ACM Research (ACMR.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 40% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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ACM Research Price Target 2026: Analysts See 42% Upside

The average price target for ACM Research is $115.14. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 42.25% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is ACM Research overvalued or undervalued?

ACM Research is currently undervalued with a gap of 42.3% relative to the price target.


The current price is $80.94, which places ACM Research in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $103.63, and overvalued when the price exceeds $126.65.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For ACM Research, the fair value range lies between $103.63 and $126.65.


See the full price target analysis for ACM Research →

Analyst Ratings for ACM Research stock in 2026: Buy

9 analysts cover ACM Research. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 88.8% recommend buying. The average price target is $115.14, which gives an upside of 42.3% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.33/5)
Strong Buy
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Hold
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4.33 out of 5 based on 9 analysts

About ACM Research – Semiconductor Equipment & Materials

ACM Research, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells capital equipment in Mainland China and internationally. It also develops, manufactures, and sells a range of packaging tools to wafer assembly and packaging customers. The company provides wet cleaning equipment for front end production processes; electrochemical plating, furnace, PECVD, and track platforms; Space Alternated Phase Shift, technology for flat and wafer surfaces; timely energized bubble oscillation, technology for patterned wafer surfaces at advanced process nodes; and Tahoe technology; and semi-critical cleaning tools. It also offers advanced packaging equipment, such as coaters, developers, photoresist strippers, scrubbers, wet etchers and copper-plating equipment; and advanced packaging products include: Ultra ECP ap, which delivers a uniform metal layer to finished wafers prior to packaging; Ultra C Developer, which applies liquid developer to selected parts of photoresist to resolve an image; Ultra C PR Megasonic-Assisted Stripper, which removes photoresist; Ultra C Scrubber, which scrubs and cleans wafers; Ultra C Thin Wafer Scrubber, which addresses a sub-market of cleaning very thin wafers for certain Asian assembly factories; and Ultra C Wet Etcher, which etches silicon wafers and copper and titanium interconnects. In addition, the company provides ECP technology for advanced metal plating; Ultra fn Furnace, a dry processing tool; Ultra Pmax PECVD tools, a proprietary designed chamber, gas distribution unit, and chuck; and Ultra Track, a 300mm process tool that delivers uniform air downflow, fast robot handling and configurable software to address specific customer requirements. It markets and sells its products under the SAPS, TEBO, ULTRA C, ULTRA Fn, Ultra ECP, Ultra ECP map, and Ultra ECP ap trademarks through direct sales force and third-party representatives. ACM Research, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Fremont, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for ACM Research

$ 5.7B Market cap
$ 1.0B Revenue
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Industry
38.33 P/E
5.45 P/S
2.97 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
acmr.com Website

What kind of stock is ACM Research?

Growth stock

ACM Research is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 180.6% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for ACM Research

💰 Value Score 37/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 30/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 34/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 33/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in ACM Research that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.

📈 Valuation

ACM Research trades at a P/E ratio of 38.3, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 49.3. The P/S ratio is 5.5 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 3.0.

💵 Profitability & Growth

ACM Research has a profit margin of 14.5% (solid) and an operating margin of 17.0%. Return on equity (ROE) is 11.6% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.2%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 180.6% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 6.91 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 84.0% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 6.66% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in ACM Research 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at ACM Research have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 30,323,970 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Cheav Sotheara, Wang David H, Dun Haiping and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 5 sales. A net 11,042,920 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 30,323,970 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Cheav Sotheara sold 5,399 shares at 85 $ each on 2026-06-05.

Who is selling: Cheav Sotheara, Wang David H, Dun Haiping, Pappis Charles C, McKechnie Mark and others.

Latest Insider Trades in ACM Research (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in ACM Research. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-05 Cheav Sotheara Sell 5,399 85 461,129
2026-06-04 Wang David H Sell 40,002 88 3,516,576
2026-06-04 Cheav Sotheara Sell 13,351 86 1,145,115
2026-06-03 Wang David H Sell 60,000 93 5,582,400
2026-05-19 Dun Haiping Sell 5,000 68 337,700
2026-04-17 Pappis Charles C Sell 5,000 52 260,000
2026-03-12 Wang David H Sell 50,000 47 2,328,500
2026-03-12 McKechnie Mark Sell 60,000 47 2,794,200
2026-03-11 Wang David H Sell 60,000 48 2,900,400
2026-03-11 Liu Tracy Sell 15,000 48 723,750

Who is buying and selling ACM Research shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Cheav Sotheara, Wang David H, Dun Haiping, Pappis Charles C, McKechnie Mark and others. In total, 30,323,970 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

ACM Research Short Selling 2026: 6.7% Sold Short

High short interest: 6.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
6.7%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 6.7% means that 6.7% of the freely traded shares in ACM Research have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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6.7%

When Does ACM Research Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for ACM Research is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of ACM Research 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 14, 2026.

Trend Analysis of ACM Research, Inc

ACM Research, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $81.19 is 0.0% below the 20-day average ($81.20). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 10.7% below the 50-day average ($90.89). Long term, the stock is 35.4% above the 200-day average ($59.96), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (90.89) is above the 200-day average (59.96), which is a classic bullish signal for ACM Research, Inc.

Is ACM Research, Inc overbought or oversold?

ACM Research, Inc has an RSI of 47.2, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for ACM Research, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-2.873), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-3.431) by 0.558, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (10.143), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (11.642) by 1.499, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for ACM Research, Inc

ACM Research, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 88.3%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for ACM Research, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-2.873). Weekly bullish (10.143).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 47.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About ACM Research stock in 2026

Should you buy ACM Research stock now?
The technical signal for ACM Research is currently NEUTRAL. ACM Research trades at $80.94 as of 8/14/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -2.873 with rising momentum (signal: -3.431); RSI is at 47.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $115.14 points to 42.3% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for ACM Research stock?
The average analyst price target for ACM Research is $115.14. The current price is $80.94, which gives an upside of 42.3%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $103.63 and $126.65.
Is ACM Research a dividend stock?
No, ACM Research does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of ACM Research stock?
ACM Research is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 88.3%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is ACM Research overvalued?
No, ACM Research is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (42.3% upside). ACM Research has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 38.3 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 5.5, a P/B ratio of 3.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 42.3%.
Is ACM Research overbought?
No, ACM Research is not overbought. RSI is at 47.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 47.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next ACM Research earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for ACM Research has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is ACM Research shorted?
Yes, ACM Research is shorted with 6.7% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying ACM Research stock?
No, insiders are not buying ACM Research shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, 11,042,920 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 30,323,970 $ sold. Active sellers include Cheav Sotheara, Wang David H, Dun Haiping and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is ACM Research a good stock?
Based on our total score, ACM Research is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 34 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 37/100, Quality: 30/100, Momentum: 34/100. In addition: analysts see 42.3% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether ACM Research is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for ACM Research stock?
The outlook for ACM Research based on current data: the average analyst price target is $115.14 (+42.3%); the P/E ratio is 38.3 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is ACM Research stock moving?
ACM Research is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; short interest is 6.7% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can ACM Research go?
The average analyst price target for ACM Research is $115.14, which corresponds to a potential gain of 42.3% from the current price of $80.94. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can ACM Research fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for ACM Research. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does ACM Research do?
ACM Research, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells capital equipment in Mainland China and internationally. It also develops, manufactures, and sells a range of packaging tools to wafer assembly and packaging customers. The company provides w... The company belongs to the Technology sector, more specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate ACM Research as an investment.
Did ACM Research raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from ACM Research. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is ACM Research making money or losing money?
Yes, ACM Research is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 14.5% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 17.0%. At a P/E ratio of 38.3, you currently pay 38.3 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can ACM Research go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of ACM Research is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 6.91 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 84% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does ACM Research have a lot of debt?
ACM Research has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 84%. For the technology sector, 60-120% counts as a typical level. Tech companies are usually asset-light and need little borrowed capital — anything below 60% counts as low in this sector. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can ACM Research service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 66.9x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).