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An announcement from IQE plc ( (GB:IQE) ) is now available.
IQE plc has confirmed that as of 31 December 2025 its issued share capital comprised 978,263,616 ordinary shares, of which 4,115 are held in treasury, leaving 978,259,501 ordinary shares in issue with voting rights, a figure investors should use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules. The company also reported on its all-employee share option plan block admission for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025, during which 1,758,054 new ordinary shares were issued under the scheme, reducing the remaining headroom to 4,773,780 shares, underscoring ongoing employee equity participation and providing clarity to shareholders on potential future dilution from option exercises.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IQE) stock is a Hold with a £5.00 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.
IQE plc’s overall stock score is primarily impacted by its weak financial performance, characterized by negative margins and cash flow issues. Technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, further weighing on the score. Valuation metrics are unfavorable due to ongoing losses. However, the company’s strategic review and focus on innovation provide some potential for future improvement.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:IQE stock, click here.
More about IQE plc
IQE plc is a Cardiff-headquartered, AIM-listed manufacturer of advanced compound semiconductor wafers and materials used in smart connected devices, communications infrastructure, automotive and industrial applications, as well as aerospace and security. Operating scaled epitaxy manufacturing facilities in the UK, US and Taiwan, the company leverages a substantial intellectual property portfolio to supply high-quality epitaxy wafers to global chipmakers and OEMs in a market with high barriers to entry.
Average Trading Volume: 5,343,230
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £50.35M
For detailed information about IQE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.