Amkor Technology Inc. is set to unveil its first-quarter earnings on Monday, after a 7.1% increase in its stock price on Friday, closing at $78.10. The company is under scrutiny as it aims to prove that the heightened demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is yielding financial benefits. With shares reaching $78.30 in after-hours trading, investors are eager to see if Amkor can translate the growing need for advanced chip packaging into profits amid significant investments in expanding capacity.
Projected net sales are expected to fall between $1.60 billion and $1.70 billion, with a gross margin forecast of 12.5% to 13.5%. Analysts predict a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of 23 cents, reflecting a year-on-year revenue growth of 25.4%. Following the Nasdaq closure on Monday, Amkor will host a conference call at 5 p.m. ET to discuss the results.
Chief Executive Kevin Engel has labeled 2026 an investment year, particularly focusing on high-density fan-out packaging for AI applications. However, concerns have been raised regarding the company’s capital expenditures, estimated at $2.5 billion to $3.0 billion for the year, which exceeds previous expectations. CFO Megan Faust noted that initial spending in Arizona is not being adequately supported by government incentives.