Ichor Holdings

ICHR

Market cap $2.28B

Despite oil prices still hovering near $100/bbl, the market appears to be shaking off the Iran conflict and refocusing on the AI rally.

Small-cap stocks have outperformed amid a rotation away from mega caps, despite geopolitical uncertainty and shifting interest rate expectations. Small-cap firms may benefit from the next phase of AI adoption as productivity gains broaden across industries. Wells Fargo estimates that each 1% reduction in labor costs could translate into a 6.1% earnings increase for Russell 2000 companies.

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICHR), a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment, will announce first quarter 2026 results on Monday, May 4th, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Information Just after 1:00pm Pacific Time on May 4th, Ichor will issue its first quarter 2026 earnings press release. Ichor will conduct a conference call to discuss its f.

LOS ANGELES, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Ichor Holdings, Ltd. , (“ Ichor " or the "Company") ( NASDAQ : ICHR ) investors that the firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud, and may file a class action on behalf of investors.

Ichor Holdings has underperformed peers in the current semiconductor cycle, particularly in high bandwidth and AI-driven demand. Recent commentary from ASML and other market leaders suggest semiconductor equipment WFE demand will broaden 15-20% in 2026, benefitting Ichor. ICHR's lagging performance has set up a snapback opportunity as the semiconductor bull market continues.

Seven of the portfolio's 10 equity sectors made a positive impact on calendar year performance, led by Industrials, Financials, and Information Technology. Our top contributor was nLIGHT, whose shares have outperformed due to upward revisions to the outlook for its aerospace & defense customers. The Fund's top-detracting position was outdoor products and accessories manufacturer American Outdoor Brands, which was negatively impacted by retail customer conservatism, as well as higher-than-expected tariff-related costs.

Eight of the portfolio's 11 equity sectors made a positive impact on calendar year performance, led by Industrials, Materials, and Financials. nLIGHT differentiates itself via vertical integration, domain knowledge, and manufacturing capabilities to deliver cutting edge solutions, increasingly to government and defense organizations. Shares of Sprott outperformed as gold prices broke out to record highs amid elevated geopolitical risk, central bank buying, and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Amkor Technology ( NASDAQ:AMKR ) and Ichor Holdings ( NASDAQ:ICHR ) both reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 9, 2026.

Five of the portfolio's 10 equity sectors made a positive impact on performance in 2025, with Industrials, IT, and Financials making the largest positive contributions, while Consumer Discretionary, Energy, and Consumer Staples had the biggest negative effect. Our top contributor at the holdings level was nLIGHT, whose shares have outperformed due to upward revisions to the outlook for its aerospace & defense customers. The Fund's top-detracting position was Lakeland Industries.

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICHR), a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment, today announced management's participation in the upcoming Stifel NYC Technology 1x1 Conference, taking place at the Conrad New York Downtown on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The presentation material utilized during the conference will be made accessible on the investor page of the comp.