ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

NasdaqGS:IMOS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.7b

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -36.1%, while the Semiconductor industry saw earnings growing at 1.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.8% per year. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's return on equity is 3.3%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.

Key information

-36.08%

Earnings growth rate

-35.95%

EPS growth rate

Semiconductor Industry Growth27.66%
Revenue growth rate-2.80%
Return on equity3.35%
Net Margin3.25%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Mar 31

ChipMOS Technologies: AI Memory Tailwinds Offset By Serious Macro Risks

Summary ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES benefits from AI and data center memory demand. This has fueled their revenue momentum in memory services. In fact, those AI secular trends have been enough to offset IMOS's weakness in DDIC end markets. Plus, its OSAT platform spans testing, packaging, and gold bumping. This should position IMOS as a useful back-end enabler within the semiconductor supply chain. IMOS’s valuation also seems reasonable relative to its peers, but macro exposure, including Taiwan geopolitical risk, ultimately keeps me neutral on the stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 05

What To Do After ChipMOS Stock Slid Below $20 (Rating Downgrade)

Summary ChipMOS reported a 5.7% Y/Y revenue decline in Q4 2025, causing investor concerns and a subsequent stock drop to $18.50. IMOS stock fell below $20 after facing near-term headwinds with inventory adjustments and declining utilization rates, but long-term growth potential remains. Related companies like Aehr Test Systems and Ultra Clean also face challenges, with UCTT rated as a strong sell by Seeking Alpha’s Quant Score system. Investors have a chance to restart positions in ChipMOS, anticipating a cyclical recovery post-inventory adjustments and semiconductor industry slowdown. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 28

ChipMOS Technologies: Uncertainty Overshadows Progress

Summary ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has done poorly, which is mostly due to the uncertainty emanating from the geopolitical corner, something not likely to go away soon. The stock price decline may scare away potential buyers, but it could also be seen as an opportunity to get in on a stock at a lower price. IMOS pays a relatively high dividend, which allows for shareholders to be patient at a time when the stock is dealing with headwinds. IMOS is not without risk, but it is also a stock with a number of strong attributes that give it a solid foundation from which to appreciate. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 24

ChipMOS: Geopolitical Issues Likely To Hold Down The Stock For A While

Summary The stock has faltered in recent months after a good start in 2024 and there are a number of contributing factors that played a role. The market got a reminder of what may be the biggest con associated with IMOS, even though IMOS also has a number of strengths worth noting. The stock broke a trendline that had supported the uptrend until July, but a new level of support may have been found. Bulls should be prepared to be patient as headwinds are likely to remain for a while, but IMOS is still worth an investment for the long term. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 09

ChipMOS: Still On Track To Go Higher

Summary The stock has struggled in the last couple of months, but there is reason to believe the bull case remains warranted. IMOS hit a new 2024 low on the back of the first contraction in revenue in many months, which challenges the notion demand is improving. There is an argument to be made the market overreacted because there were exceptional circumstances at work, which led to the revenue contraction. There are a number of arguments to be made in favor of long IMOS, which is why it is worth backing despite the recent price action. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 07

ChipMOS' Q3 revenue down 26.6% Y/Y

ChipMOS Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS) has reported a decline in third quarter and Sep 2022 revenue, reflecting broader end market conditions and ongoing inventory adjustments in response to end market demand levels. Q3 consolidated revenue fell 23.3% sequentially and 26.6% Y/Y to $165.3M, while Sep revenue fell 7.2% from August 2022 and 32.1% Y/Y to $50.1M.
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08

ChipMOS Technologies reports declines in August revenue

ChipMOS Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS) reported revenue of US$56.5M for August 2022, down 12% M/M and 28.5% Y/Y. The declines in its August revenue are said to be consistent with the near-term demand and inventory adjustments impacting the broader semiconductor industry.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 10

ChipMOS Technologies reports 19% drop in July revenue

ChipMOS Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS) reported revenue of NT$1,948M or $65.1M, a Y/Y drop of 19.4% and a 7.7% drop M/M. The declines in its July revenue reflect the change in near-term macro demand environment impacting the company's DDIC business, which was partially offset by continued strength in its memory products business.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 04

ChipMOS GAAP EPADS of $1.22, revenue of $230.4M misses by $11.26M

ChipMOS press release (NASDAQ:IMOS): Q2 GAAP EPADS of $1.22. Revenue of $230.4M (-1.9% Y/Y) misses by $11.26M. Gross margin increases 40 basis points from 1Q22 to 25.4%. Balance of cash and cash equivalents was $244.4M.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 08

ChipMOS sees Y/Y drop in Q2 and June revenue

ChipMOS Technologies (NASDAQ:IMOS) reported Q2 revenue of NT$6,851.7M ($230.4M), marking a 1.9% increase from Q1 and a Y/Y drop of 1.9%. For June, revenue stood at NT$2,110.8M ($71M) marking a drop of 11.9% from May 2022 and 10.6% Y/Y decline. The company says that while its long-term business catalysts remain firmly in place, the decline in its monthly and year-over-year revenue reflects a change in the near-term macro demand environment.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:IMOS Revenue, expenses and earnings (TWD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 2625,3368246261,103
31 Dec 2523,9334956111,077
30 Sep 2522,8112285991,078
30 Jun 2522,7361756051,111
31 Mar 2522,8101,1596041,148
31 Dec 2422,6961,4206071,163
30 Sep 2423,0221,6706281,155
30 Jun 2422,5351,9516301,144
31 Mar 2422,1702,1296371,119
31 Dec 2321,3561,8936331,094
30 Sep 2320,3171,5666261,073
30 Jun 2319,9891,6586351,081
31 Mar 2321,3972,3506471,112
31 Dec 2223,5173,3726671,159
30 Sep 2225,6224,5136821,194
30 Jun 2227,5295,2406901,192
31 Mar 2227,6605,2036871,173
31 Dec 2127,4004,9376781,139
30 Sep 2126,9194,3286561,108
30 Jun 2125,4443,3536331,062
31 Mar 2123,8902,6146041,026
31 Dec 2023,0112,3795861,016
30 Sep 2022,2732,2115711,009
30 Jun 2021,9852,3745621,017
31 Mar 2021,4633,1035691,029
31 Dec 1920,3382,5845541,008
30 Sep 1919,7392,794544994
30 Jun 1919,3452,647537974
31 Mar 1918,9311,497519960
31 Dec 1818,4801,326539939
30 Sep 1817,916519542937
30 Jun 1817,342307549950
31 Mar 1817,392504663945
31 Dec 1717,941982704986
30 Sep 1718,2001,859824951
30 Jun 1718,5381,975893922
31 Mar 1718,5001,996861895
31 Dec 1618,3881,829895839
30 Sep 1617,4431,391971855
30 Jun 1617,5011,632946826
31 Mar 1618,0661,792912778
31 Dec 1518,8372,165860748
30 Sep 1520,9112,702718705
30 Jun 1521,8903,184714680

Quality Earnings: IMOS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: IMOS's current net profit margins (3.3%) are lower than last year (5.1%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: IMOS's earnings have declined by 36.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: IMOS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: IMOS had negative earnings growth (-28.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Semiconductor industry average (14.5%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: IMOS's Return on Equity (3.3%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/19 12:43
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/19 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. is covered by 11 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullCapital Securities Corporation
Richard ShannonCraig-Hallum Capital Group LLC
Zhixuan HsuKGI Securities Co. Ltd.