Strong Revenue and Profit Growth
Tower Semiconductor reported a quarterly revenue of $358 million, representing a 9% year-over-year increase. Net profit for the first quarter was $40 million.
RF Infrastructure Growth
RF Infrastructure grew from 14% to 22% of total revenue year-over-year. This growth is driven by datacenter and AI expansions, with record revenue levels for silicon photonics and silicon germanium technologies.
New Technology Developments
Tower announced new technology enabling Innolight to reduce lasers per 800G module, along with a 400 Gbps modulator performance with OpenLight, enhancing future product generations.
Power Management and Market Rebound
Tower is experiencing a strong rebound in Power Management, with high voltage platforms serving automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, and a ramp in machine vision sensor business.
Financial Stability and Strategic Investments
Tower's balance sheet remains strong with a current assets ratio of 7x and shareholders' equity of $2.7 billion. Strategic investments in global fabs are ongoing, targeting $2.7 billion in annual revenue.