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IQE plc (IQE) Price & Analysis

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IQE Stock Chart & Stats

5.03p
>-0.01p(-0.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
5.03p
>-0.01p(-0.03%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Leading Supplier Of Advanced Semiconductor MaterialsIQE's status as a specialist supplier of epitaxial wafers and substrates represents a durable business-model advantage. Its technical know‑how and manufacturing capability for compound semiconductors create high barriers to entry, supporting long-term customer stickiness and premium product demand.
Exposure To 5G, IoT And Optical Device TailwindsStructural adoption of 5G, IoT and optical applications increases advanced-material content per device. IQE’s product mix aligns with these multi-year secular trends, supporting sustained addressable-market growth and the potential for higher-volume, recurring supply agreements over the medium term.
Diversified Revenue Streams & Research PartnershipsA mix of long-term supply contracts, project work and R&D collaborations reduces single-customer risk and supports a steady innovation pipeline. Partnerships with tech firms and institutions enhance product development and provide durable routes to commercialization and repeatable revenue.
Bears Say
Very Low Gross MarginA 3.77% gross margin is structurally constraining: it implies limited ability to cover fixed costs, invest in R&D or absorb pricing pressure. Unless manufacturing yields or pricing improve, sustained low gross margins will hinder profitability and capital allocation flexibility over the medium term.
Deteriorating Cash Generation And Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow and weak operating cash conversion limit the company’s ability to self-fund capex, scale production or pursue strategic investments. Continued cash burn increases reliance on external financing and constrains long-term operational and strategic flexibility.
Rising Leverage With Negative ReturnsHigher leverage combined with negative ROE raises financial risk: debt servicing burdens can amplify earnings volatility and reduce resilience in downturns. This profile can force restrictive liquidity management or dilutive financing choices that impair long-term shareholder value creation.

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IQE FAQ

What was IQE PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
IQE PLC lowest share price was 4.66p and its highest was 15.36p in the past 12 months.
    What is IQE PLC’s market cap?
    IQE PLC’s market cap is £102.33M.
      When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 89 days.
        How were IQE PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        IQE PLC released its earnings results on Sep 22, 2025. The company reported -0.016p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.016p.
          Is IQE PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts IQE PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 978,267,200 shares outstanding.
              What happened to IQE PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              IQE PLC reported an EPS of -0.016p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.257%.
                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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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Negative
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  -69.98%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  -37.55%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  -20.26%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  IQE PLC

                  IQE plc develops, manufactures, and sells advanced semiconductor materials. The company operates in three segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++. It manufactures compound semiconductor wafers or epiwafers using epitaxy process; offers wireless products, including GaAs, GaN, and InP-based technologies, as well as Si and Ge-based epitaxial wafer structures; and supplies GaAs HBTs, pHEMTs, and BiFETs/BiHEMTs for use in consumer mobile handsets, connected devices, 5G network infrastructure, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, and satellite communications. The company also provides photonics products, which include vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, a 3D sensing technology that enables facial recognition, gesture control, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and other advanced sensing applications; indium phosphide (InP) laser and detector wafers that powers high speed, 5G telecommunication, and data communication fiber optic networks; Gallium Nitride (GaN) and gallium arsenide (GaSb) for multicolor uLED displays; and a range of gallium antimonide (GaSb) and InP materials that enables high definition infrared imaging and sensing in security, health monitoring, and environmental applications. In addition, it offers substrate products, such as GaSb, InP, InAs, InSb, GaSb, CZT, custom size or geometry wafers, polycrystalline materials, high purity group iii/v source materials, and bespoke orientation substrates. Further, the company provides nanoimprint lithography services. The company serves in the United States, rest of the Americas, France, Germany, Israel, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the People's Republic of China, Japan, Taiwan, and rest of the Asia-Pacific. IQE plc was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.

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