AXT (AXTI) Stock Overview
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes compound and single element semiconductor substrates. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$140.83 |
| 52 Week High | US$134.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$1.45 |
| Beta | 1.76 |
| 1 Month Change | 61.99% |
| 3 Month Change | 374.49% |
| 1 Year Change | 9,545.89% |
| 3 Year Change | 3,747.81% |
| 5 Year Change | 1,283.40% |
| Change since IPO | 1,225.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 21
AXT: A Company Meeting An Inflection Point
Summary AXT stands out as an undercovered AI infrastructure play following a strong Q1 2026 earnings report. AXTI's exposure to the AI boom, particularly through its role in GPU supply chains, positions it for significant upside. Despite widespread focus on high-profile AI names, AXTI's fundamentals and growth trajectory merit increased investor attention. I see AXTI as a potential portfolio gem, benefiting from AI-driven demand and currently overlooked by the broader market. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 29
AXTI: Future InP Substrate Demand Will Outweigh Near Term Export Constraints
Narrative Update on AXT The analyst price target for AXT has moved from $45 to $90, with analysts pointing to higher assumed profit margins, an increased future P/E multiple, and stronger long term InP substrate demand expectations supported by recent capacity and capex plans at major optical and cloud players. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AXT highlights a mix of optimism on long term InP substrate demand and some short term caution around export related constraints.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 21
AXT: A Company Meeting An Inflection Point
Summary AXT stands out as an undercovered AI infrastructure play following a strong Q1 2026 earnings report. AXTI's exposure to the AI boom, particularly through its role in GPU supply chains, positions it for significant upside. Despite widespread focus on high-profile AI names, AXTI's fundamentals and growth trajectory merit increased investor attention. I see AXTI as a potential portfolio gem, benefiting from AI-driven demand and currently overlooked by the broader market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 29
AXTI: Future InP Substrate Demand Will Outweigh Near Term Export Constraints
Narrative Update on AXT The analyst price target for AXT has moved from $45 to $90, with analysts pointing to higher assumed profit margins, an increased future P/E multiple, and stronger long term InP substrate demand expectations supported by recent capacity and capex plans at major optical and cloud players. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AXT highlights a mix of optimism on long term InP substrate demand and some short term caution around export related constraints.
Narrative Update • Apr 14
AXTI: Export Permit Limits Will Continue To Restrain InP AI Upside
Analysts have raised AXT's fair value estimate from $28.25 to $30.75, reflecting updated views on higher potential P/E multiples, supported by expected InP growth and recent price target increases from several research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research gives you a mixed but useful read on how the Street is thinking about AXT, with some focusing on long term InP growth potential and others highlighting nearer term execution risks and regulatory overhangs.Narrative Update • Mar 31
AXTI: Export Permit Constraints Will Limit Upside Despite InP Demand Story
AXT's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from $26.00 to $45.00 as analysts factor in expectations for higher revenue, stronger profit margins, and a richer forward P/E multiple supported by rising Street price targets related to InP demand and export permit clarity. Analyst Commentary Recent research on AXT points to a split view, with some caution around near term export permit issues, but also a series of more optimistic calls that connect the story to longer term compound semiconductor demand and valuation support tied to InP exposure.
Narrative Update • Mar 17
AXTI: Export Permit Constraints Will Limit Benefit Of InP Demand Optimism
The analyst price target for AXT has increased from $8.50 to $21, with analysts citing stronger InP growth expectations, higher projected profit margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple as key supports for the updated valuation framework. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AXT reflects a wide spread in price targets, with some analysts using relatively high P/E multiples based on long term InP growth expectations and others taking a more cautious stance as they weigh near term execution risks and policy related constraints.Narrative Update • Mar 03
AXTI: InP Export Permit Constraints Will Undermine AI Demand Upside Potential
Narrative Update on AXT The analyst price targets for AXT have moved sharply higher, with recent updates ranging from $21 to $35. Analysts are factoring in higher fair value estimates and stronger InP growth expectations, despite ongoing export permit uncertainty.Narrative Update • Feb 17
AXTI: Neutral Stance Will Reflect Export Permit Risks And Equity Raise
Narrative Update on AXT Price Target Analysts have raised their AXT price target from $9 to $18, citing updated assumptions for higher revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a lower discount rate. At the same time, they have shifted to a Neutral stance following export permit related headwinds in InP substrate shipments.Narrative Update • Feb 03
AXTI: Export Permit Constraints And Equity Offering Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on AXT to US$18 from US$9, citing valuation after the company adjusted its Q4 revenue outlook due to fewer export permits for InP substrates from the Chinese government. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are framing the new US$18 price target as less about improving fundamentals and more about the stock having already run ahead of what they see as reasonable expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 20
AXTI: Export Permit Uncertainty Will Constrain Near Term Revenue Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price targets for AXT, with moves such as from US$4.10 to US$7 and from US$9 to US$18, citing changing views on export permit progress, revenue assumptions, and valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AXT reflects a mixed backdrop, with some bearish analysts turning more cautious even as price targets move higher.Narrative Update • Jan 05
AXTI: Export Permits Will Drive Fragile Near Term Revenue Expectations
Analysts lifted their price target on AXT to $7.00 from $4.10, pointing to updated Q3 revenue assumptions after the company received export permits from China's Ministry of Commerce to resume shipping indium phosphide substrates to additional customers. Analyst Commentary Analysts point to the new export permits as a key reason for revisiting their models, with Q3 revenue assumptions adjusted to reflect the potential contribution from indium phosphide substrate shipments to additional customers.Analysis Article • Dec 19
AXT, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AXTI) 39% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
AXT, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXTI ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 39% gain in the last month alone. The last...Narrative Update • Dec 14
AXTI: New Export Permits Will Intensify Regulatory And Execution Downside Risks
Analysts have raised their price target on AXT by approximately $2.90 per share to around $7.00, citing improved revenue expectations after the company received new export permits that enable it to resume shipping indium phosphide substrates to additional customers. Analyst Commentary Analysts are updating their models ahead of upcoming quarterly results, reflecting the impact of newly granted export permits on AXT's near term revenue and margin profile.Narrative Update • Nov 30
AXTI: Export Permit Reliance Will Heighten Downside Risks Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
Analysts have increased their price target for AXT to $7 from $4.10, citing higher anticipated revenues because the company recently obtained export permits that allow it to ship indium phosphide substrates to additional customers. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from the analyst community reflect a reassessment of AXT's growth prospects and financial outlook following the news about new export permits for indium phosphide substrates.Narrative Update • Nov 16
AXTI: Renewed Export Permits Will Influence Recovery Amid Regulatory Risks
Analysts have raised AXT's fair value estimate significantly from $5.70 to $9.50 per share, citing improved revenue assumptions following renewed export permits and a higher price target in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to AXT's recent developments have brought both optimism and caution regarding the company's future prospects and valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 02
AXTI: Export Permit Uncertainty Will Challenge Margin Strength Moving Forward
The analyst price target for AXT has increased significantly from $3.82 to $5.70 per share, as analysts cite improved revenue growth expectations and recent export permit approvals as key drivers behind their revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment regarding AXT has evolved in response to recent company developments, with notable optimism about future growth prospects.Analysis Article • Oct 14
AXT, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXTI) Shares Fly 26% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
AXT, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXTI ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone. Looking...Analysis Article • Oct 08
Here's Why AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) Can Afford Some Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 20
AXT, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXTI) Stock Catapults 33% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry
Despite an already strong run, AXT, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXTI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 33% in the last...
New Narrative • May 02
Chinese Data Center Demand And Laser Tech Will Open New Markets
Strategic positioning in the Chinese data center market and local sourcing aims to reduce foreign dependency and boost revenue growth.Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
AXT, Inc. Reported Improved Q4 Financial Performance But Q1 Outlook Disappoints
Summary AXT, Inc. reported increased revenues QoQ and YoY due to higher demand for its indium phosphide wafers. The company expects lower Q1 2025 revenues due to new regulations in China over exports of indium phosphide. The company’s stock price hit its 52-week low last Friday due to the weak Q1 outlook. The company still foresees strong performance during 2025 and 2026 regardless of the setback. I rate AXTI stock as a Hold for now and recommend that investors watch the company for developments. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 26
AXT, Inc.: Not Getting The Recognition It Deserves
Summary AXT, Inc. came close to multi-year lows last September after a selloff following guidance, but history suggests that might have been a good entry point. Guidance suggests AXTI will grow slower, at least in the short term, but there is nonetheless much more to remain upbeat about. There have been setbacks, including in terms of AI, but AXTI is still growing and on pace to get back to earning a profit as soon as next year. It may take some time and patience, but long AXTI still looks like it has what it takes to become a winning play. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 05
AXT, Inc.: Downgrading On Limited Visibility And Early Cracks In The AI Story
Summary Semiconductor substrate provider AXT, Inc. reported better-than-expected Q2/2024 results, with both revenues and profitability coming in ahead of consensus estimates. Strong sequential growth in gallium arsenide and germanium substrate sales were partially offset by a decrease in indium phosphide revenues. However, Q3 guidance came in below consensus expectations due to an anticipated sequential decline in substrate revenues. While the company looks cheap following Friday's selloff, limited visibility and a rather lumpy AI revenue ramp are likely to keep the stock in the penalty box for at least the next couple of months. Given these issues, I am downgrading the company's stock from "Buy" to "Hold". Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 21
AXT Inc.: Playing An Expected Rebound
Summary The stock has sold off in the last three days due to AXTI’s ties to China, but this could be an opportunity to take advantage of. AXTI is valued at much less than book value, which could become untenable if AXTI gets out of the red in 2025. AXTI is scheduled to release the Q2 report on August 1 and the conditions are there for a repeat of what happened twice before in 2024. The China factor will not go away anytime soon, but long AXTI has enough in its favor to make it worth backing. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 07
AXT: Strong Outlook As Business Recovery Is Picking Up Steam - Buy
Summary Semiconductor substrate provider AXT, Inc. reported Q1/2024 results in line with its April 8 preannouncement and provided Q2 guidance well ahead of expectations. The company's substrate business continues to recover across all major product lines, with some AI-related demand contributing to a 50% sequential increase in indium phosphide sales. Management expects the company to reach breakeven levels by the end of this year or early next year. The company is considering monetizing some of its holdings in a number of Chinese raw materials providers. Risk/reward is looking increasingly favorable for speculative investors, with the business recovering across the board and a number of potential near- and medium-term catalysts. Reiterating "Buy" rating with a near-term price target of $5.30. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 05
AXT: Selloff Provides Buying Opportunity
Summary A plethora of allegations raised in a new shortseller report caused AXT, Inc.'s shares to crater by 35%. The core short thesis is centering around the risks resulting from a potential failure to list Chinese subsidiary Tongmei on the Shanghai Star Market. However, these risks have been adequately disclosed by the company in recent years and should be well-known among market participants following AXT more closely. In addition, the company's business is showing early signs of life after a couple of abysmal quarters with analysts projecting a full-blown recovery for next year. In my opinion, Thursday's selloff provides speculative investors an opportunity to initiate positions in a recovering business driven by exposure to the red hot data center and AI market. Should AXT execute at least in line with current analyst expectations, the stock might approach $6 next year. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| AXTI | US Semiconductor | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 13.8% | -3.6% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 9,545.9% | 106.1% | 27.1% |
Return vs Industry: AXTI exceeded the US Semiconductor industry which returned 106.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AXTI exceeded the US Market which returned 27.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AXTI volatility | |
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| AXTI Average Weekly Movement | 25.3% |
| Semiconductor Industry Average Movement | 11.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: AXTI's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AXTI's weekly volatility has increased from 19% to 25% over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1986 | 1,541 | Morris Young | www.axt.com |
AXT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes compound and single element semiconductor substrates. The company provides indium phosphide for use in data center connectivity using light/lasers, high-speed data transfer in data centers, 5G communications, fiber optic lasers and detectors, consumer devices, passive optical networks, silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, thermo-photovoltaics, RF amplifier and switching, infrared light-emitting diode (LEDS) motion control, lidar for robotics and autonomous vehicles, and infrared thermal imaging. It also offers semi-insulating gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrates for use in Wi-Fi and IoT devices, transistors, direct broadcast television, power amplifiers, satellite communications, and solar cells; and semi-conducting GaAs substrates that are used in LEDs, screen displays using micro-LEDs, printer head lasers and LEDs, 3-D sensing using VCSELs, data center communication using VCSELs, sensors for industrial robotics/near-infrared sensors, laser machining, cutting and drilling, optical couplers, solar cells, night vision goggles, lidar for robotics and autonomous vehicles, and other lasers.
AXT, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| AXTI fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$7.70b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$14.26m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$95.89m |
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P/S Ratio-628.7x
P/E RatioIs AXTI overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AXTI income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$95.89m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$75.43m |
| Gross Profit | US$20.46m |
| Other Expenses | US$34.72m |
| Earnings | -US$14.26m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.22 |
| Gross Margin | 21.34% |
| Net Profit Margin | -14.87% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 22.9% |
How did AXTI perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 21:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
AXT, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ku Kang | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Hamed Khorsand | BWS Financial Inc. |
| Richard Shannon | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |