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ACMR

ACM Research, Inc.

Information TechnologySemiconductor Materials & Equipment$6.5B

May7Thu

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026Pre-Market6:00 AM EDT

ACM Research, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.9%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.34	$0.20	+750.00%
Revenue	—	$216M	—

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ACM Research, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.9%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.34	$0.20	+750.00%
Revenue	—	$216M	—

Management Commentary

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What It Means

ACM Research reported a strong earnings surprise on EPS, significantly exceeding expectations, which contributed to a 6.9% increase in stock price. However, revenue figures were not disclosed, leaving some uncertainty about overall performance. Investors may view the EPS beat positively, but the lack of revenue data and guidance could lead to cautious sentiment moving forward.

Company Snapshot

ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) operates in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector, providing critical technologies for the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance relative to expectations.

$0.20

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

$216M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) operates in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector, providing critical technologies for the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices. As the demand for semiconductors continues to grow, driven by trends like AI and cloud computing, ACMR plays a vital role in supporting this expanding industry.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+300.13%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.58%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, ACMR reported an EPS of $0.25, slightly missing expectations of $0.26, leading to a significant drop in stock price the following day. The company has shown volatility in its stock performance despite generally positive earnings surprises in previous quarters.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about ACMR's upcoming earnings, with expectations set for moderate growth in EPS and revenue. However, the company has faced recent challenges, including a decline in stock price following earnings reports.

Bull Case

If ACMR can exceed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates, it may signal strong demand for its products and a recovery in investor confidence, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses its earnings expectations again, it could further erode investor trust and lead to a significant drop in stock price, as seen in previous quarters.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.20

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance relative to expectations.

Revenue

$216M

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will ACMR report an EPS of $0.20 or higher?

Achieving or exceeding this EPS target is crucial for restoring investor confidence after recent misses.

What revenue figure will ACMR report, and how does it compare to the $216M consensus?

Revenue performance will indicate market demand and the company's ability to capitalize on industry trends.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating ACMR's ability to rebound from recent earnings misses, particularly given its strong historical performance in prior quarters.

Supporting Evidence

ACMR has an 88% EPS beat rate historically, suggesting a strong likelihood of exceeding expectations.

Despite recent stock declines, the company's fundamentals remain solid, with continued demand for semiconductor equipment.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility which could favor a positive outcome.

Key Risk

If ACMR's revenue exceeds $220M, it could shift the narrative significantly, challenging the current cautious consensus.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as ACMR seeks to recover from recent earnings misses and demonstrate growth potential.

Bull Confirmed If

Reporting an EPS of $0.22 or higher with revenue exceeding $220M would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.16 or revenue below $214M would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±11.72%

Historical Avg

±14.6%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a notable potential movement in the stock price, reflecting uncertainty around the upcoming earnings report.

Options are pricing ±11.5% while ACMR has averaged ±14.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

1.9%

30d HV

69.1%

Calls (232K)P/C Ratio: 0.29Puts (27K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If ACMR beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +2.27%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should ACMR miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around -16.69%, reflecting ongoing investor concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches or technological advancements.
2Insights into demand trends in the semiconductor market.
3Management's outlook on future revenue growth and market conditions.
4Comments on operational efficiency and cost management strategies.
5Any guidance on expected performance in the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) operates in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector, providing critical technologies for the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance relative to expectations.

$0.20

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

$216M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+300.13%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.58%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If ACMR can exceed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates, it may signal strong demand for its products and a recovery in investor confidence, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses its earnings expectations again, it could further erode investor trust and lead to a significant drop in stock price, as seen in previous quarters.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.20

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance relative to expectations.

Revenue

$216M

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will ACMR report an EPS of $0.20 or higher?

Achieving or exceeding this EPS target is crucial for restoring investor confidence after recent misses.

What revenue figure will ACMR report, and how does it compare to the $216M consensus?

Revenue performance will indicate market demand and the company's ability to capitalize on industry trends.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating ACMR's ability to rebound from recent earnings misses, particularly given its strong historical performance in prior quarters.

Supporting Evidence

ACMR has an 88% EPS beat rate historically, suggesting a strong likelihood of exceeding expectations.

Despite recent stock declines, the company's fundamentals remain solid, with continued demand for semiconductor equipment.

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility which could favor a positive outcome.

Key Risk

If ACMR's revenue exceeds $220M, it could shift the narrative significantly, challenging the current cautious consensus.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as ACMR seeks to recover from recent earnings misses and demonstrate growth potential.

Bull Confirmed If

Reporting an EPS of $0.22 or higher with revenue exceeding $220M would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.16 or revenue below $214M would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±11.72%

Historical Avg

±14.6%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a notable potential movement in the stock price, reflecting uncertainty around the upcoming earnings report.

Options are pricing ±11.5% while ACMR has averaged ±14.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing cheap.

Detail

ATM IV

1.9%

30d HV

69.1%

Calls (232K)P/C Ratio: 0.29Puts (27K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If ACMR beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +2.27%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should ACMR miss expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around -16.69%, reflecting ongoing investor concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches or technological advancements.
2Insights into demand trends in the semiconductor market.
3Management's outlook on future revenue growth and market conditions.
4Comments on operational efficiency and cost management strategies.
5Any guidance on expected performance in the upcoming quarters.