QM · rank #12 · 2026-07-21
AMKR
NASDAQ · $15.62B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +352.07% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +10.0% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +6.2% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $15.62B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-18 | $90.46 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $20.01 |
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Summary
Amkor Technology is a leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test provider riding surging AI/HPC and communications packaging demand with record Q1 2026 revenue of $1.68B, up 27% YoY.
Rationale
The momentum_12_1 signal of 3.52 is directly reinforced by accelerating revenue growth, a Q2 guide of $1.75–$1.85B, and an EPS beat of $0.33 vs. $0.23 consensus, while ROE of 10% and positive margins confirm the quality screen is not purely sentiment-driven.
Material risks
- 1Major semiconductor clients (Apple, Qualcomm) expanding in-house advanced packaging capabilities is a concrete OSAT displacement risk that could structurally erode Amkor's revenue base — the most direct thesis-breaker for a quality/momentum name.
- 2Earnings are reported 6 days after the as-of date (2026-07-27), creating binary event risk that could reverse momentum sharply, compounded by negative free cash flow (-$71M in Q1) and high capex intensity amplifying any demand disappointment.
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