KLIC
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) closed at $86.33 as of 2026-05-01, trading 88.6% above its 200-week moving average of $45.78. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 92.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, KLIC is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.37 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2727 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 $4.5 billion, KLIC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.6%. Return on equity stands at -7.2%. The stock trades at 5.5x 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 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KLIC would have grown to $4742, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.3% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming KLIC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -36% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +25.4% vs +13.9% 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% | +40890.7% |
| Jan 1977 | Mar 1977 | 8 | 16.5% | +44.4% | +70495.2% |
| Dec 1981 | Jan 1982 | 3 | 13.6% | +98.0% | +6383.2% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 1 | 3.3% | +198.0% | +6253.6% |
| Apr 1985 | Sep 1987 | 125 | 60.7% | -14.0% | +2235.9% |
| Oct 1987 | Jun 1988 | 38 | 60.1% | -42.1% | +2525.4% |
| Jul 1988 | May 1990 | 94 | 37.0% | -37.1% | +3175.0% |
| Jul 1990 | Feb 1991 | 30 | 50.6% | -13.2% | +4571.7% |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 | 1 | 1.8% | -28.6% | +4438.3% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 1 | 3.2% | -39.7% | +4571.7% |
| Jun 1991 | Jan 1993 | 83 | 45.6% | -43.3% | +4641.5% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 17 | 36.9% | +218.8% | +1512.6% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 8 | 20.5% | -1.7% | +1010.8% |
| Mar 1998 | Jan 1999 | 44 | 49.9% | +7.2% | +812.9% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 3 | 4.5% | +263.3% | +770.4% |
| Apr 1999 | Jun 1999 | 8 | 10.5% | +153.0% | +772.7% |
| Aug 1999 | Sep 1999 | 2 | 1.6% | +68.1% | +789.9% |
| Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.3% | -3.5% | +556.4% |
| Sep 2000 | Jan 2001 | 17 | 40.9% | -14.6% | +578.8% |
| Jan 2001 | Apr 2001 | 12 | 22.5% | +14.4% | +578.8% |
| Apr 2001 | May 2001 | 2 | 5.1% | +11.2% | +569.9% |
| May 2001 | Jun 2001 | 4 | 6.4% | -3.0% | +559.6% |
| Aug 2001 | Oct 2001 | 12 | 32.8% | -63.3% | +580.0% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 5.9% | -68.5% | +575.8% |
| May 2002 | Oct 2003 | 75 | 87.0% | -62.8% | +556.6% |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | -36.1% | +596.7% |
| Feb 2004 | Jan 2006 | 97 | 56.2% | -46.7% | +697.4% |
| Jun 2006 | Sep 2006 | 15 | 22.7% | +29.1% | +1230.8% |
| Oct 2006 | Jan 2007 | 12 | 8.3% | -13.9% | +1073.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Feb 2010 | 132 | 83.4% | -27.1% | +1061.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 11 | 12.1% | +51.8% | +1644.7% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 2.2% | +76.8% | +1568.5% |
| Jun 2015 | May 2016 | 47 | 25.2% | +3.3% | +739.2% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 5 | 2.6% | +77.6% | +710.4% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 2.3% | +52.9% | +721.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 9.2% | +166.8% | +411.2% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.0% | +128.1% | +355.2% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 4.8% | +209.8% | +371.0% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 2.1% | +4.9% | +109.2% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 3.3% | -33.9% | +99.6% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 4 | 4.1% | -28.3% | +96.3% |
| Jul 2024 | Nov 2025 | 71 | 39.5% | -24.3% | +86.8% |
| Average | 27 | — | +27.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KLIC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is currently 88.6% above its 200-week moving average of $45.78. It would need to fall to $45.78 to cross below the line.
What is KLIC's 200-week moving average price?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $45.78 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KLIC drops below its 200-week moving average?
KLIC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 42 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is KLIC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KLIC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.6%. Return on equity is -7.2%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KLIC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in KLIC would have grown to $4742, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 12.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. KLIC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KLIC pay a dividend?
Yes. Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 95.00%.
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 week of 2026-05-01