The earnings call indicated modest revenue growth and improved utilization rates, with strong performances in Flash and Automotive sectors. However, these positive aspects were offset by significant declines in net earnings, flat gross margins, and reduced non-operating income, leading to a net negative impact on financial performance. The announcement of a dividend and share repurchase program suggests confidence in long-term shareholder value creation.

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Q2 2025

During the ChipMOS First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call, the company provided comprehensive guidance on various financial and operational metrics. Revenue for Q1 2025 increased by 2.5% compared to Q4 2024, reaching NT$5,532 million, while the gross margin remained stable at 9.4%. The net earnings per basic common share were NT$0.24, with a return on equity of 2.8%. In terms of product-specific performance, memory products accounted for 38.8% of total Q1 revenue, with DRAM and Flash revenue increasing by 10.7% and 4.9%, respectively, compared to Q4 2024. Utilization rates showed improvement, with overall utilization at 62%, and the Bumping UT increasing to 65% from 54% in the previous quarter. The company also highlighted its strategic focus on long-term capacity investments and capital allocation, announcing a dividend of NT$1.2 per common share and a new share repurchase program for up to 15 million shares. Looking ahead, ChipMOS expects memory product momentum to outperform DDIC in Q2 2025, driven by stable pricing and customer restocking.

Revenue Growth

Total revenue for Q1 2025 increased by 2.5% compared to Q4 2024, and 2.1% compared to Q1 2024.

Improved Utilization Rates

Overall utilization rate improved to 62% in Q1 2025 from 59% in Q4 2024, with Bumping UT seeing significant increase to 65% from 54%.

Strong Flash Revenue Performance

Flash revenue increased by 4.9% compared to Q4 2024, and was up 8.6% year-over-year, with NAND flash revenue up significantly by around 30% compared to Q4 2024.

Automotive and Industrial Revenue Growth

Revenue from Automotive and Industrial sectors increased by 13% compared to Q4 2024, representing about 27% of Q1 revenue.

Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

Company announced a dividend of NT$1.2 per common share and a share repurchase program for up to 15 million shares.

ChipMOS Technologies (IMOS) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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IMOS Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 12, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.19 / -	0.382	―	―	―
May 13, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.19 / 0.16	0.37	-57.03% (-0.21)	―	―
Feb 25, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.40 / 0.22	0.418	-46.65% (-0.19)	―	―
Nov 05, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.55 / 0.26	0.496	-48.59% (-0.24)	―	―
Aug 13, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.49 / 0.38	0.532	-28.20% (-0.15)	―	―
May 09, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.38 / 0.37	0.177	109.04% (+0.19)	―	―
Feb 22, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.41 / 0.42	0.139	200.72% (+0.28)	―	―
Nov 02, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.47 / 0.50	0.572	-13.29% (-0.08)	―	―
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.33 / 0.53	1.206	-55.89% (-0.67)	―	―
May 04, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.15 / 0.18	1.12	-84.20% (-0.94)	―	―

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IMOS Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 13, 2025	$17.72	$17.57	-0.85%
Feb 25, 2025	$19.91	$19.07	-4.22%
Nov 05, 2024	$21.48	$21.63	+0.70%
Aug 13, 2024	$22.83	$23.34	+2.23%

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ChipMOS Technologies Ltd. (IMOS) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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IMOS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.19.

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