Chunghwa Precision Test Tech reported robust first-half earnings driven by surging demand for high-performance computing test equipment, even as currency fluctuations weighed on quarterly results.
The Taiwanese semiconductor testing specialist posted second-quarter net income of NT$216 million ($7.29 million), down 2.5% from the previous quarter due to exchange rate effects. However, first-half earnings per share jumped 5.4 times compared to last year, reaching NT$13.32.
Quarterly revenue climbed to NT$1.216 billion ($41.08 million), gaining 5.5% sequentially and 68.2% year-over-year. Gross margins expanded to 55.8%, up 2 percentage points from the prior quarter, as the company benefited from higher-value products.
The semiconductor testing industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with AI and high-performance computing applications driving 15% market expansion in 2025. The global probe card market, valued at $1.5 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $2.8 billion by 2033.
Chunghwa Precision said third-quarter orders for HPC integrated circuit test boards and probe cards show steady growth momentum, positioning the company for continued quarterly gains. The firm cited expanding AI applications across consumer, enterprise and government sectors as key demand drivers.
Industry forecasts predict the semiconductor supply chain spanning design, manufacturing, testing and advanced packaging will create new growth opportunities through upstream and downstream cooperation.
The company operates facilities in Taoyuan and serves major clients including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Despite systemic risks from potential trade tariffs and Taiwan dollar strength, Chunghwa Precision achieved what it called historically strong second-quarter performance alongside other AI semiconductor supply chain companies.
