Financial Update – AXT Inc.
Date: 2026‑02‑07Ticker: NASDAQ:AXTI
Trading Activity
- Open Price: $24.06
- Close Price (2026‑02‑05): $24.06
- 52‑Week High: $26.66 (recorded 2026‑01‑14)
- 52‑Week Low: $1.13 (recorded 2025‑04‑13)
- Market Capitalization: $1.28 billion
Options Market
On 2026‑02‑07, traders executed a notable surge in call options for AXT Inc.
- Call Options Bought: 7,610 contracts
- Typical Daily Volume: 3,060 contracts
- Increase: ~149 % over the average daily volume
This activity followed a 17.8 % rise in the share price, indicating heightened investor interest in the stock’s upside potential.
Broader Market Context
The NASDAQ Composite index showed a generally positive trajectory during the same week:
- Friday (2026‑02‑04): Up 2.18 % to 23,031.21 points
- Thursday (2026‑02‑03): Down 1.59 % to 22,540.59 points
- Wednesday (2026‑02‑02): Down 1.36 % to 22,592.05 points
These movements suggest that while the broader technology sector experienced volatility, AXT’s stock outperformed the index on the day of the options spike.
Company Overview
AXT Inc., headquartered in Fremont, specializes in the manufacturing of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. Its product portfolio includes LEDs, electronic devices for switches, power amplifiers, and laser diodes, serving a global customer base. The company was listed on the Nasdaq through its IPO on 21 May 1998. Its current price‑to‑earnings ratio is negative at –45.07, reflecting the company’s ongoing investment phase.
Conclusion
The significant increase in call option volume, coupled with a 17.8 % share price gain, highlights growing speculative interest in AXT Inc. Investors should monitor the company’s earnings announcements and product pipeline developments, as these factors are likely to influence future price movements.
