Strong Order Intake and Large HBM Contract
Management reported an 'unprecedented' start to the year in incoming orders and disclosed orders/forecasts from two HBM manufacturers representing expected revenue exceeding $260 million for 2026 and 2027, strengthening backlog and multi-year visibility.
Solid Q1 Revenue and Profitability
First quarter revenue of $121.7 million (slightly above guidance and slightly above Q1 2025). Gross margin was 51% and operating income was $31.1 million.
High AI Exposure and Product Momentum
Approximately 50% of revenue was driven by AI-related products and another 20% from advanced packaging applications. New systems Eagle G5 and Hawk represented 30% of revenue last year and management expects revenue from this platform to double in 2026 (targeting ~100% growth vs. last year).
Strategic AI Acquisition and Integration
Acquisition of Visual Layer was closed and integration is underway; company expects to embed Visual Layer AI capabilities across products and to offer AI-based software packages to the installed base, with management expecting revenue contribution from these AI capabilities in the second half of 2026.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents, including deposits and marketable securities, remain strong at $850 million as of March 31, 2026, providing runway to support growth and investments.
Positive Near-Term Guidance and H2 Upside
Revenue guidance for Q2 is $129 million to $131 million (implying roughly a 6%–7.6% increase vs Q1). Management expects second-half 2026 revenues to be over 25% higher than the first half and sees potential additional upside based on timing of orders and deliveries.
Manageable Lead Times and Supply Preparedness
Company reports lead times of ~3 months for Eagle and 3–6 months for Hawk and says inventory ramp and supply chain planning give flexibility to meet substantial incremental demand.