Overview
Semiconductor wafer maker's Q4 revenue fell, missing analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations
Company plans to double indium phosphide capacity in 2026
Outlook
AXT expects sequential revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by AI infrastructure demand
Company plans to double indium phosphide manufacturing capacity in 2026
AXT broadens customer base to include Tier-1 companies in 2026
Result Drivers
EXPORT PERMITS - Fewer export permits in Q4 impacted revenue, but some permits received in 2026 are expected to drive growth
INDIUM PHOSPHIDE DEMAND - Growth in indium phosphide for AI infrastructure expected to drive Q1 2026 revenue
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Revenue | Miss | $23 mln | $25.18 mln (5 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $0.05 | -$0.06 (5 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted Net Income | Beat | -$2.30 mln | -$3.24 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted Gross Margin | 21.50% |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the semiconductors peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for AXT Inc is $18.00, about 23.5% below its February 18 closing price of $23.54
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