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HSINCHU - On Tuesday, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (NASDAQ:IMOS) reported third-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, with strong revenue growth and improved profitability.
The semiconductor assembly and test services provider’s shares rose 6.76% in pre-market trading after the results.
The company reported earnings per ADS of $0.33 for the third quarter of 2025, tripling the analyst consensus estimate of $0.11. Revenue reached $201.7 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $198.11 million and representing a 1.2% increase YoY and a 7.1% rise from the previous quarter.
ChipMOS saw its overall utilization rate improve to 66% from 65% in the second quarter, contributing to a 101% expansion in gross profit compared to the previous quarter. The company also benefited from foreign exchange gains of $2.8 million in Q3, compared to losses of $22.7 million in Q2.
The company generated $50 million in net free cash inflow for the first nine months of 2025, ending the quarter with a strong cash position of $426 million. This financial strength positions ChipMOS well amid ongoing semiconductor industry fluctuations.
The positive results mark a significant turnaround from the second quarter when the company reported a net loss of $0.49 per basic ADS, primarily due to foreign exchange losses.
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