QM · rank #10 · 2026-07-24
ALAB
NASDAQ · $52.04B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +358.31% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +21.1% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +26.7% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $52.04B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-24 | $399.92 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $87.26 |
The AI research card
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Summary
ALAB is a high-growth semiconductor connectivity company supplying PCIe 6 solutions for rack-scale AI infrastructure, with Q1 2026 revenue up 93% y/y and strong profitability.
Rationale
The stock’s strong 12-1 momentum is backed by real operating quality—21.1% ROE, 26.7% profit margin, and rapidly scaling AI-data-center demand—so the quant signal is reinforced rather than purely sentiment-driven.
Material risks
- 1Astera Labs remains highly dependent on sustained hyperscaler AI capex and PCIe 6 adoption, so a slowdown in customer spending would quickly pressure growth and the momentum setup.
- 2The name is trading with elevated expectations and visible insider selling from the chairman, which increases the risk of a sharp multiple reset if Q2 or later growth decelerates.
AI verdict council
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