Lam Research, ASML Lead Surge In Revenue From China Despite US Trade Curbs
Benzinga
Published Nov 17, 2023 13:39
Updated Nov 17, 2023 14:40
Lam Research, ASML Lead Surge In Revenue From China Despite US Trade Curbs
Benzinga - by Anusuya Lahiri, Benzinga Editor.
Leading chipmaking equipment manufacturers are experiencing a surge in revenue from China as the country stockpiles equipment to counter U.S. trade restrictions on advanced semiconductors.
In the most recent quarter, significant chip suppliers of fabrication machinery obtained more than 40% of their revenue from Chinese customers.
Also, the recent tightening of U.S. export restrictions on advanced chip technology has not yet resulted in reduced sales to China for equipment manufacturers. It may have accelerated orders.
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- Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ: LRCX) generated nearly half of its revenue from China, Bloomberg reports.
- Tokyo Electron Ltd. also hit a record in the share of its shipments to China.
- Despite a ban on shipping its most advanced systems to China, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ: ASML) saw a high proportion of its revenue come from Chinese sales.
- Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT) reported significant China sales in the October quarter, expecting elevated sales in the current period. The company anticipates China's share gradually returning to its typical 30% level over time.
Furthermore, a U.S. criminal investigation into Applied Materials for alleged violations of export restrictions to China. The case has caused concerns in the industry, affecting the company's stock and its peers, including KLA Corp (NASDAQ: KLAC) and Lam.
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