IQE PLC (IQE)

Currency in GBP
44.45
-1.15(-2.52%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
44.0046.85
52 wk Range
4.6872.80
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
44.00 / 47.90
Prev. Close
45.6
Open
46.7
Day's Range
44-46.85
52 wk Range
4.68-72.8
Volume
7.5M
Average Volume (3m)
18.69M
1-Year Change
500.6757%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
59.67
Upside
+34.23%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Stock generally trades with high price volatility

IQE PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 59.67
(+34.23% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy0.65+46.23%0.70MaintainSep 07, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy0.70+57.48%0.60MaintainJul 22, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy0.60+34.98%-New CoverageMay 27, 2026

IQE PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • IQE reported H1 2024 revenue of GBP 64.6M, up 43% YoY, driven by 40% wireless and 45% photonics growth; adjusted EBITDA reached GBP 6M.
  • Company eliminated all bank debt and achieved net cash position of GBP 41.6M, marking transformation from heavily leveraged balance sheet.
  • Management shifted commercial strategy from spot orders to long-term agreements, improving asset utilization visibility and securing customer commitments.
  • IQE reaffirmed upgraded FY guidance and projects at least 30% revenue growth for both 2026 and 2027 based on current demand pipeline.
  • Key risks include Indium Phosphide substrate supply constraints, rare earth bottlenecks, and weak 1.39% gross margins despite strong top-line growth.
Last Updated: 07/09/2026, 09:48
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 07, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.01 / --
Revenue / Forecast
64.56M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

IQE Income Statement

Compare IQE to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
IQE
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−19.1x3.9x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−0.510.030.01
Price/Book
4.1x2.9x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.2x2.1x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
31.6%136.6%37.0%
Fair Value Upside
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IQE plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells advanced semiconductor materials. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++. The company manufactures and sells compound semiconductor materials for the wireless market which includes radio frequency devices for wireless communications, as well as for photonics market, that includes applications that transmit and sense visible and infrared lights. It also provides advanced semiconductor materials related to silicon. The company operates 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. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
255.71M19.21%119.54M
Other Institutional Investors
913.39M68.62%427.01M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
161.94M12.17%75.71M
Total
1.33B100.00%622.26M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership12.92%171,991,59580,406
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.11.38%151,515,15170,833

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FAQ

What Is the IQE (IQE) Stock Price Today?

The IQE stock price today is 44.45 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does IQE Trade On?

IQE is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for IQE?

The stock symbol for IQE is "IQE."

What Is the IQE Market Cap?

As of today, IQE market cap is 600.30M GBP.

What Is IQE's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The IQE EPS (TTM) is -0.03.

When Is the Next IQE Earnings Date?

IQE will release its next earnings report on Sep 07, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is IQE a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has IQE Stock Split?

IQE has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does IQE Have?

IQE has 460 employees.

What is the current trading status of IQE (IQE)?

As of Sep 11, 2026, IQE (IQE) is trading at a price of 44.45 GBP, with a previous close of 45.60 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 44.00 GBP to 46.85 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 4.68 GBP to 72.80 GBP.

What Is IQE (IQE) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for IQE is 59.67 GBP, with a high estimate of 65 GBP and a low estimate of 54 GBP. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +34.23% Upside potential.
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