Advantest reported revenue of ¥845.2 billion for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027, up 60.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥456.8 billion, up 96.5%, and raised its full-year outlook again against a backdrop of growing demand for high-performance semiconductors for generative AI.
Advantest announced its results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027, reporting revenue of ¥845.2 billion and operating profit of ¥456.8 billion. Revenue increased 60.5% year on year, while operating profit rose 96.5%.
Capital investment in SoC testers is becoming more active against a backdrop of growing demand for high-performance semiconductors for generative AI and increasing semiconductor complexity. As a result, the company indicated that its full-year results are expected to exceed its previous outlook.
Market participants are watching for future disclosures and updates, and expressed the view that trends in AI-related demand and the continuity of capital investment will be key.