Mks Instruments Stock Forecast

Sell candidate since Jul 31, 2026 Gain 5.26%

The MKS Instruments stock price fell by -2.39% on the last day (Wednesday, 5th Aug 2026) from $320.76 to $313.10. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 5.61% from a day low at $311.86 to a day high of $329.35. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -9.2% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 119 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $721.90 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 4.75% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $271.58 and $474.60 at the end of this 3-month period.

MKSI Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has risen 21.54%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The MKS Instruments stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $353.69. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $296.79. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for MKS Instruments stock

MKS Instruments finds support from accumulated volume at $300.79 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with a large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $17.49 between high and low, or 5.61%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 5.69%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (MKSI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 6th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 6th we expect MKS Instruments to open at $318.10, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $300.38 and $325.82, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$25.43 (+/-8.47%) up or down from last closing price. If MKS Instruments takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 8.47% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $320.76 (2.45%) than the support at $300.79 (3.93%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is MKS Instruments stock A Buy?

MKS Instruments holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -2.077 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 6, 2026 - $318.10 ( 1.60%).

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