On August 18, Aehr Test rose 8.24% in regular trading, trading at $144.43/share, with turnover of $262 million. The rally was fueled by continued investor interest following Jefferies' initiation of coverage last week with a Buy rating and a $175 price target, implying approximately 21% upside from the current level.

The broader semiconductor equipment sector saw collective strength on the day, with AXT Inc surging 19.05%, Applied Materials gaining 5.42%, Lam Research rising 2.99%, and ASML Holding up 2.31%, creating sector-wide momentum that amplified the move. Jefferies' bullish thesis builds on Aehr Test's strong recent fundamentals, including a $22 million follow-on production order from its lead wafer-level AI processor customer disclosed earlier in August, as well as a silicon photonics order that drove shares up over 19% at the time. Prior analyst consensus had a mean target of $127, making the $175 target a significant upgrade in Street expectations.

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