Q4 Revenue Surpasses Expectations
AXT, Inc. AXTI announced impressive fourth-quarter sales figures, exceeding analyst predictions.
Financial Performance Highlights
The reported revenue of $20.4 million surpassed the consensus estimate of $17.6 million. This marks a notable increase from $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2023 and $26.8 million in the same quarter of the previous year, as per Benzinga Pro data.
Additionally, adjusted operating expenses decreased to $7.5 million from $9.0 million year-over-year. The company posted an adjusted operating loss of $(2.7) million, wider than the previous year’s $(0.3) million loss.
CEO Optimism
Morris Young, CEO of AXT, expressed confidence in the company’s performance trajectory, citing persistent revenue growth and expanding customer base. He highlighted emerging opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a significant catalyst, driving the demand for indium phosphide due to its superior data transfer capabilities.
Market Response
Following the earnings report, AXT shares surged by 82.8% to reach $4.17 in trading on Friday.
Analysts’ Price Target Revisions
After the quarterly financial disclosure, several key analysts revised their price targets for AXT:
- Craig-Hallum raised the target from $2.25 to $3.75, with analyst Richard Shannon upgrading the stock from Hold to Buy.
- Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson reiterated an Outperform rating and maintained a $6 price target for AXT.
- Needham analyst Charles Shi reiterated a Buy rating and sustained a $5 price target for AXT.
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