Executive vice president and chief operating officer of MKSI sells 957 shares

An insider sale at MKSI has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike. James Alan Schreiner, the EVP & COO of MKSI, recently sold 957 shares of the company on July 7th, 2025, for approximately $98,035. This transaction, representing about 4.0% of his shares of this class of stock, was disclosed in a recent SEC filing. Following this sale, Schreiner now holds 22,691 shares of MKSI stock.

The insider trading activity at MKSI has been fairly active in the last six months, with a total of six trades made by insiders. Notably, there have been no purchases but only sales within this period. Some of the recent insider transactions include Gerard G Colella selling 8,000 shares for an estimated $836,224, and David Philip Henry, EVP of Operations & Corp Mktg, selling 2,000 shares for $210,000. In addition, Elizabeth Mora made two sales of 575 shares for approximately $49,960, while Jacqueline F Moloney sold 300 shares for $27,737.

On the institutional front, 218 investors have added MKSI stock to their portfolios, while 190 have decreased their positions in the most recent quarter. Notable moves include Wellington Management Group LLP adding 958,607 shares (+41.8%) to their portfolio, valued at $76,832,351, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc removing 749,694 shares (-76.3%) from their portfolio, worth $60,087,974. Channing Capital Management, LLC, Madison Asset Management, LLC, Kodai Capital Management LP, and Balyasny Asset Management L.P. have also made significant changes to their holdings in Q1 2025.

Analysts from Wall Street have been actively issuing ratings on MKSI in recent months, with four firms giving buy ratings on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald, Morgan Stanley, Needham, and Benchmark have all issued positive ratings on MKSI, indicating optimism among analysts about the company’s performance and prospects. To track analyst ratings and price targets for MKSI, investors can refer to Quiver Quantitative’s forecast page.

Several analysts have also set price targets for MKSI, with a median target of $128.0 based on seven recent targets. Joseph Quatrochi from Wells Fargo set a target price of $100.0, while Matthew Prisco from Cantor Fitzgerald set a target of $120.0. Joseph Moore from Morgan Stanley, James Ricchiuti from Needham, and Mark Miller from Benchmark have also set varying price targets for MKSI, reflecting a range of expectations and evaluations of the company’s value.

Investors should note that this article is not financial advice and should refer to Quiver Quantitative’s disclaimers for further information. Tracking insider trading activity, hedge fund movements, analyst ratings, and price targets can provide valuable insights for investors looking to make informed decisions about MKSI and other stocks in their portfolios.