IQE (LON:IQE) Trading Up 42.4% – What’s Next?

IQE plc (LON:IQE)’s share price shot up 42.4% on Monday . The stock traded as high as GBX 10.70 and last traded at GBX 10.45. 108,040,047 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 318% from the average session volume of 25,866,084 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 7.34.

IQE News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting IQE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: IQE reported robust trading in H2 2025, raised its outlook for 2025 and highlighted accelerating demand from defence programmes and AI photonics, which underpins near-term revenue upgrades. IQE posts strong 2025 trading
• Positive Sentiment: Company says strategic review has drawn interest from potential bidders/offering parties — market interpreted this as potential corporate action (takeover/offer) that often carries a takeover premium. IQE lifts 2025 outlook on defence and AI demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple market outlets flagged the share rally and heavy trading volume as investors reacted to upgraded guidance and takeover talk — this amplifies volatility but does not guarantee a transaction or sustained earnings improvement. IQE Shares Climb on Takeover Talk
• Negative Sentiment: Strategic review and bidder interest introduce execution and timing risk — outcomes could range from a takeover premium to ongoing uncertainty, potential management distraction, or a deal that changes capital structure; investors should be prepared for short-term volatility until details are disclosed. IQE flags strong trading and deal interest

IQE Stock Performance

The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is GBX 5.25 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 7.30. The stock has a market cap of £97.83 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 12.70 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.21.

About IQE

IQE is the leading supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions to the global semiconductor industry.