Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation Common Stock (MX)

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Magnachip’s third quarter was marked by a sharp decline in revenue and a negative market reaction, as persistent pricing pressure on legacy products—especially in China—drove down sales and margins. Management, led by interim CEO Camillo Martino, acknowledged operational challenges and described the quarter as a reflection of the company’s ongoing transition to a pure-play power products business. Martino was blunt in his assessment, stating, “we have failed to execute on our promises,” while emphasizing immediate efforts to reposition the product portfolio, reduce costs, and increase transparency. The communications segment provided a rare bright spot, with significant sequential and annual growth.

Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) fell 5.4% in the morning session after the stock's weakness continued as the company reported a steep year-on-year sales decline and issued weak guidance for the upcoming quarter, amid a broader sell-off in the semiconductor sector. 

Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) fell 10.7% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter results that included a steep year-on-year revenue decline and a weak financial forecast for the upcoming quarter. Third-quarter revenue was $45.95 million, a 30.9% drop compared to the same period last year, although the figure met Wall Street's expectations. Profitability was also a concern, as the company's gross profit margin of 18.6% marked a 4.7 percentage point decrease from the prior year, signaling a more competitive environment. While Magnachip's adjusted loss per share of $0.01 was significantly better than anticipated, this positive surprise was overshadowed by its weak outlook. The company guided for fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $40.5 million, which fell nearly 15% short of analysts' consensus estimates, pointing to continued challenges ahead.

Semiconductor manufacturer Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 17.1% year on year to $45.95 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $40.5 million was less impressive, coming in 14.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was 91.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Magnachip (MX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Semiconductor manufacturer Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 30.9% year on year to $45.95 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $40.5 million was less impressive, coming in 14.9% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.01 per share was 91.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Semiconductor manufacturer Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after market close. Here’s what you need to know.

Magnachip has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 2.5% while holding steady at $3.13. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 22.9% gain during that period.

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Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE:MX) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump threatened to impose 'massive' new tariffs on Chinese goods. 

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