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GFS·GlobalFoundries Inc.

$48.63
+0.07 (+0.14%)
Pre-Market
High
$48.58
Open
$48.50
Market Cap
26.65B
52W High
$92.55
Low
$48.00
P. Close
$48.63
P/E
37.22
52W Low
$31.61
Fwd P/E
18.48
DailyIQ Est.
$81.02
Inst. Ownership
20.4%
Short Interest
1.40%
Days to Cover
2.1
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
76
BULLISH
On Oct 6, GlobalFoundries announced a strategic partnership with quantum‑computing startup Xanadu to accelerate the development of utility‑scale quantum manufacturing. The collaboration was designed to combine GFS’s advanced semiconductor fabrication capabilities with Xanadu’s quantum‑software expertise, aiming to speed the production of quantum processors. The partnership was reported as a move to enhance GFS’s position in the emerging quantum market and could open new revenue streams, though the sources noted that it is not yet clear how quickly the partnership will translate into commercial products. The announcement highlighted the potential for GFS to leverage its fab expertise to support quantum‑processor manufacturing, while Xanadu would contribute its software knowledge. No additional details were provided about immediate product timelines or financial impacts.
LOW TARGET
$55 +14.3%
3 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$76 +58.0%
9 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$140 +191.1%
15 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$55.00 - $140.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/11/9/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$81.02 (+68.4%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
GFS
Description
GlobalFoundries (GFS) operates as a global semiconductor foundry, specializing in the manufacturing of integrated circuits for a diverse range of applications. The company's core business involves providing wafer fabrication services, utilizing its advanced technologies to produce a variety of semiconductor devices. These devices are integral components in products such as microprocessors, mobile application processors, and network processors, as well as radio frequency modems and power management units. GlobalFoundries, established in 2008, is headquartered in Malta, New York, and it competes in the semiconductor manufacturing market by offering a comprehensive suite of services to its global customer base. The company's value proposition centers on its ability to manufacture critical components for a wide array of electronic devices.
Bought (1Y)
12.496 shares
$767
Sold (1Y)
46,566 shares
$2.8M
Franklin SamChief Financial Officer
Tax Withholding106 shares2026-10-02
Azar Samak LChief Legal Officer
Sell335 shares2026-10-01
Raman PradheepaChief People Officer
Sell2,145 shares2026-09-28
Raman PradheepaChief People Officer
Tax Withholding2,222 shares2026-09-25
Azar Samak LChief Legal Officer
Sell335 shares2026-09-24
100/ 100
Strong bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Analyst target above current price
Earnings Summary
GlobalFoundries (GFS) is a global semiconductor foundry that specializes in wafer fabrication for a broad spectrum of integrated circuits, including microprocessors, mobile application processors, network processors, RF modems, and power management units, positioning it within the highly competitive semiconductor manufacturing sector. In the most recent two quarters, Q1 2026 revenue dipped slightly to $1.634B from an estimated $1.643B, while Q2 2026 revenue rose to $1.786B, surpassing the $1.782B estimate and marking a 3.2% year‑over‑year increase; EPS in Q1 2026 fell to $0.40 from an estimate of $0.3401, whereas Q2 2026 EPS of $0.46 beat the $0.4468 estimate, reflecting a modest acceleration in profitability after a slight decline in Q1. Historically, GFS has shown a steady YoY revenue growth trajectory, with Q4 2025 revenue at $1.830B beating the $1.618B estimate and Q4 2024 revenue at $1.830B meeting the estimate; EPS has consistently outperformed estimates in the last four quarters, with Q4 2025 EPS of $0.55 beating the $0.35219 estimate and Q4 2024 EPS of $0.46 beating the $0.45208 estimate, indicating a pattern of earnings resilience even when revenue growth moderates. Recent news highlights a strategic partnership with quantum‑computing startup Xanadu announced on Oct 6, aimed at accelerating quantum processor manufacturing, and a downgrade by BNP Paribas on Oct 5 to Neutral with a lowered price target, reflecting concerns over competitive positioning; these developments suggest potential new revenue avenues but also market skepticism.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.31$0.38$0.45$0.51$0.58Q4'24Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.51 - -
Q2'26$0.45$0.46+3.0%
Q1'26$0.34$0.40+17.6%
Q4'25$0.35$0.55+56.2%
Q4'24$0.45$0.46+1.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.6B$1.7B$1.8B$1.9B$2.0BQ4'24Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.9B - -
Q2'26$1.8B$1.8B+0.2%
Q1'26$1.6B$1.6B-0.6%
Q4'25$1.6B$1.8B+13.1%
Q4'24 - $1.8B -

Market Data

GFS Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL50/100
$48.10−$0.60 (1.2%)
Market cap
26.65B
P/E ratio
37.2
Day range
$48.00 – $48.58
News sentiment
76/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$76.00 (+58.0%)
Consensus
Buy · 27 analysts
52-week range+52.2% off low · -48.0% from high
$31.61$92.55
Price $48.10 DailyIQ Est. $81.02

GFS sits in the lower half of its 52-week range with the technical picture unresolved. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What GFS's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
47.7% 57th pct
Below its peak
-46.1%
vs 200-day average
-10.6%
Up days (1y)
51%

GlobalFoundries Inc. is currently running 47.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against GFS's own 5 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 57th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 45.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

GFS is trading -46.1% below its running peak. Across 4 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -37.2%, and the deepest was -51.2% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -10.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 25th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year GFS closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

Overnight risk is measurable too: GFS has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 114 of 1,237 sessions (9.2% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.4% and -9.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, GFS moved an average of 2.3% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +0.5% and a largest of -3.8%.

All figures computed from 1,238 daily closes between 2021-10-28 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against GFS's own 5-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of GFS's sector?

GlobalFoundries Inc. sits in the Semiconductors sector, currently ranked 1st of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Semiconductors industry group, GFS ranks 1st of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#1 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
91
Industry rank
#1 of 15

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on GFS?

Stifel most recently initiated coverage on GlobalFoundries Inc. to Buy on Sep 2, 2026 with a price target of $60. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Stifel — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 2, 2026StifelInitiatedBuy$60
Aug 6, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$85 → $75
Aug 6, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$61 → $55
May 19, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$58 → $85
May 11, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedPositive$100 → $125
May 6, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$65 → $77
May 6, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$45 → $70
May 6, 2026CitigroupMaintainedNeutral$49 → $70
May 6, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$58 → $65
May 6, 2026SusquehannaUpgradeNeutral → Positive$50 → $100
May 5, 2026NeedhamMaintainedBuy$55 → $80
May 4, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldUpgradeNeutral → Overweight$50 → $80

GFS Competitive Positioning

GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) is tracked alongside these names in Semiconductors on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

76/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
On October 6, GlobalFoundries announced a multi‑year partnership with Xanadu Quantum Technologies to manufacture photonic quantum components on its 300‑mm production line. The deal provides Xanadu with a scalable production route for its silicon‑nitride photonics and superconducting nanowire single‑photon detectors, essential for building fault‑tolerant quantum computers. The collaboration is expected to accelerate the transition from prototype to utility‑scale quantum systems, potentially expanding GlobalFoundries’ photonics portfolio and positioning it as a key supplier in the emerging quantum market.
What did this article say?
Xanadu announced a multi‑year manufacturing agreement with GlobalFoundries on October 6, allowing the company to produce its photonic quantum chips on a 300‑mm production line. The partnership grants Xanadu access to GlobalFoundries’ semiconductor manufacturing expertise, enabling volume production of its key silicon‑nitride photonics and superconducting nanowire single‑photon detectors. The deal is viewed as a critical step toward building fault‑tolerant quantum computers and could broaden GlobalFoundries’ presence in the quantum sector.
What did this article say?
On October 6, GlobalFoundries announced a multi‑year partnership with Xanadu Quantum Technologies to mass‑produce photonic components for quantum computing. The collaboration will leverage GlobalFoundries’ 300‑mm production line in Malta, New York, to manufacture Xanadu’s ultra‑low‑loss silicon nitride photonics and superconducting nanowire single‑photon detectors. The deal is expected to accelerate the commercialization of Xanadu’s quantum processors and reduce chip overhead, positioning GlobalFoundries as a key player in the emerging quantum industry.
What did this article say?
On October 6, GlobalFoundries entered a multiyear partnership with Xanadu Quantum Technologies to industrialize Xanadu’s superconducting nanowire single‑photon detectors and ultra‑low‑loss silicon nitride photonics on GlobalFoundries’ 300‑mm production line. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development and mass production of advanced photonic components for utility‑scale quantum computing. While financial terms were undisclosed, the deal represents a significant step toward scaling quantum hardware, potentially enhancing GlobalFoundries’ position in the emerging quantum market.
What did this article say?
On October 6, GlobalFoundries and Xanadu announced a strategic multi‑year partnership to address the high‑volume production required for utility‑scale quantum computing. The alliance combines Xanadu’s expertise in ultra‑low loss photonic design with GlobalFoundries’ photonics manufacturing prowess to accelerate development and manufacturing of advanced photonic components, including silicon‑nitride photonics and superconducting nanowire single‑photon detectors. The collaboration is expected to speed the transition from prototype to mass‑produced quantum systems.
What did this article say?
BNP Paribas downgraded GlobalFoundries (GFS) from Outperform to Neutral and reduced its price target from $80 to $51. The rating change reflects concerns over the company’s competitive positioning and earnings outlook. The downgrade signals a reassessment of GFS’s growth prospects and may influence investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
GlobalFoundries announced a conference call scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its third‑quarter 2026 financial results. The call will be webcast and the results will be posted on the company’s Investor Relations website. The announcement provides investors with a clear timeline for reviewing the forthcoming data. No financial figures were disclosed in the announcement.
What did this article say?
The article evaluates whether GlobalFoundries’ (GFS) current market valuation is supported by its projected future cash flows. It outlines the company’s revenue growth trajectory, capital expenditure plans, and the semiconductor industry's demand outlook. The piece also discusses how analysts weigh GFS’s cost structure and competitive positioning when forecasting long‑term profitability.
What did this article say?
GlobalFoundries (GFS) attracted renewed attention after its share price settled at $47.86, prompting analysts to compare the valuation to its $6.9 billion revenue and $716 million net income. The company’s 30‑day return of 6.9% and robust year‑to‑date performance contrasted with a 38% decline over 90 days and a 14.3% drop in three‑year total shareholder return, indicating a cooling momentum after an earlier upswing. Analysts highlighted the firm’s differentiated technologies, such as FD‑SOI, as a potential driver of future growth, while skeptics pointed to the recent slide as a cautionary signal. The prevailing narrative positions GFS as 37% undervalued, with a fair‑value estimate of $76, suggesting a bullish outlook for the stock.
What did this article say?
On September 9, GFS entered a long‑term manufacturing agreement with Monolithic Power Systems to deploy MPS’s proprietary process technology at GFS’s 300mm Singapore facility. The deal expands capacity for critical power‑management solutions, targeting high‑growth markets by early 2027. The partnership aligns with both companies’ strategic priorities and supports MPS’s expansion beyond $6 billion in capacity, while GFS benefits from increased utilization of its Singapore fab.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $9.14B combined position · 11 adding, 10 trimming, 4 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy69,848,37912.61%$5.76B2026-08-13
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy6,755,8891.22%$547.23M2026-08-12
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell4,581,7960.83%$377.59M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold4,059,3130.73%$334.53M2026-09-02
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy3,417,5050.62%$281.64M2026-08-14
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy3,174,8510.57%$261.64M2026-08-07
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell3,089,8450.56%$254.63M2026-08-13
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell2,196,5340.40%$181.02M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell2,119,4740.38%$174.45M2026-08-14
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy2,097,7820.38%$172.88M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy2,097,5230.38%$172.86M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy1,238,2970.22%$102.05M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell1,157,4430.21%$95.38M2026-08-14
Squarepoint Ops LLC▼ Sell793,4750.14%$65.39M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▼ Sell783,3190.14%$64.55M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy732,8040.13%$60.39M2026-08-12
Neuberger Berman Group LLC• Hold504,3310.09%$41.56M2026-08-13
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▼ Sell500,0000.09%$41.20M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell331,2210.06%$27.30M2026-08-14
Junto Capital Management LP• Hold502,3650.09%$22.35M2026-05-15
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy255,2610.05%$21.04M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell248,4850.04%$20.48M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy244,3840.04%$20.14M2026-08-13
Soros Fund Management LLC• Hold444,3620.08%$19.77M2026-05-15
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy230,1670.04%$18.97M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:11.49M sh bought ($944.76M)8.14M sh sold ($670.55M)net +3.35M sh (+$274.20M)