QM · rank #4 · 2026-10-26
AIXA
XETRA · EUR · $3.66B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +131.29% |
|---|---|
| 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). | $3.66B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-09-25 | $34.80 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-09-26 | $15.05 |
The AI research card
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Summary
AIXTRON SE manufactures specialized MOCVD deposition equipment used in compound-semiconductor fabrication for InP optical lasers, GaN/SiC power devices, and micro-LEDs.
Rationale
The high momentum signal (1.3129) is validated by accelerating fundamental momentum, evidenced by Q3 2026 order intake surging to ~€275 million on AI optical-interconnect demand and EBIT margins expanding to ~31%.
Material risks
- 1Hyperscaler spending cuts on AI optical interconnects could trigger a sudden drop in order conversion and tool utilization across AIXTRON's InP laser customer base.
- 2Competitive pressure from Veeco's Lumina deposition platforms or Chinese suppliers like AMEC and NAURA could erode market share and pricing power.
AI verdict council
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