract wins in the semiconductor equipment space, or a broader market rotation into technology stocks. Conversely, a failure to meet revenue targets, increased competition, or continued insider divestitures could pressure the stock lower, potentially testing downside support levels around $53.99 as indicated by long-range projections."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Given the significant insider selling totaling $6.5 million, investors should closely monitor future insider transactions for any signs of a shift in sentiment.",
     "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($131.53 and $117.26), suggesting caution for short-term traders until a clear bullish trend reversal is established.",
     "With a P/E ratio above the sector median, investors should ensure that Axcelis Technologies' future growth adequately justifies its current valuation to avoid potential downside risk."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong EPS Beat in Latest Quarter",
     "text": "Axcelis Technologies reported an EPS of $1.06 versus an estimate of $0.89 for the quarter ending August 6, 2026, a 19.1% surprise, indicating strong operational performance.",
     "source": "Company Earnings Report"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Significant Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold a total of $6.5 million in stock with no reported purchases, signaling potential concerns about the company's near-term prospects.",
     "source": "Insider Transaction Filings"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Bearish Technical Momentum",
     "text": "The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($131.53 and $117.26), with a bearish RSI and MACD, suggesting potential for further price declines.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis Data"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Positive Analyst Price Target Upside",
     "text": "The median Wall Street price target of $145.00 suggests a potential 28.0% upside from the current stock price of $113.30.",
     "source": "Wall Street Analyst Ratings"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) trades at a P/E ratio of 38.02, which is above the technology sector median of 34.0, suggesting a premium valuation. While the company's revenue growth of 10.6% is solid, it falls below the sector median of 24.1%. The latest reported EPS was $2.98, but the forward revenue growth estimates for the current year are projected at 5.00% and 12.00% for next year, indicating a slowdown from historical performance. The company's balance sheet strength and profitability metrics are not detailed, but the current valuation appears stretched relative to its growth trajectory and sector averages.",
    "Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) demonstrated strong earnings performance in its most recent quarter ending August 6, 2026, reporting an EPS of $1.06 against an estimate of $0.89, a positive surprise of 19.1%, which was accompanied by a 2.64% price increase. However, the prior quarter (July 23, 2026) saw an EPS of $3.52 versus an estimate of $3.32, a smaller surprise of 6.02%, and the stock reacted negatively, falling 5.24%. The company has a history of significant EPS surprises, including a substantial beat in the quarter ending June 11, 2026, where actual EPS of -0.09 beat the estimate of -0.33 by 72.73%.",
    "A primary risk for Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) is the significant insider selling totaling $6.5 million, indicating a lack of immediate confidence from management. The stock's current technical posture, trading below key moving averages with bearish momentum signals, presents a risk of further price depreciation. Additionally, the company's P/E ratio of 38.02 is elevated compared to the sector median, suggesting a potential valuation risk if growth expectations are not met."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "3.50B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "38.02"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "2.98"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.00%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "193.78"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "73.60"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Bearish SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($131.53) above the 200-day SMA ($117.26), price is trading below the 50-day SMA."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Bearish",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "36.34"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-6.16"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "131.53"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "117.26"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.54",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.61",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.29",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.09"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "ACLS Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (36.3) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$115.53",
    "TARGET 2": "$117.78",
    "TARGET 3": "$121.14",
    "STOP LOSS": "$106.04"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+5.59%",
    "Average Feb return": "-2.72%",
    "Average Mar return": "+0.19%",
    "Average Apr return": "+2.41%",
    "Average May return": "+6.30%",
    "Average Jun return": "+7.09%",
    "Average Jul return": "+4.00%",
    "Average Aug return": "-1.01%",
    "Average Sep return": "+4.24%",
    "Average Oct return": "-3.62%",
    "Average Nov return": "+5.41%",
    "Average Dec return": "+2.33%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "3.48%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in ACLS in September 2016 would be worth about $93,636 today, compared with about $35,030 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in ACLS today could grow to about $38,610 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $292,923 and a bear case around $5,089. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "ACLS Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $194 for ACLS by 2030 in the base case, from $113 today (1.7x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $53.99. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on ACLS's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using ACLS's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. ACLS is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "ACLS simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$68.33",
        "$130",
        "$246"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$59.98",
        "$148",
        "$367"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$56.00",
        "$170",
        "$516"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$53.99",
        "$194",
        "$701"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$53.12",
        "$223",
        "$933"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$53.04",
        "$255",
        "$1,224"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$53.53",
        "$292",
        "$1,589"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$54.51",
        "$334",
        "$2,045"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$55.90",
        "$382",
        "$2,613"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$57.66",
        "$437",
        "$3,319"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
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   "id": "people-also-watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "ACLS Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$6.5M",
    "Insiders": "16",
    "Avg Transaction": "$283.5K"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in ACLS",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Jun 7, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "21.7K",
        "$3.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Feb 13, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "24.8K",
        "$3.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 25, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "19.7K",
        "$3.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Mar 11, 2021",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "75.0K",
        "$3.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 8, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "ALDEBORGH JOHN E Officer",
        "Sell",
        "87.5K",
        "$2.9M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 11, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "21.7K",
        "$2.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Nov 20, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "106.8K",
        "$2.4M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 12, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Officer and Director",
        "Sell",
        "11.8K",
        "$2.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 8, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "PUMA MARY G Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "75.0K",
        "$2.0M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 16, 2023",
       "cells": [
        "CHIU TZU YIN Director",
        "Sell",
        "15.0K",
        "$1.9M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Axcelis+Technologies+Inc.&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is Axcelis Technologies' stock forecast for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Axcelis Technologies' stock price is projected to be $194.50 in 2030 under a base case scenario. The downside projection is $53.99, while the upside projection reaches $700.65. These figures represent statistical outcomes and are not guaranteed price targets."
  },
  {
   "question": "Is Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) is currently rated a Hold by Wall Street analysts, with a median price target of $145.00, suggesting a 28.0% upside from the current price of $113.30. However, technical indicators are bearish, and significant insider selling has been reported."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the biggest risks facing Axcelis Technologies?",
   "answer": "The primary risks for Axcelis Technologies include substantial insider selling, a bearish technical outlook with the stock trading below key moving averages, and a valuation that appears premium relative to sector peers and its projected growth."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has Axcelis Technologies performed in recent earnings reports?",
   "answer": "Axcelis Technologies recently reported a strong EPS beat of 19.1% for the quarter ending August 6, 2026. However, the prior quarter showed a smaller beat and a negative stock reaction, indicating some volatility in earnings performance."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the revenue growth outlook for Axcelis Technologies?",
   "answer": "Axcelis Technologies is projected to achieve revenue growth of 5.00% for the current year and 12.00% for next year. This growth rate is below the technology sector median of 24.1%."
  },
  {
   "question": "How does Axcelis Technologies' valuation compare to its peers?",
   "answer": "Axcelis Technologies' P/E ratio of 38.02 is higher than the technology sector median of 34.0, indicating that the stock is trading at a premium valuation compared to its peers."
  },
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   "question": "What is the Wall Street consensus for Axcelis Technologies stock?",
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