Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Veeco Instruments Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Veeco Instruments Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.61B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 13 Special Industry Machinery, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/E Ratio of 75.00x is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
For VECO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 5.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 9.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How VECO ranks among 5184 stocks
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Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Special Industry Machinery, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.61B | 5/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 75.00x | 1/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.89x | 6/13 |
| EPS | $0.57 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $14.77 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $11.17 | – |
| FCF/Share | $1.39 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 2.6% | 10/12 |
| ROA | 1.6% | 10/13 |
| ROIC | 1.6% | 9/13 |
| Gross Margin | 37.9% | 9/14 |
| Operating Margin | 2.7% | 9/14 |
| Net Margin | 3.4% | 10/13 |
| EBT Margin | 3.4% | 9/14 |
| Tax Rate | 0.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.93x | 6/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.69x | 7/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.57x | 5/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.57x | 6/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.1x | 9/14 |
| Working Capital | $693M | 4/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $100M | 4/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $85M | 2/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$15M | 7/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 33.0% | 5/11 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 53.4% | 2/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 12.5% | 4/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.1% | 5/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.48x | 8/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.6x | 7/10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.4x | 9/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.2x | 6/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 79 days | 4/10 |
| Days Inventory | 252 days | 4/12 |
| Payables Period | 50 days | 6/12 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 282 days | 2/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $683M | 5/11 |
| Operating Income | $18M | 6/14 |
| Net Income | $23M | 6/13 |
| R&D Expense | $123M | 4/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $104M | 7/14 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $424M | 5/14 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VECO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 61M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -61.6% | 7/7 |
| EPS Growth | -51.7% | 8/9 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $930M | 65.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $214M | 15.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $148M | 10.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $292M | 20.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $512M | 36.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $179M | 12.7% of assets |
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Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Veeco Instruments Inc (Special Industry Machinery, NEC): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VECO Veeco Instruments Inc | ▲ | $2.61B |
| ASML Asml Holding Nv | ▲ | $632.67B |
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | ▼ | $330.27B |
| ACMR Acm Research, Inc. | ▶ | $3.70B |
| ACLS Axcelis Technologies Inc | ▶ | $3.35B |
| AZTA Azenta, Inc. | ▲ | $1.49B |
| CRCT Cricut, Inc. | ▶ | $1.35B |
| ERII Energy Recovery, Inc. | ▼ | $339M |
| ASYS Amtech Systems Inc | ▶ | $224M |
| SOTK Sono Tek Corp | ▲ | $97M |
| TRT Trio-Tech International | ▲ | $51M |
| CVV Cvd Equipment Corp | ▶ | $27M |
| GLGI Greystone Logistics, Inc. | ▲ | $7M |
| OCLN Originclear, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Veeco Instruments Inc (VECO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Veeco Instruments Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Veeco Instruments Inc stock predictions?
For VECO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 5.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 9.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Veeco Instruments Inc forecasts updated?
Veeco Instruments Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Veeco Instruments Inc's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, VECO included, share the SEC industry code Special Industry Machinery, NEC. The largest are: Asml Holding Nv (ASML), Lam Research Corp (LRCX), Acm Research, Inc. (ACMR), Axcelis Technologies Inc (ACLS), Azenta, Inc. (AZTA), Cricut, Inc. (CRCT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.