Comet Holding's third-quarter sales jump on AI and chip demand
Swiss plasma control and x-ray firm Comet posted 51.9% yr/yr sales growth in Q3 and raised its FY26 net sales and EBITDA margin guidance.
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what happened
Switzerland-based Comet Holding, which makes plasma control and x-ray technology, reported that its third-quarter 2026 net sales rose 51.9% year on year. According to Reuters, citing LSEG and company data, growth in semiconductors and the build-out of data centers and AI infrastructure drove demand.
The company lifted its FY26 outlook, now seeing net sales of CHF 570–590 million and an EBITDA margin of 17.0%–19.0%. The PCT division led growth on established products and the Synertia platform, while IXM posted strong sales helped by semiconductors, batteries, aerospace, security and defense. Q3 revenue came in at CHF 155.60 million.
why it matters
The report suggests demand for equipment tied to data centers and AI remains strong, which could support suppliers across the chip equipment chain. Comet also flagged geopolitical risks to costs and is responding with regional diversification, a point investors will watch when judging margins.
market impact
Chip equipment makers: AI and data center demand supports Comet's sales and guidance
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- Switzerland's Comet Holding Q3 sales jump on AI, semiconductor demand — Reuters, 20 October 2026 at 04:42 UTC
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