AXT (NASDAQ: AXTI) revises Q4 2025 revenue view and sets earnings date

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AXT, Inc. filed a current report describing an update to its expected results for the fourth quarter of 2025. On January 8, 2026, the company issued a press release that revised its revenue expectations for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and announced the planned date for its upcoming earnings release.

The filing states that the press release contains certain unaudited financial information for the fourth quarter. This information, included as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed, which limits how it is treated under securities laws. No detailed financial figures are included in the text of the report itself.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2026

AXT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-24085		94-3031310
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4281 Technology Drive

Fremont, California 94538

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 438-4700

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		AXTI		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 8, 2026, AXT, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release updating revenue expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025 and announcing its earnings release date. The press release includes a certain unaudited financial result for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information in Item 2.02 of this report is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

The information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, hereto discussing the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter of 2025 is being “furnished” in accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained in this report and in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor will it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release dated January 8, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	AXT, INC.
Date: January 9, 2026	By:	/s/ Gary L. Fischer
		Gary L. Fischer
		Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What did AXT (AXTI) disclose in this Form 8-K?

AXT reported that it issued a press release on January 8, 2026 updating its revenue expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025 and announcing its earnings release date. The press release with certain unaudited financial information is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period’s results did AXT (AXTI) update in this filing?

The update relates to AXT’s revenue expectations and certain unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Does this AXT (AXTI) 8-K include full financial results?

The report itself does not provide full financial statements. It notes that certain unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

How is the AXT (AXTI) Q4 2025 information treated under securities laws?

The company states that the information in this report and in Exhibit 99.1 is being “furnished” under applicable rules and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act, unless later specifically incorporated by reference.

What exhibit did AXT (AXTI) attach with more details?

AXT attached Exhibit 99.1, described as a press release dated January 8, 2026, which includes the updated revenue expectations and certain unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Who signed the AXT (AXTI) Form 8-K related to Q4 2025 expectations?

The report was signed on behalf of AXT, Inc. by Gary L. Fischer, who is identified as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary.