PDF Solutions (PDFS) Stock Overview
Provides proprietary software, physical intellectual property for integrated circuit designs, electrical measurement hardware tools, proven methodologies, and professional services in the United States, Japan, China, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$44.58 |
| 52 Week High | US$56.46 |
| 52 Week Low | US$17.35 |
| Beta | 1.7 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.22% |
| 3 Month Change | 37.47% |
| 1 Year Change | 138.14% |
| 3 Year Change | 9.75% |
| 5 Year Change | 156.21% |
| Change since IPO | 194.26% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 17
PDFS: Rising Standardization Hopes Will Support Networking Analytics Execution Thesis
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for PDF Solutions to $54.50 from $36.50, citing recent price target increases across several firms and updated views on the company's evolving business model and its role in semiconductor analytics. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PDF Solutions has focused on higher price targets, revised models and the company’s positioning in semiconductor analytics, giving you a clearer picture of how professional analysts are framing the risk and reward trade off.Seeking Alpha • May 16
PDF Solutions: Has Priced In More Growth Than Is Likely To Be Achieved
Summary PDF Solutions almost doubled in value in less than two months, but it lost about a fifth of its value in recent days, in large part due to a share sale. Millions of shares have been put up for sale, which brings up a number of issues, some of which are not positive for PDFS. The latest report shows PDFS is growing strong, but an argument can be made that the rise in the stock price is not warranted based on projected growth. PDFS looks expensive even for the growth it offers, besides other issues, which is why I am neutral on PDFS with a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 14
PDF Solutions' (NASDAQ:PDFS) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 17
PDFS: Rising Standardization Hopes Will Support Networking Analytics Execution Thesis
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for PDF Solutions to $54.50 from $36.50, citing recent price target increases across several firms and updated views on the company's evolving business model and its role in semiconductor analytics. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PDF Solutions has focused on higher price targets, revised models and the company’s positioning in semiconductor analytics, giving you a clearer picture of how professional analysts are framing the risk and reward trade off.Seeking Alpha • May 16
PDF Solutions: Has Priced In More Growth Than Is Likely To Be Achieved
Summary PDF Solutions almost doubled in value in less than two months, but it lost about a fifth of its value in recent days, in large part due to a share sale. Millions of shares have been put up for sale, which brings up a number of issues, some of which are not positive for PDFS. The latest report shows PDFS is growing strong, but an argument can be made that the rise in the stock price is not warranted based on projected growth. PDFS looks expensive even for the growth it offers, besides other issues, which is why I am neutral on PDFS with a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 14
PDF Solutions' (NASDAQ:PDFS) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors
PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have...
Narrative Update • May 01
PDFS: Networking Standard Ambitions Will Test Execution And Pressure Current Enthusiasm
Analysts have raised their price targets on PDF Solutions by $3 to $10 in recent research, citing updated models that reflect the company's evolving business model, its deeper role in semiconductor analytics, and the ongoing monetization of its industry expertise. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PDF Solutions centers on how the company is updating its business model and deepening its role in semiconductor analytics, with several firms adjusting their models and price targets accordingly.Narrative Update • Apr 16
PDFS: Rising Standardization Hopes Will Test Execution Risk Around Networking Analytics
Analysts have lifted their price target on PDF Solutions to $40 from $38, citing management discussions about the company's evolving business model and its growing role as a standard for networking and scaled analytics in the semiconductor ecosystem. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone around PDF Solutions, with price targets adjusted higher as analysts respond to management commentary and business model changes.Narrative Update • Apr 02
PDFS: Evolving Networking Role And 20% Aim Will Guide Measured Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on PDF Solutions to $40, a $2 increase that they attribute to the company’s evolving business model and its growing use as an industry standard for networking and scaled analytics across the semiconductor ecosystem. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights both optimism and caution around PDF Solutions, with attention on how its business model is evolving and how consistently it can translate that into revenue and earnings over time.Narrative Update • Mar 18
PDFS: Evolving Analytics Role And Q4 Execution Will Shape Measured Future Upside
The updated analyst price target for PDF Solutions edges up by $0.50, with analysts citing the company's evolving business model and its expanding role in semiconductor networking and scaled analytics as key factors behind the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes around PDF Solutions focus on how the company is positioning its business model and product set within the semiconductor ecosystem, and how that ties into valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Mar 04
PDFS: Evolving Analytics Role And 20% Ambition Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update: PDF Solutions (Price Target Revision) Analysts have lifted their price target on PDF Solutions to $40, a $2 move that they link to ongoing discussions around the company’s evolving business model and its growing role as a standard for networking and scaled analytics across the semiconductor ecosystem. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on PDF Solutions center on its business model evolution and growing role in analytics across the semiconductor ecosystem, but not all commentary is uniformly enthusiastic.Narrative Update • Feb 18
PDFS: Q4 Execution And Chip Expertise Will Support Measured Future Upside
Narrative Update on PDF Solutions The analyst price target for PDF Solutions has been raised from $34.75 to $36.00, as analysts point to Q4 revenue that met or exceeded their expectations and to the continued monetization of the company’s chip industry expertise and broader product portfolio. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are raising their targets on PDF Solutions after Q4 revenue aligned with or came in above their expectations and as the company continues to turn its chip industry know how and product portfolio into revenue.Narrative Update • Feb 04
PDFS: Backlog Acceleration Will Support Future Semiconductor Demand Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on PDF Solutions to $34 from $24, citing faster backlog growth and stronger confidence in future semiconductor related demand as the key drivers behind the updated view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$34 price target as better reflecting what they view as stronger backlog momentum and potential for improved revenue visibility.Narrative Update • Jan 21
PDFS: Backlog Conviction And Sector Cycles Will Shape Balanced Long Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on PDF Solutions to US$34 from US$24, citing faster backlog growth and stronger confidence that estimates for 2026 could increase, as the company positions itself to capture more value from growth in the semiconductor sector. Analyst Commentary The recent upgrade to a US$34 price target highlights growing optimism around PDF Solutions' backlog and long term opportunity in the semiconductor market.Analysis Article • Jan 17
PDF Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDFS) Shares Climb 30% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 30% share price jump in the...Narrative Update • Jan 07
PDFS: Backlog Conviction And Semiconductor Exposure Will Support Balanced Long Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on PDF Solutions to US$34 from US$24, citing stronger backlog trends and increased confidence in the company’s ability to support semiconductor market growth over the coming years. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to higher conviction around PDF Solutions’ backlog and potential to benefit from semiconductor industry trends.Narrative Update • Dec 19
PDFS: Multiyear IDM Contract Will Drive Stronger Long Term Profitability
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for PDF Solutions to $33 from $24, reflecting increased confidence that accelerating backlog growth, a landmark multiyear IDM contract, and stronger long term profitability will allow the company to better capitalize on future semiconductor market expansion. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary highlights growing optimism around PDF Solutions, with upgrades and higher price targets reflecting stronger conviction in the company’s ability to benefit from rising semiconductor complexity and spending.Narrative Update • Dec 05
PDFS: Backlog Acceleration And New Contracts Will Drive Future Upside
The analyst price target for PDF Solutions has increased modestly to $34.75 from $34.25, as analysts highlight accelerating backlog growth, stronger confidence in 2026 estimates, and the company's improving ability to monetize a cyclical upturn in semiconductor spending. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive view on PDF Solutions, with analysts increasingly focused on the company’s positioning for the next leg of semiconductor spending and its ability to translate demand into higher long term earnings power.Narrative Update • Nov 21
PDFS: Backlog Acceleration Will Drive Stronger Demand And Revenue Visibility
Analysts have raised their price target for PDF Solutions from $30 to $34.25 per share. They highlight increased confidence in the company's revenue visibility and its strong positioning to capitalize on anticipated growth in the semiconductor market.Analysis Article • Sep 24
Optimistic Investors Push PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS) Shares Up 28% But Growth Is Lacking
The PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Enterprise Adoption And Semiconductor Trends Will Drive Industry Evolution
Analysts reduced their price target for PDF Solutions due to concerns over a weaker balance sheet and increased capital needs following the $130M secureWise acquisition and eProbe expansion, though the consensus target remains unchanged at $30.00. Analyst Commentary Weaker balance sheet following the $130M acquisition of secureWise.Analysis Article • Aug 01
PDF Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDFS) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
There wouldn't be many who think PDF Solutions, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.7x is worth...Analysis Article • Jul 01
We Think PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 04
PDF Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDFS) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
PDF Solutions, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 3.8x may not look like an appealing investment...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Focus On AI Applications And ModelOps Will Attract New Contracts
Increasing customer interest in DFI eProbe systems and growth in Exensio modules indicate potential revenue increase despite expected quarterly lumpiness.Seeking Alpha • Feb 21
PDF Solutions: Embracing M&A As The Solution
Summary PDF Solutions' shares have been trading in a volatile fashion due to disappointing 2024 results and 2025 guidance, but an acquisition announcement triggered a recovery. Despite solid growth and improved bottom-line results, the lack of substantial profits makes it difficult to be optimistic about the company's valuation. The acquisition of secureWISE, a significant deal, is expected to be accretive to 2025 sales growth, but financial details remain vague. The core business trades at a reasonable 4 times sales multiple with 15% growth, but the lack of realistic profits is a concern. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 15
Calculating The Fair Value Of PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for PDF Solutions is US$26.14 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity PDF...Analysis Article • Dec 05
What Does PDF Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDFS) Share Price Indicate?
PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of...Seeking Alpha • Nov 15
PDF Solutions: Showing Signs Of Life
Summary Growth has been hard to come by in recent years, but the Q3 FY2024 report is calling for growth to hit the pace of the latest financial model targets. PDFS acknowledges pockets of weakness in the semiconductor market, which could disrupt its ability to grow as fast as it aimed for. Earnings could double in the next three years if PDFS hits its targets, but the trick is that hitting those targets is not a sure thing. An argument can be made for or against long PDFS, depending on how likely it is for PDFS to sustain growth in a less-than-fully healthy market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 08
PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for PDF Solutions is US$53.07 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity PDF...Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
PDF Solutions: Value And Volatility Risk, But Short-Term Growth
Summary PDF Solutions offers unique semiconductor analytics services, has a $243.2M backlog, and is poised for 25% market cap growth in the next 12-18 months, despite high valuation and volatility risks. Growth is driven by demand for AI and semiconductor analytics tools. Long-term risks include competition, economic slowdowns, and potential volatility tied to high valuation and market uncertainties. Despite the near-term bullish outlook, negative profitability and cyclical earnings suggest caution. Growth is supported by the backlog and partnerships like Sapience with SAP for FY25 gains. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 05
Subdued Growth No Barrier To PDF Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDFS) Price
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 6.9x PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) may be sending very bearish signals...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS)?
While PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • May 12
A Look At The Fair Value Of PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS)
Key Insights PDF Solutions' estimated fair value is US$32.76 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For PDF Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PDFS) Shares
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 7.4x PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) is a stock to...Seeking Alpha • Apr 14
PDF Solutions: Needs To Turn It Around Soon To Keep The Bears At Bay
Summary PDF Solutions has seen its stock decline in recent weeks after moving steadily higher since November of last year. The company has done fairly well considering the circumstances, but the same cannot be said of the stock. PDFS stock has underperformed for some time now, and the charts suggest there could be more weakness in the pipeline. Long PDFS is worth considering down the road, but not now, assuming the stock continues to underperform like it has recently. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 18
PDF Solutions, Inc. Just Recorded A 14% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
It's been a good week for PDF Solutions, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PDFS ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Shareholder Returns
| PDFS | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.2% | -3.6% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 138.1% | 106.1% | 27.1% |
Return vs Industry: PDFS exceeded the US Semiconductor industry which returned 106% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PDFS exceeded the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PDFS volatility | |
|---|---|
| PDFS Average Weekly Movement | 9.0% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 11.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: PDFS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PDFS's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 600 | John Kibarian | www.pdf.com |
PDF Solutions, Inc. provides proprietary software, physical intellectual property for integrated circuit designs, electrical measurement hardware tools, proven methodologies, and professional services in the United States, Japan, China, and internationally. The company offers Exensio software, such as Manufacturing Analytics, which uses a proprietary database schema to store collected data; Process Control, which provides failure detection and classification capabilities for monitoring, alarming, and controlling manufacturing tool sets; Test Operations, which offer data collection and analysis capabilities; and Assembly Operations, which provide device manufacturers with the capability to link assembly and packaging data, including fabrication and characterization data across the product life cycle. It also provides Sapience Data Platform, which unifies fragmented data from diverse equipment and protocols across the factory floor; Sapience Manufacturing Hub enterprise, a connectivity platform between enterprise applications; DirectScan systems, such as Proprietary Software and eProbe Non-Contact E-Beam Tool; and Characterization Vehicle (CV) system, which includes CV Test Chips, pdFasTest Electrical Tester, and Exensio characterization software.
PDF Solutions, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PDFS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.87b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$7.18m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$231.38m |
259.8x
P/E Ratio8.1x
P/S RatioIs PDFS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PDFS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$231.38m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$64.61m |
| Gross Profit | US$166.77m |
| Other Expenses | US$159.59m |
| Earnings | US$7.18m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.17 |
| Gross Margin | 72.08% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.10% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 23.7% |
How did PDFS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 12:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
PDF Solutions, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Robert Burleson | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jonathan Tanwanteng | CJS Securities, Inc. |
| Christian Schwab | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |