Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Axcelis Technologies, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) has returned 15.86% so far this year and 87.40% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, ACLS has achieved an annualized return of 23.58%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 11, 2000, ACLS's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Sep 2009 with a return of +61.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -74.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, ACLS closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 26, 2009 with a return of +105.9%, while the worst single day was Sep 16, 2008 at -64.2%.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 12.46%, beta of 1.68, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 12, 2000.

• This stock captured 208.32% of S&P 500 Index gains and 179.04% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ACLS ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (ACLS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Axcelis Technologies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Axcelis Technologies, Inc. was 99.34%, occurring on Feb 25, 2009. Recovery took 3501 trading sessions.

The current Axcelis Technologies, Inc. drawdown is 53.57%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.