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SemiAnalysis raises WFE forecast on strong demand, easing supply chain · 5 sources tracked

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SemiAnalysis has revised its 2026-2028 forecast for Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) upwards, citing stronger demand and accelerating supply chains indicated by second-quarter earnings. The advanced logic sector is expected to grow as foundries increase capital expenditures, the lithography supply chain eases, and toolmakers gain pricing power. Memory markets are also strengthening, with DRAM WFE sales showing a significant year-over-year increase for some companies, and NAND WFE demand projected to triple between 2026 and 2028. Despite these positive trends, sales for Western toolmakers in China are anticipated to remain resilient in 2026 due to stockpiling but are expected to decline in subsequent years as China develops its domestic substitution capabilities. AI

IMPACT This analysis of the semiconductor equipment market indicates potential shifts in supply and demand that could impact AI hardware development and deployment.

RANK_REASON Analysis firm raises industry forecast based on earnings and supply chain trends.

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  1. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

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  2. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    We expect western toolmakers’ China sales to remain resilient in 2026 on stockpiling, but to decline in 2027 and 2028 due to China domestic substitution. (4/5)

    We expect western toolmakers’ China sales to remain resilient in 2026 on stockpiling, but to decline in 2027 and 2028 due to China domestic substitution. (4/5)

  3. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    Advanced logic accelerates as foundries lift capex, the litho supply chain shortage eases and toolmakers gain pricing flexibility. (3/5)

    Advanced logic accelerates as foundries lift capex, the litho supply chain shortage eases and toolmakers gain pricing flexibility. (3/5)

  4. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    Memory strengthens further on capex acceleration across the board, given customers’ better revenue visibility. DRAM WFE sales have responded fast to the rising

    Memory strengthens further on capex acceleration across the board, given customers’ better revenue visibility. DRAM WFE sales have responded fast to the rising capex. Lam’s DRAM systems revenue doubled YoY and TEL’s DRAM sales rebounded 66% YoY in the June quarter. NAND makers ht…

  5. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    We raise our 2026-28 WFE forecast (again!) to factor in stronger demand and accelerating supply signaled by 2Q26 earnings. (1/5)🧵

    We raise our 2026-28 WFE forecast (again!) to factor in stronger demand and accelerating supply signaled by 2Q26 earnings. (1/5)🧵

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