Advantest Corporation
FY26 Q2 Results: Record High Sales and Profits, Solid Demand in Semiconductor Tester Market
In FY26 Q2, sales and operating income reached quarterly record highs. Accelerated expansion of production capacity driven by robust tester demand for AI-related semiconductors. Upward revision to FY26 full-year forecast, with operating margin for 2H expected to exceed 50%. Increased interim dividend and newly announced share buyback.
Key Figures
- FY26 Q2 Sales: 477.7 (JPY B/10 hundred million yen)
- FY26 Full-Year Forecast: 1,863.0 (JPY B/10 hundred million yen)
- Interim Dividend: 49 yen/shares
- Share Buyback: up to 11,000,000 shares, total amount 280,000 million yen, period 2026/10/29-2027/3/24
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Performance Overview
In FY26 Q2, sales and operating income achieved record highs. By segment, demand for SoC test systems remained firm, and production capacity expansion accelerated to meet demand for AI-related semiconductors. For the second half, sales and profits are expected to grow, and the full-year FY26 forecast has been revised upward.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Policy
The interim dividend was increased to 49 yen per share, and a new treasury stock acquisition was announced. The acquisition limit is 11,000,000 shares (1.5% of issued shares), the maximum purchase amount is 280,000 million yen, and the acquisition period is 2026/10/29–2027/3/24. The company will continue the MTP3 policy aiming for a total return ratio of 50% or more over three years.
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