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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$47.93
-1.17 (-2.38%)
(As of 06/7/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$47.85
$49.16
50-Day Range
$46.26
$55.21
52-Week Range
$45.52
$68.57
Volume
1.54 million shs
Average Volume
1.64 million shs
Market Capitalization
$26.63 billion
P/E Ratio
29.59
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$60.62

GLOBALFOUNDRIES MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
26.5% Upside
$60.62 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
14.53% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.11mentions of GLOBALFOUNDRIES in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
88.68%
From $1.06 to $2.00 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.38 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

196th out of 576 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

33rd out of 85 stocks

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About GLOBALFOUNDRIES Stock (NASDAQ:GFS)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. operates as a semiconductor foundry worldwide. The company manufactures a range of semiconductor devices, including microprocessors, mobile application processors, baseband processors, network processors, radio frequency modems, microcontrollers, and power management units; and offers mainstream wafer fabrication services and technologies. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Malta, New York.

GFS Stock Price History

GFS Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/07/2024
Today
6/07/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/13/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:GFS
Fax
N/A
Employees
12,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$60.62
High Stock Price Target
$80.00
Low Stock Price Target
$43.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+23.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.02 billion
Pretax Margin
13.55%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.39 billion
Cash Flow
$4.53 per share
Book Value
$20.15 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$27.28 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.57
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Key Executives

  • Dr. Thomas H. Caulfield DES (Age 65)
    Ph.D., President, CEO & Director
  • Mr. John C. Hollister CPA (Age 54)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Timothy Graham Breen (Age 46)
    Chief Operating Officer & Director
  • Mr. William G. Billings
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Gregg Bartlett (Age 62)
    Chief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Brad Clay
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Sam Franklin
    Vice President of Capital Markets & Investor Relations
  • Mr. Saam Azar J.D. (Age 48)
    Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
  • Ms. Laurie Kelly
    Chief Communications Officer
  • Ms. Pradheepa Raman (Age 43)
    Chief People Officer

Should I Buy GLOBALFOUNDRIES Stock? GFS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.:

  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES reported earnings per share for the quarter that exceeded analysts' consensus estimates, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company had a return on equity of 10.16%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits.
  • Despite a decrease in quarterly revenue, GLOBALFOUNDRIES managed to maintain a healthy net margin of 13.80%, demonstrating effective cost management.
  • The stock price target was recently adjusted by analysts, potentially presenting a buying opportunity for investors at a lower price point.
  • With a market capitalization of $27.27 billion, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is a significant player in the semiconductor foundry industry, offering stability and growth potential.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's quarterly revenue was down 11.8% compared to the same period last year, indicating a potential challenge in revenue growth.
  • Despite a positive earnings surprise, the stock has faced target price cuts from analysts, suggesting uncertainty or challenges ahead.
  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 52-week high of $68.57 is significantly higher than the current trading price, potentially signaling a lack of short-term upside.
  • Several analysts have issued hold ratings on the stock, indicating mixed opinions on its future performance and potential risks.
  • The company's PEG ratio of 3.97 may suggest that the stock is currently overvalued based on its growth prospects, posing a risk for investors.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these GLOBALFOUNDRIES pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

GFS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell GLOBALFOUNDRIES stock right now?

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for GLOBALFOUNDRIES in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GFS shares.
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What is GLOBALFOUNDRIES's stock price target for 2024?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for GLOBALFOUNDRIES's shares. Their GFS share price targets range from $43.00 to $80.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $60.62 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have GFS shares performed in 2024?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES's stock was trading at $60.60 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GFS stock has decreased by 20.9% and is now trading at $47.93.
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Are investors shorting GLOBALFOUNDRIES?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES saw a decline in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,530,000 shares, a decline of 10.3% from the April 30th total of 12,850,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,550,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.4 days. Currently, 14.5% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is GLOBALFOUNDRIES's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024.
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How were GLOBALFOUNDRIES's earnings last quarter?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.09. The company earned $1.55 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. GLOBALFOUNDRIES had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.78% and a net margin of 12.66%.

What guidance has GLOBALFOUNDRIES issued on next quarter's earnings?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.240-0.340 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.280. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.6 billion-$1.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.6 billion.

When did GLOBALFOUNDRIES IPO?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) raised $2.4 billion in an initial public offering on Thursday, October 28th 2021. The company issued 55,000,000 shares at a price of $42.00-$47.00 per share.

Who are GLOBALFOUNDRIES's major shareholders?

GLOBALFOUNDRIES's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Matrix Capital Management Company LP (3.03%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.19%), ProShare Advisors LLC (0.10%), Rheos Capital Works Inc. (0.05%), Vanguard Group Inc. (0.05%) and SG Americas Securities LLC (0.04%).

How do I buy shares of GLOBALFOUNDRIES?

Shares of GFS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:GFS) was last updated on 6/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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