Q2 EPS Estimates for FormFactor Lifted by Zacks Research

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for FormFactor in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the semiconductor company will post earnings per share of $0.23 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.22. Zacks Research has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for FormFactor’s current full-year earnings is $0.90 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for FormFactor’s Q3 2026 earnings at $0.26 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.95 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.26 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $0.30 EPS.

FORM has been the subject of several other research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on FormFactor in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $75.00 price target for the company. B. Riley restated a “buy” rating on shares of FormFactor in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FormFactor in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. DA Davidson set a $55.00 price objective on FormFactor in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Finally, Evercore ISI lifted their target price on FormFactor from $31.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $59.88.

FormFactor Trading Up 4.6%

Shares of FORM opened at $75.28 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $5.84 billion, a PE ratio of 144.77 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a quick ratio of 3.46, a current ratio of 4.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. FormFactor has a 52-week low of $22.58 and a 52-week high of $78.00. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $57.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $43.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FormFactor

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of FORM. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its stake in FormFactor by 170.2% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 2,094,421 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $72,069,000 after buying an additional 1,319,345 shares during the last quarter. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP acquired a new stake in FormFactor during the 3rd quarter worth $37,391,000. Shannon River Fund Management LLC purchased a new position in FormFactor during the 3rd quarter worth $35,260,000. Reinhart Partners LLC. increased its stake in FormFactor by 26.3% in the third quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. now owns 2,404,854 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $87,585,000 after purchasing an additional 500,156 shares during the period. Finally, Channing Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in FormFactor in the third quarter valued at $16,909,000. 98.76% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at FormFactor

In other news, CEO Mike Slessor sold 39,606 shares of FormFactor stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $65.00, for a total value of $2,574,390.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 485,995 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $31,589,675. The trade was a 7.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Dennis Thomas St sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.85, for a total value of $99,700.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 38,957 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,942,006.45. The trade was a 4.88% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 73,466 shares of company stock worth $4,683,377 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.90% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about FormFactor

Here are the key news stories impacting FormFactor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple near‑term EPS estimates for FORM (Q2 2026/Q3 2026/Q1 2027/Q2 2027) and bumped its FY2026 forecast to $0.95 while upgrading the stock to “Strong‑Buy” — that upgrade plus higher estimates likely drove buying as investors price in stronger profitability. Zacks Research Note
• Neutral Sentiment: FormFactor announced its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings release and live webcast for Feb. 4, 2026 — the scheduled results provide a near‑term catalyst and a date for investors to reassess guidance and execution. Earnings Release / Webcast
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider coverage and headlines asking “Why is FORM stock soaring today?” have amplified attention and trading volume; media narratives can sustain momentum but don’t replace fundamentals. MSN Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Mike Slessor sold 13,088 shares at an average price of $76.81 (filed with the SEC). While insider sales can be routine (and he still holds a large position), multiple recent sales by executives may worry some investors about near‑term insider conviction. SEC Form 4

FormFactor Company Profile

FormFactor, Inc (NASDAQ:FORM) is a leading provider of advanced test and measurement solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company specializes in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance wafer-level and package-level test interfaces used in wafer sort, characterization, reliability and failure analysis applications. By leveraging precision microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and photolithographic processes, FormFactor delivers probe cards, analytical probes and test sockets that enable device makers to validate next-generation integrated circuits across logic, memory, RF, analog and power applications.

FormFactor’s product portfolio includes custom probe cards for wafer probers, TEM-based analytical probes for material and device characterization, and socket solutions for burn-in and final test of packaged devices.