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MKS Inc.

Stage 4 · Declining · week 3

As of Oct 22, 2026, MKS is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase, now in week 3 (since Oct 8, 2026). It closed at $196.11, 55.9% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is rising.

MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Ta… More about the company

$196.11
-8.18% today
$13.3B · Large cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Declining, below its long-term trend

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 28w
S4 15w
S2 53w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 2w → S3 5w → S4 11w → S1 5w → S2 28w → S3 6w → S4 11w → S1 11w → S4 15w → S1 8w → S2 53w → S3 8w → S4 2w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 13 stage runs.

MKSI among Scientific & Technical Instruments6th of 32 by relative strength

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Stocks in Scientific & Technical Instruments ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1KEYSStage 2 · wk 493−11.8%
2COHRStage 4 · wk 192−30.9%
3MLABStage 2 · wk 1090−2.9%
4VPGStage 4 · wk 385−24.5%
5ITRNStage 4 · wk 283−2.9%
6MKSIStage 4 · wk 382−25.4%
7STStage 3 · wk 1174−2.0%
8NOVTStage 3 · wk 1071−5.4%
vs 52W High
-55.9%
$133.86 lo$444.39 hi
55.9% below 52W high, deep Stage 4 damage
In Stage 4, distance from the 52-week high reflects an ongoing decline, not a discount.
Stage Maturity
Week 3
1w13w26w
Week 3, early Stage 4 decline
How long this stock has been in Stage 4 decline. The longer the downtrend, the more entrenched the selling pressure. No length of decline marks a bottom on its own.
vs 200 DMA
-29.2%
200 DMA: $277.14 · rising
In Stage 4, the stock is below its 200-day average, the hallmark of a downtrend. Stage analysis waits for that to reverse before buying.
Rel Volume
1.98x
vs 50-day avg
High volume on down days in Stage 4 confirms institutional selling. Low-volume bounces are typical. They lack real buyers and are easy to mistake for reversals.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-25.4%
3M
-40.4%
6M
-30.0%
YTD
+16.8%
1Y
+39.9%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-01-23
8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-03-28.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S4
Wk 3 · Vol 1.98x
2026-10-21S4
Wk 2 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-20S4
Wk 2 · Vol 0.90x
2026-10-19S4
Wk 2 · Vol 1.05x
2026-10-16S4
Wk 2 · Vol 1.22x
2026-10-15S4
Wk 2 · Vol 1.97x
2026-10-14S4
Wk 1 · Vol 1.27x
2026-10-13S4
Wk 1 · Vol 1.27x
2026-10-12S4
Wk 1 · Vol 1.04x
2026-10-09S4
Wk 1 · Vol 0.47x
2026-10-08S43→4
Wk 1 · Vol 0.92x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 8 · Vol 0.72x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$259.04
200 DMA
$277.14
52W High
$444.39
52W Low
$133.86
5D Low
$196.11
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$281.41
60d High
$320.46
120d High
$444.39
250d High
$444.39
Next resistance
+43.5%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
31.2
Forward 11.2
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+162.0%
Revenue +28.3%
ROE
+15.8%
Profit margin +10.1%
Dividend Yield
0.46%
P/B 4.4

MKS: quick answers

What stage is MKS in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, MKS (MKSI) is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase. It entered Stage 4 on Oct 8, 2026 and is in week 3. What the four stages mean

Is MKS in an uptrend?

No. MKS is in a Stage 4 downtrend. It trades 29.2% below its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is MKS from its 52-week high?

MKS closed at $196.11 on Oct 22, 2026, 55.9% below its 52-week high of $444.39. Its 52-week low is $133.86.

How has MKS performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, MKS is up 39.9% over the past year and up 16.8% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is MKS in?

MKS is in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, part of the Information Technology sector.

About this companyInformation Technology· Scientific & Technical Instruments

MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally. The company operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. Its VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic temperature and position sensing. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, photonics, optics, precision motion control, and vibration control. Its MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. MKS Inc. was formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to MKS Inc. in May 2025. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.

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All analytics based on EOD data. Data as of 2026-10-22. Past data patterns are not indicative of future results. This page is a data analytics tool only.