Advantest lifts fiscal 2026 forecast as AI chip test demand surges

<p class="P1" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:410;95-504">Advantest raised its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2027 after demand for chip-test equipment tied to AI data centers strengthened, pushing results above market expectations. According to <em>Bloomberg</em> and <em>Nikkei</em>, the Japanese semiconductor equipment maker now expects operating profit to rise 70% in fiscal 2026, compared with a prior forecast of 26% and above the 42% average analyst estimate.