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Aehr Test Systems Forecasts $80M in Revenue Boost

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Gayn Erickson, Chief Executive Officer of Aehr Test Systems, forecasts bookings of $60–$80 million in the latter half of the fiscal year, setting up a strong fiscal 2027.
Aehr Test Systems reported revenue of $9.9 million and backlog of $18.3 million.
Aehr is diversifying into gallium nitride and silicon carbide to reduce reliance on AI processors.
A $14 million order for automated systems underscores chip reliability as AI technology advances.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1990, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) marked a pivotal moment in the semiconductor industry, which saw the global market reach $200 billion by 1997 due to rising demand for technology. Aehr Test Systems' recent shift towards gallium nitride and silicon carbide reflects ongoing trends to improve chip reliability, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving sector.

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Story summary

Gayn Erickson, Chief Executive Officer of Aehr Test Systems, forecasts bookings of $60–$80 million in the latter half of the fiscal year, setting up a strong fiscal 2027.
Aehr Test Systems reported revenue of $9.9 million and backlog of $18.3 million.
Aehr is diversifying into gallium nitride and silicon carbide to reduce reliance on AI processors.
A $14 million order for automated systems underscores chip reliability as AI technology advances.

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