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Advantest Corp. (JP:6857)
:6857
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 25, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
70.68Last Year’s EPS
20.52Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
|% Change Since: 10.52%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Advantest reported a strong financial performance in FY 2024 with record-high sales and profits, driven by robust demand for AI-related semiconductors. Despite some challenges including impairment losses and geopolitical uncertainties, the company maintains a positive outlook for FY 2025, expecting continued high demand and market presence.Company Guidance
During the financial briefing for Advantest Corporation's fiscal year 2024, several key metrics were highlighted. The company achieved record highs in sales, operating income, and net income due to strong demand for AI-related high-performance semiconductors. Full-year sales exceeded the guidance by approximately JPY40 billion, driven by better-than-expected deliveries, particularly for SoC testers. The core operating income was JPY249.7 billion, with a margin of 32%, significantly surpassing expectations. However, one-time items such as an impairment loss affected the operating margin and net profit. The effective tax rate rose to approximately 28% due to non-deductible impairment losses. The annual dividend forecast was JPY39. The company anticipates continued high demand for testers in FY 2025, projecting sales of JPY755 billion and operating income of JPY242 billion. The gross profit margin is expected to remain around 58%. Advantest's market share in the semiconductor tester market was approximately 58%, with a decrease in the SoC market share due to competition from local suppliers in China, while the memory test market share exceeded 60%. The company also plans a share repurchase program up to JPY70 billion to enhance shareholder returns.Record High Financial Performance
FY 2024 sales, operating income, and net income all posted record highs due to strong tester demand for AI-related high-performance semiconductors. The demand was driven by increasing semiconductor complexity and enhanced supply capabilities.
Profitability and Revenue Surpassing Guidance
Full year sales exceeded the guidance issued in January 2025 by approximately JPY 40 billion. Core operating income was JPY 249.7 billion with a margin of 32%, significantly surpassing guidance.
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Advantest enhanced its supply chain management, resulting in record-high sales booking and a clean balance sheet for FY 2025.
Market Expansion and Share
Advantest maintained a majority share in the semiconductor tester market, with a notable market share of approximately 58% overall and over 60% in the memory test market.
Positive Outlook for FY 2025
Advantest expects sustained high demand for AI-related SoC semiconductors, with FY 2025 sales projected to grow slightly year-over-year on a constant currency basis.
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JP:6857 Earnings History
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JP:6857 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Apr 25, 2025 | ¥5734.00 | ¥6000.00 | +4.64% |
| Jan 29, 2025 | ¥8139.33 | ¥8494.35 | +4.36% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | ¥8286.92 | ¥8571.13 | +3.43% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | ¥5740.12 | ¥5995.70 | +4.45% |
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FAQ
When does Advantest Corp. (JP:6857) report earnings?
Advantest Corp. (JP:6857) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Advantest Corp. (JP:6857) earnings time?
Advantest Corp. (JP:6857) earnings time is at Apr 25, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of Advantest Corp. stock?
The P/E ratio of Advantest is N/A.
What is JP:6857 EPS forecast?
JP:6857 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is 70.68.
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