Ultra Clean Holdings (UCTT) Stock Overview
Develops and supplies critical subsystems, components and parts, and cleaning and analytical services for the semiconductor industry in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$92.43 |
| 52 Week High | US$144.22 |
| 52 Week Low | US$21.28 |
| Beta | 1.83 |
| 1 Month Change | -23.79% |
| 3 Month Change | 16.34% |
| 1 Year Change | 271.20% |
| 3 Year Change | 158.55% |
| 5 Year Change | 78.16% |
| Change since IPO | 1,132.40% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 15
Ultra Clean Holdings: A 300% Rally On The Back Of A 2.1% Operating Margin Isn't Built To Last
Summary Ultra Clean Holdings is up over 300% in a year, but I believe its premium valuation is unjustified given weak margins and negative cash flow. Despite robust semiconductor industry demand and management's optimism, UCTT's Q1 2026 GAAP operating margin was just 2.1% with a $17.9M net loss. Operating expenses rose 8% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth, and margin improvements are attributed to product mix rather than sustainable operational gains. Revenue is highly concentrated, with Lam Research and Applied Materials accounting for nearly 59%, and UCTT lacks long-term contracts, making revenue streams unstable. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 08
UCTT: AI Infrastructure Tailwinds Will Test Rich P/E And Insider Selling
Ultra Clean Holdings' analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $35.00 to $92.00, as analysts point to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ultra Clean Holdings highlights a wide range of views on where the stock should trade, even as several firms revisit their assumptions on revenue growth, margin profile and the appropriate P/E multiple to apply.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 15
Ultra Clean Holdings: A 300% Rally On The Back Of A 2.1% Operating Margin Isn't Built To Last
Summary Ultra Clean Holdings is up over 300% in a year, but I believe its premium valuation is unjustified given weak margins and negative cash flow. Despite robust semiconductor industry demand and management's optimism, UCTT's Q1 2026 GAAP operating margin was just 2.1% with a $17.9M net loss. Operating expenses rose 8% year-over-year, outpacing revenue growth, and margin improvements are attributed to product mix rather than sustainable operational gains. Revenue is highly concentrated, with Lam Research and Applied Materials accounting for nearly 59%, and UCTT lacks long-term contracts, making revenue streams unstable. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 08
UCTT: AI Infrastructure Tailwinds Will Test Rich P/E And Insider Selling
Ultra Clean Holdings' analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $35.00 to $92.00, as analysts point to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ultra Clean Holdings highlights a wide range of views on where the stock should trade, even as several firms revisit their assumptions on revenue growth, margin profile and the appropriate P/E multiple to apply.
Narrative Update • Jun 24
UCTT: AI Equipment Cycle And Execution Risks Will Shape Next Phase
Ultra Clean Holdings' analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted from $104.40 to $107.40. Analysts attribute the change to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and P/E expectations in light of recent bullish research coverage and higher Street price targets.Narrative Update • Jun 07
UCTT: AI Memory Cycle And UCT 3.0 Plan Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Ultra Clean Holdings from $81.25 to $104.40, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes have also supported a series of recent price target increases from firms including UBS, Needham, TD Cowen and Oppenheimer.Narrative Update • Apr 21
UCTT: AI Memory Cycle And UCT 3.0 Plan Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised Ultra Clean Holdings' price targets into a $70 to $85 range, reflecting their updated views that improving 2026 customer forecasts, stronger expectations for leading edge foundry and DRAM demand, and the company's "UCT 3.0" plan together support a higher valuation framework, even as model inputs like fair value and growth assumptions stay largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights that bullish analysts are adjusting their valuation ranges higher for Ultra Clean Holdings, pointing to stronger customer outlooks into 2026, a constructive view on leading edge foundry and DRAM exposure, and execution around the "UCT 3.0" plan.Narrative Update • Apr 06
UCTT: AI And Memory Upcycle Will Support New UCT 3.0 Plan
Analysts have lifted Ultra Clean Holdings' consolidated price target to $70, up from $50. They cite stronger customer outlooks into 2026, a more constructive view on leading edge memory and foundry spending, and support from the new "UCT 3.0" plan and related revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 23
UCTT: AI And Memory Upcycle Will Support New UCT 3.0 Execution
Analysts have lifted Ultra Clean Holdings' price targets by as much as $50, to the $70 to $85 range, citing stronger customer forecasts into 2026, Q1 guidance that aligns with a robust longer-term outlook, and expectations that the new "UCT 3.0" plan could benefit from projected 15% to 20% WFE and revenue growth tied to AI and memory demand. Analyst Commentary Research desks are largely positive on Ultra Clean Holdings, with recent reports tying higher price targets to Q4 performance, Q1 guidance, and a multi year outlook that is closely linked to wafer fab equipment demand and AI and memory spending.Narrative Update • Mar 09
UCTT: AI And Memory Cycle Upswing Will Test New UCT 3.0 Plan
Analysts have raised their core valuation work on Ultra Clean Holdings, with the internal fair value estimate increasing from about $38.75 to $81.25 as they factor in higher long term revenue growth assumptions, updated profit margin expectations, a much higher future P/E framework, and Street research pointing to stronger 2026 demand for wafer fab equipment and memory related exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Ultra Clean Holdings has centered on updated targets, a stronger multi year revenue outlook and company specific execution under new leadership.Narrative Update • Feb 22
UCTT: Raised Price Objective Will Heighten Risk If Margin Upside Disappoints
Narrative update on Ultra Clean Holdings Analysts have raised their price target on Ultra Clean Holdings by $15, based on updated assumptions regarding discount rates, long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations that together support a higher valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the higher price target as a reflection of updated modeling around revenue growth, profitability, and the P/E multiple that investors may be willing to pay for Ultra Clean Holdings over time.Narrative Update • Feb 08
UCTT: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Magnify Earnings Risk Next WFE Downturn
Analysts have raised their price target on Ultra Clean Holdings by $15 to $38.75, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate and forward P/E that they view as better aligned with current fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target of $38.75 as more consistent with their updated P/E assumptions, suggesting the previous target may have been too conservative relative to current earnings expectations.New Narrative • Feb 07
AI Demand And China Expansion Will Likely Fail To Offset Margin And Complexity Risks
Catalysts About Ultra Clean Holdings Ultra Clean Holdings supplies subsystems, components and services to semiconductor equipment manufacturers supporting advanced chip production. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 24
UCTT: Normalized Customer Inventories Will Expose Earnings To Next WFE Downturn Risk
Narrative Update: Ultra Clean Holdings Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have lifted their price target on Ultra Clean Holdings from US$35.00 to about US$38.75, citing recent Q3 earnings strength, better gross margins and the view that normalized inventories at key customers could support revenue when wafer fab equipment demand improves. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bullish analysts focuses on how Q3 execution and customer inventory trends might affect Ultra Clean Holdings' earnings power and valuation over time.Analysis Article • Jan 11
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UCTT) Share Price Boosted 31% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UCTT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 31% after a shaky period...Narrative Update • Jan 10
UCTT: Margin Strength And Normalized Inventories Will Shape Next WFE Upcycle
Analysts have raised their price target on Ultra Clean Holdings to US$35 from US$30, citing the recent Q3 earnings beat, stronger gross margins and indications that normalized inventories at key customers could support a more immediate revenue pickup when wafer fab equipment spending improves. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the Q3 earnings beat as a sign that execution on costs and operations is tracking ahead of what was baked into prior expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 17
UCTT: Margin Strength And Normalized Inventories Will Drive Next WFE Upcycle
Analysts have lifted their price target on Ultra Clean Holdings to $35 from $30, citing the company’s Q3 earnings beat, stronger gross margins, and normalized customer inventories that, in their view, position the business for a sharper revenue rebound in the next wafer fab equipment upcycle. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the higher price target as a reflection of improving fundamentals, pointing to recent operating trends as support for renewed multiple expansion and upside to forward growth expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 03
UCTT: Margin Strength And Normalized Inventories Will Support Next WFE Upcycle
Analysts have raised their price target on Ultra Clean Holdings to $35 from $30, citing the company’s Q3 earnings beat, stronger gross margins, and normalized customer inventories that position it for an eventual wafer fab equipment upcycle. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the price target increase as confirmation that Ultra Clean is executing well through the current cycle, with recent results helping to de risk near term estimates and support a higher valuation multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 19
UCTT: Expected Margin Improvement Will Drive Further Upside Amid Industry Recovery
Ultra Clean Holdings' analyst price target has increased by $5 to $35. Analysts cite the company's Q3 earnings beat, improved gross margins, and normalized inventories as drivers for their raised expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 04
UCTT: Earnings Momentum And Margin Expansion Will Drive Shares Higher
Ultra Clean Holdings’ analyst price target has increased from $31.25 to $35.00, as analysts cite improved earnings, stronger profit margins, and normalized inventories that support the company's outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary reflects a predominantly positive outlook on Ultra Clean Holdings, citing a range of financial and operational developments influencing the company's valuation and growth prospects.Analysis Article • Oct 11
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCTT)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Ultra Clean Holdings is US$29.33 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Aug 29
These 4 Measures Indicate That Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ:UCTT) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCTT) Second-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Last week, you might have seen that Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UCTT ) released its quarterly result to the...Analysis Article • Jul 07
The Returns At Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ:UCTT) Aren't Growing
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Jun 16
Improved Revenues Required Before Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCTT) Shares Find Their Feet
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:UCTT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x might make it look like a strong...Analysis Article • Apr 19
We Think Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ:UCTT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Returns At Ultra Clean Holdings (NASDAQ:UCTT) Appear To Be Weighed Down
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Analysis Article • Mar 07
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Ultra Clean Holdings' (NASDAQ:UCTT) Earnings
Despite announcing strong earnings, Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:UCTT ) stock was sluggish. We think that the...Analysis Article • Mar 06
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UCTT) Revenues Yet As Shares Tumble 32%
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UCTT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Results: Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
There's been a major selloff in Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UCTT ) shares in the week since it released its...
New Narrative • Feb 17
AI Demand In China And Operational Efficiencies In Malaysia Will Improve Future Prospects
Increased demand for AI infrastructure and diverse service offerings in China drive revenue growth and customer investments in technology.Shareholder Returns
| UCTT | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -13.0% | -8.1% | -2.0% |
| 1Y | 271.2% | 56.3% | 17.4% |
Return vs Industry: UCTT exceeded the US Semiconductor industry which returned 56.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: UCTT exceeded the US Market which returned 17.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| UCTT volatility | |
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| UCTT Average Weekly Movement | 14.9% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 13.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: UCTT's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: UCTT's weekly volatility (15%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6,948 | James Xiao | www.uct.com |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. develops and supplies critical subsystems, components and parts, and cleaning and analytical services for the semiconductor industry in the United States and internationally. The company offers outsourced solutions for the development, design, component sourcing and cleaning, prototyping, engineering, and manufacturing and testing of advanced systems. It also provides a range of gas delivery solutions, such as precision thermal products, valves, connectors, industrial process connectors and valves, pneumatic actuators, manifolds and safety solutions, hoses, pressure gauges, gas lines, and component heaters, as well as complex weldments.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| UCTT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.14b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$194.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.07b |
2.0x
P/S Ratio-21.3x
P/E RatioIs UCTT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| UCTT income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$2.07b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.75b |
| Gross Profit | US$323.30m |
| Other Expenses | US$517.40m |
| Earnings | -US$194.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 27, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 03, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -4.33 |
| Gross Margin | 15.63% |
| Net Profit Margin | -9.38% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 85.7% |
How did UCTT 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 | 2026/07/19 23:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/26 |
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.
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Analyst Sources
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 5 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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| Christian Schwab | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Thomas Diffely | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Yu Shi | Needham & Company |