Quality Momentum

QM · rank #7 · 2026-06-03

FORM

NASDAQ · $9.75B

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.
+344.05%
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.
$9.75B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-05-04
$134.37
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-05-02
$30.26

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Summary

FormFactor Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies, including wafer probe cards, probe stations, and thermal subsystems, used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing and packaging lifecycle.

Rationale

The strong momentum_12_1 signal of 3.4405, coupled with positive recent earnings and management commentary on steady demand in AI/HBM-related advanced packaging, suggests continued strong price performance for this quality semiconductor test equipment supplier.

Material risks

  • 1FormFactor's significant exposure to China and export controls could negatively impact semiconductor equipment demand and customer buying patterns.
  • 2The company's dependence on a concentrated set of advanced-node and memory customers creates potential volatility from single-customer or single-program shifts.

Verdict reasoning

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