Axcelis Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. In addition to equipment, the company provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Geographically, the group has a business presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Asia Pacific.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Axcelis Technologies Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) has returned 16.52% so far this year and 132.95% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ACLS has achieved an annualized return of 23.80%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.92% | -3.82% | 13.37% | 0.17% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -5.08% | -17.06% | -11.30% | -0.69% | 13.73% | 23.70% | -2.05% | 20.23% | 26.28% | -14.94% | 1.00% | -1.30% |
| 2024 | 2.10% | -14.51% | -2.18% | -7.32% | 10.77% | 23.65% | -11.14% | -3.88% | -2.01% | -18.74% | -13.17% | -5.86% |
| 2023 | 36.28% | 15.82% | 2.72% | -10.53% | 32.39% | 16.13% | 8.99% | -2.16% | -15.72% | -22.26% | -2.18% | 5.10% |
| 2022 | -16.93% | 9.66% | 7.10% | -28.36% | 14.71% | -12.65% | 31.21% | -4.59% | -6.40% | -5.89% | 33.93% | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 17.06% | 4.80% | 9.72% | -0.93% | -1.66% | -3.76% | -5.05% | 27.17% | -5.56% | 16.03% | 11.39% | 17.38% |
| 2020 | -1.19% | -0.62% | -24.59% | 31.61% | 18.18% | 3.15% | 5.64% | -19.90% | -7.37% | -0.94% | 20.82% | 8.45% |
| 2019 | 19.16% | 0.82% | -4.64% | 5.08% | -31.02% | 2.66% | 3.41% | -4.73% | 12.88% | 11.19% | 10.01% | 11.97% |
| 2018 | -10.69% | -4.49% | 0.82% | -9.47% | -3.41% | -7.69% | 11.96% | -8.80% | -3.44% | -12.65% | 13.57% | -12.92% |
| 2017 | 3.75% | 0.65% | 19.37% | 1.85% | 12.99% | -3.68% | 5.21% | -6.28% | 30.24% | 16.46% | -3.90% | -9.61% |
| 2016 | 3.25% | -6.57% | 1.13% | 9.83% | 12.93% | 3.02% | -1.80% | 6.20% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of ACLS compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Axcelis Technologies Inc volatility is 3.58%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 1.36B | 1.28B | 1.01B | 753.24M | 624.62M | 548.09M | 548.44M | 488.22M | 302.23M | 288.28M | 233.55M | 222.16M | 269.25M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.03B | 864.88M | 667.26M | 538.96M | 481.60M | 419.43M | 408.34M | 353.61M | 201.46M | 190.26M | 176.00M | 186.08M | 214.56M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.03B | 864.88M | 667.26M | 538.96M | 481.60M | 419.43M | 408.34M | 353.61M | 201.46M | 190.26M | 176.00M | 186.08M | 214.56M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 129.01M | 131.96M | 98.25M | 64.14M | 58.59M | 60.00M | 55.11M | 55.32M | 53.05M | 53.65M | 22.09M | 6.30M | 7.22M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 121.12M | 199.28M | 150.25M | 81.38M | 35.86M | 35.69M | 29.82M | 25.69M | 17.59M | 15.46M | 11.16M | 12.33M | 19.64M |
| Wages (USD) | 34.23M | 31.45M | 35.54M | 30.73M | 24.56M | 7.63M | 19.22M | 20.96M | 5.14M | 9.06M | 4.85M | 7.28M | 8.29M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 42.31M | 54.40M | 62.35M | 38.03M | 24.01M | 25.34M | 35.96M | 32.64M | 25.00M | 19.85M | 19.45M | 10.17M | 19.55M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 197.66M | 285.13M | 248.13M | 150.14M | 84.43M | 68.66M | 85.00M | 79.29M | 47.73M | 44.37M | 35.46M | 29.78M | 47.47M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 326.67M | 417.09M | 346.39M | 214.28M | 143.02M | 128.67M | 140.10M | 134.61M | 100.78M | 98.02M | 57.55M | 36.08M | 54.69M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 362.00M | 148.01M | 96.33M | 99.02M | 123.99M | 147.09M | 110.52M | 112.28M | 30.66M | 21.80M | 16.64M | 12.52M | 20.01M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 56.15M | 53.97M | 39.66M | 34.97M | 29.84M | 25.33M | 41.15M | 36.17M | 30.84M | 30.03M | 32.01M | 34.41M | 37.20M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 418.15M | 201.98M | 136.00M | 133.99M | 153.83M | 172.42M | 151.67M | 148.44M | 61.50M | 51.83M | 48.64M | 46.93M | 57.21M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 614.19M | 773.51M | 635.24M | 424.26M | 309.72M | 235.32M | 267.77M | 219.23M | 126.88M | 120.55M | 89.12M | 74.99M | 92.01M |
| Inventory (USD) | 329.01M | 306.48M | 242.41M | 194.98M | 161.08M | 140.36M | 129.00M | 120.54M | 113.85M | 115.90M | 95.79M | 100.23M | 120.02M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 943.20M | 1.08B | 877.65M | 619.25M | 470.79M | 375.68M | 396.77M | 339.78M | 240.73M | 236.45M | 184.91M | 175.23M | 212.03M |
| Assets (USD) | 1.36B | 1.28B | 1.01B | 753.24M | 624.62M | 548.09M | 548.44M | 488.22M | 302.23M | 288.28M | 233.55M | 222.16M | 269.25M |
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