Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) Q2 2025 Earnings
How Did KLIC Stock React to Q2 2025 Earnings?
S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +6.87%.
Did KLIC Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
No. Kulicke & Soffa reported Q2 2025 earnings of $-0.52 a share on May 6, 2025, missing the $0.19 consensus estimate by 370.8%. Revenue was $162.0M against a $165.1M estimate.
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.
- 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
What Was Kulicke & Soffa's Outlook in Q2 2025?
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
| Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Year over year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $162.0M | $172.1M | −5.9% |
| Gross Profit | $40.4M | $16.5M | +145.2% |
| Operating Income | −$84.7M | −$70.9M | +19.5% |
| Net Income | −$84.5M | −$71.8M | +17.7% |
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.