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ACM Research Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $292.9 million, up 36.0% year over year, driven by higher sales of ECP, furnace, other technologies, advanced packaging, and services & spares. GAAP gross margin was 46.0% versus 48.5% a year ago, above the mid-point of its long-term 42%–48% target range.

GAAP operating income rose to $49.7 million from $31.7 million, and GAAP net income attributable to ACM Research increased to $89.0 million from $29.8 million, helped by a $69.6 million unrealized gain on short-term investments. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ACM Research was $44.5 million versus $37.3 million. Diluted EPS was $1.23 (non-GAAP $0.61) compared with $0.44 (non-GAAP $0.55).

Cash, restricted cash and short-term time deposits totaled $1.36 billion at June 30, 2026, with net cash of $1.0 billion. Total shipments reached $281.5 million, up 36.4%. ACM raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $1.125–$1.175 billion, implying 25%–30% growth, and highlighted milestones including shipment of its 2,000th electroplating chamber and new orders for its Ultra ECP ap-p panel-level tools.

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Positive

  • Revenue up 36.0% year over year to $292.9 million in Q2 2026
  • GAAP net income rose to $89.0 million from $29.8 million
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to ACM Research increased to $44.5 million from $37.3 million
  • Diluted EPS grew to $1.23 (non-GAAP $0.61) from $0.44 (non-GAAP $0.55)
  • Shipments of $281.5 million, up 36.4% year over year
  • Raised 2026 revenue guidance to $1.125–$1.175 billion (25%–30% growth range)
  • Net cash position reached approximately $1.0 billion at June 30, 2026

Negative

  • GAAP gross margin declined to 46.0% from 48.5% year over year
  • Non-GAAP operating margin edged down to 19.2% from 19.3%
  • Operating expenses increased 16.6% to $84.9 million
  • Income tax expense rose to $13.5 million from $1.9 million
  • Lower sales in single-wafer cleaning, Tahoe and semi-critical cleaning tools offset some growth

News Explained

Two new tool orders add scheduled deliveries, but customer acceptance determines when some shipped systems can become revenue.

ACM reported second-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026; the release also adds two customer orders that create scheduled future deliveries rather than current completed sales.

One order is for a production Ultra ECP ap-p tool scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2027; the other is an evaluation order for a separate tool scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

The $281.5 million shipment total includes both deliveries tied to current-quarter revenue and first-tool systems awaiting customer acceptance for potential revenue in later quarters, so shipments and recognized revenue are not identical measures here.

The stated resolution points are customer acceptance of those first tools and delivery of the evaluation and production systems on their scheduled timelines; management says acceptance timing is among the factors underlying its $1.125 billion to $1.175 billion 2026 revenue outlook.

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Key Figures

Q2 revenue: $292.9 million ECP growth: 168% Advanced packaging growth: 153% +5 more
8 metrics
Q2 revenue $292.9 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; up 36.0% year over year
ECP growth 168% Q2 2026 year-over-year growth in ECP categories
Advanced packaging growth 153% Q2 2026 year-over-year growth
Net cash $1.0 billion At June 30, 2026
FY2026 revenue guidance $1.125 billion to $1.175 billion Raised from prior range of $1.08 billion to $1.175 billion
Gross margin 46.0% Q2 2026 GAAP versus 48.5% in Q2 2025
Diluted EPS $1.23 Q2 2026 GAAP versus $0.44 in Q2 2025
ECP chambers shipped 2,000th chamber Milestone reached during Q2 2026

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 07 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 07 First-quarter earnings Positive +6.9% Revenue and shipments grew, while full-year guidance was reiterated.
Feb 26 Annual earnings report Negative -16.7% Operating income and shipments declined despite maintained 2026 revenue guidance.
Nov 05 Third-quarter earnings Negative -19.9% Gross margin declined and full-year guidance was narrowed.
Aug 06 Second-quarter earnings Positive -15.3% Revenue and net income increased, with guidance maintained.
Apr 29 First-quarter revenue update Positive -11.0% Preliminary revenue and shipments increased, while guidance was reaffirmed.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Tag-matched earnings events produced mixed reactions, with three aligned outcomes and two divergences despite generally positive operating updates.

Key Terms

gaap, non-gaap, pecvd, electroplating chamber
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gaap financial
"GAAP financial measures from non-GAAP financial measures"
GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.
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non-gaap financial
"Non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
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pecvd technical
"including SPM Cleaning, Track, PECVD and horizontal panel-level plating"
PECVD (plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition) is a manufacturing technique that uses a plasma to deposit very thin material layers onto surfaces, commonly used for chips, solar panels, LEDs and protective coatings. It matters to investors because the process affects product performance, manufacturing cost, and production yield—like a more precise spray-paint that can be applied at lower heat, improving quality and scaling potential, which can influence a maker’s competitiveness and margins.
electroplating chamber technical
"ACM shipped its 2,000th electroplating chamber"
A chamber used for electroplating is an enclosed tank or cabinet that holds the liquid chemistry, fixtures, and electrical connections where a metal coating is deposited onto parts by applying electric current. Think of it like a controlled sink or oven that carefully manages bath composition, temperature, electrical parameters and cleanliness to ensure consistent coatings. Investors care because the design and automation of these chambers affect manufacturing capacity, product quality, yield, environmental controls and capital and operating costs.

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FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACM Research, Inc. (“ACM”) (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced wafer-level packaging applications, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

“We delivered a strong second quarter, with revenue and shipments both increasing 36% year over year,” said Dr. David Wang, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACM. “Revenue growth was led by the ECP and advanced packaging categories, which grew 168% and 153%, respectively, reflecting the growing contribution of our broader product portfolio. During the quarter, we shipped our 2,000th ECP chamber, an important milestone that demonstrates the increasing adoption of our ECP technology in high-volume manufacturing of logic, memory and 3D packaging. We also delivered good profitability, and ended the quarter with $1.0 billion in net cash, providing significant financial strength to support our long-term growth strategy.”

Dr. Wang continued, “Customer demand as demonstrated by increased order activity provides us with good visibility for the remainder of 2026. We see 2026 as a ‘Big Year’ for new products as we proceed with customer evaluations and product ramps across multiple platforms, including SPM Cleaning, Track, PECVD and horizontal panel-level plating for advanced packaging. At the same time, we are expanding engagement with global customers and making solid progress at our Oregon facility. We are raising our full-year 2026 revenue outlook for 25% to 30% growth. We remain confident in our ability to outgrow the market through new product cycles, market share gains and increasing contributions from global markets as we execute toward our long-term revenue target of $4 billion.”

 Three Months Ended June 30
 GAAP Non-GAAP(1)
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
 (dollars in thousands, except EPS)
Revenue$292,919  $215,372  $292,919  $215,372 
Gross margin 46.0%  48.5%  46.0%  48.7%
Income from operations$49,743  $31,694  $56,326  $41,464 
Net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc.$88,984  $29,760  $44,516  $37,316 
Basic EPS$1.31  $0.47  $0.66  $0.58 
Diluted EPS$1.23  $0.44  $0.61  $0.55 


 Six Months Ended June 30
 GAAP Non-GAAP(1)
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
 (dollars in thousands, except EPS)
Revenue$524,182  $387,719  $524,182  $387,719 
Gross margin 46.1%  48.2%  46.2%  48.5%
Income from operations$85,920  $57,471  $98,124  $77,058 
Net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc.$106,291  $50,140  $68,484  $68,395 
Basic EPS$1.59  $0.79  $1.02  $1.08 
Diluted EPS$1.49  $0.74  $0.96  $1.01 
                

(1) Reconciliations to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures from non-GAAP financial measures are presented below under “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” Non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation and, with respect to net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc. and basic and diluted earnings per share, also exclude unrealized gain on short-term investments and its impact to net income attributable to non-controlling interests.

Outlook

ACM has raised its revenue guidance range to $1.125 billion to $1.175 billion for fiscal year 2026, from the prior range of $1.08 billion to $1.175 billion. This expectation is based on ACM management’s current assessment of the continuing impact from international trade policy, together with various expected spending scenarios of key customers, supply chain constraints, and the timing of acceptances for first tools under evaluation in the field, among other factors.

Operating Highlights and Recent Announcements

  • Shipments. Total shipments in the second quarter of 2026 were $281.5 million, up 36.4% when compared to the second quarter of 2025. Total shipments include deliveries for revenue in the quarter and deliveries of first tool systems awaiting customer acceptance for potential revenue in future quarters.
  • Shipment of the 2,000th Electroplating Chamber. ACM shipped its 2,000th electroplating chamber, following shipment milestones of 500 chambers in 2022 and 1,500 chambers in 2025. The achievement underscores the continued commercial expansion and growing market recognition of ACM's electroplating solutions.
  • Presented Proprietary High-Temperature SPM Cleaning Technology at SPCC 2026. ACM presented its proprietary high-temperature SPM cleaning technology at the Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC) 2026, showcasing particle performance of fewer than 15 particles at 15nm without requiring periodic DI water chamber cleaning. The technology is designed to improve yield and lower maintenance requirements for advanced GAA logic, DRAM and HBM applications.
  • Expansion of the Ultra C Tahoe Wet Processing Platform. ACM has expanded its Ultra C Tahoe system into a multi-process wet processing platform, by adding advanced wet etch and monitor wafer reclaim applications for logic and memory manufacturing. The expanded platform has been adopted by leading semiconductor manufacturers, and the Tahoe Recycle application is running in volume production at customer facilities. This expanded Tahoe platform demonstrates the versatility of our hybrid architecture and its scalability for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. ACM will continue to drive world-class process performance and integrating environmental benefits into product development to help make advanced semiconductor manufacturing more efficient and sustainable.
  • Received Orders for the Ultra ECP ap-p Tool. ACM received the first production order for one 510 × 515 mm Ultra ECP ap-p tool from an existing advanced packaging customer in mainland China, with delivery scheduled for the first half of 2027. ACM also received an evaluation order for one 310 × 310 mm tool from a new leading panel-manufacturer customer based in Asia, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Summary

Unless otherwise noted, the following figures refer to the second quarter of 2026 and comparisons are with the second quarter of 2025.

  • Revenue was $292.9 million, up 36.0%, primarily driven by higher sales of ECP (front-end and packaging), furnace and other technologies, and advanced packaging (excluding ECP), services & spares, partially offset by lower sales of single-wafer cleaning, Tahoe and semi-critical cleaning tools.
  • Gross margin was 46.0% versus 48.5%. Non-GAAP gross margin, which excludes stock-based compensation, was 46.0% versus 48.7%. Gross margin was above the mid-point of ACM’s long-term business model target range of 42% to 48%. ACM expects gross margin to vary from period to period due to a variety of factors, such as product mix, currency impacts and sales volume.
  • Operating expenses were $84.9 million, an increase of 16.6%. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 29.0% from 33.8%. Non-GAAP operating expenses, which exclude the effect of stock-based compensation, were $78.5 million, up 23.9%. Non-GAAP operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 26.8% from 29.4%.
  • Operating income was $49.7 million, compared to $31.7 million. Operating margin was 17.0% compared to 14.7%. Non-GAAP operating income, which excludes the effect of stock-based compensation, was $56.3 million, compared to $41.5 million. Non-GAAP operating margin, which excludes stock-based compensation, was 19.2% compared to 19.3%.
  • Unrealized gain on short-term investments was $69.6 million, compared to an unrealized gain of $2.7 million. Unrealized gain reflects the change in market value of the investments by ACM’s principal operating subsidiary, ACM Research (Shanghai), Inc. The value is marked-to-market quarterly and is excluded in the non-GAAP financial metrics.
  • Income tax expense was $13.5 million, compared to $1.9 million. The change in tax expense primarily resulted from the tax effect of an increase in operating profit for the period.
  • Net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc. was $89.0 million, compared to $29.8 million. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc., which excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and unrealized gain on short-term investments, was $44.5 million, compared to $37.3 million.
  • Net income per diluted share attributable to ACM Research, Inc. was $1.23, compared to $0.44. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share, which excludes the effect of stock-based compensation and unrealized gain on short-term investments, was $0.61, compared to $0.55.
  • Cash and cash equivalents, plus restricted cash and short-term time deposits were $1.36 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.25 billion at March 31, 2026. Net cash, which excludes short-term and long-term borrowings, was $1.0 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $924.2 million at March 31, 2026.

Conference Call Details

A conference call to discuss results will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. China Time). To join the conference call via telephone, participants must use the following link to complete an online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive email instructions to access the conference call, including dial-in information and a PIN number allowing access to the conference call. This pre-registration process is designed by the operator to reduce delays due to operator congestion when accessing the live call.

Online Registration: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIc282607074af4b0895b2ed37fb7d0eb9

Participants who have not pre-registered may join the webcast by accessing the link at ir.acmr.com/news-events/events.

A live and archived webcast will be available on the Investors section of the ACM website at www.acmr.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ACM presents non-GAAP gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc. and basic and diluted earnings per share as supplemental measures to GAAP financial measures regarding ACM’s operational performance. These supplemental measures exclude the impact of stock-based compensation, which ACM does not believe is indicative of its core operating results. In addition, non-GAAP net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc. and basic and diluted earnings per share exclude the effect of stock-based compensation and unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments, which ACM also believes are not indicative of its core operating results. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is provided below under “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

ACM believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in assessing its operating performance. ACM uses these financial measures internally to evaluate its operating performance and for planning and forecasting of future periods. Financial analysts may focus on and publish both historical results and future projections based on the non-GAAP financial measures. ACM also believes it is in the best interests of investors for ACM to provide this non-GAAP information.

While ACM believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information to investors, there are limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be reported by competitors, and they may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to differences in calculation methodologies. The non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative to GAAP information and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP financial measures. They should be used only as a supplement to GAAP information and should be considered only in conjunction with ACM’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “plans,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “designed,” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on ACM management’s current expectations and beliefs, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by the forward-looking statements. A description of certain of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in filings ACM makes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results and events may differ materially from results and events currently expected by ACM. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. ACM undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in its expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About ACM Research, Inc.

ACM develops, manufactures and sells semiconductor process equipment spanning cleaning, electroplating, stress-free polishing, vertical furnace processes, track, PECVD, and wafer- and panel-level packaging tools, enabling advanced and semi-critical semiconductor device manufacturing. ACM is committed to delivering customized, high-performance, cost-effective process solutions that semiconductor manufacturers can use in numerous manufacturing steps to improve productivity and product yield. For more information, visit www.acmr.com.

© ACM Research, Inc. Ultra C and the ACM Research logo are trademarks of ACM Research, Inc. For convenience, these trademarks appear in this press release without ™ symbols, but that practice does not mean that ACM will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to the trademarks.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In the United States:The Blueshirt Group
 Steven C. Pelayo, CFA
 (360) 808-5154
 steven@blueshirtgroup.co
  
In China:The Blueshirt Group Asia
 Gary Dvorchak, CFA
 +86 (138) 1079-1480
 gary@blueshirtgroup.co


ACM RESEARCH, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025
 (Unaudited)  
 (In thousands)
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$969,229 $757,373 
Restricted cash 21,358  8,589 
Short-term time deposits 365,055  366,591 
Short-term investments 105,091  35,524 
Accounts receivables, net 538,389  504,250 
Other receivables 66,820  48,655 
Inventories, net 783,119  702,631 
Advances to related parties 163  2,500 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,554  10,567 
Total current assets 2,874,778  2,436,680 
Property, plant and equipment, net 384,593  314,830 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 16,634  17,925 
Intangible assets, net 2,516  2,847 
Deferred tax assets 25,904  29,389 
Long-term investments 89,249  66,035 
Other long-term assets 5,564  4,479 
Total assets$3,399,238 $2,872,185 
Liabilities and Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Short-term borrowings$107,218 $74,041 
Current portion of long-term borrowings 40,787  35,082 
Related parties accounts payable 29,799  32,060 
Accounts payable 220,601  215,440 
Advances from customers 165,566  187,809 
Deferred revenue 15,908  17,388 
Income taxes payable 3,626  991 
FIN-48 payable 28,908  27,719 
Other payables and accrued expenses 168,944  150,396 
Current portion of operating lease liability 4,907  4,786 
Total current liabilities 786,264  745,712 
Long-term borrowings 192,904  178,930 
Long-term operating lease liability 3,503  5,069 
Other long-term liabilities 11,444  11,965 
Total liabilities 994,115  941,676 
Commitments and contingencies    
Equity:   
Stockholders’ equity:   
Class A Common stock 6  6 
Class B Common stock 1  1 
Additional paid-in capital 1,361,841  1,115,504 
Retained earnings 456,719  350,428 
Statutory surplus reserve 34,164  34,164 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 7,423  (35,740)
Total ACM Research, Inc. stockholders’ equity 1,860,154  1,464,363 
Non-controlling interests 544,969  466,146 
Total equity 2,405,123  1,930,509 
Total liabilities and equity$3,399,238 $2,872,185 


ACM RESEARCH, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
 (Unaudited)
 ( In thousands, except share and per share data)
Revenue$292,919  $215,372  $524,182  $387,719 
Cost of revenue 158,301   110,911   282,326   200,708 
Gross profit 134,618   104,461   241,856   187,011 
Operating expenses:       
Sales and marketing 23,778   22,102   44,466   38,445 
Research and development 42,254   33,817   78,803   61,320 
General and administrative 18,843   16,848   32,667   29,775 
Total operating expenses 84,875   72,767   155,936   129,540 
Income from operations 49,743   31,694   85,920   57,471 
Interest income 7,142   4,013   11,861   7,352 
Interest expense (2,059)  (1,757)  (3,992)  (3,315)
Realized gain on short-term investments -   54   -   54 
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 69,592   2,730   68,186   1,648 
Other expense, net (9,793)  (346)  (19,093)  (608)
Income from equity method investments 21,097   1,773   22,846   2,725 
Income before income taxes 135,722   38,161   165,728   65,327 
Income tax expense (13,472)  (1,891)  (17,243)  (4,044)
Net income 122,250   36,270   148,485   61,283 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 33,266   6,510   42,194   11,143 
Net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc.$88,984  $29,760  $106,291  $50,140 
Comprehensive income:       
Net income 122,250   36,270   148,485   61,283 
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of nil 30,141   3,905   57,938   5,655 
Comprehensive Income 153,066   40,175   207,098   66,938 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 41,477   7,250   57,644   12,207 
Comprehensive income attributable to ACM Research, Inc.$111,589  $32,925  $149,454  $54,731 
        
Net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc. per common share:       
Basic$1.31  $0.47  $1.59  $0.79 
Diluted$1.23  $0.44  $1.49  $0.74 
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts:       
Basic 67,890,917   63,968,763   66,853,350   63,620,235 
Diluted 71,838,908   67,464,856   70,678,872   67,138,338 


ACM RESEARCH, INC.
Total Revenue by Product Category

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2026
 2025
 2026
 2025
 (Unaudited)
 ($ in thousand)
Single wafer cleaning, Tahoe and semi-critical cleaning equipment$132,978 $154,961 $255,460 $284,530
ECP (front-end and packaging), furnace and other technologies 128,546  48,016  212,785  75,646
Advanced packaging (excluding ECP), services & spares 31,395  12,395  55,937  27,543
Total Revenue By Product Category$292,919 $215,372 $524,182 $387,719


ACM RESEARCH, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

As described under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” above, ACM presents non-GAAP gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc., and basic and diluted earnings per share as supplemental measures to GAAP financial measures, each of which excludes stock-based compensation (“SBC”) from the equivalent GAAP financial line items. In addition, non-GAAP net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc., and basic and diluted earnings per share exclude unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments. The following tables reconcile gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income attributable to ACM Research, Inc., and basic and diluted earnings per share to the related non-GAAP financial measures:

 Three Months Ended June 30,
  2026  2025 
 Actual
(GAAP)
SBCOther non-
operating
adjustments
Adjusted
(Non-
GAAP)
Actual
(GAAP)
SBCOther non-
operating
adjustments
Adjusted
(Non-
GAAP)
 (In thousands)
Revenue$292,919 $- $- $292,919 $215,372 $- $- $215,372 
Cost of revenue (158,301) (177) -  (158,124) (110,911) (356) -  (110,555)
Gross profit 134,618  (177) -  134,795  104,461  (356) -  104,817 
Gross margin 46.0% 0.1% -  46.0% 48.5% 0.2% -  48.7%
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing (23,778) (1,330) -  (22,448) (22,102) (2,096) -  (20,006)
Research and development (42,254) (1,532) -  (40,722) (33,817) (2,580) -  (31,237)
General and administrative (18,843) (3,544) -  (15,299) (16,848) (4,738) -  (12,110)
Total operating expenses (84,875) (6,406) -  (78,469) (72,767) (9,414) -  (63,353)
Income (loss) from operations 49,743  (6,583) -  56,326  31,694  (9,770) -  41,464 
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 69,592  -  69,592  -  2,730  -  2,730  - 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 33,266  -  (18,541) 14,725  6,510  -  (516) 5,994 
Net income (loss) attributable to ACM Research, Inc.$88,984 $(6,583)$51,051 $44,516 $29,760 $(9,770)$2,214 $37,316 
Basic EPS$1.31   $0.66 $0.47   $0.58 
Diluted EPS$1.23   $0.61 $0.44   $0.55 


 Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026  2025 
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SBCOther non-
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 (In thousands)
Revenue$524,182 $- $- $524,182 $387,719 $- $- $387,719 
Cost of revenue (282,326) (525) -  (281,801) (200,708) (885) -  (199,823)
Gross profit 241,856  (525) -  242,381  187,011  (885) -  187,896 
Gross margin 46.1% 0.1% -  46.2% 48.2% 0.2% -  48.5%
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing (44,466) (2,822) -  (41,644) (38,445) (4,253) -  (34,192)
Research and development (78,803) (3,374) -  (75,429) (61,320) (5,355) -  (55,965)
General and administrative (32,667) (5,483) -  (27,184) (29,775) (9,094) -  (20,681)
Total operating expenses (155,936) (11,679) -  (144,257) (129,540) (18,702) -  (110,838)
Income (loss) from operations 85,920  (12,204) -  98,124  57,471  (19,587) -  77,058 
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 68,186  -  68,186  -  1,648  -  1,648  - 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 42,194  -  (18,175) 24,019  11,143  -  (316) 10,827 
Net income (loss) attributable to ACM Research, Inc.$106,291 $(12,204)$50,011 $68,484 $50,140 $(19,587)$1,332 $68,395 
Basic EPS$1.59   $1.02 $0.79   $1.08 
Diluted EPS$1.49   $0.96 $0.74   $1.01 

FAQ

How did ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) perform in Q2 2026?

ACM Research reported strong Q2 2026 growth, with revenue of $292.9 million, up 36.0% year over year. According to ACM Research, GAAP net income attributable to the company rose to $89.0 million and diluted EPS reached $1.23, supported by higher tool shipments and product demand.

What was ACM Research’s Q2 2026 revenue and shipment growth (ACMR)?

ACM Research’s Q2 2026 revenue was $292.9 million, a 36.0% increase from Q2 2025. According to ACM Research, total shipments reached $281.5 million, up 36.4% year over year, including systems shipped for current-quarter revenue and first tools awaiting customer acceptance for potential future revenue.

How profitable was ACM Research in Q2 2026 and what were its margins?

ACM Research generated Q2 2026 GAAP operating income of $49.7 million and operating margin of 17.0%. According to ACM Research, GAAP gross margin was 46.0%, down from 48.5%, but remained above the midpoint of its 42%–48% long-term business model gross margin target range.

What were ACM Research’s Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) for ACMR stock?

In Q2 2026, ACM Research reported GAAP diluted EPS of $1.23, up from $0.44 a year earlier. According to ACM Research, non-GAAP diluted EPS, excluding stock-based compensation and unrealized investment gains, was $0.61, compared with $0.55 in the second quarter of 2025.

Did ACM Research raise its 2026 revenue guidance and what is the new outlook?

Yes, ACM Research raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $1.125–$1.175 billion, up from $1.08–$1.175 billion. According to ACM Research, this implies expected full-year revenue growth of approximately 25% to 30%, based on current customer spending and trade-policy assessments.

What is ACM Research’s cash and net cash position as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, ACM Research held $1.36 billion in cash, restricted cash and short-term time deposits. According to ACM Research, net cash, excluding short- and long-term borrowings, was approximately $1.0 billion, up from about $924.2 million at March 31, 2026.

What technology and product milestones did ACM Research highlight in Q2 2026?

ACM Research highlighted shipment of its 2,000th electroplating chamber and expansion of its Ultra C Tahoe platform. According to ACM Research, it also received production and evaluation orders for its Ultra ECP ap-p panel-level tools and presented high-temperature SPM cleaning technology at SPCC 2026.