Overview

• Semiconductor materials supplier's Q4 net sales beat analyst expectations

• Non-GAAP EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations

• Company expects continued cash flow improvement in 2026

Outlook

• Entegris expects Q1 2026 sales between $785 mln and $825 mln

• Company anticipates Q1 2026 GAAP EPS between $0.43 and $0.51

• Entegris projects Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.70 to $0.78

Result Drivers

• TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS - Entegris attributed its Q4 performance to strong demand in liquid filtration, selective etch, and CMP consumables, driven by advancements in the most advanced technologies

• AI OPPORTUNITIES - Entegris sees opportunities in AI as customers adopt more complex device architectures, aligning with its product portfolio

• CASH FLOW IMPROVEMENT - Entegris reported improved free cash flow in 2025 and expects continued improvement in 2026, aiding balance sheet strengthening and debt reduction

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 2 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the semiconductor equipment & testing peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Entegris Inc is $111.00, about 9.3% below its February 9 closing price of $122.39

• The stock recently traded at 38 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 29 three months ago

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