Amtech Systems Rises 6% After Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Amtech Systems (ASYS) shares gained 5.6% during Wednesday’s extended trading session after the company reported better-than-expected bottom-line results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.Amtech Systems reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings per share (EPS) of 10 cents. The company had reported break-even earnings in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter was pegged at a loss of 3 cents per share.Amtech Systems’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 32.5%.ASYS reported net revenues of $19.84 million, down 17.7% year over year. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.7%.Amtech Systems, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Amtech Systems, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Amtech Systems, Inc. QuoteAmtech Systems’ Q4 in DetailSegment-wise, Amtech Systems’ Thermal Processing Solutions sales were $14.59 million, which contributed 73.5% to its top line, reflecting a decrease of 9.7% from the year-ago quarter.Amtech Systems’ Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions revenues came at $5.25 million (26.5% of the top line), down 34% from the prior-year quarter.ASYS’ non-GAAP gross margin was 44.4%, which expanded 370 basis points (bps) from the year-ago quarter.Adjusted EBITDA was $2.64 million, a robust improvement from the year-ago quarter’s $0.8 million.ASYS’ Balance Sheet DetailsAs of Sept. 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalent balances were $17.91 million, up from $15.56 million as of June 30, 2025.ASYS Initiates Guidance for Q1For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ASYS expects revenues between $18 million and $20 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASYS’ first-quarter fiscal 2026 is pegged at $19 million, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 22.1%. ASYS expects adjusted EBITDA margins to stay in the high single digits.For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the bottom line is pegged at a loss per share of 2 cents. In the year-ago quarter, the company had reported earnings of 6 cents per share.Zacks Rank and Other Stocks to Consider Currently, ASYS carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Amphenol (APH) and Logitech International (LOGI) are some better-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector. Advanced Energy Industries, Amphenol and Logitech International sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Advanced Energy Industries’ 2025 earnings has been revised upward by 10 cents to $6.23 per share over the past 30 days and suggests a year-over-year increase of 67.9%. Advanced Energy Industries shares have jumped 91.5% year to date.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Amphenol’s 2025 earnings has moved upward by 7 cents to $3.29 per share in the past 30 days, calling for a year-over-year surge of 74.1%. Amphenol shares have soared 99.7% year to date.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Logitech International’s fiscal 2026 earnings has been revised upward by 2.4% to $5.61 per share in the past 30 days, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 15.9%. Logitech International shares have surged 46.5% year to date.Free Report: Profiting from the 2nd Wave of AI ExplosionThe next phase of the AI explosion is poised to create significant wealth for investors, especially those who get in early. It will add literally trillion of dollars to the economy and revolutionize nearly every part of our lives.Investors who bought shares like Nvidia at the right time have had a shot at huge gains.But the rocket ride in the "first wave" of AI stocks may soon come to an end. The sharp upward trajectory of these stocks will begin to level off, leaving exponential growth to a new wave of cutting-edge companies.Zacks' AI Boom 2.0: The Second Wave report reveals 4 under-the-radar companies that may soon be shining stars of AI’s next leap forward.Access AI Boom 2.0 now, absolutely free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Logitech International S.A. (LOGI): Free Stock Analysis Report Amphenol Corporation (APH): Free Stock Analysis Report Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks