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AU · rank #2 · 2026-10-26

SOI

PARIS · EUR · $4.48B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy6.4strength 6.4 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
2.487
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.70
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)—
Analyst upside
Consensus target $164.79
+47.6%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
-27.13%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
3.58
Gross margin TTM+16.3%
52w high$200.50
Market cap (USD)$4.48B

The AI research card

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Summary

Soitec SA manufactures engineered semiconductor substrates, including Photonics-SOI, RF-SOI, and SmartSiC, for AI data center optical transceivers, mobile, and industrial applications.

Rationale

Strong analyst upside (47.6%) and 100% positive 30-day EPS revision agreement are supported by Q1 FY27 revenue beating guidance (+23% YoY) driven by a doubling in Photonics-SOI demand.

Material risks

  • 1AI data center customers could qualify competing substrate suppliers or internalize photonics-material manufacturing, undermining Soitec's multi-year capacity agreements.
  • 2Ongoing inventory corrections and macro weakness in RF-SOI, automotive, and industrial markets could drag on consolidated margins and overall revenue recovery.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed