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In the past six months (April-October 2026), Axcelis's stock was influenced by several events. In March 2026, the company's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets received SBTi approval, leading to a 10.35% stock increase in April. May 2026 saw a significant daily stock surge of 22.4%. In August 2026, Q2 earnings reported an EPS of $1.06 and revenue of $215.2 million, both exceeding estimates; however, shares fell 4.27% due to concerns over margin compression (GAAP gross margin decreased to 42.4% from 44.9% in Q2 2025) and higher operating costs. The company subsequently raised its full-year 2026 guidance to mid-single-digit revenue growth. September 2026 brought news of a US$35 million investment in global manufacturing infrastructure, including a new facility in Pyeongtaek, Korea, and the company participated in investor conferences. In early October 2026, the stock surged 6.0% as part of a sector-wide rally among semiconductor equipment makers.