Companies /Technology

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc

NASDAQ: KLIC Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
$78.82
▼ $0.13 (−0.16%) today
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Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported May 6, 2025, 4:05pm ET · SEC source
$-0.52
Miss −370.83%
EPS · est. $0.19
$162.0M
Miss −1.89%
Revenue · est. $165.1M
+3.9%
Beating market
KLIC vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−4%0+4%May 6May 7report 4:05pm ETearnings+0.4%+0.4%
−4%0+4%May 6May 7earnings+0.4%+0.4%
KLIC +0.4%S&P 500 +0.4%
−4%0+4%May 6May 7report 4:05pm ETearnings+0.4%+0.4%
−4%0+4%May 6May 7earnings+0.4%+0.4%
KLIC +0.4%NASDAQ +0.4%
0+6%+12%+18%May 5May 14report 4:05pm ETearnings+5.3%+18.1%
0+6%+12%+18%May 5May 14earnings+5.3%+18.1%
KLIC +18.1%S&P 500 +5.3%
0+7%+14%+21%May 5May 14report 4:05pm ETearnings+7.9%+18.1%
0+7%+14%+21%May 5May 14earnings+7.9%+18.1%
KLIC +18.1%NASDAQ +7.9%
−2.80%
Day of report
+2.82%
Next session
+11.02%
One week
+10.73%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +6.87%.

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 $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

“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.”

Kulicke & Soffa CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For the third quarter of fiscal 2025 ending June 28, 2025, K&S expects net revenue of approximately $145 million +/- $10 million, GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $(0.09) +/- 10%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.05 +/- 10%. GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $76.0 million +/- 2%, and non-GAAP operating expenses approximately $68.0 million +/- 2%. The guidance is based on approximately 52.6 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding and does not incorporate the impact of any potential business combinations, divestitures, restructuring activities, strategic investments, or other significant transactions.

KLIC YoY Financials

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 · SEC filings Q2 2024 Q2 2025
$-80,000,000$0$80.0M$160.0M$172.1M$162.0MRevenue$16.5M$40.4MGross Profit$-70,862,906$-84,667,000Operating Income$-71,814,938$-84,519,000Net Income
$-80,000,000$0$80.0M$160.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.