Core Viewpoint - STMicroelectronics (STM) reported a significant operating loss of over $100 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to restructuring costs and excess inventory in the MCU segment, although a recovery cycle for MCU and analog chips is anticipated soon [1][3][8]. Financial Performance - Q2 revenue for STM was approximately $2.76 billion, exceeding initial targets and reflecting a 10% quarter-over-quarter increase [3]. - The company recorded an operating loss of about $133 million, contrasting with a profit of $375 million in the same quarter last year [3]. - Cash flow from operating activities was $354 million, down from $702 million year-over-year [2]. Product Segment Performance - Revenue from the APMS product segment was approximately $1.58 billion, a year-over-year decline of 17.4% but a quarter-over-quarter increase of 7.8% [2]. - The MCU product segment generated about $1.18 billion, down 10.1% year-over-year but up 13% quarter-over-quarter [2]. Market Outlook - STM's management expects Q3 revenue to be around $3.17 billion, indicating a potential 15% quarter-over-quarter growth, surpassing analyst expectations [3][8]. - The MCU market is currently facing challenges, particularly in automotive applications, with demand remaining weak and inventory levels high [5][7]. Industry Context - The global MCU market is dominated by STM, NXP, Infineon, Renesas, and Microchip, collectively holding over 80% market share [4]. - The semiconductor industry is projected to recover, with WSTS forecasting an 8.5% growth in the global semiconductor market by 2026, driven by various chip categories including analog and MCU [12].