Chip systems supplier Aixtron hikes 2026 sales target on strong demand

AIXTRON SE

15/04/2026 07:02

April 15 (Reuters) - German chip systems manufacturer Aixtron AIXGn.DE on Tuesday raised its revenue guidance for 2026 on the back of stronger-than-expected demand for optoelectronics equipment.

The company expects annual revenue of around 560 million euros ($660 million), plus or minus 30 million euros, having previously forecast it at 520 million euros with the same range of potential variation.

"The significantly stronger-than-expected demand from the optoelectronics sector in the first quarter is a very encouraging development. We expect this trend to continue and have therefore raised our guidance for the year" - CEO Felix Grawert

Aixtron's order intake grew 30% to around 171 million euros in Q1, compared to 132.2 million euros a year ago

It reported an operating loss of around 22 million euros for the quarter, versus a profit of 3.3 million euros last year

Q1 revenue fell to 59 million euros from 112.5 million euros in 2025

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(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

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