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IQE Stock Chart & Stats
38.40 p
2.75 p(7.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
38.40 p
2.75 p(7.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4.66 p - 72.90 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.13M
Average Volume (3M)6.84M
Market Cap
£537.07M
Enterprise Value124.95 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£15.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£91.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.45
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 Upside56.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£128.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Addressable End-marketsIQE serves structurally growing, high-value markets (RF, photonics, sensing). Demand for advanced compound-semiconductor wafers underpins long-term secular growth as connectivity, data centers, and sensing proliferate, supporting durable volume and technology upgrade cycles.
Engineering-to-volume CapabilityThe combination of process development, prototyping and qualification that converts into recurring manufacturing orders creates sticky customer relationships and higher-margin follow-on business, improving predictability of revenue as customers scale new device programs.
Improving Operating Cash FlowReturn to positive operating cash flow signals improving core cash generation after prior losses. If sustained, this supports funding of working capital and R&D internally, reduces refinancing risk, and provides a runway for converting engineering programs into profitable volume production.
Bears Say
Negative Gross ProfitNegative gross profit indicates the business is selling product below cost or suffering severe margin pressure. This undermines long-term profitability even if revenues stabilize, requiring structural cost or pricing improvements to achieve sustainable operating earnings.
Rising Leverage And Shrinking EquityHigher debt alongside declining equity reduces financial flexibility and increases solvency risk during downturns. Elevated leverage can constrain investment in capacity or R&D and raises refinancing and interest-cost sensitivity over the medium term unless earnings and cash flow materially improve.
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow after investments means the company is not self-funding growth and may rely on external capital. Over time this pressures liquidity, can dilute shareholders if equity is issued, and limits ability to scale manufacturing without improving operating margins.
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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 £537.07M.
When is IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IQE PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 46 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?
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 (56.25% Upside)
£60.00 (56.25% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £359.1K 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
▲(56.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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