Head to Head

ADI vs KLIC: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 93/100 score versus 90/100 for KLIC. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
93/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$182.8B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.

NASDAQ:KLIC

90/100 Compass
True NorthHold$5.1B

World-class bonding tools, but the easy money has been made after a 230% run, and the cycle setup demands patience now.

Full KLIC analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADIKLIC
Revenue Growth8095
Profitability6650
Valuation5639
Momentum6762
Theme Purity7471
Moat5650
Catalysts7978
Market Position5550

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or KLIC the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 93/100 versus 90/100 for KLIC. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and KLIC?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.