HSINCHU - ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (NASDAQ:IMOS) reported second quarter 2024 results, showing revenue growth but falling short of earnings estimates.
The semiconductor assembly and test services provider saw revenue increase 7.2% sequentially and 6.7% YoY to $179 million, slightly beating analyst expectations of $178.42 million.
However, ChipMOS reported earnings per share of $0.38, missing the analyst estimate of $0.51 by $0.13. Net profit attributable to equity holders was NT$450.6 million ($13.9 million), up from NT$437.8 million in Q1 but down from NT$628.5 million in Q2 2023.
The company highlighted improvements in key metrics, with overall utilization rate increasing to 69% from 63% in Q1. Gross profit rose 5.8% sequentially.
"We saw strong revenue growth and expansion in net earnings compared to the first quarter," said Jesse Huang, ChipMOS spokesperson. "Our improved utilization rate reflects strengthening demand across our business."
ChipMOS maintained a strong financial position with NT$14,651.9 million ($451.5 million) in cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end. The company distributed a cash dividend of NT$1.8 per common share on July 19 and $1.098 per ADS on July 26.
While revenue showed solid growth, the earnings miss may raise questions about profitability and cost management going forward. The stock's reaction was not provided in the available information.
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