TOKYO –Earnings at top manufacturers of chipmaking equipment are starting to diverge, with some losing steam as sales to China fall off while others capitalize on demand for artificial intelligence chips.
Lam, KLA, Advantest flourish while Tokyo Electron, Teradyne log declines
Tokyo Electron’s net profit fell 7% on the year in the April-June quarter amid slower sales to China. (Tokyo Electron)
KENSHO MOTOWAKI
August 19, 2025 06:59 JST