Shares of Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) are surging 14.59% in pre-market trading on Thursday, building on the previous day's 12.21% gain. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer's stock is rallying following the release of its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that significantly surpassed analyst expectations, coupled with an optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter.
For Q4 fiscal 2025, Kulicke & Soffa reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.28, handily beating the consensus estimate of $0.22. Revenue for the quarter came in at $177.6 million, outperforming analysts' projections of $169.84 million. The company's gross margin showed impressive improvement, reaching 45.7% for the quarter, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.
Adding fuel to the rally, 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, stated, "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 positioned for continued growth, likely contributing to the stock's significant pre-market surge.
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