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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
5.03 p
>-0.01 p(-0.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
5.03 p
>-0.01 p(-0.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume206.05K
Average Volume (3M)6.84M
Market Cap
£551.71M
Enterprise Value124.95 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£91.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.38
Next Earnings
Sep 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,331,032,800
10 Day Avg. Volume6,643,697
30 Day Avg. Volume6,841,931
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 Target
£60.00Price Target Upside1092.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£119.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
End-market Exposure And Product RelevanceIQE serves structural growth end-markets (wireless RF, photonics, sensing) with specialized III-V epi-wafers. This end-market mix supports durable secular demand for high-performance materials as connectivity, datacenter optics, and sensing applications expand over multiple years.
Engineering-to-volume Business ModelThe company's revenue model combines custom R&D/engineering with follow-on production programs. Converting development/prototyping into recurring wafer production creates sticky customer relationships and higher-margin, repeatable revenue when qualification succeeds, supporting longer-term revenue visibility.
Improving Operating Cash GenerationA return to positive operating cash flow signals underlying operational improvements and better working-capital management. While FCF is still negative, consistent positive OCF is a prerequisite for sustainable funding of capex and R&D without ongoing reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Bears Say
Profitability WeaknessNegative gross profit indicates pricing pressure or elevated manufacturing costs undermining core unit economics. Persistent operating and net losses mean the business has not yet demonstrated sustainable margin recovery, limiting internal reinvestment and prolonging reliance on financing.
Deteriorating Balance Sheet LeverageRising debt alongside falling equity tightens financial flexibility and increases refinancing risk. For a capital-intensive semiconductor materials business, higher leverage reduces runway for capacity expansion or R&D and raises vulnerability to demand shocks or slower-than-expected margin recovery.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Inconsistent Cash GenerationPersistently negative free cash flow despite improved OCF shows the company still consumes cash after investment. Ongoing negative FCF constrains the ability to self-fund growth projects, increases dependence on external capital, and heightens execution risk if markets or credit conditions tighten.
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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 £551.71M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were IQE PLC’s earnings last quarter?
IQE PLC released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported -0.011 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is IQE PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IQE PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 1,331,032,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to IQE PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IQE PLC reported an EPS of -0.011 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.016%.
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?
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IQE plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£60.00 (1092.84% Upside)
£60.00 (1092.84% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £359.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-69.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-37.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.65%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
IQE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
60.00 p
▲(1092.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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