QM · rank #1 · 2026-09-07
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $4.73B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +195.14% |
|---|---|
| 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). | $4.73B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-08-07 | $40.11 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-08-08 | $13.59 |
The AI research card
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Summary
AIXTRON SE is a leading manufacturer of MOCVD deposition equipment used to produce advanced compound semiconductors for optoelectronics, GaN/SiC power electronics, and LEDs [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS_STATUS, COMPETITIVE_POSITION].
Rationale
The strong quality-momentum signal is validated by a 54% year-on-year surge in H1 2026 order intake to €386m and upgraded FY 2026 guidance, driven by accelerating demand for MOCVD tools in AI optical networks [RECENT_DEVELOPMENTS].
Material risks
- 1Heavy concentration in the highly cyclical AI-driven optoelectronics investment cycle leaves new tool order momentum vulnerable to sudden customer capex cuts or shifts in technology roadmaps [TOP_RISKS].
- 2Continued weakness in the power electronics market could further drag down overall margins, as evidenced by a 47% year-on-year revenue decline and negative EBIT in Q1 2026 [FINANCIAL_NOTES, TOP_RISKS].
AI verdict council
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