Q2 25 EPS
$-0.52
MISS 370.83%
Est. $0.19
Q2 25 Revenue
$162.0M
MISS 1.89%
Est. $165.1M
vs S&P Since Q2 25
+320.7%
BEATING MARKET
KLIC +353.8% vs S&P +33.1%
Market Reaction
Did KLIC Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
Kulicke & Soffa delivered a deeply disappointing fiscal second quarter, missing on both the top and bottom lines as a landmark strategic decision overwhelmed its financial results. The semiconductor packaging equipment maker posted a non-GAAP loss of… Read more Kulicke & Soffa delivered a deeply disappointing fiscal second quarter, missing on both the top and bottom lines as a landmark strategic decision overwhelmed its financial results. The semiconductor packaging equipment maker posted a non-GAAP loss of $0.52 per diluted share, a stark 370.83% miss against the $0.19 consensus estimate, while revenue of $161.99 million fell 1.89% short of expectations and declined 5.9% year-over-year. The primary culprit was the Board-approved cessation of its Electronics Assembly equipment business, which triggered approximately $86.60 million in pre-tax charges, including $39.82 million in impairments, compressing gross margin to 24.9% and driving non-GAAP operating margin to negative 16.9%. Despite the turbulence, cash generation proved resilient, with operating cash flow reaching $79.88 million and the company holding $581.52 million in liquidity. Looking ahead, K&S guided Q3 revenue to approximately $145 million, with non-GAAP EPS of roughly $0.05, signaling a return to slim profitability as the restructured, semiconductor-focused portfolio takes shape.
Key Takeaways
- • Cautious order activity in certain Southeast Asia markets
- • Pre-tax charges of approximately $86.6 million related to intended cessation of Electronics Assembly equipment business
- • Impairment charges of $39.8 million during the quarter
- • Restructuring charges of $8.8 million
- • Strong operating cash flow of $79.9 million despite net loss
KLIC YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
“We recently experienced more cautious order activity unique to certain Southeast Asia markets. Despite this near-term regional dynamic, we continue to support our global customer base, see positive core-market utilization data and remain well prepared to accelerate growth through Vertical Wire, Power-Semiconductor, Advanced Dispense and Thermo-Compression technology transitions.”
— Fusen Chen, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
KLIC Earnings Trends
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KLIC EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
KLIC Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
KLIC Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 26 BEAT | $0.67 | $0.79 | +17.91% | $242.6M | +5.49% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.33 | $0.44 | +33.33% | $199.6M | +5.05% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.22 | $0.28 | +26.13% | $177.6M | +4.55% |
| FY Full Year | $0.14 | $0.21 | +47.89% | $654.1M | +1.20% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.06 | $0.07 | +27.27% | $148.4M | +2.02% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $0.19 | $-0.52 | -370.83% | $162.0M | -1.89% |