Camtek Ltd (NASDAQ:CAMT) reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, delivering mixed results compared to analyst expectations. The semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment manufacturer posted revenue of $123.3 million, slightly below the consensus estimate of $124.1 million. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.79, missing the projected $0.81. Despite the modest shortfall, the company highlighted record results and provided an optimistic outlook for the third quarter.
Key Financial Metrics vs. Estimates
Revenue: $123.3M (actual) vs. $124.1M (estimated) – a marginal miss of 0.7%.
EPS: $0.79 (actual) vs. $0.81 (estimated) – a 2.6% shortfall.
Q3 2025 Guidance: Camtek anticipates revenues of approximately $125 million, which would represent an annualized run rate of $500 million. This outlook aligns closely with analyst expectations of $126.4 million for Q3.
Market Reaction
The stock showed modest pre-market movement, rising just under 1%, suggesting a muted response to the earnings release. Over the past month, shares have gained 8.7%, indicating broader investor confidence despite the slight earnings miss. The lack of a sharp negative reaction may reflect optimism around the company’s forward guidance and its positioning in the semiconductor equipment sector.
Press Release Highlights
Camtek emphasized record quarterly performance, underscoring strong demand in advanced packaging, memory, and CMOS image sensors.
The company reiterated its growth trajectory, with Q3 revenue projections reinforcing confidence in sustained momentum.
No major operational disruptions or downward revisions were noted, maintaining a stable outlook.
Analyst Expectations for Full-Year 2025
Revenue: Analysts project $498.6 million for the full year.
EPS: Consensus estimates stand at $3.26.
Camtek’s Q3 guidance suggests it remains on track to meet or exceed these targets, barring unforeseen macroeconomic or industry headwinds.