July 30 (Reuters) - German chip systems manufacturer Aixtron AIXGn.DE reported a better than expected quarterly revenue on Thursday, citing increasing demand for datacom lasers particularly for AI centers.
The group's sales rose 4% to 137.4 million euros ($156.9 million) the second quarter of 2025, at the high end of its guided range of 120-140 million euros and above analysts' average estimate of 128.2 million euros in an LSEG poll.
Aixtron confirmed its full-year outlook for 2025, expecting revenue between 530 million and 600 million euros, down from 633.2 million euros in 2024.
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(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
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