Strong Financial Performance in Q3
Net sales reached ¥654.5 billion, a 15.5% increase from the previous quarter. Gross profit was ¥311.7 billion, a 19.9% increase, with a gross profit margin of 47.6%, up 1.7 percentage points. Operating income rose by 34.7% to ¥199.6 billion.
Growth in DRAM and AI-Related Investments
Sales to DRAM customers increased, with its proportion rising by 9 percentage points from the previous quarter. AI-related investments continue to drive market growth, with inquiries for advanced logic and DRAM for HBM applications increasing.
Capital Expenditure and R&D Investment
Capital expenditures in Q3 were ¥50.2 billion, focusing on evaluation tools for development. The company plans R&D expenses of ¥254 billion and CapEx of ¥170 billion for fiscal 2025.
Record High Financial Estimates for FY2025
Fiscal 2025 full-year net sales estimates are ¥2.400 trillion, representing a 31% positive growth year-over-year. Net sales, gross profit, operating income, and EPS are planned to hit record highs.
New Production Building for Increased Efficiency
A new production building in Tokyo Electron Miyagi will adopt automation to increase labor productivity by four times and reduce production lead time by a factor of three.