NASDAQ:VECO Veeco Instruments (VECO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Your Money is Not Safe (From American Alternative) (Ad) Free VECO Stock Alerts $35.17 +0.31 (+0.89%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.48▼$35.5150-Day Range$31.70▼$36.9052-Week Range$17.70▼$37.75Volume361,517 shsAverage Volume382,209 shsMarket Capitalization$1.98 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$36.57 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Veeco Instruments alerts: Email Address Veeco Instruments MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.0% Upside$36.57 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.87% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.75Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.93 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth18.71%From $1.39 to $1.65 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.73 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector550th out of 588 stocksSpecial Industry Machinery, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry12th out of 13 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVeeco Instruments has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $36.57, Veeco Instruments has a forecasted upside of 4.0% from its current price of $35.17.Amount of Analyst CoverageVeeco Instruments has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.87% of the outstanding shares of Veeco Instruments have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVeeco Instruments has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Veeco Instruments has recently increased by 4.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVeeco Instruments does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVeeco Instruments does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VECO. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVeeco Instruments has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Veeco Instruments this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for VECO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Veeco Instruments to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Veeco Instruments insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,926,895.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.40% of the stock of Veeco Instruments is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.46% of the stock of Veeco Instruments is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Veeco Instruments are expected to grow by 18.71% in the coming year, from $1.39 to $1.65 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Veeco Instruments is -54.11, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Veeco Instruments is -54.11, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVeeco Instruments has a P/B Ratio of 2.95. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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Its process equipment systems are used in the production of a range of microelectronic components, including logic, dynamic random-access memory, photonics devices, power electronics, radio frequency filters and amplifiers, magnetic heads for hard disk drives, and other semiconductor devices. In addition, the company markets and sells its products to integrated device manufacturers and foundries; outsourced semiconductor assembly and test companies; and hard disk drive and photonics manufacturers, as well as research centers and universities. Veeco Instruments Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Plainview, New York.Read More VECO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VECO Stock News HeadlinesMarch 23, 2024 | insidertrades.comVeeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) CEO Sells $854,295.30 in StockMarch 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comAdrian Devasahayam Sells 5,000 Shares of Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) StockMarch 29, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Bombshell 2024 election documentary 2024: America’s Last Election New documentary reveals why this could be America’s Last Election… and how the elites’ plan threatens to reset the entire U.S. economy, along with your 401(k), bank, and stock portfolio.March 24, 2024 | investing.comVeeco Instruments CEO sells over $850k in company stockMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWilliam John Miller Sells 24,201 Shares of Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) StockMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeeco Instruments Inc CEO William Miller Sells 24,201 SharesMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeeco Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress and Dedication to ESG GoalsMarch 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comVeeco Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress and Dedication to ESG GoalsMarch 29, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Bombshell 2024 election documentary 2024: America’s Last Election New documentary reveals why this could be America’s Last Election… and how the elites’ plan threatens to reset the entire U.S. economy, along with your 401(k), bank, and stock portfolio.March 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVeeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) SVP Adrian Devasahayam Sells 5,000 Shares of StockMarch 16, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVECO Apr 2024 42.000 callMarch 4, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVeeco Instruments: U.S. Government Could Be The Wildcard Impacting China TailwindFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comVeeco Instruments (VECO) Price Target Increased by 14.88% to 40.51February 22, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comVeeco price target raised by $7 at Citi, here's whyFebruary 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeeco Instruments Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsFebruary 17, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVECO Mar 2024 30.000 putFebruary 15, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deVeeco Instruments Inc.: Veeco Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial ResultsFebruary 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPeeling Back The Layers: Exploring Veeco Instruments Through Analyst InsightsFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Veeco (VECO) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Veeco Instruments Inc Earnings CallFebruary 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVeeco Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial ResultsFebruary 14, 2024 | msn.comVeeco Instruments Non-GAAP EPS of $0.51 beats by $0.09, revenue of $173.9M beats by $4.77MFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVeeco Instruments Inc (VECO) Reports Solid Q4 and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial ResultsFebruary 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comVeeco Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial ResultsFebruary 14, 2024 | benzinga.comEarnings Outlook For Veeco InstrumentsFebruary 13, 2024 | msn.comVeeco Instruments Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewSee More Headlines Receive VECO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Veeco Instruments and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/14/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Special industry machinery, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustrySemiconductor Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:VECO CUSIP92241710 CIK103145 Webwww.veeco.com Phone(516) 677-0200Fax516-714-1200Employees1,215Year Founded1945Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$36.57 High Stock Price Target$43.00 Low Stock Price Target$33.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.65) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio25.30 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-30,370,000.00 Net Margins-4.56% Pretax Margin-4.25% Return on Equity11.10% Return on Assets5.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41 Current Ratio3.24 Quick Ratio2.15 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$666.43 million Price / Sales2.97 Cash Flow$1.70 per share Price / Cash Flow20.73 Book Value$11.94 per share Price / Book2.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares56,350,000Free Float55,002,000Market Cap$1.98 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.21 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. William John Miller Ph.D. (Age 56)CEO & Director Comp: $1.17MMr. John P. Kiernan (Age 62)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $677.85kMs. Susan Wilkerson (Age 62)Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Services Comp: $663.76kDr. Peter Porshnev Ph.D. (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Unified Engineering Comp: $623.3kDr. Adrian Devasahayam Ph.D. (Age 53)Senior Vice President of Product Line Management Comp: $570.34kJean-Charles BossertSenior Vice President of Global OperationsMr. Robert W. BradshawChief Administrative OfficerAnthony PapponeHead of Investor RelationsKirk MackeyVP, Head of Legal, General Counsel & SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsEnergy RecoveryNASDAQ:ERIIAxcelis TechnologiesNASDAQ:ACLSACM ResearchNASDAQ:ACMRCriteoNASDAQ:CRTOVerint SystemsNASDAQ:VRNTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 493 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.008%William John MillerSold 24,201 sharesTotal: $854,295.30 ($35.30/share)Adrian DevasahayamSold 5,000 sharesTotal: $170,500.00 ($34.10/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 49,606 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 11.956%Fisher Asset Management LLCSold 156,853 shares on 3/5/2024Ownership: 1.271%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VECO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Veeco Instruments stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veeco Instruments in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VECO shares. View VECO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Veeco Instruments' stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Veeco Instruments' shares. Their VECO share price targets range from $33.00 to $43.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $36.57 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VECO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VECO shares performed in 2024? Veeco Instruments' stock was trading at $31.03 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VECO stock has increased by 13.3% and is now trading at $35.17. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Veeco Instruments' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024. View our VECO earnings forecast. How were Veeco Instruments' earnings last quarter? Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 14th. The semiconductor company reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.09. The semiconductor company earned $173.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $170 million. Veeco Instruments had a negative net margin of 4.56% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.10%. What ETFs hold Veeco Instruments' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI), ProShares Nanotechnology ETF (TINY), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF (CAFG), Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT), Amplify Etho Climate Leadership U.S. ETF (ETHO) and Barrons 400 ETF (BFOR).IQ Chaikin U.S. Small Cap ETF (CSML). What guidance has Veeco Instruments issued on next quarter's earnings? Veeco Instruments issued an update on its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.360-0.460 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.410. The company issued revenue guidance of $160.0 million-$180.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $172.2 million. What is William J. Miller's approval rating as Veeco Instruments' CEO? 10 employees have rated Veeco Instruments Chief Executive Officer William J. Miller on Glassdoor.com. William J. Miller has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts William J. Miller in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Veeco Instruments own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Veeco Instruments investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Energy Transfer (ET), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), FireEye (FEYE), AbbVie (ABBV), Salesforce (CRM) and Ford Motor (F). Who are Veeco Instruments' major shareholders? Veeco Instruments' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.96%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.96%), Wasatch Advisors LP (4.70%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.13%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (3.03%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.76%). Insiders that own company stock include Adrian Devasahayam, Dennis Thomas St, John P Kiernan, Mary Jane Raymond, Peter J Simone, Susan Wilkerson and William John Miller. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Veeco Instruments? Shares of VECO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Veeco Instruments have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Veeco Instruments: Advanced Imaging, Applied Epi, Digital Instruments, Fluens Corporation, Ion Tech, Mill Lane Engineering, Monarch Labs, NanoDevices, OptiMag, Solid State Equipment Holdings, Synos Technology, TM Microscopes, ThermoMicroscopes Corp, Ultra-Tech Technologies Israel Ltd., Ultratech Inc., Ultratech International Inc., Veeco APAC LLC, Veeco Asia Pte. Ltd., Veeco GmbH, Veeco Instruments (Shanghai) Co. 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