Kulicke & Soffa Industries

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of capital equipment and tools used to assemble semiconductor devices, including integrated circuits (“ICs”), high and low powered discrete devices, light-emitting diodes (“LEDs”), and power modules. The firm operates through the Capital Equipment, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS) segments. The Capital Equipment segment is affected by the industry's internal cyclical and seasonal dynamics in addition to broader macroeconomic factors that can positively or negatively affect company financial performance. The APS segment is more directly tied to semiconductor unit consumption rather than capacity requirements and production capability improvements. The company was founded by Frederick W. Kulicke and Albert Soffa in 1951 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA.

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Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports solid Q1 performance and growth outlook

Kulicke & Soffa Industries showcased steady financial performance in Q1 2023, with strong demand for key solutions and a positive long-term outlook.
While facing challenges from COVID-related revenue reductions and margin pressures, the company is focused on growth opportunities through acquisitions and product advancements.
Anticipated revenue opportunities, market diversification through LUMINEX technology, and strong industry demand position the company for future success.
Engagement in investor conferences and strategic planning for capacity expansion signal a proactive approach to driving growth and shareholder value.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports strong Q2 performance and optimistic outlook

Kulicke & Soffa Industries delivered strong Q2 results, focusing on strategic growth initiatives and future opportunities. Analysts raised questions on industry dynamics and margin improvement strategies. The company remains optimistic about future growth despite challenges.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports robust Q3 performance and growth outlook

Kulicke & Soffa Industries showcased strong performance in Q3 2023 with revenue growth and strategic advancements in key segments. While facing internal control challenges, the company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities and margin improvements. Investors can expect continued focus on innovation and market share gains in the semiconductor industry.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports robust Q4 performance and growth opportunities

Kulicke & Soffa Industries showcased strong performance in Q4 2023, with revenue reaching $202.3 million and notable improvements in key markets.
Despite challenges in managing demand fluctuations and market uncertainties, the company's focus on financial stability, expense control, and customer engagement positions it well for future growth.
Opportunities lie in capitalizing on market trends, advancing in key sectors like automotive and dispense solutions, and enhancing investor communication for sustained growth.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports robust Q1 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Kulicke & Soffa Industries delivered strong financial results in Q1 2024, with a positive outlook for industry growth rates and strategic advancements in key segments.
The company's focus on expanding market share, entering high-growth markets, and driving technology innovation positions it well for future growth opportunities.
While challenges in market uncertainties and competition exist, Kulicke & Soffa Industries remains optimistic about gradual recovery and technology-driven growth in fiscal year 2024.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries anticipates market recoveries and revenue growth

Kulicke & Soffa Industries navigated challenges from Project W cancellation, but remains optimistic about market recoveries and growth opportunities. The company's focus on key technologies and strong order activity position it well for future success.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports solid Q3 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Kulicke & Soffa Industries demonstrated strong financial performance in Q3 2024, with a positive outlook for the upcoming quarter. The company's focus on industry momentum, collaborations, and market needs positions it well for future growth. While facing challenges in market dynamics, Kulicke & Soffa Industries remains optimistic about its strategic initiatives and growth prospects.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries reports strong Q4 performance and optimistic outlook for fiscal 2025

Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Q4 performance reflects revenue growth and technological advancements, setting a positive trajectory for fiscal 2025.
Strong customer relationships, investor confidence, and a focus on innovation position the company well for future opportunities and growth.
While challenges may arise from market fluctuations and competition, strategic focus on product margins and market dynamics can help navigate potential obstacles.

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Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions. The firm operates through the Ball Bonding Equipment, Wedge Bonding Equipment, Advanced Solutions, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS) segments. The Ball Bonding Equipment segment involves the design, development, manufacture and sale of wafer level bonding equipment. The APS segment includes the variety of tools, spares and services for the equipment. The company was founded by Frederick W. Kulicke and Albert Soffa in 1951 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA.

Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.37 per share a year ago.

Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Increases Share Repurchase Activity Ongoing Progress on Company-Specific Growth Opportunities SINGAPORE , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S," "our," or the "Company"), today announced financial results of its first fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2023. The Company reported first quarter net revenue of $171.2 million, net income of $9.3 million, representing EPS of $0.16 per fully diluted share, and non-GAAP net income of $17.0 million, representing non-GAAP EPS of $0.30 per fully diluted share.

Kulicke & Soffa Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

SINGAPORE , Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company"), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, today announced a conference call is scheduled to discuss the Company's first fiscal quarter 2024 financial results and its business outlook, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 8:00 am EST. The Company will issue its first fiscal quarter 2024 financial results in the evening of Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Kulicke & Soffa Schedules First Quarter 2024 Conference Call for 8:00 AM EST, February 1st, 2024

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Kulicke and Soffa's (KLIC) fiscal fourth-quarter results reflect an improving general semiconductor end-market.

Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) Q4 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC ) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 16, 2023 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Joseph Elgindy - Senior Director, Investor Relations Fusen Chen - President, Chief Executive Officer Lester Wong - Executive Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Krish Sankar - TD Cowen David Duley - Steelhead Securities Tom Diffely - D.A. Davidson & Co. Operator Greetings and welcome to the Kulicke & Soffa Fourth Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

SINGAPORE , Nov. 15, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S," "our," or the "Company"), today announced the financial results of its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023. The Company reported fourth quarter net revenue of $202.3 million and net income of $23.4 million, representing EPS of $0.41 per fully diluted shares, and non-GAAP net income of $29.4 million, representing non-GAAP EPS of $0.51 per fully diluted share.

Kulicke & Soffa Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

4th Consecutive Annual Dividend Raise Quarterly Dividend Increased by $0.01, to $0.20 SINGAPORE , Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S" or the "Company"), announced today that its Board of Directors has declared and authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, representing a $0.01 increase over its most recent dividend. This dividend raise marks the 4th consecutive annual dividend raise and highlights the Company's consistent shareholder return strategy.

Kulicke & Soffa Raises Quarterly Dividend

Continues to Expand Share in High-Performance Computing, Co-Packaged Optics & Leading-Edge Heterogeneous Integration SINGAPORE , Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S", "we" or the "Company") announced today that the Company has received multiple orders for its Thermocompression Bonding (TCB) solutions, primarily supporting Silicon Photonics (SiPh) based Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) applications deployed in high-bandwidth networking transceivers. K&S anticipates a series of follow on CPO orders to support aggressive capacity expansion plans throughout fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

Kulicke & Soffa Announces Multiple Advanced Packaging Orders Supporting Long-Term AI Opportunities

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SINGAPORE , Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S" or the "Company"), a global leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor, LED and electronic assembly equipment, today announced a conference call is scheduled to discuss the Company's fourth fiscal quarter 2023 financial results, and its business outlook, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 8:00am EST.  The Company will issue its fourth fiscal quarter 2023 financial results the evening of Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Kulicke & Soffa Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 Conference Call for 8AM EST, November 16th, 2023

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SINGAPORE , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S", "we" or the "Company") announced today that the company is honored to receive the Outstanding Supplier Award from ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

Kulicke & Soffa Receives Outstanding Supplier Award from ASE Holdings

SINGAPORE , Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S" or the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared and authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock. This upcoming dividend payment will be made on October 10, 2023, to holders of record as of September 21, 2023.

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Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.09 per share a year ago.

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To Further Extend Advanced Packaging Technology and Solutions SINGAPORE , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke   and   Soffa   Industries,   Inc.   (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S", "we" or the "Company") announced its expanded collaboration with The University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Heterogeneous Integration and Performance Scaling (UCLA CHIPS) to deliver cost-effective advanced solutions which are needed within Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC) and data-center applications today. As the need for leading-edge packaging technology moves into higher-volume markets, yield, throughput and productivity are becoming increasingly important.

Kulicke & Soffa Collaborates with UCLA

To Accelerate Advanced Display Adoption in High-Volume Markets SINGAPORE , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa", "K&S", "we" or the "Company") announced its collaboration with TSMT (Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp), a worldwide leading LCD SMT (Surface Mount Technology) solutions provider, to advance mini LED backlight and direct emissive displays for high-volume adoption.  Mini LED technology in displays is anticipated to increase rapidly over the coming years, providing new opportunities for Kulicke & Soffa's advanced display portfolio.

Kulicke & Soffa Collaborates with TSMT

Strengthening Core and Expanding Market Access SINGAPORE , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) ("Kulicke & Soffa," "K&S," "our," or the "Company"), today announced financial results of its third fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2023. The Company reported third quarter net revenue of $190.9 million, net income of $4.2 million, representing EPS of $0.07 per fully diluted share, and non-GAAP net income of $31.9 million, representing non-GAAP EPS of $0.55 per fully diluted share.

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Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a high-quality business with solid revenue growth, profitability metrics, and a strong balance sheet. The company faces severe headwinds due to a challenging macro environment and difficult comps after a revenue spike in 2021. Valuation analysis suggests minimal upside potential, making it advisable to wait on the sidelines and assign a "Hold" rating.

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