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ASE Technology's record ATM growth is lifting margins as higher LEAP demand, utilization and automation strengthen profitability.

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. continues to benefit from surging AI and data center demand, driving advanced packaging and test revenue growth and capacity expansion. Q2 results beat expectations, with 27% YOY revenue growth and robust revenue guidance, but margin guidance was a little soft due to rapid EMS and capacity ramp. The LEAP business continues to outperform, with $4B+ revenue expected in 2026 and another…

ASE Technology Holding is rated a buy, driven by surging demand for advanced packaging and testing amid AI-driven semiconductor complexity. Q2 revenue grew 15.5% YoY to nearly $6B, with adjusted EPS nearly tripling and ATM segment revenue up 36.3% YoY. Gross and operating margins are expanding rapidly, with Q4 ATM gross margin expected to exceed previous ceilings and LEAP revenue tracking above targets.

Here is how ASE Technology Hldg (ASX) and Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.