KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Technology - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Investor Relations →
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) closed at $70.92 as of 2026-02-02, trading 60.0% above its 200-week moving average of $44.32. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 29.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 86, KLIC is in overbought territory.
Over the past 2715 weeks of data, KLIC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 42 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KLIC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.6%.
With a market cap of $3.7 billion, KLIC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.1%. Return on equity stands at -7.2%. The stock trades at 4.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KLIC would have grown to $3883, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.7% vs 10.6% for the index — confirming KLIC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -36% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: KLIC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KLIC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 34 historical episodes, buying KLIC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.7% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +10.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.1% vs +12.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KLIC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KLIC has crossed below its 200-week MA 42 times with an average 1-year return of +27.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Dec 1976 | 152 | 77.0% | -74.2% | +33468.7% |
| Jan 1977 | Mar 1977 | 8 | 16.5% | +44.4% | +57713.0% |
| Dec 1981 | Jan 1982 | 3 | 13.6% | +98.0% | +5209.4% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 1 | 3.3% | +198.0% | +5103.2% |
| Apr 1985 | Sep 1987 | 125 | 60.7% | -14.0% | +1812.9% |
| Oct 1987 | Jun 1988 | 38 | 60.1% | -42.1% | +2050.1% |
| Jul 1988 | May 1990 | 94 | 37.0% | -37.1% | +2582.0% |
| Jul 1990 | Feb 1991 | 30 | 50.6% | -13.2% | +3725.9% |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 | 1 | 1.8% | -28.6% | +3616.5% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 1 | 3.2% | -39.7% | +3725.9% |
| Jun 1991 | Jan 1993 | 83 | 45.6% | -43.3% | +3783.0% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 17 | 36.9% | +218.8% | +1220.6% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 8 | 20.5% | -1.7% | +809.6% |
| Mar 1998 | Jan 1999 | 44 | 49.9% | +7.2% | +647.6% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 3 | 4.5% | +263.3% | +612.8% |
| Apr 1999 | Jun 1999 | 8 | 10.5% | +153.0% | +614.7% |
| Aug 1999 | Sep 1999 | 2 | 1.6% | +68.1% | +628.7% |
| Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.3% | -3.5% | +437.5% |
| Sep 2000 | Jan 2001 | 17 | 40.9% | -14.6% | +455.9% |
| Jan 2001 | Apr 2001 | 12 | 22.5% | +14.4% | +455.9% |
| Apr 2001 | May 2001 | 2 | 5.1% | +11.2% | +448.6% |
| May 2001 | Jun 2001 | 4 | 6.4% | -3.0% | +440.2% |
| Aug 2001 | Oct 2001 | 12 | 32.8% | -63.3% | +456.8% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 5.9% | -68.5% | +453.4% |
| May 2002 | Oct 2003 | 75 | 87.0% | -62.8% | +437.7% |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | -36.1% | +470.5% |
| Feb 2004 | Jan 2006 | 97 | 56.2% | -46.7% | +553.0% |
| Jun 2006 | Sep 2006 | 15 | 22.7% | +29.1% | +989.8% |
| Oct 2006 | Jan 2007 | 12 | 8.3% | -13.9% | +861.0% |
| Jul 2007 | Feb 2010 | 132 | 83.4% | -27.1% | +850.9% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 11 | 12.1% | +51.8% | +1328.8% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 2.2% | +76.8% | +1266.4% |
| Jun 2015 | May 2016 | 47 | 25.2% | +3.3% | +587.2% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 5 | 2.6% | +77.6% | +563.7% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 2.3% | +52.9% | +572.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 9.2% | +166.8% | +318.6% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.0% | +128.1% | +272.8% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 4.8% | +209.8% | +285.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 2.1% | +4.9% | +71.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 3.3% | -33.9% | +63.5% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 4 | 4.1% | -28.3% | +60.7% |
| Jul 2024 | Nov 2025 | 71 | 39.5% | -24.3% | +53.0% |
| Average | 27 | — | +27.6% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02