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Advantest raises its forecast to 1,714 billion yen of sales, citing AI chip testing demand

Advantest, which makes machines that test chips, raised its full-year sales forecast and said AI chip testing demand is stronger than it expected in April.

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On 29 July 2026 Advantest, a Japanese maker of machines that test chips, raised its forecast for the year ending March 2027. Sales are now expected at 1,714.0 billion yen, up from 1,420.0 billion. Operating income at 846.0 billion yen, up from 627.5 billion. And net income at 660.0 billion yen, up from 465.5 billion. Its notice says AI-related semiconductors continue to drive growth, that it expects the chip tester market to reach its largest-ever size, and that test demand for inference AI chips is expected to significantly exceed its April projections. For April to June, net sales were 367.5 billion yen, up 39.3% from a year earlier, and operating income was 190.0 billion yen, up 53.3%. The forecast assumes 150 yen to the US dollar, and the quarter's net income includes about 44.7 billion yen of financial income, mainly valuation gains on strategic holdings.

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Company statements and forecasts, based on an assumed exchange rate of 150 yen to the US dollar. April to June net income also includes about 44.7 billion yen of financial income, mainly valuation gains on strategic holdings.

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  • Whether Advantest's results track the raised forecast in the quarters ahead.

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