Stock Track | Kulicke & Soffa Soars 7.68% After-Hours on Strong Q4 Results and Upbeat Q1 Guidance

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Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) shares surged 7.68% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the release of its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer reported strong earnings and provided an optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter, driving investor enthusiasm.

For the fourth quarter, Kulicke & Soffa posted non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.28, significantly outperforming the consensus estimate of $0.22. Revenue for the quarter came in at $177.6 million, surpassing analysts' projections of $169.84 million. The company's gross margin showed improvement, reaching 45.7% for the quarter.

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 20%) is substantially higher than the $0.23 analysts were anticipating. This strong guidance suggests that Kulicke & Soffa is positioned for continued growth in the coming quarter, likely contributing to the stock's after-hours rally.

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