Strong Financial Performance
Veeco delivered strong financial performance, exceeding the high end of guidance with revenue totaling $166 million, non-GAAP operating income of $23 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.36. The semiconductor business posted record revenue for advanced packaging systems, driven by growing demand from AI.
Growth in Semiconductor Segment
The semiconductor business grew 13% year-over-year, representing 75% of total revenue. Growth was led by strong performance in ion beam systems for EUV mask blanks, wet processing, and lithography systems for advanced packaging applications.
Revenue by Region
Revenue from the Asia Pacific region, excluding China, increased to 59%, led by sales in Taiwan and Southeast Asia for advanced packaging and ion beam deposition for EUV mask blanks.
Improved Gross Margin
Gross margin totaled approximately 43%, above the high end of guidance, with favorable impacts from higher volume and improved product mix.
Strong Cash Position
Veeco ended the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $355 million, a sequential increase from $353 million.