QM · rank #1 · 2026-09-04
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $4.79B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +184.72% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +6.3% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +12.1% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $4.79B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-05 | $38.24 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-05 | $13.43 |
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Summary
AIXTRON SE designs and manufactures MOCVD-based front-end deposition equipment used primarily for optoelectronics, advanced LEDs, and GaN/SiC power semiconductors.
Rationale
The positive momentum signal is validated by a 54% YoY increase in H1 2026 order intake to €386m and upgraded FY 2026 guidance, backed by a strong €456.9m backlog that offers high revenue visibility.
Material risks
- 1Continued cyclical weakness in the power electronics market could prolong near-term earnings pressure, similar to the 47% YoY revenue decline and negative EBIT experienced in Q1 2026.
- 2High concentration of order growth in optoelectronics makes the company highly vulnerable to sudden capex pullbacks or technological shifts within the AI-driven optical networking cycle.
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