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Validated weekly research snapshotData 17 August 2026 · prices 13 August 2026

Semiconductors · Incumbent · 17 AUG 2026

FORM

Strengthening

FormFactor

Evolution in one view

HBM and networking probe demand support the best expected-value profile in this screen. A threefold return still needs the bull case.

Price$131.60Dated 13 AUG 2026
Base return+62.8%$214.20 base
Bull / bear+197.3% / −39.2%Three-year scenarios
Probability-weighted+70.9%Confidence 0.60
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Next catalystQ3 period end · 26 SEP 2026C001 C002 C003 C019 C029

How the thesis works

1HBM demandObservable driver
2Probe capacityObservable driver
3Margin recoveryObservable driver
4Cash flowDecision output
THESIS

HBM and CPO test demand plus margin leverage can compound revenue and cash flow.

EVIDENCE

Q2 revenue $258.2M; GAAP gross margin 50.7%; FCF $52.6M; Q3 midpoint $270M.

FALSIFIER

Q3 revenue below $260M or GAAP gross margin below 50%.