Veeco Instruments Stock Surged in September on Analyst Upgrade and Strong Guidance
In September, Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ: VECO) saw its stock rise by 17% following an upgrade from analyst Gus Richard of Northland. The analyst upgraded the company's rating to 'outperform' with a price target of $66 per share, citing strong order momentum and growth potential in markets like ion beam deposition for advanced chip manufacturing. Veeco reported better-than-expected Q3 results, including 16% year-over-year revenue growth to $193.5 million and non-GAAP net income that exceeded forecasts. Management also provided optimistic guidance for 2026, projecting annual revenue between $780 million and $810 million — well above analyst expectations. Despite these positives, the company faces challenges such as rising input costs and limited pricing power on its existing backlog.
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Topics: Semiconductor Equipment Industry Stock Rating Change