The working capital squeeze behind the semiconductor surge
The Hackett Group found semiconductor revenue jumped 32% last year as AI demand surged, but turning that growth into cash is taking longer.
The Hackett Group found semiconductor revenue jumped 32% last year as AI demand surged, but turning that growth into cash is taking longer.
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Why it matters
The semiconductor sector's working capital squeeze amid rapid AI-driven revenue growth highlights notable credit and liquidity pressures in a key tech industry, relevant to credit professionals but not yet a systemic or market-wide credit event.
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The working capital squeeze behind the semiconductor surge
The Hackett Group found semiconductor revenue jumped 32% last year as AI demand surged, but turning that growth into cash is taking longer.