In the latest trading session, Amkor Technology (AMKR) closed at $48.33, marking a -3.34% move from the previous day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.43%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.37%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.94%.
Shares of the chip packaging and test services provider have appreciated by 26.65% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.51%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Amkor Technology in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on February 9, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.43, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $1.83 billion, up 12.14% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.25 per share and a revenue of $6.65 billion, representing changes of -12.59% and 0%, respectively, from the prior year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Amkor Technology should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 4.43% higher. At present, Amkor Technology boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
In terms of valuation, Amkor Technology is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 31.45. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 39.08 for its industry.
The Electronics - Semiconductors industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 66, finds itself in the top 27% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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