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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
48.75 p
-0.55 p(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
48.75 p
-0.55 p(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.76M
Average Volume (3M)11.66M
Market Cap
£585.68M
Enterprise Value503.06 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£41.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£53.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.40
Next Earnings
May 19, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding1,331,091,100
10 Day Avg. Volume12,368,505
30 Day Avg. Volume11,660,094
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.54
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-10.51
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£128.19M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rapid Revenue GrowthThe 43% first-half revenue increase indicates strong customer demand across IQE’s core markets, particularly wireless and photonics. If sustained, this growth can improve factory utilization, support operating leverage, and strengthen the company’s position in AI, data-center and connectivity applications.
Improved Commercial VisibilityMultiyear agreements and a sizeable production order provide greater visibility into future utilization, capacity needs and revenue. These commitments can support more disciplined investment, reduce dependence on short-term program timing, and strengthen IQE’s role in customers’ strategic supply chains.
Debt-free Balance SheetThe reported move to a debt-free position and positive net cash improves financial flexibility compared with the company’s previously leveraged state. It gives IQE more capacity to fund qualified growth, manage cyclical demand and pursue operational priorities without immediate bank-debt pressure.
Bears Say
Persistent Unprofitability And Negative Free Cash FlowNegative gross profit and continuing operating losses show that revenue growth has not yet translated into durable profitability. Persistent negative free cash flow also means the business is not consistently self-funding after investment, limiting flexibility if margins or demand weaken.
Indium Phosphide And Rare-earth BottlenecksSubstrate and rare-earth constraints could limit IQE’s ability to convert strong customer demand into volume production. These bottlenecks may delay revenue ramps, restrict capacity utilization and raise execution complexity, particularly as optical and data-center demand expands.
Delayed GaN Power And Immature 6-inch SubstratesDelayed GaN power adoption and unresolved 6-inch indium phosphide yield issues could postpone expected growth opportunities. Slower technology qualification and uncertain substrate readiness may defer utilization gains, revenue conversion and margin benefits from newer high-growth applications.
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IQE FAQ
What was IQE PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
IQE PLC lowest share price was 4.66 p and its highest was 72.90 p in the past 12 months.
What is IQE PLC’s market cap?
IQE PLC’s market cap is £585.68M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2027 which is in 237 days.
How were IQE PLC’s earnings last quarter?
IQE PLC released its earnings results on Sep 07, 2026. The company reported -0.008 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is IQE PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IQE PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does IQE PLC pay dividends?
IQE PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is IQE PLC’s EPS estimate?
IQE PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does IQE PLC have?
IQE PLC has 1,331,091,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to IQE PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IQE PLC reported an EPS of -0.008 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.267%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IQE PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IQE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
IQE plc Stock Smart Score
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20 days / 200 days
Momentum
483.44%
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Asset Growth
4.36%
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Company Description
IQE PLC
IQE Plc is a holding company, which engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of compound semiconductor materials. It operates through the following segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++. The Wireless segment includes mobile smartphones, base station, mobile networks, Wi-Fi, smart metering, satellite navigation, and a plethora of other connected devices. The Photonics segment refers to devices that emit or detect light, such as advanced lasers and sensors. The CMOS++ segment combines the advanced properties of compound semiconductors with silicon. The company was founded on April 01, 1999 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.
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