[Market Movement Interpretation] AXT Surged on September 17: Upgraded Demand, CPO, and Indium Phosphide Substrate

1. On September 16, Goldman Sachs raised its 2027 and 2028 demand forecast for 800G and above optical modules to 144 million and 171 million units, driving strength in the optical communications sector; AXT's main business is compound semiconductor substrates, with indium phosphide products used for high-speed optical connectivity and lasers.
2. On September 16, Needham listed AXT as a beneficiary of co-packaged optics, noting that indium phosphide substrates are at the core of the relevant industry chain; AXT’s Q2 revenue was $47.59 million, up about 165% year-on-year, with indium phosphide revenue of $30.7 million setting a new quarterly record.
3. On July 26, AXT and Lumentum signed a six-year capacity reservation agreement for indium phosphide wafers, with Lumentum paying an initial $43.5 million deposit and committing to a minimum annual purchase volume, improving visibility for future supply arrangements.

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