AXT, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.03), $0.03 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.00. Revenue for the quarter came in at $22.2 million versus the consensus estimate of $22.21 million.

“2018 was a mixed year for AXT,” said Morris Young, chief executive officer. “Global economic conditions were made more difficult by the uncertainty of trade tensions, and spending in certain end markets took a pause, impacting our expected growth and profitability for the year. Despite these challenges, our indium phosphide revenue set another record in 2018, and we saw growth in a host of new gallium arsenide applications that further suggest this material is entering its next period of expansion. In 2018, AXT achieved every major milestone established in the relocation of our gallium arsenide and germanium product lines. Although Q1 2019 is challenging, as we look ahead we are encouraged that the tone of customer comments includes an expectation for market recoveries later this year. We believe our competitive position remains strong, and that this will enable us to return to growth when the markets recover. In the meantime, we intend to continue the relocation, strengthen our business and drive greater efficiencies in our model.”

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