QM · rank #19 · 2026-07-27
AMKR
NASDAQ · $16.10B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +274.99% |
|---|---|
| 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. | $16.10B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-26 | $78.72 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-27 | $20.99 |
The AI research card
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Summary
Amkor Technology is a leading outsourced semiconductor packaging and test provider scaling advanced packaging capacity for AI, HPC, and automotive customers including TSMC, Nvidia, and AMD.
Rationale
Strong 12-1 momentum (2.75) is directly reinforced by accelerating fundamentals — 27% YoY revenue growth, record Q1, and a string of multiyear contract wins that provide forward earnings visibility supporting the quality overlay.
Material risks
- 1Earnings are reported on the as-of date (2026-07-27), creating immediate binary event risk — Q2 guidance of $1.75–$1.85B sets a high bar and any miss or margin disappointment could sharply reverse the momentum signal.
- 2The $1.0B convertible notes offering and heavy Arizona capex commitment compress near-term free cash flow and introduce dilution risk, while thin profit margins (6.2%) leave little buffer if advanced packaging ramp costs exceed plan.
AI verdict council
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