Tower Semiconductor(US:TSEM) Globenewswireยท2025-11-10 12:00Core Insights - Tower Semiconductor is guiding for a record revenue of $440 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating strong growth across its core technologies [4][5] - The company reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $396 million, reflecting a 6% increase quarter-over-quarter, with net profit rising to $54 million [2][5] - An additional investment of $300 million is being allocated for SiPho and SiGe capacity growth and next-generation capabilities [6][5] Financial Performance - Third-quarter 2025 gross profit was $93 million, up from $80 million in the second quarter of 2025 [2] - The net profit for the third quarter of 2025 was $54 million, translating to $0.48 basic and $0.47 diluted earnings per share, compared to $47 million and $0.42 basic earnings per share in the previous quarter [2][5] - Cash flow from operating activities for the third quarter was $139 million, an increase from $123 million in the second quarter [3] Business Outlook - The company expects a revenue increase of 14% year-over-year and 11% quarter-over-quarter for the fourth quarter of 2025 [4] - CEO Russell Ellwanger emphasized the strong position of the company in core technologies such as Power Management and Image Sensors, which are showing year-over-year revenue growth [5] - The company is investing in expanding its Newport Beach Fab 3 and repurposing three additional fabs to enhance SiPho and SiGe capabilities [5][6] Investment and Growth Strategy - The $300 million investment will support the growth of SiPho and SiGe businesses, including Fab3 capacity expansion [6] - The Newport Beach site lease has been extended for an additional 3.5 years, averaging $24 million per year over the next five years [6] - Tower Semiconductor's strategic focus on optical transceivers and data center demand positions it for significant future growth [5]