STMicro's Q3 revenue view slightly lags estimates even as chip demand recovers

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On July 23, STMicroelectronics announced that its projected third-quarter revenue would have a midpoint slightly below market expectations at $3.70 billion, compared to an average analyst estimate of $3.72 billion. The company noted that demand in key sectors such as automotive, AI, data centers, and consumer electronics is recovering. Despite this, its second-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) came in at $679 million, significantly lower than the expected $797.7 million. The CEO expressed confidence in a revenue growth acceleration in Q4, citing strong customer engagement in AI data centers and satellite communications.

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BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi) reported a significant 128.8% increase in quarterly orders, reaching 292.9 million euros for the second quarter of 2024, compared to 128 million euros in the same period last year. This growth is attributed to strong demand for Besi's hybrid bonding technology, which is used in advanced chip packaging and is particularly sought after for AI, data center, and photonics applications. The company's CEO noted continued order momentum into the third quarter, driven by sustained demand for AI-related technologies and improvements in traditional markets. Besi also anticipates a 10% to 15% increase in revenue for the third quarter.

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