Japanese silicon wafer manufacturer SUMCO has released its financial report for the third quarter of 2025, revealing a marginal uptick in revenue. However, the company has swung into the red, with its stock price taking a significant hit, plummeting by 16.16%. SUMCO now projects that it will sustain losses in both the fourth quarter and for the entire fiscal year, a situation that has not occurred since 2011. The company has attributed this downturn to persistently sluggish demand for traditional silicon wafers. Although there is robust demand for cutting-edge products, intense competition from Chinese manufacturers and ongoing market uncertainties have continued to present formidable challenges, heightening investor apprehension.
