FormFactor Inc. To Present At The 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM) will present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 13, 2026. The presentation is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET and will be delivered by Chief Executive Officer Michael Slessor.
Investors and the public can listen via a live webcast and access a replay from the company's investor website at www.formfactor.com. The notice includes investor contact details for follow-up.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, FORM gained 5.91%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $260M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $4.65B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
FORM fell 2.31% while key peers like KLIC, ACLS, IPGP, and CAMT also showed declines between about -1.59% and -1.91%, with AMBA up 1.23%. The mixed moves and lack of momentum scanner flags suggest today’s action was more stock-specific than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 | Strategic acquisition | Positive | +1.5% | Acquisition of Keystone Photonics to expand silicon photonics test capabilities. |
| Dec 4 | Investor conference | Neutral | +0.1% | Participation in 14th Annual NYC Summit with materials posted for investors. |
| Nov 24 | Conference participation | Neutral | +3.3% | UBS Global Technology Conference appearance with scheduled presentation slot. |
| Nov 12 | Capacity expansion | Positive | -1.8% | New Texas advanced manufacturing facility with major 2026 capital investment plan. |
| Oct 30 | 1x1 conference | Neutral | +24.2% | Midwest 1x1 Conference participation focused on investor meetings rather than presentations. |
Conference and investor event announcements have often coincided with positive or outsized moves, while capital-intensive expansion news has seen mixed or negative next-day reactions.
Over the last few months, FormFactor has combined investor outreach with strategic expansion. An acquisition of Keystone Photonics on Dec 15, 2025 saw a +1.48% reaction, while multiple conference participations in November and December produced mixed but sometimes strong gains, including a +24.16% move on Oct 30, 2025. The Texas manufacturing facility announcement on Nov 12, 2025, with significant 2026 capital investment, was followed by a -1.78% move, underscoring that growth capex news has not always been rewarded immediately.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +5.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with FormFactor’s history of favorable responses to conference and investor outreach news, such as the +24.16% move after the October 2025 conference event. However, past reactions to expansion and capex announcements have been mixed, suggesting follow‑through depended on subsequent fundamentals. Investors often monitored execution on prior initiatives and any additional disclosures around growth, margins, or capital plans following such appearances.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
LIVERMORE, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FormFactor, Inc. (Nasdaq: FORM) is pleased to announce its participation in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 13th and 14th, 2026.
FormFactor is scheduled to present on Tuesday, January 13th at 3:00PM ET.
The company’s Chief Execute Officer, Michael Slessor, will present. The public is invited to listen to a live webcast of FormFactor's presentation, which can be accessed from the investors' section of the company's website at www.formfactor.com. Replay of the webcast will also be available at www.formfactor.com.
About FormFactor:
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full IC life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.formfactor.com.
Source: FormFactor, Inc.
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Investor Contact:
Stan Finkelstein
Investor Relations
(925) 290-4273
ir@formfactor.com
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