As the regular session of the US market on Wednesday comes to an end, let's delve into the after-hours session and discover the top gainers and losers shaping the post-market sentiment.
Semiconductor testing company FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.6% year on year to $171.4 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $190 million at the midpoint, 2% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was 21.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after President Trump clarified that he had no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a statement that helped calm markets. Earlier remarks had sparked fears of political interference in decision making at the central bank.
With Trump walking back his earlier comments, investors likely felt more assured that monetary policy decisions would continue to be guided by data, not drama. That kept the Fed's word credible, and more importantly, gave investors a steadier compass to figure out where rates and the markets were headed next.
The Russell 2000 is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) and its peers.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX) and its peers.
Looking back on semiconductor manufacturing stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) and its peers.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Amkor (NASDAQ:AMKR) and the rest of the semiconductor manufacturing stocks fared in Q4.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and its peers.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and its peers.
Semiconductors are the silicon backbone of the digital revolution. But they’re also susceptible to economic fluctuations as chip demand will ebb and flow with capital spending.
Unfortunately, the market seems to be predicting a downturn as the industry has tumbled by 18.3% over the past six months. This performance was much worse than the S&P 500’s 2% fall.
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the semiconductor manufacturing stocks, including Amtech (NASDAQ:ASYS) and its peers.
Looking back on semiconductor manufacturing stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) and its peers.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) and the best and worst performers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how semiconductor manufacturing stocks fared in Q4, starting with IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP).
Looking back on semiconductor manufacturing stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) and its peers.
Looking back on semiconductor manufacturing stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) and its peers.
FormFactor has gotten torched over the last six months - since September 2024, its stock price has dropped 26.5% to $31.47 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
