← Quality Momentum
QM · rank #5 · 2026-06-02
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NASDAQ · $56.11B
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +356.91% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +28.7% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +22.6% |
| Market cap Size filter: > $500M required. | $56.11B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-05-01 | $345.29 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-05-02 | $75.57 |
The AI research card
Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.
Summary
Teradyne is a semiconductor capital equipment manufacturer specializing in test and inspection systems for chip production.
Rationale
Strong 12-month momentum (3.57) combined with solid ROE (28.75%) and profit margin (22.55%) suggests operational quality is accelerating, fitting the quality_momentum thesis.
Material risks
- 1Semiconductor capex cycles are volatile; customer concentration among foundries/memory makers creates lumpy revenue exposure to cyclical downturns.
- 2Intense competition from Applied Materials and KLA in test equipment could compress margins if industry demand softens.
Verdict reasoning
two_stage score=+3/3 verdicts={'openai': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'PROCEED', 'gemini': 'PROCEED'} brief=caller-supplied