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Sep 30
GCT Q3 2025 Earnings Report
GCT reported its initial 5G chipset revenue in Q3 2025, though overall results reflected a sharp decline in total revenue and a continued net loss.
Key Takeaways
GCT Semiconductor saw early revenue from 5G chipsets in Q3 2025, marking a pivotal milestone, though revenue dropped significantly YoY and net loss widened as production costs remained high and sales volume was limited.
Recorded $148,000 in revenue from first 5G product shipments.
Total net revenue declined 84% YoY to $430,000.
Gross profit was negative due to insufficient revenue to cover overhead.
Net loss widened to $13.85 million in Q3 2025.
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GCT expects commercial 5G chipset shipments to begin in late Q4 2025 and scale into 2026 as customers move from evaluation to deployment.
Positive Outlook
- Initial 5G chipset shipments exceeded 2,500 units including samples.
- Customer feedback on 5G samples has been highly positive.
- First network operator plans to launch 5G service before end of 2025.
- Production ramping underway to meet expected demand.
- Secured $10.7 million in debt financing to support 5G scaling.
Challenges Ahead
- Revenue remains low and unsustainable at current levels.
- Gross margin remains negative due to underutilization of production capacity.
- High operating expenses continue to drive losses.
- Uncertainty around timing of broader commercial adoption.
- High debt and ongoing net losses pressure liquidity.
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