TTMI heads into Q3 earnings with projected 86.57% EPS growth and strong AI demand, but its rich valuation and supply constraints leave investors weighing risks.
TTM Technologies' $1.7B defense backlog, $7 billion-plus pipeline and advanced manufacturing investments strengthen its growth prospects amid rising demand.
TTM Technologies' 11% stock decline raises concerns, but booming AI data-center demand, expanding defense opportunities and an upbeat 2026 view support a hold.
Northrop Grumman is well-positioned amid rising Western defense budgets and strong management under CEO Kathy Warden. NOC fundamentals are robust: a large and growing backlog (2.4x TTM revenue, +16% pa), accelerating revenue growth, stable 8-9% cash flow margins, and declining leverage. Valuation is attractive at under 2x TTM revenue and under 22x TTM unlevered pretax FCF, with technicals suggesting a possible bottom near $426.
TTM Technologies expands its defense reach with Epiq, adding software-defined radios, advanced RF and space computing while deepening vertical integration.
TTM Technologies is transforming from a PCB manufacturer into a high-value advanced electronics platform, serving AI infrastructure and aerospace & defense markets. TTMI posted 37.4% YoY revenue growth in Q2 2026, with Data Center and Networking sales surging 91% and A&D maintaining double-digit growth. Operating leverage is accelerating: adjusted EPS reached a record $0.99, and margins have expanded for six consecutive quarters, supporting a robust earnings-growth thesis.
TTMI sees N+M scaling into a $600 million business in the second half as AI data-center demand and improving yields support growth.
TTM Technologies' 2.59X P/S, surging AI data-center demand and a $1.7B defense backlog support its growth case despite an 83.3% YTD gain.
Applied Materials offers a broad portfolio in semiconductor capital equipment. AMAT delivered a strong quarter with 25% YoY revenue growth, 34% TTM EBITDA margins, and 23% TTM unlevered pretax FCF margins. Valuation is demanding at 11.6x TTM revenue for 8% TTM growth, but technicals and sector positioning support an accumulation thesis.
TTM (TTMI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
TTM Technologies' planned Swiss and German acquisitions add advanced capabilities and a European foothold that could support long-term revenue growth.
TTM Technologies makes products, mainly printed circuit boards (PCBs) and radio frequency gizmos, that seem as mundane as anything out there.