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Hoya forecasts record fiscal 2026 profit driven by AI demand for semiconductor materials and data center storage
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 08:52 AM
Hoya Corporation projects a record net profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by strong demand for semiconductor photomask blanks and glass substrates for data center HDDs used in AI infrastructure. The company forecasts a 26 percent increase in net income compared to previous levels.
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Hoya Corporation has projected a record net profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, forecasting a 26% increase driven by a significant "AI tailwind." The surge is primarily attributed to robust demand for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) mask blanks used in advanced chipmaking and high-capacity glass substrates for data center hard disk drives. This record-breaking performance reflects Hoya's critical role in providing essential materials for the global generative AI hardware supply chain.
The announcement coincides with a new share buyback program, signaling management's confidence in sustained capital efficiency and growth. This positive momentum provides a strong read-through for Japanese semiconductor peers like Towa Corporation, which specializes in critical molding equipment for high-bandwidth memory. As global tech giants continue to scale AI infrastructure through 2026, Hoya’s dominant market share in precision materials positions it as a primary beneficiary of the industry’s transition toward more complex, high-performance architectures.
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