** Semiconductor equipment maker ACM Research Inc. ACMR.O
rise ~2% to $9.76 as at least two brokerages raise PT
** Needham raises PT for co to $12 from $10; maintains 'buy'
rating
** Says co's reaffirmation for FY22 rev forecast of $356 mln
- $385 mln range, confirms no unexpected issues arising in U.S.
export restrictions
** Brokerage expects robust spending from domestic Chinese
manufacturers for the co in 2023
** Adds that the China-based manufacturer's $550 mln FY23
rev forecast is higher than brokerage's $400 mln est
** Craig Hallum also raises co's PT to $28 from $25
** YTD, stock is up ~27%
(Reporting by Anirban Chakroborti in Bengaluru)
((Anirban.Chakroborti@thomsonreuters.com;))