Aixtron sees 80% jump in optoelectronics orders and opens Malaysia plant

Aixtron SE reported a sharp rise in demand for its optoelectronic equipment in the second quarter of 2026, with order intake climbing 81 percent year‑on‑year to €215 million. The company’s total order backlog reached €456.9 million, up from €284.6 million a year earlier, while first‑half revenue fell 30 percent to €174.5 million.

Quarter‑two revenue for 2026 was €115.1 million, matching the company’s guidance, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to €14.7 million, a 38 percent decline from the prior year. Aixtron reaffirmed its full‑year outlook, projecting total 2026 revenue of roughly €560 million and forecasting Q3 revenue of €160 million‑€200 million.

To support growth, Aixtron placed a €450 million convertible bond in April 2026, providing additional capital for expansion. The firm also announced a new manufacturing and development centre in Penang, Malaysia, dedicated to deposition systems for gallium‑nitride (GaN), silicon‑carbide (SiC) and indium‑phosphide (InP) technologies.