FormFactor Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
FormFactor's CEO is Mike Slessor, appointed in Oct 2013, has a tenure of 12.92 years. total yearly compensation is $5.48M, comprised of 12.1% salary and 87.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.62% of the company’s shares, worth $49.24M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.7 years and 7 years respectively.
Key information
Mike Slessor
Chief executive officer
US$5.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.12% |
| CEO tenure | 12.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.6% |
| Management average tenure | 2.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 15
FormFactor: The Small Contacts Behind A Much Larger Earnings Opportunity
Summary FormFactor is rated Buy, with 26% upside potential to a $145 price target based on earnings growth and a 35x multiple. FORM benefits from rising semiconductor complexity, advanced memory, and optical testing, supporting both revenue growth and a higher-margin product mix. Recent results show strong momentum: Q2 2026 revenues reached $258.2M, GAAP gross margin was 50.7%, and adjusted EPS was $0.82. Key risks include customer concentration, qualification delays at the new Texas facility, and margin compression below 52% after temporary benefits normalize. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 15
FORM: Strong Q2 And AI Tailwinds Will Likely Face Visibility Headwinds
The analyst price target for FormFactor has been cut by $13.62 to $64.00, as analysts factor in recently lowered Street targets alongside mixed views that balance solid execution and AI related tailwinds with more cautious commentary on near term visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FormFactor shows a split view.
Narrative Update • Jul 31
FORM: AI Demand And Record Margins Will Drive Future Return Potential
Analysts have trimmed the consolidated fair value for FormFactor to about $139 from roughly $145, reflecting lower Street price targets, even as they point to factors like AI demand, record gross margin guidance around 51%, and execution against long term goals as key parts of their updated rationale. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FormFactor highlights a mix of optimism around AI exposure and execution, alongside a more cautious stance on near term visibility and valuation.Narrative Update • Jul 03
FORM: Future Returns Will Rely On AI Hardware Demand Outweighing Execution Risks
The analyst price target for FormFactor has increased from $101.56 to $144.67, as analysts cite expectations of stronger revenue growth, wider profit margins, and AI-related demand as reasons for assigning a lower future P/E multiple than before. Analyst Commentary Recent research on FormFactor highlights a mix of optimism around growth drivers such as AI demand, alongside some caution around valuation and guidance clarity.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
FORM: AI Compute Intensity Tailwinds Will Support Margins And Earnings Multiple
Analysts keep the FormFactor price target steady at $175 while adjusting model inputs, such as a slightly higher discount rate and revised growth and profitability assumptions, supported by recent upgrades that cite AI related demand and stronger execution as key drivers for a higher earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on FormFactor highlights a mix of views, but several bullish analysts are emphasizing supportive factors that feed into valuation, execution and long term growth expectations, particularly around AI related opportunities.Analysis Article • Jun 18
FormFactor (FORM) Stock Could Be 38% Overvalued After AI Driven Analyst Upgrades
FormFactor (FORM) stock has been in focus after recent analyst upgrades related to its exposure to artificial intelligence and high bandwidth memory, along with higher earnings estimates and a top Zacks Rank. See our latest analysis for FormFactor. FormFactor’s recent analyst upgrades and AI related enthusiasm come on top of strong momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 20.84% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 320.40% that hint at a sharp shift in sentiment around the stock’s...Narrative Update • Jun 04
FORM: AI And High Bandwidth Memory Demand Will Support Margins Into 2026
The analyst fair value estimate for FormFactor has shifted from $100.00 to $175.00, with the change supported by higher Street price targets and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples cited by analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FormFactor presents a mixed picture, but the fair value reset to $175.00 sits firmly on the more optimistic side of that range.Narrative Update • May 19
FORM: Record Q2 Guidance And Mixed Messaging Will Likely Trigger Downside Repricing
FormFactor's analyst fair value estimate has been updated from $64.00 to $77.62. Analysts point to higher modeled revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, a modestly lower future P/E multiple, and a higher discount rate following a series of recent price target revisions, both upward and downward, across the Street.Analysis Article • May 13
FormFactor's (NASDAQ:FORM) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that FormFactor, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:FORM ) strong earnings didn't offer any...Narrative Update • Apr 29
FORM: Future Returns Will Depend On Rich Multiples Despite Rising Execution Concerns
FormFactor's analyst fair value estimate has been revised from $86.89 to $101.56. This change reflects updated assumptions on growth and profitability as analysts respond to a wave of recent price target changes across the Street.Narrative Update • Apr 13
FORM: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustaining High Multiples Despite Execution Risks
Analysts have raised the implied fair value estimate for FormFactor by about $3 to $86.89. This reflects a slightly lower discount rate and a higher future P/E assumption, even as opinions on the stock's rating and price targets have recently been mixed across firms.Narrative Update • Mar 30
FORM: High Bandwidth Memory And New Partnerships Will Support Margins Into 2026
FormFactor's fair value estimate has increased from $88.00 to $100.00 as analysts raise price targets following broader Street research updates on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on FormFactor has been largely supportive, with a series of bullish analysts lifting price targets across multiple firms.Narrative Update • Mar 16
FORM: Future Returns Will Depend On Executing Quantum Roadmap And Margin Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their average price targets on FormFactor by double digit dollar amounts, citing refreshed models that incorporate the recent series of target increases from firms including B. Riley, Northland, Craig-Hallum, Evercore ISI, Stifel, TD Cowen and Citi.Narrative Update • Mar 02
FORM: Future Returns Will Rely On Delivering Margin Assumptions Despite Hype
Analysts have lifted their price targets on FormFactor, supporting an increase in our fair value estimate from $67.88 to $84.11. They attribute this change to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 16
FORM: Elevated Earnings Expectations Will Likely Expose Downside Risk
Analysts have lifted their consensus view on FormFactor, raising the implied fair value estimate from $23.00 to $64.00. This change is supported by updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are broadly consistent with the series of higher price targets published across major firms in recent research.Analysis Article • Feb 07
Results: FormFactor, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 28% over the past week following FormFactor, Inc. 's ( NASDAQ:FORM...Narrative Update • Feb 02
FORM: Future Returns Will Depend On Facility Ramp And Margin Execution
Narrative Update on FormFactor Our analyst price target for FormFactor has moved from US$56.88 to US$67.88. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations that are broadly consistent with recent analyst research on the name.Narrative Update • Jan 19
FORM: High Bandwidth Memory Upside Will Support Stronger Margins Into 2026
Analysts have lifted their price targets on FormFactor, supporting a fair value move from $78.00 to $88.00. They point to faster margin improvement and potential upside tied to high bandwidth memory and graphics processing unit related demand.Analysis Article • Jan 13
There's Reason For Concern Over FormFactor, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FORM) Massive 32% Price Jump
Despite an already strong run, FormFactor, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FORM ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 32% in the...Narrative Update • Jan 05
FORM: High Bandwidth Memory Upside Will Drive Stronger Margins Into 2026
Analysts have raised their price target on FormFactor significantly, highlighting the company's recent beat-and-raise quarter, faster-than-expected margin improvement, and growing exposure to high bandwidth memory and graphics processing units demand into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are increasingly confident that FormFactor's recent operating momentum can be sustained, pointing to a favorable setup into 2026 driven by secular demand for advanced semiconductor testing solutions.Narrative Update • Dec 21
FORM: High Bandwidth Memory Demand Will Drive Stronger Margins Ahead
Analysts have significantly raised their price target on FormFactor from approximately $45 to $78. They cite stronger than expected margin improvement, high bandwidth memory demand, and long term upside from graphics processing units exposure as key drivers.Narrative Update • Dec 07
FORM: Future Returns Will Depend On Memory Demand And Margin Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target on FormFactor to $62 from $31, citing a "beat and raise" Q3, faster than expected margin improvement, and growing exposure to high bandwidth memory and graphics processing units demand into 2026. Analyst Commentary Analyst commentary remains largely constructive, with the latest upgrade framed around a stronger earnings trajectory and improving end-market visibility into 2026.Narrative Update • Nov 23
FORM: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustained Margin Expansion Momentum
FormFactor’s analyst price target has been raised from $54.29 to $56.88. Analysts cite stronger margin improvements and optimism in high bandwidth memory and graphics processing units as key factors behind the upgrade.Narrative Update • Nov 08
FORM: Future Performance Will Depend On Margin Gains And End Market Recovery
FormFactor's analyst price target jumped significantly from $35.25 to $54.29. Analysts point to stronger margins and high bandwidth memory prospects as factors driving renewed optimism for future growth.Analysis Article • Nov 03
Revenues Not Telling The Story For FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) After Shares Rise 38%
FormFactor, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FORM ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 38% gain in the last month alone...Narrative Update • Oct 25
Artificial Intelligence Demand Will Outweigh Smartphone And PC Market Weakness
Narrative Update on FormFactor Analysts have raised FormFactor's price target modestly from $34.75 to $35.25, citing continued benefits from advanced packaging demand. However, headwinds in smartphone and PC markets are tempering overall growth outlooks.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Generative AI And Texas Capacity Will Transform Semiconductor Testing
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for FormFactor from $33.13 to $34.75, citing ongoing demand in advanced packaging, while noting softness in broader smartphone and PC markets. Analyst Commentary The latest Street research highlights a mix of confidence in FormFactor's positioning within advanced packaging, along with concerns about market headwinds that could weigh on near-term performance.Analysis Article • Sep 19
FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
FormFactor, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FORM ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$115m |
| Mar 28 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$68m |
| Dec 27 2025 | US$5m | US$665k | US$54m |
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Jun 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$44m |
| Mar 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Dec 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$70m |
| Sep 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$136m |
| Jun 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$121m |
| Mar 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$103m |
| Dec 30 2023 | US$7m | US$550k | US$82m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Jul 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Apr 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$556k | US$51m |
| Sep 24 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$90m |
| Jun 25 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$107m |
| Mar 26 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$94m |
| Dec 25 2021 | US$5m | US$500k | US$84m |
| Sep 25 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$77m |
| Jun 26 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$80m |
| Mar 27 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$82m |
| Dec 26 2020 | US$5m | US$500k | US$79m |
| Sep 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$78m |
| Jun 27 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$63m |
| Mar 28 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| Dec 28 2019 | US$4m | US$500k | US$39m |
Compensation vs Market: Mike's total compensation ($USD5.48M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.42M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mike's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Mike Slessor
12.9yrs
Tenure
US$5,481,644
Compensation
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 12.9yrs | US$5.48m | 0.62% $ 49.2m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 1.1yrs | US$2.42m | 0.018% $ 1.4m | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Operations | 2.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Information Officer | 5.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP | 2.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 4.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer | 2.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & GM of Probes Business Unit | 2.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & GM of Systems Business Unit | 5.7yrs | no data | no data |
2.7yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: FORM's management team is considered experienced (2.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 12.9yrs | US$5.48m | 0.62% $ 49.2m | |
| Director Emeritus | no data | US$57.06k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman & Lead independent Director | 16yrs | US$311.79k | 0.036% $ 2.9m | |
| Director Emeritus | no data | US$213.48k | no data | |
| Director Emeritus | no data | US$198.27k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$279.29k | 0.017% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$288.79k | 0.0094% $ 742.8k | |
| Independent Director | 11.1yrs | US$281.79k | 0.030% $ 2.3m | |
| Independent Director | 6.8yrs | US$272.79k | 0.0052% $ 409.9k | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$269.29k | 0.0084% $ 664.1k |
7.0yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FORM's board of directors are considered experienced (7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/16 22:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/27 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/27 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
FormFactor, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Christopher Muse | Barclays |
| Craig Ellis | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Christopher Muse | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |