ChipMOS Q2 2026 revenue hits record since 2014; margin expands to 18%
Aug 11, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong beat-and-raise vibe from 2Q26 results: revenue growth, margin expansion to 18%, profitability swing from 2Q25 losses, and a solid cash position plus a capital-surplus dividend—all of which can support near-term stock upside and potential multiple expansion. Similar past OSAT earnings surges have driven 5–15% intraday moves and several quarters of follow-on upside when cash returns and margins trend higher.
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ChipMOS reported 2Q26 revenue of NT$7.383b (US$231.8m), up 28.7% YoY and 6.5% QoQ, with gross margin rising to 18%. Net earnings turned positive at NT$891.7m (US$28.0m) or US$0.04 per basic share, while ADS earned US$0.80. The company also held a strong cash position (US$394.1m) and paid a capital-surplus dividend, supporting near-term shareholder value.
Gross margin 18% in Q2 2026; up from 13.8% in Q1 2026.
Net earnings NT$891.7m (US$28.0m); US$0.04 per basic share; ADS US$0.80.
Cash and equivalents NT$12,552.3m (US$394.1m); H1 net free cash inflow NT$735.9m.
Dividend from capital surplus: NT$1.23/share (ADS US$0.760).
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