GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS) shares surged 5.34% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, as investors reacted positively to the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations.
The semiconductor manufacturer reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $0.46, beating the IBES estimate of $0.44. Adjusted net income came in at $256 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $240.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $587 million, while net income stood at $167 million.
Looking ahead, GlobalFoundries issued an optimistic outlook for the third quarter, with adjusted EPS guidance of $0.51, exceeding the IBES estimate of $0.50. The strong results and positive forward guidance fueled the pre-market rally in the chip stock.