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GlobalFoundries Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

GlobalFoundries reported Q4 2024 revenue of $1.83 billion, a 1% decrease year-over-year. The company recorded a net loss of $729 million due to a $935 million impairment charge but achieved a non-IFRS net income of $256 million. Operating income showed a loss of $701 million, while non-IFRS operating profit reached $285 million. Free cash flow was $328 million, and cash and cash equivalents stood at $2.192 billion.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.83B

Previous: $1.85B-1.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.46

Previous: $0.64-28.1%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin

15.6%

No prior period
Gross Margin

24.5%

No prior period
Operating Margin

-38.3%

No prior period
Net Income Margin

-39.8%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

25.4%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Net Income Margin

14.0%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

$661M

No prior period
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Margin

36.1%

No prior period
Wafer Shipments (300mm eq.)

595.0K

No prior period
Non-GAAP Adj. FCF Margin

17.9%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$234M

Previous: -$305M+23.3%
Net Income

-$730M

Previous: $277M-363.5%
Operating Income

$235M

Previous: $333M-29.4%
Gross Profit

$449M

Previous: $525M-14.5%
R&D Expense

$121M

Previous: $105M+15.2%

Revenue & EPS history

GlobalFoundries · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.83B

Q4 2024-1.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 9 of 12 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

GlobalFoundries · $3.06B total across 6 segments · Q1 2026

  • Manufacturing Services
    $1.43B
  • Smart Mobile Devices
    $558M
  • Automotive
    $382M
  • Home and Industrial IoT
    $255M
  • Communications Infrastructure & Datacenter
    $230M
  • Technology Services
    $209M

Forward guidance

GlobalFoundries expects Q1 2025 revenue between $1.55 billion and $1.6 billion, with gross margin at approximately 22.1% (Non-GAAP: 23.0%). Operating profit is projected between $94 million and $167 million. The company remains optimistic about future growth in AI, automotive, and aerospace chip demand.

Tailwinds

  • Strong design win momentum across end markets.
  • Expansion in AI, automotive, and aerospace segments.
  • New advanced packaging and test capabilities in Malta, NY.
  • Strategic partnerships to enhance smart card technology.
  • Integration of photonics in AI interconnect solutions.

Headwinds

  • Revenue projected to decline sequentially in Q1 2025.
  • Lower gross margin guidance compared to Q4 2024.
  • Operating profit expected to decline in the next quarter.
  • Continued industry headwinds affecting semiconductor demand.
  • Potential risks from global economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 16 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+1.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.3%

Avg return

30 days after

53%

9 / 17 earnings

Positive

+29.9%

Q3 2024

Best reaction

-8.9%

Q1 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.5%+9.5%+24.0%
Q3 2025-1.8%-5.3%+11.3%
Q2 2025-8.7%-10.8%-7.9%
Q1 2025-2.6%+1.4%+4.5%
Q4 2024+6.3%+14.4%-3.2%
Q3 2024+29.9%+22.1%+23.0%
Q1 2024+5.3%+2.7%-1.3%
Q4 2023-1.5%-4.4%-5.8%
Q3 2023+2.6%+0.6%+2.1%
Q2 2023+0.1%-3.8%-4.4%
Q1 2023-8.9%-10.2%-0.7%
Q4 2022+5.7%+1.5%+0.9%
Q3 2022+8.4%+15.1%+10.9%
Q2 2022-2.5%+9.7%+1.7%
Q1 2022-6.2%+0.9%+1.7%
Q4 2021+4.6%-1.9%+8.1%
Q3 2021-6.1%-2.1%-8.6%
Q2 2021
Q4 2020
Q3 2020
Q2 2020

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