Formfactor Inc is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor testing solutions, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-precision probing and measurement technologies. The company develops an extensive range of products that facilitate the efficient testing and characterization of integrated circuits and semiconductor devices, ensuring their performance and reliability. With a strong focus on innovation, Formfactor serves a diverse customer base, including major semiconductor manufacturers, by enhancing the productivity and accuracy of their testing processes. Additionally, the company plays a critical role in advancing the overall semiconductor industry through its commitment to quality and technological advancement. Read More
Semiconductor testing company FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $195.8 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $200 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.27 per share was 10% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the semiconductor sector rallied in intraday trading as a favorable inflation report bolstered investor hopes for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed a slowdown in inflation, fueling a broad market rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time highs. For the capital-intensive semiconductor industry, the prospect of lower interest rates is particularly welcome, as it can reduce borrowing costs for expansion and research and development. The positive macroeconomic sentiment provided a significant tailwind for the entire sector, as investors anticipate that a more accommodative monetary policy from the central bank will stimulate economic growth and demand for technology.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the U.S. jobs report for July came in significantly weaker than expected while new widespread import tariffs were announced, sparking fears of a potential economic slowdown. The U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs, far below estimates, and massive downward revisions to the prior two months painted a much weaker picture of the labor market. This has stoked recession fears, which would directly impact demand for chips used in countless products. Compounding these worries, the White House announced new tariffs, including a 20% levy on imports from Taiwan, a global hub for chip manufacturing. This dual shock of slowing domestic growth and renewed trade friction creates a challenging outlook for the highly cyclical and globally connected semiconductor industry, leading to a broad-based sell-off.
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Semiconductor testing company FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $195.8 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $200 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.27 per share was 10% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
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