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The latest announcement is out from IQE plc ( (GB:IQE) ).
IQE plc has confirmed that as of 31 January 2026 its issued share capital comprises 978,271,334 ordinary shares, of which 4,115 are held in treasury, leaving 978,267,219 ordinary shares in circulation with voting rights. The company highlighted that this figure should be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculating whether they are required to disclose holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, ensuring clarity and compliance around IQE’s free float and voting structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IQE) stock is a Hold with a £8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IQE plc stock, see the GB:IQE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:IQE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:IQE is a Neutral.
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (negative profitability and deteriorating cash flow) and a loss-making valuation profile (negative P/E). This is partially offset by strong recent technical momentum, with the price trading above key moving averages and positive MACD.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:IQE stock, click here.
More about IQE plc
IQE plc is a leading global supplier of advanced compound semiconductor wafers and materials solutions used in smart connected devices, communications infrastructure, automotive and industrial applications, and aerospace and security. As a scaled epitaxy wafer manufacturer with high barriers to entry, IQE leverages its intellectual property, including know-how and patents, to provide high-quality wafers with superior yield and unit economics to chipmakers and OEMs worldwide. The company is headquartered in Cardiff, UK, operates manufacturing sites in the UK, US and Taiwan, and is listed on London’s AIM market.
Average Trading Volume: 7,433,408
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £77.38M
For an in-depth examination of IQE stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

