Advantest raised its forecast for consolidated net income for the fiscal year ending March 2027 by ¥81.5 billion from its previous forecast to ¥741.5 billion. Higher SoC tester sales driven by expanding AI demand made a significant contribution, and the company also achieved its production-capacity expansion plan ahead of schedule.
Advantest raised its forecast for consolidated net income for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to ¥741.5 billion, up 97.5% year on year. The increase of ¥81.5 billion from the forecast announced last year was reported as being driven mainly by higher S○C tester sales amid expanding AI-related demand.
The company said it had already achieved its target of raising annual S○C tester production capacity to more than 5,000 units and indicated that it would maintain its expanded production structure. It is also expected to achieve substantially ahead of schedule its plan to reach annual production of 10,000 units, originally set as a target for two years from now.
Expanding CPU demand was also cited as a contributor to earnings, with the company emphasizing the view expressed by its Board of Directors that the AI market is entering a “mega-cycle.” This was suggested to increase the stability of earnings in the next fiscal year.
The article focuses on strengthening the production and supply structure for S○C testers and also presents the company's medium- to long-term capital investment plans and improved earnings outlook.