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inspec surges to new highs on expectations of special demand for AI semiconductor final-stage inspection

Mon Jun 1, 2026 10:09 am JST Catalyst

inspec Inc. <6656> extended its rally today, building on Friday's sharp 93 yen gain that pushed the stock to a fresh year-to-date high. Buying momentum accelerated further. Investor interest in semiconductor-related shares has broadened beyond major players like Kioxia Holdings <285A> to include small- and mid-cap issues. inspec, which manufactures visual inspection equipment for semiconductor package substrates, is drawing tailwinds from the AI data center boom that is boosting its earnings outlook.

"The push for higher quality in package substrates has intensified as semiconductor chips become more advanced, fueling speculation that the company's opportunities in final-stage visual inspection will expand," said a strategist at a mid-tier securities firm. Supply-demand dynamics are also supporting the share price. Although the company is an ultra-small-cap stock with a market capitalization below 5 billion yen, its high liquidity makes it an attractive target for short-term traders. Meanwhile, margin trading positions remain balanced, but Japan Securities Finance Co has imposed lending restrictions due to a large short position as of May 22, triggering short-covering that has driven the stock higher.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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