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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
48.75 p
-0.55 p(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
48.75 p
-0.55 p(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.76M
Average Volume (3M)6.84M
Market Cap
£596.32M
Enterprise Value124.95 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£91.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.40
Next Earnings
Sep 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding1,331,068,500
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 Upside23.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£125.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialized Compound Semiconductor PositionIQE operates in a specialized materials niche requiring process expertise and customer qualification. Its engineering work can support customers from development through volume production, creating potential for repeat orders and switching friction.
Recent Revenue StabilityAlthough growth is modest, revenue stability across the last two reported years indicates that IQE retains demand in its core markets despite semiconductor cyclicality and weak profitability. This provides a base for recovery if utilization and pricing improve.
Positive Operating Cash FlowThe return to positive operating cash flow shows some improvement in the underlying cash conversion of the business. While not yet sufficient to cover investment needs, it may support liquidity and reduce immediate reliance on external funding.
Bears Say
Persistent Operating LossesPersistent operating and net losses indicate that IQE has not yet established sustainable profitability. Negative gross profit points to pressure from pricing, manufacturing costs or utilization, limiting the benefit of stable revenue.
Negative Free Cash FlowIQE remains unable to consistently fund capital requirements from internal cash generation. Continued negative free cash flow can constrain investment, increase financing dependence and delay the conversion of operational improvements into financial strength.
Deteriorating Balance SheetHigher debt alongside declining equity reduces financial flexibility and increases balance-sheet risk. This may restrict IQE’s ability to absorb prolonged industry weakness or fund capacity and technology investments without additional financing.
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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 £596.32M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 07, 2026 which is in 12 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 1,331,068,500 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?
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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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£60.00 (23.08% Upside)
£60.00 (23.08% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £129.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-69.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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
▲(23.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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