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IQE plc (IQE) Share Price & Analysis

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IQE Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 28.70GBX 0.35(1.23%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
30 p40 p50 pAug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
GBX 27.55 - GBX 29.75
52-Week Range
GBX 4.75 - GBX 72.90
Previous Close
GBX 28.35
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
16.71M
Market Cap
GBP 382.10M
Enterprise Value
GBP 503.06M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 41.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 53.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
1.95
Next Earnings
May 19, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Growth In Strategic Markets

Rapid growth across Wireless and Photonics indicates stronger demand for IQE’s compound semiconductor materials in communications, AI and data-center applications. Broad expansion across these markets can improve factory utilization, deepen customer relationships and support durable revenue growth over the next several quarters.

Improved Commercial Visibility

Multiyear agreements and customer production orders provide clearer visibility into future utilization, capacity needs and revenue. These commitments can make demand more predictable, support investment decisions and strengthen IQE’s position as customers qualify and scale bespoke wafer programs.

Better Operating Performance

Improved utilization, yields and product mix show that growth is beginning to translate into operating leverage rather than only higher sales. Continued execution could support margin recovery, while IQE’s existing Newport infrastructure offers room to add capacity as customer commitments develop.

Bears Say

Persistent Losses And Negative Free Cash Flow

The reported financial statements show that IQE has not yet established sustainable operating profitability or positive free cash flow. Negative gross profit and ongoing losses can restrict internally funded investment, increase reliance on financing and make execution more sensitive to changes in demand or costs.

Substrate And Rare-earth Bottlenecks

Substrate constraints could limit IQE’s ability to convert strong optical and data-center demand into wafer volumes, even where customer interest is high. Indium phosphide bottlenecks may delay capacity ramps, constrain utilization and make near-term growth dependent on securing industry allocations.

Limited Forward Visibility

The absence of 2027 guidance and long-term margin targets makes it harder to assess the durability of current growth and the eventual earnings profile. Investors and customers have less clarity on capacity planning, profitability improvement and the timing of the company’s longer-term strategy.

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IQE FAQ

What was IQE plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
IQE plc lowest share price was 4.75 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 £382.10M.
When is IQE plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
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?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is 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 1,331,362,300 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
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