Advantest Corp. stock drops 6.9% on weak outlook and capacity constraints

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

Shares of Advantest, a supplier of AI chip testing equipment for Nvidia, fell by their largest intraday margin in nearly a month on Tuesday.
The decline follows Advantest’s announcement of a lackluster business outlook and ongoing capacity limitations, disappointing investors after recent record highs.
Despite gaining over 50% earlier this year amid optimism about resilience to China export restrictions, Advantest now faces renewed concerns over its ability to meet demand.

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