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Mar 31

GlobalFoundries Q1 2025 Earnings Report

GlobalFoundries posted solid results with positive net income and EPS despite a sequential revenue decline.

Key Takeaways

The company reported $1.585 billion in revenue and $211 million in net income for Q1 2025, reflecting strong execution in key markets. Adjusted EPS was $0.34, and the company exceeded guidance on several financial metrics.

Net income reached $211 million, a 57% increase YoY.

Automotive, datacenter, and IoT segments showed YoY growth.

Adjusted EBITDA was $558 million, maintaining a strong margin.

Free cash flow came in at $165 million despite higher inventories.

Total Revenue
$1.59B
Previous year: $1.55B
+2.3%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.31
+9.7%
Gross Margin
22.4%
Previous year: 25.4%
-11.8%
Operating Margin
9.5%
Previous year: 9.5%
+0.0%
Net Income Margin
13.3%
Previous year: 8.7%
+52.9%
Gross Profit
$355M
Previous year: $393M
-9.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.6B
Previous year: $3.36B
-52.5%
Free Cash Flow
$165M
Previous year: $292M
-43.5%
Total Assets
$16.5B
Previous year: $18.5B
-10.7%

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Forward Guidance

GlobalFoundries expects Q2 2025 revenue of approximately $1.675 billion with higher margins and positive EPS, driven by strong demand in key segments.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected revenue of $1.675 billion (+/- $25M)
  • Non-GAAP gross margin forecasted at 25.0%
  • Non-GAAP operating margin guided to 14.0%
  • Adjusted EPS guidance at $0.36
  • Fully diluted share count projected at ~560 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower cash from operations in Q1 may impact Q2 liquidity
  • Free cash flow guidance not provided, signaling potential capex pressure
  • Sequential revenue decline in Q1 raises growth pace concerns
  • Margins remain under pressure compared to prior year
  • Inventory buildup may affect near-term efficiency