What to Expect From MKS Instruments’ Q1 Results?
<p>Analysts at Deutsche Bank provided their outlook on <a href='https://financialmodelingprep.com/financial-summary/MKSI'>MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) </a>ahead of the company’s Q1 results, stating they believe there are risks to the quarterly results and Q2 guidance, given that supply challenges appear to have worsened when compared to three months ago as suggested by its largest customer Lam Research Corporation. </p>
<p>There could also be some interruptions at the company's facility in China due to COVID lockdowns. That said, the analysts believe any revenue slippage from the first half of 2022 will start to recover in Q3 given that end demand strength for equipment appears to be unabated. </p>
<p>In the Advanced Markets business, there are some uncertainties especially given the softness in the smartphone market, although the analysts noted that management's outlook for that business has been quite conservative. </p>
<p>Overall, the analysts expect management's tone to be cautious on supply but constructive on demand. The analysts also view the pending acquisition of Atotech, now expected to close by the end of Q3, to be a positive catalyst for both its revenue growth and valuation. </p>

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