Gf Fund Management 13F: New $21M Stake in MKS (MKSI)
Key Points
- Gf Fund Management's new stake in MKS Inc. represents 0.49% of its total 13F portfolio, ranking 32nd among its 616 positions.
- Gf Fund Management held 77,936 $MKSI shares at quarter end, all of it a new position.
- As of October 26, 2026, MKS Inc. shares closed at $203.93, while recently traded around $202.28, which is about 0.8% below the closing price.
- MKS Inc. has a price target of $408.00 from analysts, significantly above the recent trading price, indicating potential upside.
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On October 26, 2026, Gf Fund Management initiated a new position of 77,936 shares in MKS Inc. (MKSI), valued at approximately $20.7 million. This information comes from the fund's latest Form 13F filing with the SEC.
What Changed in Gf Fund Management's MKS Inc. Position
Gf Fund Management opened a new position in MKS Inc., acquiring 77,936 shares. This marks the first time the fund has held shares in the company.
Where MKS Inc. Fits in Gf Fund Management's Portfolio
This new stake represents 0.49% of Gf Fund Management's total reported 13F value of about $4.25 billion, ranking it 32nd among the fund's 616 positions.
Other Institutional Activity in MKS Inc.
Point72 Asset Management, L.P. holds 1,996,843 shares of MKS Inc., having increased its holdings by 386,486 shares. Capital International Investors owns 1,915,187 shares after reducing its stake by 53,550 shares. Aspex Management Ltd has 1,820,441 shares, up by 281,607 shares.
MKS Inc. Stock Up 3.1%
MKS Inc. shares closed at $203.93 on October 26, 2026. The stock is currently trading about 0.8% below this closing price, and it's also significantly below its 50-day moving average of $256.94 and its 200-day moving average of $277.55. The stock is down approximately 54.8% from its 52-week high of $447.62 but is 50.1% above its 52-week low of $134.74.
Recent Earnings
MKS Inc. reported trailing twelve-month revenue of about $4.35 billion, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $6.29. The company has a net margin of 10.1% and a return on equity (ROE) of 15.8%. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 4, 2026.
Dividend
MKS Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share, which gives it a yield of 0.51%. The dividend payout ratio is 14.9%.
Insider Buying and Selling at MKS Inc.
Several insiders have sold shares of MKS Inc. recently. Chief Operating Officer James Alan Schreiner sold 3,500 shares on June 12, 2026, while CEO John Tseng-Chung Lee sold 10,000 shares on August 14, 2026. These sales occurred before Gf Fund Management's new stake.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 26, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on MKS Inc. with a price target of $330.00, which reflects a slight reduction from its previous target of $345.00. The consensus among analysts is a Buy rating with a mean target price of $408.00, based on 14 opinions.
About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. is a technology company that provides solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and other industrial applications. The company operates in various segments, including Vacuum Solutions, Photonics Solutions, and Material Solutions, serving customers globally.
Bottom Line
Investors should watch for MKS Inc.'s upcoming earnings report on November 4, 2026, for further insights into the company's performance. Gf Fund Management's new position in MKS Inc. could indicate growing interest in the stock, especially as it trades significantly below analyst price targets.
Source: Gf Fund Management's 13F filing on $MKSI (Oct 26, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts