GlobalFoundries Inc

GlobalFoundries Inc

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
GlobalFoundries IncGlobalFoundries Inc57-7%7.20.2

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 5, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 performance + margin expansion (good / notable execution) - Revenue: $1.634B, -11% sequentially, +3.1% YoY (within/at high end of guidance). - Gross margin ~29%: +510 bps YoY and record for the quarter; operating margin 16.6%, +320 bps YoY (also above the high end of guided range). - Profitability strength attributed to structural levers (mix + productivity/cost actions) and higher gross-margin mix from growth end-markets. - Adjusted free cash flow (AFCF): ~$233M (~14% margin) driven by favorable working capital (expected to reverse in Q2).
2Q26 guidance (forecast) - Revenue: $1.76B ± $25M. - Gross margin: ~28.5% ± 100 bps (midpoint implies +300+ bps YoY gross margin expansion). - Operating margin: 15.7% ± 180 bps. - Operating expenses (ex SBC): $225M ± $10M; R&D ramp in H2 to strengthen custom silicon, silicon photonics, advanced packaging; SBC expected about $71M (midpoint). - CapEx/net government grants higher in Q2 due to tool delivery windows and grant timing. - Effective tax rate expected high teens % for full-year 2026.
End-market outlook: secular growth + mix shift (good / opportunities) - Comms infrastructure & data center: +2% sequential, +32% YoY; 6th straight quarter of double-digit YoY growth. - Management raised 2026 growth expectation to high 30s% YoY (vs ~30% prior). - Silicon photonics remains on track to ~double in 2026 vs 2025. - Automotive: -11% sequential, +24% YoY; expected low double-digit growth in 2026. - Smart mobile devices: -15% sequential, -5% YoY; expected to decline high-single-digits YoY in 2026, slightly outperform overall smartphone market (premium handset mix; mitigated by AI form-factor traction). - Home & industrial IoT: -16% sequential, -22% YoY in Q1 (timing-driven), expected to reverse in Q2; full-year 2026 expected mid-single-digit growth.

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$69.33

Target Price by Analysts

19.4% downsideGlobalFoundries Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$11.02

Current Fair Value

87.2% downside

Overvalued by 87.2% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$44.50 Billion
Enterprise Value$45.00 Billion
Dividend Yield$0.48 (-)
Earnings per Share$1.59
Beta1.71
Outstanding Shares555,000,000

Return

Return on Equity6.65%ROE
Return on Assets4.60%
Return on Invested Capital6.11%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio57.05P/E Ratio
PEG-111.96PEG
Price to Sales7.17Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio4.09Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue6.58
Enterprise Value to EBIT50.57
Enterprise Value to Net Income57
Total Debt to Enterprise0.05
Debt to Equity0.2Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 5, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.35
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.63 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 4, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.44
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.76 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.2162 82.26%
Total Calls4,969,000 310.42%
Total Puts1,074,100 14.59%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %101.40% 0.20%
Total Invested$25.01B 27.52%
Investors Holding373 33.00%

ESG Score

No data

About GlobalFoundries Inc

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

As the non-partisan body scoring tax legislation, this committee directly influences corporate tax structures, capital investment credits, and the overall tax burden on industries. Its reports and expertise are critical to tax policies affecting GlobalFoundries' financial planning.

Finance

This committee controls taxation and trade policy. Its decisions on corporate tax rates, R&D credits, and tariffs significantly impact GlobalFoundries' profitability, investment incentives for domestic manufacturing, and global supply chain costs.

Appropriations

This committee allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine the precise funding for defense programs, scientific research, and infrastructure projects (like CHIPS Act implementation) that directly benefit or secure orders for GlobalFoundries.

Judiciary

Intellectual property (patents, trade secrets) is crucial in the semiconductor industry. This committee's oversight of antitrust laws and IP directly impacts GlobalFoundries' competitive landscape, potential mergers/acquisitions, and protection of its technological innovations.

Armed Services

Semiconductors are critical components in modern defense systems. This committee authorizes the annual NDAA, determining defense spending and R&D for military technologies that directly rely on and procure chips from companies like GlobalFoundries.

Select Committee on Intelligence

Semiconductors are fundamental to national security and defense systems. Members on this committee receive classified briefings on global threats and technological needs, giving them unique insights into demand for secure and advanced chip technologies relevant to GlobalFoundries.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

This committee has broad jurisdiction over technology policy, R&D funding (e.g., NIST, NSF), and national competitiveness in critical sectors like semiconductors. Its decisions directly impact the industry's regulatory framework, innovation landscape, and strategic importance.

Foreign Relations

This committee's actions on foreign policy, sanctions, and trade agreements (e.g., export controls on advanced technology, international supply chain policies) directly and significantly impact a global semiconductor manufacturer like GlobalFoundries, affecting market access and supply chain stability.