Welcome to our dedicated page for Acm Research news (Ticker: ACMR), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Acm Research stock.
ACM Research, Inc. (ACMR) is a NASDAQ‑listed supplier of wafer and panel processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications. Its news flow centers on semiconductor process equipment spanning cleaning, electroplating, stress‑free polishing, vertical furnace processes, track systems, PECVD, and wafer‑ and panel‑level packaging tools that semiconductor manufacturers use in numerous manufacturing steps to improve productivity and product yield.
On this ACMR news page, readers can follow company press releases and related announcements. Recent items include tool delivery milestones such as the first Ultra Lith Baker photoresist hardening system for a leading display panel manufacturer and the first Ultra ECP ap‑p horizontal panel electroplating tool for an industry‑leading panel fabrication customer. These updates highlight ACM’s focus on advanced lithography support, panel‑level copper deposition and fan‑out panel‑level packaging capabilities.
Investors and industry observers can also track ACM’s quarterly financial results, preliminary revenue and shipment ranges, and backlog disclosures from its operating subsidiary ACM Research (Shanghai), Inc., which is listed on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Additional news covers capital raising activities at ACM Shanghai, index inclusion announcements such as ACMR joining the S&P SmallCap 600, and participation in investor conferences.
By monitoring ACMR news, readers gain insight into the company’s product introductions, customer tool deliveries, operating performance updates and corporate developments that shape its role in the semiconductor equipment and advanced packaging ecosystem. This page aggregates those disclosures in one place for convenient review.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) reported strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2024. Revenue reached $782.1 million for the full year, up 40.2%, with Q4 revenue of $223.5 million, up 31.2% year-over-year. The company achieved a gross margin of 50.1% and operating income of $151.0 million, up 57.6%.
Total shipments in 2024 increased by 63.1% to $973 million. The company achieved process qualification of its Thermal and Plasma-Enhanced ALD furnace tools at two semiconductor customers in mainland China and commenced operations at its Lingang production facility.
For fiscal year 2025, ACM maintains its revenue guidance of $850-950 million and has updated its long-term gross margin target range to 42-48%. Despite being added to the U.S. Entity List, management believes the impact on ACM Research (Shanghai)'s production capabilities will be manageable.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. China Time) on the same day to discuss the results.
Participants can join the conference call via telephone by completing an online pre-registration process, which will provide dial-in information and a PIN for access. Alternatively, participants can join the webcast through the company's investor relations website at ir.acmr.com/news-events. Both live and archived versions of the webcast will be available on ACM's website.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) has updated its 2024 revenue outlook to $755-770 million, up from the previous guidance of $725-745 million announced in November 2024. The company also provided its initial 2025 revenue projection of $850-950 million.
The outlook considers various factors including international trade policies, customer spending scenarios, supply chain constraints, and field evaluation timing of first tools. CEO Dr. David Wang expressed confidence in continued growth from mainland China customers in 2025, highlighting contributions from single-wafer SPM, Tahoe, Furnace, and other new products. He noted that new U.S. component export restrictions on ACM Shanghai's tool production appear manageable, while emphasizing the company's commitment to expanding beyond the Chinese market.
ACM plans to release its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results in late February 2025, with the current outlook being preliminary and subject to audit.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) addressed recent U.S. export regulation updates affecting semiconductor operations in China. On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's BIS implemented additional controls on exports to China related to advanced IC products and manufacturing equipment. ACM Shanghai and its subsidiaries in China and Korea were added to the Entity List, while ACM and its direct subsidiaries outside mainland China were not affected.
The company believes the impact on their supply chain and ACM Shanghai's production capabilities will be minimal due to alternative sources. While sales outside China should remain unaffected, the impact on PRC customers will depend on their spending plans under the new regulations. ACM plans to release preliminary 2024 results and 2025 revenue outlook in January.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) announced the qualification of two key semiconductor manufacturing tools: the Ultra Fn A Plasma-Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) Furnace and the Ultra Fn A Thermal Atomic Layer Deposition (Thermal ALD) Furnace. Both tools have achieved process qualification at mainland China semiconductor customers, with the PEALD tool entering mass production.
Both configurations feature a six-unit system capable of batch processing up to 100 300mm wafers, including four loadport systems with oxygen concentration control. The PEALD tool specializes in ultra-thin silicon nitride film deposition, featuring double-layer tube technology for improved uniformity. The Thermal ALD tool focuses on silicon carbon nitride film deposition, offering atomic-level accuracy and enhanced film hardness through precise carbon doping.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer processing solutions, announced its participation in the 13th Annual NYC Summit 2024. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Mastro’s Steakhouse New York. The presentation materials used by ACM will be available on the events page of ACM’s website.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) reported strong Q3 2024 results with record revenue of $204 million, up 21% year-over-year. The company achieved a gross margin of 51.4% and diluted EPS of $0.45. Total shipments reached $261 million, up 23% from Q3 2023. ACM has raised its fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance to $725-745 million from the previous $695-735 million range. The company's Ultra C Tahoe cleaning tool achieved a major breakthrough, now matching single-wafer cleaning tool performance while reducing chemical consumption by up to 75%. ACM also expanded its U.S. presence with a new Oregon facility purchase and opened a new R&D facility in Lingang, China.
ACM Research announced significant improvements to its Ultra C Tahoe Cleaning tool for semiconductor manufacturing. The enhanced system combines batch wafer processing and single wafer cleaning chambers, achieving performance comparable to standalone tools while reducing chemical consumption by up to 75%. The upgrade delivers cost savings up to $500,000 annually from sulfuric acid alone. The tool now features a 25-slot bench module and nine single-wafer chambers, achieving throughput exceeding 200 wafers per hour. Currently in production at several facilities in mainland China, the system achieves average particle counts below 6 at 26nm, meeting advanced node manufacturing requirements.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) released preliminary unaudited Q3 2024 results, projecting revenue between $200 million to $203 million, representing a 19-20% year-over-year growth. Total shipments are expected to range from $245 million to $255 million, showing a 15-19% year-over-year increase. The company owns 82.0% of ACM Shanghai, which contributes the majority of consolidated revenue and net income. Full financial results will be discussed during the earnings call on November 7, 2024.
ACM Research (NASDAQ: ACMR) has announced its schedule for releasing third quarter 2024 financial results. The company will disclose its preliminary revenue range on October 30, 2024, before the U.S. market opens, coinciding with the reporting obligations of its subsidiary, ACM Research (Shanghai), to the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Full financial results will be released on November 7, 2024, also before the U.S. market opens.
A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. China Time) on November 7. Participants can join via telephone by pre-registering through an online link, which will provide dial-in information and a PIN for access. Alternatively, a live webcast will be available on the Investors section of ACM's website.