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Shares of Advantest Corp (TYO:6857) declined on Tuesday after the semiconductor equipment maker issued an annual outlook that fell short of market expectations, overshadowing its strong financial performance driven by artificial intelligence demand. The stock dropped as much as 7% during the session and was last trading about 4.5% lower at 30,080 yen, reflecting investor concerns over future earnings.
The Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) supplier forecast operating income of 627.5 billion yen ($3.9 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2027. This projection came in below analyst estimates of around 650.8 billion yen, according to Bloomberg data. The weaker guidance raised doubts about near-term growth, even as the company remains a critical player in the global semiconductor testing market.
Advantest expects revenue to reach 1.42 trillion yen, representing a 25.8% year-on-year increase. Growth is expected to be driven by continued demand for advanced semiconductor testing equipment used in high-performance chips, particularly those powering artificial intelligence, data centers, and high-performance computing systems.
The outlook follows a strong fiscal year ending March 2026, when Advantest delivered impressive results. Operating income more than doubled to 499.1 billion yen, while net profit surged 133% to 375.4 billion yen. The company benefited from booming AI-related demand and increased investment in next-generation semiconductor technologies.
Despite the positive long-term outlook, Advantest highlighted several risks that could impact profitability. Rising costs, including logistics expenses linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, may pressure margins. The company also warned of potential supply chain disruptions and broader global uncertainties.
While the semiconductor market is expected to continue expanding, investors remain cautious about Advantest’s ability to meet expectations amid cost pressures and geopolitical challenges.
