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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

VECO earnings analysis

Filed May 5, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Veeco Instruments Inc. reported disappointing Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $158.3 million and a net loss of $(0.3) million, missing consensus estimates for revenue and EPS. Though semiconductor market revenue…

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Veeco Instruments Inc. reported disappointing Q1 2026 results, with revenue of $158.3 million and a net loss of $(0.3) million, missing consensus estimates for revenue and EPS. Though semiconductor market revenue decreased, the compound semiconductor and data storage segments showed growth, while management remains optimistic about future growth driven by AI and advanced computing technologies.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

43% Gross margin Operating margin May 2023 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $65 Operating expenses $37 Left as operating profit $-2

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish May 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$-0.14
Segment
Semiconductor revenue down 12%
Segment
Compound Semiconductor revenue up 31%
Segment
Data Storage revenue up 52%
Segment
Scientific & Other revenue down 9%

What stood out

  • Revenue Decrease

    Total revenue fell to $158.3 million, down 5% from $167.3 million in Q1 2025.

  • Glaring EPS Miss

    Reported EPS of $(0.14) significantly missed consensus estimate of $0.19.

  • Compound Semiconductor Growth

    Revenue from the Compound Semiconductor segment increased by 31%, contributing 12% of total revenue.

  • Data Storage Segment Surges

    Data Storage revenue rose 52% year-over-year, making up 6% of total revenues.

  • Cash Position Strengthens

    Cash and cash equivalents increased to $179.5 million from $163.5 million in December 2025.

  • Increased Merger Costs

    Total operating expenses increased by 8% to $58.5 million primarily due to $2.0 million in merger-related costs.

What to watch

  • Severe Revenue Decline in China

    Sales in China plummeted by 72%, impacting overall revenue expectations.

  • Operating Loss

    Operating loss of $(2.7) million compared to an operating income of $14.1 million in Q1 2025.

  • High Logistics Costs

    Adverse product mix and rising logistics costs adversely affected gross margins, decreasing to 35% from 41%.

Management's outlook

Management expects Q2 2026 revenue between $170 million to $190 million and EPS between $0.02 to $0.15.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 25, 2026

Veeco reports fiscal 2025 revenue of $664.3 million and GAAP net income of $35.4 million (diluted EPS $0.59), with backlog rising to $554.9 million at December 31, 2025. Results show margin compression (Q4 gross margin…

10-Q · November 5, 2025

Veeco reported Q3 net sales of $165,881,000 and diluted EPS of $0.17, with year-over-year declines in revenue, gross margin and operating income versus Q3 2024. Liquidity strengthened (cash $193,192,000; short-term…

10-Q · May 7, 2025

Veeco reported Q1 net sales of $167.3M and diluted EPS of $0.20. Revenue and gross profit declined versus Q1 2024 (sales down $7.2M to $167.3M; gross profit down $6.95M to $68.47M) while operating income fell to…

10-K · February 16, 2024

Veeco positions itself as a diversified supplier of advanced process equipment across Semiconductor, Compound Semiconductor, Data Storage and Scientific markets, emphasizing roadmap items such as nanosecond laser…

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