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FORM

FormFactor, Inc.

Information TechnologySemiconductor Materials & Equipment$8.6B

Apr27Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

FormFactor, Inc. is a key player in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector, providing critical tools for the production of advanced chips....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a crucial indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to expand its market share and meet increasing demand for semiconductor solutions.

N/A

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FORM Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

FormFactor, Inc. is a key player in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector, providing critical tools for the production of advanced chips. With a market cap of $9 billion, the company is positioned to benefit from trends in technology such as artificial intelligence and increased demand for semiconductors.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+75.33%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.03%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, FormFactor reported an EPS of $0.56, significantly surpassing expectations by 60.92%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.01% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Continued focus on innovation in semiconductor testing solutions.
Commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Plans to expand into new markets and applications.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of the earnings report, given FormFactor's strong track record of beating EPS estimates. However, there are no analyst estimates available this quarter, leading to uncertainty.

Bull Case

If FormFactor continues its trend of strong earnings surprises, it could signal robust demand for its products, potentially leading to a significant stock price increase.

Bear Case

On the flip side, any signs of slowing growth or missed expectations could lead to a sharp decline, especially given the high implied volatility in the options market.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to last quarter's $0.56?

Given the company's history of beating EPS estimates, this number will be critical in determining market sentiment.

What insights can management provide regarding revenue growth and market demand?

Understanding the company's outlook on revenue growth will help investors gauge future performance and demand for semiconductor products.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating FormFactor's ability to capitalize on emerging technologies, particularly in AI and advanced semiconductor applications.

Supporting Evidence

FormFactor has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong underlying demand.

The options market is pricing a significant move, suggesting that traders expect a surprise.

Recent performance trends show that the company is well-positioned to leverage growth in semiconductor demand.

Key Risk

If the company reports an EPS significantly above $0.56, it could challenge current market expectations.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching FormFactor's ability to maintain its growth trajectory in a competitive semiconductor landscape.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.60 or higher would strongly support the bull case, indicating continued strong performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.50 would raise concerns about demand and growth, confirming the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.38%

Historical Avg

±4.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility surrounding the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±10.4% while FORM has averaged ±4.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

1.0%

30d HV

76.0%

Calls (29K)P/C Ratio: 0.27Puts (61K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If FormFactor beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.03%, confirming strong demand.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns indicating a potential drop based on past performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their expected impact on revenue.
2Management's commentary on supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
3Insights into customer demand trends in the semiconductor market.
4Details on operational efficiencies and cost management strategies.
5Future guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

FormFactor, Inc. is a key player in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector, providing critical tools for the production of advanced chips....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a crucial indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to expand its market share and meet increasing demand for semiconductor solutions.

N/A

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

FORM Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+75.33%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.03%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, FormFactor reported an EPS of $0.56, significantly surpassing expectations by 60.92%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.01% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Continued focus on innovation in semiconductor testing solutions.
Commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Plans to expand into new markets and applications.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If FormFactor continues its trend of strong earnings surprises, it could signal robust demand for its products, potentially leading to a significant stock price increase.

Bear Case

On the flip side, any signs of slowing growth or missed expectations could lead to a sharp decline, especially given the high implied volatility in the options market.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to last quarter's $0.56?

Given the company's history of beating EPS estimates, this number will be critical in determining market sentiment.

What insights can management provide regarding revenue growth and market demand?

Understanding the company's outlook on revenue growth will help investors gauge future performance and demand for semiconductor products.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating FormFactor's ability to capitalize on emerging technologies, particularly in AI and advanced semiconductor applications.

Supporting Evidence

FormFactor has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong underlying demand.

The options market is pricing a significant move, suggesting that traders expect a surprise.

Recent performance trends show that the company is well-positioned to leverage growth in semiconductor demand.

Key Risk

If the company reports an EPS significantly above $0.56, it could challenge current market expectations.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching FormFactor's ability to maintain its growth trajectory in a competitive semiconductor landscape.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.60 or higher would strongly support the bull case, indicating continued strong performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.50 would raise concerns about demand and growth, confirming the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.38%

Historical Avg

±4.0%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility surrounding the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±10.4% while FORM has averaged ±4.0% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

1.0%

30d HV

76.0%

Calls (29K)P/C Ratio: 0.27Puts (61K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If FormFactor beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.03%, confirming strong demand.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical patterns indicating a potential drop based on past performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their expected impact on revenue.
2Management's commentary on supply chain challenges and how they are being addressed.
3Insights into customer demand trends in the semiconductor market.
4Details on operational efficiencies and cost management strategies.
5Future guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.