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Release Date: May 14, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Technoprobe SpA ( STU:K8B ) achieved record revenues of $187 million in Q1 2026, marking a 19% year-over-year increase.
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The company reported a significant increase in gross profit by 28.7% compared to the same period in 2025, with a margin of 48.7%.
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EBITDA increased by 44.2% year-over-year, reaching $69.2 million, indicating strong operational performance.
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The artificial intelligence segment is a major growth driver, with strong demand from data centers and large-scale production deployments.
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Technoprobe SpA ( STU:K8B ) is ahead of schedule in its production efficiency initiatives, leading to increased production capacity and upward revisions in revenue and margin expectations for the year.
Negative Points
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The traditional consumer segment remains under pressure, with no expected recovery before 2027.
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The company faced an unfavorable foreign exchange impact, which reduced reported revenues by approximately $20 million.
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Despite strong performance, the EBITDA margin was slightly below the high range guided during the prior call.
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There is ongoing litigation with MPI in the US and Taiwan, although no notifications have been received from US authorities.
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Visibility of orders remains short-term, with only a quarter to a quarter and a half of clear visibility, posing challenges for long-term planning.
Q & A Highlights
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Q: Can you provide insights into the GPU market share and the opportunities in new markets like ASIC, HBM, and Silicon Photonics? Also, any updates on the litigation with MPI in the US and Taiwan? A: We currently maintain full market share with key customers in the GPU segment, and we don't foresee any immediate loss. However, customers may eventually seek dual suppliers for risk management. Regarding ASICs, HBM, and Silicon Photonics, these fields are becoming more relevant. We are developing solutions for testing silicon photonics in volumes, and we expect HBM to grow, especially with new architectures. As for the litigation, we have no notifications from US authorities and cannot comment further at this time.
Q: What led to the significant upgrade in revenue guidance from a 15% to a 60% increase? A: The upgrade is primarily due to our internal capacity expansion rather than unexpected orders. Our expansion plan, initiated in late 2025, focused on optimizing manufacturing processes and increasing work shifts. This has allowed us to achieve significant capacity increases, which will continue to grow throughout 2026.
Q: What factors are driving the significant increase in margins compared to previous updates? A: The margin increase is mainly due to operating leverage, as our fixed costs remain stable while revenues grow. There is also a favorable price mix due to a different customer mix. Our capacity expansion plan is ahead of schedule, and we are considering further increases based on customer forecasts.
Q: With the rise of inference and AI demand, is there an increase in CPU demand, and could this be a new revenue driver? A: Yes, we are seeing an increase in CPU demand related to AI, which contributes to our strong guidance for Q2 and beyond. While GPUs remain a significant part, CPUs are becoming more important, and we are a key supplier for these components.
Q: How is visibility with clients evolving, and what trends are you seeing in the ASICs market? A: Visibility is typically short-term, about a quarter to a quarter and a half. However, we have good visibility for Q2 and some backlog for Q3. Clients are increasingly concerned about securing capacity, especially in AI. In the ASICs market, complexity is rising, requiring more advanced testing, which is beneficial for us.
Q: Do you agree with the view that the custom ASICs market will consolidate to a two-supplier market, and what is your outlook for HBM? A: We are already a major supplier for custom ASICs, and advanced technology will be crucial for this market. Regarding HBM, we anticipate that custom solutions will drive a transition to more advanced technology, potentially starting in 2027, but it's too early to predict exact timelines.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
