[Soochow Machinery] Advantest FY26Q1 Results Hit Record High and Raise Full-Year Guidance, AI-Driven Test Demand Remains Strong

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### [Soochow Machinery] Advantest FY26Q1 Results Hit Record High and Raise Full-Year Guidance, AI-Driven Test Demand Remains Strong

Time: 2026-07-29 23:36:02

Content: [Soochow Machinery|Semiconductor Equipment] Advantest FY26Q1 results hit record high and raise full-year guidance, AI-driven test demand remains strong

1. Advantest's results hit another record high, with scale effects significantly improving profitability: In FY26Q1, revenue was 367.5 billion yen (15.2 billion RMB), +39% YoY; net profit was 174.8 billion yen (7.2 billion RMB), +94% YoY; #gross margin reached 70%, +6pct YoY; operating net margin was 36%, benefiting from the increased share of AI-related high-end test equipment shipments and continuous optimization of product mix, achieving a record quarterly high.

2. SoC & storage test demand accelerates, with significant growth in Korea and China markets: (1) #By business segment, SoC test revenue was 259.6 billion yen, +35.7% YoY, +9.4% QoQ, accounting for 70.6% of total revenue; …