AXT Inc (AXTI) posts historic Q2 2026 results with revenue up 164% year-over-year, driven by explosive indium phosphide growth for AI data centers.
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AXT (AXTI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +171.43% and +39.41%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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