Shares of Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) are soaring 15.15% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the semiconductor equipment manufacturer's impressive fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results and an optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter. This surge builds upon the previous day's 12.21% gain, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.
For Q4 fiscal 2025, Kulicke & Soffa reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.28, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.22. Revenue for the quarter reached $177.6 million, outperforming analysts' projections of $169.84 million. The company's gross margin showed notable improvement, climbing to 45.7% for the quarter, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Kulicke & Soffa provided an upbeat forecast for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The company expects revenue to be between $180 million and $200 million, well above the consensus estimate of $166.76 million. Additionally, the projected non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.33 (plus or minus 10%) is substantially higher than the $0.23 analysts were anticipating. Lester Wong, the company's interim CEO and CFO, expressed optimism about the future, stating, "We are increasingly encouraged by improving end market trends and order activity. Our global operations and supply chain teams are preparing for increased customer demand over the coming quarters." This strong guidance suggests that Kulicke & Soffa is well-positioned for continued growth in the coming months.
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