AXT (AXTI)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $69.52 | Market Cap: $4.3 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

AXT (AXTI)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $69.52
Market Cap: $4.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 16%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 35x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 846x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 1,068x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 138%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 2409%

Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.6%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -16%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.3%

High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 153%

Key risks
AXTI key risks include [1] revenue shortfalls and negative gross margins resulting from Chinese export restrictions on key materials, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.
2 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 16%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 35x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 846x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 1,068x
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 138%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 2409%
5 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.6%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -16%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.3%
7 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 153%
8 Key risks
AXTI key risks include [1] revenue shortfalls and negative gross margins resulting from Chinese export restrictions on key materials, Show more.

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VBK0.06%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/19/2026

AXT (AXTI) stock has lost about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Overheated Valuation Led to Significant Profit-Taking.

AXT (AXTI) experienced an exceptionally strong rally in the preceding year, with returns of approximately 3700%. This surge pushed its valuation significantly above industry averages, with a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 3,671.50 compared to an industry median of 40.22, and a Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 42.1x versus an industry average of 7.2x. This elevated valuation created a high bar for sustained upside, making the stock susceptible to substantial profit-taking. The stock peaked above $140 on May 22, 2026, and subsequently began a pullback.

2. Broader Semiconductor Sector "Risk-Off" Sentiment.

Despite AXT's strong company-specific performance, the stock experienced a sharp decline due to a broader "risk-off wave hitting AI hardware names". On August 18, 2026, optics stocks, including AXT, sold off as investors reassessed companies that had already posted very large year-to-date gains. This sector-wide sentiment shift, impacting AI-related semiconductor and optical components, contributed to AXT shares falling 10.8% to $73.43 on August 19, 2026.

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Updated on 8/19/2026

AXT (AXTI) stock has lost about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Overheated Valuation Led to Significant Profit-Taking.

AXT (AXTI) experienced an exceptionally strong rally in the preceding year, with returns of approximately 3700%. This surge pushed its valuation significantly above industry averages, with a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 3,671.50 compared to an industry median of 40.22, and a Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 42.1x versus an industry average of 7.2x. This elevated valuation created a high bar for sustained upside, making the stock susceptible to substantial profit-taking. The stock peaked above $140 on May 22, 2026, and subsequently began a pullback.

2. Broader Semiconductor Sector "Risk-Off" Sentiment.

Despite AXT's strong company-specific performance, the stock experienced a sharp decline due to a broader "risk-off wave hitting AI hardware names". On August 18, 2026, optics stocks, including AXT, sold off as investors reassessed companies that had already posted very large year-to-date gains. This sector-wide sentiment shift, impacting AI-related semiconductor and optical components, contributed to AXT shares falling 10.8% to $73.43 on August 19, 2026.

3. Uncertainty from Tongmei IPO Withdrawal and Export Permit Delays.

The withdrawal of the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) for AXT's Chinese subsidiary, Tongmei, in July 2026, triggered redemption rights on approximately $49 million of redeemable noncontrolling interests, introducing a financial obligation. Furthermore, "persistent and unpredictable export permit delays and government-imposed trade restrictions in China" continue to pose a significant "source of uncertainty" for AXT's access to key international markets for its gallium arsenide and indium phosphide substrates, potentially limiting long-term revenue growth regardless of global demand trends.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -10.7% change in AXTI stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -27.1% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020268222026Change
Stock Price ($)79.2270.74-10.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8812642.1%
P/S Multiple40.034.5-13.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4561-27.1%
Cumulative Contribution-10.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AXTI-10.7% 
Market (SPY)6.5%33.5%
Sector (XLK)14.9%50.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 281.6% change in AXTI stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 283.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268222026Change
Stock Price ($)18.5470.74281.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9012638.9%
P/S Multiple9.034.5283.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4461-28.4%
Cumulative Contribution281.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AXTI281.6% 
Market (SPY)11.0%36.0%
Sector (XLK)27.6%47.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 3301.0% change in AXTI stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 3558.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258222026Change
Stock Price ($)2.0870.743301.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9612630.7%
P/S Multiple0.934.53558.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4461-28.9%
Cumulative Contribution3301.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AXTI3301.0% 
Market (SPY)22.2%35.7%
Sector (XLK)40.1%45.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 2174.6% change in AXTI stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 7416.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238222026Change
Stock Price ($)3.1170.742174.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1211263.8%
Net Income Margin (%)7.7%3.2%-58.0%
P/E Multiple14.21,068.47416.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4261-30.6%
Cumulative Contribution2174.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AXTI2174.6% 
Market (SPY)73.2%30.1%
Sector (XLK)109.4%36.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
AXTI Return-8%-50%-45%-10%653%347%664%
Peers Return-10%-49%24%118%37%54%163%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
AXTI Win Rate50%25%33%58%58%75% 
Peers Win Rate58%42%42%75%42%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
AXTI Max Drawdown-51%-56%-70%-68%-52%-74% 
Peers Max Drawdown-45%-60%-48%-30%-53%-60% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: COHR, WOLF.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventAXTIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-49.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven97.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-33.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.6%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven401 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven114 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-56.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven128.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven907 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-52.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven110.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1118 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-53.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven114.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven37 days140 days

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In The Past

AXT's stock fell -49.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 97.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventAXTIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-49.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven97.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven62 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-33.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.6%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven401 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-33.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven114 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-56.3%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven128.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven907 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-52.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven110.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1118 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-53.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven114.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven37 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-44.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven667 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-21.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven55 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-21.8%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.9%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven125 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-40.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven67.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven1947 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-88.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven800.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven507 days1085 days

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In The Past

AXT's stock fell -49.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 97.8% gain to breakeven.

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About AXT (AXTI)

AXT, Inc. (AXTI) is a technology company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced semiconductor substrates. Utilizing proprietary vertical gradient freeze technology, AXT produces foundational materials that are critical components in a wide array of high-tech electronic and optoelectronic devices. Essentially, AXT provides the high-purity base materials upon which many modern semiconductor chips and light-emitting components are built.

The company's main products include Indium Phosphide (InP) substrates, which are vital for applications like data center connectivity, 5G communications, fiber optic lasers, and lidar for autonomous vehicles. AXT also produces Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) substrates, both semi-insulating for Wi-Fi, IoT, and power amplifiers, and semi-conducting for LEDs, 3-D sensing (VCSELs), and industrial robotics sensors. Additionally, Germanium (Ge) substrates are offered for multi-junction solar cells in satellites and infrared detectors. Beyond substrates, AXT supplies high-purity raw materials such as gallium and boron trioxide, along with specialized pyrolytic boron nitride (pBN) crucibles used in the manufacturing process.

AXT serves diverse, high-growth global markets, including telecommunications (5G, fiber optics), data centers, consumer electronics (Wi-Fi, IoT, displays, 3D sensing), automotive (lidar), aerospace (satellite solar cells), and industrial applications (robotics, laser machining). The company distributes its products through a direct salesforce in key regions like the United States, China, and Europe, and through a network of independent sales representatives and distributors across Asia and other international markets, supporting the advanced technology needs of a global customer base.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for AXT (AXTI):

  • Corning for advanced semiconductor materials. AXT provides specialized substrates (like indium phosphide and gallium arsenide) that are foundational components for high-tech devices, similar to how Corning provides specialized glass and ceramics for displays and fiber optics.
  • Shin-Etsu Chemical or Sumco for compound semiconductor wafers. AXT specializes in producing high-performance compound semiconductor wafers for specific advanced applications (e.g., 5G, photonics, lidar), playing a role akin to Shin-Etsu Chemical or Sumco for standard silicon wafers.

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AXT, Inc. (AXTI) provides the following major products:

  • Indium Phosphide (InP) Substrates: Semiconductor substrates essential for data center connectivity, 5G communications, fiber optics, and various photonics and sensing applications.
  • Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Substrates: Semiconductor substrates (both semi-insulating and semi-conducting) used in Wi-Fi and IoT devices, power amplifiers, LEDs, laser applications, and solar cells.
  • Germanium (Ge) Substrates: Semiconductor substrates primarily utilized for multi-junction solar cells in satellites, optical sensors and detectors, and infrared applications.
  • Purified Gallium: High-purity metallic gallium, offered in 6N+ and 7N+ grades.
  • Boron Trioxide: A chemical compound used as a raw material in various industrial processes.
  • Gallium-Magnesium Alloy: A specific metallic alloy composed of gallium and magnesium.
  • Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (pBN) Products: High-purity, high-temperature resistant materials provided as crucibles and insulating parts.

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AXT, Inc. (AXTI) designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes semiconductor substrates and related materials, indicating it primarily sells to other companies (B2B).

Based on the provided description, AXT's products are critical components for businesses operating in a wide range of high-tech sectors, including:

  • Companies involved in data center connectivity, 5G communications, and fiber optics (e.g., using light/lasers, silicon photonics, VCSELs).
  • Manufacturers of Wi-Fi and IoT devices, transistors, direct broadcast television, power amplifiers, and satellite communications equipment.
  • Producers of LEDs, screen displays, printer head lasers, 3-D sensing solutions (VCSELs), and near-infrared sensors.
  • Enterprises focused on solar energy (terrestrial, multi-junction, and concentrated photovoltaic cells).
  • Developers of advanced technologies for robotics, autonomous vehicles (lidar), and infrared thermal imaging.
  • Suppliers for aerospace and defense applications.

However, the provided background information does not explicitly name any specific major customer companies or their public symbols. Therefore, a list of individual customer companies cannot be provided.

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Morris S. Young, Ph. D. Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

Morris Young co-founded AXT in 1986 and has served as a director since 1989. He held the roles of Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer from 1989 to May 2004, and then as Chief Technology Officer from 2004 until his retirement in 2006. Dr. Young was reappointed as Chief Executive Officer on July 16, 2009, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors on August 12, 2021. Prior to founding AXT, he worked as a physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 1985 to 1989 and as a member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Labs.

Gary L. Fischer Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Gary Fischer joined AXT as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2014. He is responsible for AXT's global finance and accounting organization. Mr. Fischer has extensive experience in Silicon Valley, including work in Asia and Europe. In 1993, he became the Chief Financial Officer of ISSI, an advanced memory solutions company, which he took public in 1995, later becoming its President and Chief Operating Officer. He also served as VP and CFO at Shaman-Labs and as President & COO, CFO, and Board Member at Integrated Silicon Solution Inc. In 2005, he joined eRide, a fabless semiconductor company, which was acquired in 2009. Following this, he consulted for various growth companies on finance and M&A projects.

Dr. Wei Gao Chief Technical Officer

Dr. Wei Gao oversees AXT's critical research and development efforts in compound semiconductor substrates. Dr. Gao is also the founder of Axcel Photonics, Inc. His past experience includes roles as Senior Engineer in the Optoelectronics Division at Nortel Networks, VP of Sales and Marketing at Precision Digital Corporation, VP of Engineering at Raydex Technology Inc., and Principal at Lasertron, Inc., Peking University, and Multiplex, Inc.

Timothy Bettles Vice President of Business Development

Timothy Bettles focuses on market expansion and strategic partnerships for AXT.

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Here are the key risks to AXT, Inc.'s business:

  1. Export Control Regulations and Geopolitical Tensions: AXT's operations are significantly exposed to geopolitical risks, particularly concerning China's export control regulations. China has placed indium phosphide, a critical material for AXT, on its export control list, requiring government permits for every overseas shipment. This introduces considerable uncertainty into revenue forecasting and can lead to opaque and volatile shipment interruptions, directly impacting the company's ability to recognize revenue and deliver products to international customers. The company's strong operational base in China exacerbates its vulnerability to these trade policies.
  2. Volatile Revenue and Profitability / Cyclical Demand: AXT has experienced significant volatility in its revenue and margin performance. The company's revenue has seen substantial year-over-year swings, including a near 50% drop between 2022 and 2023 due to softer demand in compound semiconductor end markets. AXT faces financial challenges, including negative earnings and declining margins, and operates within the semiconductor industry, which is inherently subject to cyclical demand.
  3. Execution Risks Related to Capacity Expansion and Operational Efficiency: AXT is undertaking ambitious plans to double its indium phosphide production capacity. Such large-scale capacity expansion inherently carries execution challenges. The company has previously faced issues with production yields in certain gallium arsenide products and challenges related to underutilized manufacturing capacity, indicating ongoing operational efficiency risks.

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Addressable Markets for AXT's Main Products

AXT, Inc. (AXTI) manufactures and distributes compound and single element semiconductor substrates, including indium phosphide, gallium arsenide, and germanium. The addressable markets for these main products are global.

Indium Phosphide (InP) Substrates

The global indium phosphide (InP) wafer market was valued at approximately USD 198.17 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 385.65 million by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.73% from 2026 to 2031. Another estimate places the global InP Wafer Market at USD 211.3 million in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 627.7 million by 2035 at an 11.5% CAGR. Demand for InP substrates is driven by high-speed optical communication infrastructure, 5G and emerging 6G networks, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), data center connectivity, and advanced sensing applications like LiDAR.

Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Substrates

The global gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate market is estimated at USD 1.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 2.8 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8% from 2025 to 2033. More specifically, the global gallium arsenide wafer market size is estimated at USD 1.46 billion in 2026, with projections to reach USD 2.48 billion by 2031, exhibiting an 11.27% CAGR over 2026-2031. Semi-insulating GaAs substrates accounted for 53.15% of the gallium arsenide wafer market share in 2025. This growth is fueled by increasing demand in wireless communication, 5G technologies, optoelectronic devices, and high-frequency applications for devices like RF amplifiers and optoelectronic components.

Germanium (Ge) Substrates

The global germanium wafer (Ge Wafer) market size was valued at approximately USD 250 million in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 450 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. This market growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for advanced semiconductor materials and optoelectronic devices, particularly for high-efficiency solar cells (including multi-junction solar cells for satellites and terrestrial concentrated photovoltaics), high-speed electronics, and infrared optics.

Other Materials

For purified gallium, boron trioxide, gallium-magnesium alloy, pyrolytic boron nitride (pBN) crucibles, and pBN insulating parts, specific addressable market sizes are not readily available in the provided information.

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AXT, Inc. (AXTI) is poised for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several key factors in the compound semiconductor market.

Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for AXT:

  1. Surging Demand for Indium Phosphide (InP) in AI Data Centers and Optical Connectivity: AXT is a foundational supplier of Indium Phosphide (InP) substrates, which are critical for high-speed optical connections essential in advanced artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and communication networks. The accelerating build-out of AI infrastructure is significantly increasing the demand for these specialized wafers.
  2. Expansion of Indium Phosphide (InP) Manufacturing Capacity: To meet the robust demand for InP, AXT is actively expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to more than double its Indium Phosphide production capacity by the end of 2026 compared to 2025 levels, utilizing proceeds from recent public offerings to fund this expansion.
  3. Broadening Customer Base with Tier-1 Companies: AXT is strategically broadening its customer base to include Tier-1 companies, particularly within the AI infrastructure sector, where it previously had limited exposure. This expansion to larger, high-volume customers is expected to drive significant revenue growth.
  4. Growth in Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Germanium (Ge) Substrates and Raw Material Joint Ventures: Beyond InP, AXT anticipates continued healthy demand across its other product categories, including semi-insulating and semi-conducting Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) and Germanium (Ge) substrates. The company's consolidated raw material joint ventures also contribute positively, ensuring a stable supply chain and supporting overall revenue.
  5. Resolution and Improved Efficiency of Export Permit Processes: Recent revenue has been impacted by delays in export permits from China for Indium Phosphide shipments. However, AXT expects the permit issuance process to improve, allowing them to fulfill a substantial backlog of orders and achieve sequential revenue growth in early 2026. This improved predictability in export logistics is crucial for consistent revenue streams.

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Share Issuance

  • AXT completed an underwritten public offering in December 2025, raising approximately $87 million in gross proceeds from the sale of 7,098,492 shares of common stock at $12.25 per share.
  • The company also granted the underwriter an option to purchase up to 1,064,773 additional shares, which, if fully exercised, would bring the total gross proceeds to approximately $100 million.
  • The net proceeds from this offering are primarily designated to increase the manufacturing capacity of its subsidiary, Beijing Tongmei Xtal Technology Co., Ltd., for indium phosphide substrates, as well as for research and development and general corporate purposes.

Capital Expenditures

  • AXT Inc. invested $2.2 million in capital expenditures during Q3 2025, marking a 679.6% increase from the prior quarter.
  • Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2025 amounted to $5.8 million, impacting free cash flow.
  • The company plans to more than double its indium phosphide manufacturing capacity in the second half of 2026, driven by strong demand from AI infrastructure build-out and high-speed optical connectivity markets.

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Peer Outperformance in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

AXTI has outperformed 96% of its 26 Semiconductor Materials & Equipment peers over 5Y. Semiconductor Materials & Equipment ranks 2nd of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Semiconductor Materials & Equipment constituents that AXTI has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 27 industry peers · 2408.5% return
3Y
100%
of 27 industry peers · 2872.3% return
5Y
96%
of 26 industry peers · 677.4% return
No Semiconductor Materials & Equipment peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten AXTI by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Semiconductor Materials & Equipment is AXTI's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 56.5%200.4%341.0% FLEX 746% · TTMI 687% · JBL 432%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment ← 27 137.0%74.6%125.0% AEHR 1645% · AXTI 677% · KLAC 488%
Technology Distributors 9 21.8%61.4%77.5% CLMB 340% · AVT 153% · SNX 113%
Electronic Components 26 54.5%61.3%57.7% CLS 3221% · BELFA 1309% · LPTH 617%
Communications Equipment 35 29.8%82.4%42.0% AAOI 1755% · LITE 905% · ANET 715%
Semiconductors 54 31.6%30.5%31.0% POET 1926% · MU 1282% · NVDA 881%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 22 31.2%76.3%22.5% STX 976% · SMCI 936% · WDC 891%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 13.9%38.3%15.1% DOCN 109% · GDDY 36% · VRSN 34%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 27 -7.9%17.2%-3.6% PI 215% · SOTK 138% · NSSC 125%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -25.2%-7.3%-18.3% CHRN 627400% · APLD 1844% · TSSI 695%
Application Software 123 -19.6%-10.4%-42.5% VIDA 394900% · INLX 5338% · PLTR 625%
Systems Software 69 -7.8%14.7%-51.2% QNC 845% · PANW 476% · PAYS 446%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

AXTICOHRWOLFMedian
NameAXT Coherent Wolfspeed 
Mkt Price70.74289.5225.7670.74
Mkt Cap4.356.61.34.3
Rev LTM1267,118665665
Op Inc LTM5902-4975
FCF LTM-20-1,031-308-308
FCF 3Y Avg-17-213--115
CFO LTM-680-203-6
CFO 3Y Avg-8420-206

Growth & Margins

AXTICOHRWOLFMedian
NameAXT Coherent Wolfspeed 
Rev Chg LTM45.8%22.5%-34.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.5%12.4%-11.5%
Rev Chg Q164.8%33.7%-24.1%33.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM30.9%7.8%-6.7%7.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM121.5%68.5%-95.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-33.5%151.0%-58.7%
Op Mgn LTM4.2%12.7%-74.8%4.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-12.9%8.2%--2.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM16.6%1.4%-3.2%1.4%
CFO/Rev LTM-4.6%1.1%-30.6%-4.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-9.0%7.9%--0.5%
FCF/Rev LTM-15.6%-14.5%-46.4%-15.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-16.8%-2.3%--9.5%

Valuation

AXTICOHRWOLFMedian
NameAXT Coherent Wolfspeed 
Mkt Cap4.356.61.34.3
P/S34.58.02.08.0
P/Op Inc826.162.8-2.762.8
P/EBIT846.454.69.354.6
P/E1,068.470.3303.7303.7
P/CFO-751.8712.2-6.6-6.6
Total Yield0.1%1.4%0.3%0.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-9.0%0.6%--4.2%
D/E0.00.10.00.0
Net D/E-0.10.00.00.0

Returns

AXTICOHRWOLFMedian
NameAXT Coherent Wolfspeed 
1M Rtn33.6%-7.6%-0.8%-0.8%
3M Rtn-49.8%-23.3%-63.1%-49.8%
6M Rtn138.3%16.7%38.0%38.0%
12M Rtn2,408.5%222.0%16.6%222.0%
3Y Rtn2,872.3%669.6%16.6%669.6%
1M Excs Rtn30.1%-11.2%-4.4%-4.4%
3M Excs Rtn-44.6%-26.5%-66.0%-44.6%
6M Excs Rtn127.3%5.6%27.0%27.0%
12M Excs Rtn2,698.3%214.5%-3.4%214.5%
3Y Excs Rtn2,736.9%703.9%-57.7%703.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Substrates596847111103
Raw Materials and Other2932283034
Total889976141137


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil200220012000
Opto-electronics Division-34  
Subtrates Division-402034
Visible Emitter Division -13-19
Total-73815


Assets by Segment
$ Mil200220012000
Subtrates Division121194216
Opto-electronics Division25  
Visible Emitter Division  33
Total146194249


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$70.74 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.8 
First Trading Date05/21/1998 
Distance from 52W High-49.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$66.74$51.69
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA6.0%36.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility171.0%153.3%
Downside Capture731.44256.18
Upside Capture338.85587.54
Correlation (SPY)42.6%36.0%
AXTI Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta10.746.194.664.704.322.38
Up Beta22.229.034.904.023.991.09
Down Beta1.641.581.002.894.622.56
Up Capture1089%795%750%3180%11736%69063%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10213167139362
Down Capture826%500%430%248%165%112%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days12223259110356

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AXTI
AXTI2,756.1%153.2%2.91-
Sector ETF (XLK)41.9%26.0%1.3145.6%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2235.6%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.107.2%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.660.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.64-7.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.7321.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AXTI
AXTI46.5%101.7%0.83-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.7%25.9%0.6837.7%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5732.2%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.904.9%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.414.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0214.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3817.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AXTI
AXTI32.1%86.0%0.71-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.1%24.9%0.8837.7%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7233.1%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.644.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.369.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2017.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0314.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity10.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-8.7%
Average Daily Volume9.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity61.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares16.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/29/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/30/202621.2%36.9%38.3%
2/19/202624.7%55.9%127.8%
10/30/20258.6%21.2%60.7%
7/31/2025-7.7%-1.0%39.4%
5/1/20253.0%-3.0%16.3%
2/20/2025-31.0%-27.9%-26.6%
10/31/2024-18.1%-18.1%-14.2%
8/1/2024-18.5%-24.3%-19.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131212
# Negative111212
Median Positive9.8%11.9%34.2%
Median Negative-8.2%-11.0%-8.8%
Max Positive69.3%88.2%127.8%
Max Negative-31.0%-27.9%-37.1%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/30/202621.2%36.9%38.3%
2/19/202624.7%55.9%127.8%
10/30/20258.6%21.2%60.7%
7/31/2025-7.7%-1.0%39.4%
5/1/20253.0%-3.0%16.3%
2/20/2025-31.0%-27.9%-26.6%
10/31/2024-18.1%-18.1%-14.2%
8/1/2024-18.5%-24.3%-19.5%
5/2/202420.8%17.8%17.2%
2/22/202469.3%88.2%117.1%
11/2/20239.8%1.0%-1.0%
8/3/2023-1.4%-10.1%-10.8%
4/27/2023-14.7%-11.2%16.9%
2/16/2023-17.3%-23.7%-37.1%
10/27/20222.0%4.2%14.6%
7/28/202224.9%32.5%30.2%
4/28/2022-0.8%-1.3%-2.7%
2/16/2022-4.0%-8.6%-8.6%
10/27/2021-8.2%2.0%-5.0%
7/27/20218.0%6.0%-1.3%
4/28/2021-7.6%-15.9%-8.9%
2/18/202127.1%5.3%8.4%
10/28/20209.2%2.3%79.3%
7/22/20200.8%-10.8%-5.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131212
# Negative111212
Median Positive9.8%11.9%34.2%
Median Negative-8.2%-11.0%-8.8%
Max Positive69.3%88.2%127.8%
Max Negative-31.0%-27.9%-37.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/13/202610-Q
03/31/202605/14/202610-Q
12/31/202503/17/202610-K
09/30/202511/13/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/14/202510-Q
12/31/202403/14/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202303/15/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/13/202610-Q
03/31/202605/14/202610-Q
12/31/202503/17/202610-K
09/30/202511/13/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/14/202510-Q
12/31/202403/14/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/09/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202303/15/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/09/202310-Q
03/31/202305/10/202310-Q
12/31/202203/16/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/12/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202103/15/202210-K
09/30/202111/12/202110-Q
06/30/202108/12/202110-Q
03/31/202105/14/202110-Q
12/31/202003/23/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201903/12/202010-K
09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 8/19/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell819202696.074,000384,28010,868,314Form
2Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell819202688.312,000176,63010,344,248Form
3Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell819202689.5950044,79510,672,767Form
4Chen, Jesse DirectSell6172026115.246,172711,2845,793,877Form
5Chang, David C DirectSell6172026111.178,333926,3927,244,491Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell819202696.074,000384,28010,868,314Form
2Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell819202688.312,000176,63010,344,248Form
3Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell819202689.5950044,79510,672,767Form
4Chen, Jesse DirectSell6172026115.246,172711,2845,793,877Form
5Chang, David C DirectSell6172026111.178,333926,3927,244,491Form
6Chen, Jesse DirectSell615202695.7713,0001,245,0595,406,144Form
7Chen, Jesse DirectSell615202688.559,000796,9336,149,400Form
8Chen, Jesse DirectSell610202686.739,000780,5806,803,795Form
9Chen, Jesse DirectSell610202693.301,500139,9508,158,805Form
10Chen, Jesse DirectSell610202694.006,000564,0078,361,125Form
11Chen, Jesse DirectSell6052026108.286,133664,07410,199,105Form
12Chen, Jesse DirectSell6052026111.364,000445,44011,172,303Form
13Young, Morris SCEODirectSell6032026113.33123,60114,007,590243,604,640Form
14Chen, Jesse DirectSell6032026111.032,000222,06511,583,577Form
15Young, Morris SCEODirectSell6032026112.3973,8978,305,336254,152,237Form
16Chen, Jesse DirectSell6032026111.563,200356,99711,861,888Form
17Chen, Jesse DirectSell316202650.258,083406,1685,503,649Form
18Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell316202651.1337,9051,938,018116,333,653Form
19Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell316202650.6480,7764,090,7159,686,834Form
20Chen, Jesse DirectSell316202648.956,003293,8715,757,443Form
21Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell316202650.208,256414,43113,656,431Form
22Chen, Jesse DirectSell312202647.1315,000706,9415,825,759Form
23Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell312202645.6030,8321,405,908105,481,112Form
24Chang, David C DirectSell312202646.0020,000919,9183,345,926Form
25Chen, Jesse DirectSell312202646.1514,000646,1066,396,999Form
26Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell310202636.51125,8934,596,65685,587,439Form
27Chen, Jesse DirectSell310202637.6912,452469,3355,752,175Form
28Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell310202639.658,300329,06397,924,449Form
29Chen, Jesse DirectSell310202636.632,00073,2606,046,294Form
30Chang, David C DirectSell305202638.4220,000768,4763,563,577Form
31Chen, Jesse DirectSell305202638.2611,147426,5116,392,270Form
32Chang, David C DirectSell305202638.5320,000770,6384,344,241Form
33Chen, Jesse DirectSell305202638.838,800341,6856,919,541Form
34Chen, Jesse DirectSell303202640.4911,007445,6947,572,431Form
35Chen, Jesse DirectSell303202645.5911,320516,1169,028,294Form
36Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell303202643.32159,5366,911,466107,527,595Form
37Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell303202641.45405,23316,798,93411,620,251Form
38Chang, David C DAVID C CHANG TTEE DAVID C.CHANG REVOCABLE TRUSTSell1209202514.8425,000371,0251,970,054Form
39Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell1209202512.4637,160462,90230,624,339Form
40Young, Morris SCEOYoung Family Trust DTDSell1208202512.0535,000421,75030,071,546Form
41Chang, David C DAVID C CHANG TTEE DAVID C.CHANG REVOCABLE TRUSTSell1202202512.3325,000308,2501,944,984Form
42Chang, David C DAVID C CHANG TTEE DAVID C.CHANG REVOCABLE TRUSTSell1202202510.7225,000268,0001,959,016Form
43Young, Morris SCEODirectSell1118202510.3933,130344,38625,741,762Form
44Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell1113202510.14101,2971,026,9493,669,926Form
45Leblanc, Leonard J DirectSell111020258.413,63730,587999,739Form
46Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell110620258.8722,675201,1774,110,437Form
47Chang, David C DirectSell110620258.94100,000894,0401,857,314Form
48Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell110520259.2152,515483,6004,475,191Form
49Fischer, Gary LCFODirectSell110520258.0927,720224,1834,354,936Form
50Young, Morris SCEOBY YOUNG FAMILY TRUST DTDSell110420258.6580,000691,84821,096,953Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 23, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
E20 Capital Ltd$117.9 Mil11.1%22New13F
Monolith Management Ltd$16.0 Mil6.2%31TRIM -37.1%13F
Anatole Investment Management Ltd$26.4 Mil3.7%15New13F
CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited/Hong Kong$19.1 Mil2.1%37TRIM -76.0%13F
Anther Capital Ltd$74.5 Mil1.9%31New13F
WT Asset Management Ltd$76.8 Mil1.6%32New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
E20 Capital Ltd$117.9 Mil11.1%22New13F
WT Asset Management Ltd$76.8 Mil1.6%32New13F
Anther Capital Ltd$74.5 Mil1.9%31New13F
Anatole Investment Management Ltd$26.4 Mil3.7%15New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited/Hong Kong$19.1 Mil2.1%37TRIM -76.0%13F
Monolith Management Ltd$16.0 Mil6.2%31TRIM -37.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
E20 Capital Ltd$117.9 Mil11.1%22New13F
WT Asset Management Ltd$76.8 Mil1.6%32New13F
Anther Capital Ltd$74.5 Mil1.9%31New13F
Anatole Investment Management Ltd$26.4 Mil3.7%15New13F
CloudAlpha Capital Management Limited/Hong Kong$19.1 Mil2.1%37TRIM -76.0%13F
Monolith Management Ltd$16.0 Mil6.2%31TRIM -37.1%13F
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