QM · rank #12 · 2026-10-22
FORM
NASDAQ · $8.40B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +234.24% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +11.0% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +12.8% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $8.40B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-22 | $126.01 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-22 | $37.70 |
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Summary
FormFactor supplies high-precision probe cards, interface solutions, and test systems used to inspect complex HBM DRAM, foundry/logic, advanced packaging, and co-packaged optics.
Rationale
High momentum (12-1 of 2.3424) and solid profitability (12.8% profit margin, 11.0% ROE) are validated by 31.9% YoY revenue growth, $52.6M Q2 free cash flow, and a $300M strategic investment from Teradyne.
Material risks
- 1Potential customer insourcing of probe characterization technologies or commoditization from alternative wafer-test architectures.
- 2High exposure to semiconductor capital expenditure cycles, Asia-Pacific customer concentration, and near-term Q3 earnings volatility on October 28.
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