AXT Inc's stock surged 6.68% in recent trading, driven by the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and optimistic future outlook.
The semiconductor materials manufacturer reported an adjusted earnings per share of $0.05 for the quarter, significantly beating analysts' consensus estimate of a $0.06 loss. This performance marked a notable improvement from the company's results in the same period last year.
Additionally, AXT Inc announced it remains on track to double its indium phosphide manufacturing capacity in 2026, signaling strong growth prospects for the coming year. The company's current average analyst rating is "buy" with four "strong buy" or "buy" recommendations, reflecting positive market sentiment toward the stock.