MKS Instruments' stock plunged 5.73% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session.
The decline follows the company's fourth-quarter earnings report, which revealed adjusted earnings per share of $1.58, significantly missing the analyst estimate of $2.45. While revenue beat expectations at $1,033 million, the profitability shortfall prompted investor selling.
Additionally, Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on MKS Instruments with a $210 price target in a report issued just before the pre-market session, contributing to the negative sentiment.