AEHRAehr Test Systems·FY2026 10-KPaidFiling score 55 · Moderate

Aehr Test Systems' revenue fell 15.2% and its $41.4m of inventory did not move

FY2026 10-K: revenue went from $59.0m to $50.0m while inventory went from $42.0m to $41.4m, down just 1.5%. Inventory now equals 82.7% of a year's revenue, and research spending rose 20.7% over the same year

Aehr Test Systems' revenue fell 15.2% and its $41.4m of inventory did not move
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Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) recorded revenue of $50.0m in fiscal 2026, down 15.2% from $59.0m. Over the same year inventory went from $42.0m to $41.4m, a fall of 1.5% — it effectively held its place. Year-end inventory equals 82.7% of a year's revenue.

In plain terms

Aehr Test Systems builds the equipment used to test semiconductors. Revenue this financial year came in below last year's. The value of goods held in the warehouse, though, barely changed. Spending on research went up rather than down. Meanwhile the money in the bank grew more than fourfold.

What happened

Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) builds the equipment used to test semiconductor wafers and packages. Fiscal 2026 ended on 29 May 2026.

Line FY2025 FY2026 Change
Revenue $59.0m $50.0m -15.2%
Gross profit $23.9m $17.7m -26.2%
Gross margin 40.6% 35.3% -5.3pp
Operating income $(5.7)m $(14.1)m 2.5x
Net income $(3.9)m $(7.1)m

Revenue fell, the margin narrowed, and the operating loss became 2.5 times larger.

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FAQ

Is it a problem if inventory holds steady?

The relationship between inventory and revenue is tabled in the subscriber section.

Why did revenue fall?

The comparison of this year's and last year's revenue is in the subscriber section.

Why is the net loss smaller than the pre-tax loss?

What came in between the two is set out in the subscriber section.

Cash rose sharply — why?

Opening and closing cash, and operating cash flow, are in the subscriber section.

Where can I check this myself?

On SEC EDGAR, open Aehr Test Systems' fiscal 2026 10-K (accession 0001654954-26-006919) and read the balance sheet and statement of operations.

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Aehr Test Systems Form 10-K (fiscal 2026, accession 0001654954-26-006919): consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet and cash flows; inventory note; income tax note. Annual figures cross-checked against SEC XBRL Company Facts. · SEC EDGAR · This article is not investment advice. Disclaimer

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