PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Hold”

Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report published on Saturday.

A number of other brokerages also recently issued reports on PDFS. Weiss Ratings upgraded PDF Solutions from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $56.00 target price on shares of PDF Solutions in a report on Monday, May 18th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of PDF Solutions in a research report on Tuesday. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $50.00 target price for the company. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities restated a “buy” rating and set a $63.00 price target on shares of PDF Solutions in a report on Friday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $56.33.

PDF Solutions Stock Performance

Shares of PDF Solutions stock opened at $49.45 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $1.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 197.80 and a beta of 1.67. PDF Solutions has a twelve month low of $18.12 and a twelve month high of $71.68. The company’s fifty day moving average is $55.94 and its 200 day moving average is $43.98. The company has a quick ratio of 2.34, a current ratio of 2.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23.

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The technology company reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.27. PDF Solutions had a return on equity of 7.88% and a net margin of 4.27%.The business had revenue of $61.53 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $61.17 million. Sell-side analysts forecast that PDF Solutions will post 0.67 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in PDFS. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its position in shares of PDF Solutions by 122.8% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,116 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 615 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in PDF Solutions during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $44,000. State of Wyoming raised its stake in shares of PDF Solutions by 4.5% in the second quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 15,447 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $330,000 after purchasing an additional 668 shares during the last quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc bought a new position in shares of PDF Solutions in the second quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Finally, LPL Financial LLC boosted its position in shares of PDF Solutions by 7.6% during the fourth quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 10,399 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $297,000 after buying an additional 734 shares during the last quarter. 79.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More PDF Solutions News

Here are the key news stories impacting PDF Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded some estimates: PDF Solutions reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.27 per share, up from $0.19 a year earlier, versus the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.26. Revenue was $61.53 million, slightly above the $61.17 million consensus. PDF Solutions Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year revenue outlook was slightly above expectations: PDF Solutions issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $262.8 million, ahead of the roughly $262.3 million analyst consensus. This supports expectations for continued demand for its semiconductor manufacturing data and analytics products. PDF Solutions Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Rosenblatt reaffirmed its Buy rating and set a $63 price target, implying substantial upside from the recent trading level. The endorsement may reinforce bullish sentiment after the earnings release. Rosenblatt Reaffirms Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed: Wells Fargo assigned PDF Solutions a Hold rating, while coverage discussing the company’s “next test” suggests investors will look for stronger execution and sustained growth beyond the current quarter. PDF Solutions Earns Hold Rating from Wells Fargo
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and valuation remain risks: PDF Solutions’ net margin was only 3.10%, while its reported price-to-earnings ratio is elevated. The quarterly EPS result met the broader consensus rather than materially surpassing it, limiting the earnings catalyst.

About PDF Solutions

PDF Solutions, Inc, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a technology company that provides data-driven solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Founded in 1991, the company specializes in software and services designed to improve yield, productivity and profitability for semiconductor fabricators. Over its history, PDF Solutions has positioned itself as a partner to foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), assembly and test operations, offering tailored data analytics and engineering expertise.

The company’s flagship offering, the Exensio platform, aggregates and analyzes data from process equipment, metrology and inspection systems to identify yield-limiting defects and process excursions.