Amtech Systems reported fiscal 2026 first‑quarter revenue of $19.0 million, a 4.3% sequential decline from the $19.8 million earned in the prior quarter and a 22.4% year‑over‑year drop from $24.4 million in Q1 2025. The decline was driven by lower demand for high‑temperature belt furnaces and the company’s ongoing product‑line rationalization, which reduced volume in legacy semiconductor equipment, while higher AI‑related revenue partially offset the loss.
Gross margin expanded to 44.8% from 38.4% year‑over‑year, reflecting a shift toward higher‑margin AI‑related advanced packaging equipment and disciplined cost management. Operating cash flow was $4.1 million, lower than the $7.9 million reported in the prior quarter, a consequence of reduced sales volume despite the margin improvement.
Earnings per share were $0.01, missing the consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.06. The company beat a negative forecast of $0.01, but the miss was driven by the revenue decline and higher operating expenses, even as cost controls helped keep the loss modest.
Segment results showed Thermal Processing Solutions generating $13.98 million and Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions $4.99 million. AI‑related advanced packaging accounted for 35% of TPS revenue, up from 30% in Q4, and the book‑to‑bill ratio remained at 1.1, indicating healthy demand for AI‑driven equipment.
Management guided for Q2 revenue of $19.0 to $21.0 million and high‑single‑digit adjusted EBITDA margins, underscoring confidence in continued AI demand. Cash on hand rose to $22.1 million, with no debt, reinforcing the company’s strong liquidity position.
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