Bulk's questions to TOELY leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Asked why Tokyo Electron is guiding for sequential revenue growth in the March quarter while its peers forecast a decline, and whether 2024 revenue is expected to be front-end or back-end weighted.
Answer
The company expects a gradual increase in quarterly net sales into 2025, with more rapid growth in the second half of the next fiscal year. The difference in guidance compared to peers is attributed to different product lead times and lower backlog levels at Tokyo Electron, which affects the timing of revenue recognition.