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Advanced Energy Industries’ Pivotal Capacity Expansion — Malaysia & Thailand Ramp Up!
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting broad-based revenue growth across its semiconductor, data center computing, and industrial & medical markets. The company posted revenues of $574 million, representing a 30% year-over-year increase and exceeding the high end of guidance, with earnings per share rising 83% to $2.74. Gross margin improved by 380 basis points to 41.9%, driven by higher volume, a favorable product mix emphasizing new, higher-value offerings, and tariff refunds. Operating income set a new company record with a margin of 21.9%, also benefiting from controlled operating expenses that grew well below revenue rates. Strong operating cash flow of $86 million was delivered despite increased investments in strategic inventory and capital expenditures. In particular, Advanced Energy’s semiconductor segment achieved record revenue of $278 million, with sequential growth of 27%, fueled by demand for leading-edge memory, logic, etch, and deposition equipment.
