Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES.
Executive leadership at KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES.
Fusen Chen
Detailed
President and Chief Executive Officer
CEO
Chan Pin Chong
Detailed
Executive Vice President & GM, K&S Products & Solutions
Lester Wong
Detailed
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nelson Wong
Detailed
Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Supply Chain
Robert Chylak
Detailed
Senior Vice President, Central Engineering and Chief Technology Officer
Zi Yao Lim
Detailed
Senior Director, Legal Affairs and General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Board of directors at KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES.
Research analysts who have asked questions during KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES earnings calls.
Charles Shi
Needham & Company
7 questions for KLIC
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Krish Sankar
TD Cowen
5 questions for KLIC
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Christian Schwab
Craig-Hallum Capital Group
4 questions for KLIC
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Craig Ellis
B. Riley Securities
4 questions for KLIC
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Tom Diffely
D.A. Davidson Companies
4 questions for KLIC
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David Duley
Steelhead Securities LLC
3 questions for KLIC
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Thomas Diffely
D.A. Davidson & Co.
3 questions for KLIC
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Dave Duley
Steelhead Securities
2 questions for KLIC
Sreekrishnan Sankarnarayanan
Wolfe Research, LLC
2 questions for KLIC
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Mayor Popuri
B. Riley Securities, Inc.
1 question for KLIC
Tom Disley
D.A. Davidson
1 question for KLIC
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for KLIC.
Kulicke and Soffa Reports Q4 2025 Results and Provides Q1 2026 Outlook
KLIC
Earnings
Guidance Update
Management Change
- Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) reported its fiscal fourth quarter 2025 results and provided guidance for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, ending December 2025.
- Lester Wong has been appointed Interim CEO due to Fusen Chen's retirement, while continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer. A search for a permanent successor is ongoing.
- The company is optimistic about fiscal year 2026, expecting half of its incremental growth from technology transitions and new market share gains, and the other half from ongoing cyclical recovery, with general semiconductor and memory utilization rates exceeding 80%.
- KLIC is preparing for a production ramp through fiscal 2026 for fluxless thermal compression (FTC) and expects to ship its first HBM system in the current December quarter. The company also anticipates vertical wire market production to shift to high-volume by the end of fiscal 2026, with an estimated $10 million in revenue for FY2026 from this segment.
| Metric | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 (Guidance) |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue ($USD Millions) | $177.6 | $190 |
| GAAP EPS ($USD) | $0.12 | $0.18 |
| Non-GAAP EPS ($USD) | $0.28 | $0.33 |
| Gross Margin (%) | 45.7% | 47% |
| Non-GAAP Operating Expense ($USD Millions) | < $70 | $71 |
Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
Kulicke & Soffa Announces Q4 2025 Results and Q1 2026 Outlook
KLIC
Earnings
Guidance Update
CEO Change
- Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) reported Q4F25 revenue of $177.6 million, a 19.6% sequential increase, with Non-GAAP Net Income of $14.9 million and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.28.
- For Q1F26, the company anticipates revenue of $190 million +/- $10 million and Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.33 +/- 10%.
- The company noted improving end market dynamics, with General Semi & Memory orders improving and Automotive/Industrial anticipated to improve sequentially into Q1F26.
- A CEO transition occurred, with the management team prepared to continue driving organizational strategy.
Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
Kulicke and Soffa Reports Q4 2025 Results, Appoints Interim CEO, and Provides Q1 2026 Guidance
KLIC
Earnings
CEO Change
Guidance Update
- Kulicke and Soffa (K&S) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $177.6 million, with GAAP earnings per share of $0.12 and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.28.
- For Q1 2026, K&S expects revenue to increase approximately 7% sequentially to $190 million, targeting GAAP earnings per share of $0.18 and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.33.
- Lester Wong has been appointed Interim CEO following Fusen Chen's retirement, while continuing his existing duties as Chief Financial Officer.
- The company noted improved order activity and favorable utilization trends in general semiconductor and memory end markets, with general semiconductor revenue increasing 24% sequentially and memory-related revenue up nearly 60% sequentially to $24.4 million in Q4 2025.
- K&S repurchased 464,000 shares for $16.7 million during the September quarter, contributing to a fiscal year 2025 total of 2.4 million shares for $96.5 million.
Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
Kulicke & Soffa Reports Q4 2025 Results and Provides Q1 2026 Guidance Amidst CEO Transition
KLIC
Earnings
CEO Change
Guidance Update
- Kulicke & Soffa reported Q4 2025 revenue of $177.6 million, GAAP earnings per share of $0.12, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.28.
- For the December quarter (Q1 2026), the company expects revenue to increase by approximately 7% sequentially to $190 million, with gross margins at 47%, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.33.
- Lester Wong has been appointed Interim CEO while retaining his role as Chief Financial Officer, following Fusen Chen's retirement.
- The company notes improved order activity and utilization rates over 80% in general semiconductor and memory markets, with anticipated sequential improvement in automotive and industrial markets in the December quarter.
- During Q4 2025, the company repurchased 464,000 shares for $16.7 million, contributing to a fiscal year 2025 total of 2.4 million shares repurchased for $96.5 million.
Nov 20, 2025, 1:00 PM
Kulicke & Soffa Reports Q4 2025 Results and Provides Q1 2026 Outlook
KLIC
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) reported net revenue of $177.6 million and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.12 for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 4, 2025.
- For the full fiscal year 2025, the company's net revenue was $654.1 million and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.004.
- The company repurchased 2.4 million shares of common stock at a cost of $96.5 million during fiscal year 2025, and held $510.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of October 4, 2025.
- Kulicke & Soffa expects first fiscal quarter 2026 net revenue to be approximately $190 million +/- $10 million, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.33 +/- 10%.
Nov 19, 2025, 9:08 PM
Kulicke & Soffa Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
KLIC
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Kulicke & Soffa reported net revenue of $177.6 million, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.12, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.28 for the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 4, 2025.
- For the full fiscal year 2025, the company achieved net revenue of $654.1 million, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.004, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.21.
- K&S expects net revenue for the first fiscal quarter of 2026 to be approximately $190 million +/- $10 million, with GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.18 +/- 10% and non-GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.33 +/- 10%.
- The company repurchased 0.5 million shares for $16.7 million in Q4 2025 and a total of 2.4 million shares for $96.5 million in fiscal year 2025. Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $510.7 million as of October 4, 2025.
Nov 19, 2025, 9:05 PM
Kulicke & Soffa Announces CEO Retirement and Interim CEO Appointment
KLIC
CEO Change
Management Change
Executive Compensation
- Dr. Fusen Chen will retire as President and CEO and as a Board member of Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc., effective December 1, 2025, due to health reasons.
- Lester Wong, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, and will continue to serve as CFO. The Board has initiated a search for a permanent successor.
- Following his retirement, Dr. Chen will serve as an advisor to the Board for 12 months, receiving a fee of US$75,000 per month. Mr. Wong will receive a monthly cash stipend of S$35,000 as Interim CEO and a grant of S$600,000 in restricted stock units.
- The company reaffirmed its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 outlook.
Oct 28, 2025, 9:06 PM
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Announces CEO Transition
KLIC
CEO Change
Management Change
Guidance Update
- Dr. Fusen Chen will retire from his position as President and CEO of Kulicke & Soffa, effective December 1, 2025, due to health reasons.
- Lester Wong, the Company's current Executive Vice President, Finance and IT and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim CEO immediately and will continue in his existing roles during this transitional period.
- The Board of Directors has initiated a process to identify the Company's next permanent CEO.
- Kulicke & Soffa reaffirmed its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 outlook.
Oct 28, 2025, 9:05 PM
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