PDF Solutions signs multi-year deal with global semiconductor maker

SANTA CLARA - PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS), a $889 million market cap semiconductor solutions provider that has seen its shares surge 12% in the past week, announced Monday it has secured a multi-year agreement with a major global semiconductor manufacturer to expand deployment of its eProbe tools, Characterization Vehicle infrastructure, and Exensio analytics software across multiple high-volume manufacturing facilities. According to InvestingPro data, the company currently appears overvalued based on its Fair Value analysis.

The contract includes multiple eProbe systems scheduled for deployment in 2025. The eProbe technology provides contactless testing of 3D semiconductor structures using electron beam technology optimized for specific wafer design characteristics.

According to the company’s press release statement, the agreement combines PDF Solutions’ eProbe DirectScan application with Characterization Vehicle test chips and Exensio analytics software to enable faster yield learning in manufacturing environments.

The tools and associated software will be deployed at the foundry’s manufacturing sites using PDF Solutions’ secureWISE network for remote equipment support and maintenance.

"This landmark contract validates the approach of integrating process characterization data with design layout data and in-line fabrication data to enhance detectability to ppb levels to accelerate root cause for yield diagnosis and variability control," the company stated.

PDF Solutions reaffirmed its full-year 2025 revenue growth guidance of 21% to 23% compared to 2024.

The company provides data solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industry to improve yield and quality of products. PDF Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

In other recent news, PDF Solutions reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing record revenue growth and stable earnings per share (EPS). The company achieved a revenue of $51.7 million, slightly exceeding analyst forecasts, while the EPS of $0.19 met market expectations. This robust performance was attributed to strong analytics revenue and strategic partnerships. Despite these positive results, there was a slight dip in the stock price following the announcement. These developments highlight the company’s ongoing growth and strategic focus. Investors may be interested in how these factors could influence future performance, as noted by analysts. This recent update provides a factual overview of PDF Solutions’ financial health and strategic initiatives.

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