Axcelis built its franchise on silicon carbide ion implant tools, but the SiC slowdown directly undermines that growth story. Chinese power device manufacturers are reducing tool orders as domestic alternatives improve. Mature node implant remains steady but provides less upside than the SiC bull case priced in. Margins compress as mix shifts away from high-end SiC.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
Axcelis Technologies Inc. is headquartered in United States, which is currently showing moderate signals.
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| WOLF | Wolfspeed Inc. | 12 | -29% | ↓54% | AVOID |
| MU | Micron Technology, Inc. | 12 | +16% | ↓54% | EARLY |
| UMC | United Microelectronics Corporation | 12 | +7% | ↓54% | NEUTRAL |
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corporation | 12 | +10% | ↓54% | NEUTRAL |
| TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company | 12 | +12% | ↓54% | NEUTRAL |
| ONTO | Onto Innovation Inc. | 12 | +17% | ↓54% | EARLY |
| 2330.TW | TSMC | 12 | — | ↓54% | NEUTRAL |
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Axcelis cuts FY guidance citing SiC customer order deferrals
China systems revenue down 45% YoY
Power device tool ASPs declining on competitive pressure
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