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Iqe Plc(LSE) IQE

Market Cap£598.32MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2000)-99%
5 Year-8%
1 Year+399%
1 Month-7%
£0.45
+2.86%
+0.01Today
Iqe Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 44.952026-08-21
Iqe Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3.44%GBX 46.552026-08-14
1 month-7.13%GBX 48.402026-07-22
3 month-1.75%GBX 45.752026-05-22
Year to date+799%GBX 5.002025-12-31
1 year+398.89%GBX 9.012025-08-21
3 year+156.27%GBX 17.542023-08-22
5 year-7.79%GBX 48.752021-08-20
Since inception-98.91%GBX 41.262000-05-19

Iqe Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£598.32MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£215.33M

Net Income (TTM)

-£74.87M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.04

P/E Ratio

-11.89

Dividend

£0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.11 (Low)

Price

£0.45

Volume

13,162,077

Open

£0.43

Previous Close

£0.45

Daily Range

£0.43 - £0.46

52-Week Range

£0.05 - £0.73

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 7, 2026

IQE News

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About Iqe Plc

IQE plc is a leading provider of compound semiconductor materials, specializing in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced materials for various applications. The company operates through three main segments: Wireless, Photonics, and CMOS++, catering to a diverse range of industries including telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Products and Services
  • Wireless segment for mobile devices and networks
  • Photonics segment for advanced lasers and sensors
  • CMOS++ segment combining compound semiconductors with silicon
Growth Outlook
  • Increasing demand for 5G technology drives growth in the Wireless segment
  • Expansion into automotive applications enhances market opportunities
  • Strategic partnerships aim to boost innovation and product offerings
Financial Highlights
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £52.05 million shows potential for recovery
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £232.5 million indicates steady performance
  • Operating income margin improvement from -31.66% to -19.94% in recent quarters
IQE plc is positioned in a rapidly evolving semiconductor market, with a focus on high-growth areas such as 5G and automotive technologies. The company's diverse product offerings and strategic initiatives aim to capitalize on emerging trends, potentially enhancing its competitive edge. Recent financial performance suggests a pathway toward recovery, with improvements in revenue and operating margins. As the demand for advanced semiconductor materials continues to rise, IQE plc may present an intriguing opportunity for investors interested in the technology sector.
AI Generated • Aug 19, 2026

Industry

Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

460

CEO

Jutta Meier, MBA

Website

www.iqep.com

Headquarters

Cardiff, WA CF3 0LW, GB

IQE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

-3.33%

Operating Margin

-25.39%

Net Income Margin

-37.71%

Return on Equity

-37.49%

Return on Capital

-13.62%

Return on Assets

-17.20%

Earnings Yield

-8.41%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£598.32MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

1.33B

Volume

13.16M

Avg. Volume

24.12M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£1.21M

Operating Income

-£57.67M

EBITDA

-£9.08M

Operating Cash Flow

£847.00K

Capital Expenditure

-£19.71M

Free Cash Flow

-£18.87M

Cash & ST Invst.

£15.65M

Total Debt

£91.69M

Iqe Plc Performance Analysis

Iqe Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 167,494,0008.7%
20232023-12-31GBP 115,252,000-31.2%
20242024-12-31GBP 118,034,0002.4%
20252025-12-31GBP 97,300,000-17.6%
Iqe Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-304.4%
Q42024-12-31-21.2%
Q22025-06-30-13.0%
Q42025-12-3115.0%
Iqe Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP -0.09139.5%
20232023-12-31GBP -0.03-64.6%
20242024-12-31GBP -0.0420.7%
20252025-12-31GBP -0.04-4.8%
Iqe Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-06-30-86.9%
Q42024-12-31-52.2%
Q22025-06-30-12.6%
Q42025-12-3159.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£52.05M

-17.7%

Gross Profit

-£1.28M

-119.5%

Gross Margin

-2.45%

N/A

Market Cap

£598.32MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£1.30M

N/A

Employees

460

N/A

Net Income

-£10.66M

-32.3%

EBITDA

£1.26M

-81.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£15.65M

+178.7%

Total Debt

£91.69M

+69.3%

Accounts Receivable

£28.09M

-19.0%

Inventory

£18.67M

-24.1%

Long Term Debt

£39.86M

-9.7%

Short Term Debt

£51.83M

+417.3%

Return on Assets

-17.20%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-18.79%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£4.08M

-241.2%

Operating Cash Flow

£3.23M

-44.0%

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Questions About IQE

What is the current price of Iqe Plc?

Iqe Plc is trading at £0.45 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Iqe Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Iqe Plc has traded between £0.05 and £0.73.

How much debt does Iqe Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Iqe Plc reported total debt of £91.69M.

How much cash does Iqe Plc have on hand?

Iqe Plc reported £15.65M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Iqe Plc’s dividend yield?

Iqe Plc does not currently have a dividend yield.

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