Quality Momentum

QM · rank #6 · 2026-06-02

FORM

NASDAQ · $10.06B

verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+353.97%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+6.8%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+8.1%
Market cap
Size filter: > $500M required.
$10.06B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-05-01
$137.37
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-05-02
$30.26

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

FormFactor Inc. designs and manufactures advanced semiconductor test and measurement solutions, primarily probe cards and analytical probes, for wafer and die-level testing across various end markets including mobile, high-performance computing, automotive, and data centers.

Rationale

The strong momentum_12_1 signal, combined with solid profitability (ROE and profit margin), suggests that FormFactor's leading position in a critical semiconductor niche is translating into sustained financial performance.

Material risks

  • 1Geopolitical tensions and U.S.–China export controls could restrict demand for advanced semiconductor equipment, impacting FormFactor.
  • 2The company is sensitive to wafer test spending cycles and potential order pushouts from its concentrated base of leading memory and foundry customers.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+2/3 verdicts={'openai': 'PROCEED', 'gemini': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'CAUTION'} brief=caller-supplied