GlobalFoundries Reports Q2 2026 Revenue of $1.79B

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF)  announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Key Second Quarter Financial Highlights

• Revenue of $1.786 billion
• Gross margin of 28.3% and Non-IFRS gross margin(1) of 29.9%
• Operating margin of 9.7% and Non-IFRS operating margin(1) of 16.7%
• Net income of $167 million and Non-IFRS net income(1) of $256 million
• Diluted earnings per share of $0.30 and Non-IFRS diluted earnings per share(1) of $0.46
• Non-IFRS adjusted EBITDA(1) of $587 million
• Ending cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $3.3 billion
• Net cash provided by operating activities of $405 million and Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow(1) of $(3) million

"GF delivered strong results in the second quarter, with revenue and Non-IFRS gross margin exceeding the high end of our guidance ranges,” said Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries. "We continue to see strong momentum, accelerating customer demand, and revenue growth across our strategic growth drivers, including Optical Networking within the AI data center, where our differentiated silicon photonics and silicon germanium technologies are driving meaningful value for our customers."

Recent Business Highlights

In July 2026, GF signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million award to accelerate U.S. silicon photonics leadership. Under the LOI, the Department’s CHIPS Research and Development Office is expected to award GF $300 million to advance next-generation optical materials, wafer technologies and advanced packaging, reinforcing U.S. leadership in a technology essential to AI infrastructure.

In July 2026, GF completed the acquisition of Photeon Technologies' integrated voltage regulator (IVR) business, adding differentiated IVR technology, specialized engineering talent, and expanded R&D capabilities. The acquisition complements GF's existing BCD, GaN and integrated inductor technologies and expands the company's capabilities in power delivery solutions for AI data center applications.

In June 2026, GF completed its previously-announced acquisition of Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP Solutions business, which together with MIPS brings together RISC-V processor IP, software tools, custom design and advanced manufacturing into a single offering. This acquisition further enables GF as a leader in RISC-V IP solutions and establishes the Company as a holistic technology partner, offering customers a software-to-silicon capability for Physical AI and beyond.

In May 2026, GF launched Quantum Technology Solutions (QTS), building upon over a decade of sustained investment in cryogenic CMOS, advanced packaging and materials science. Accelerated by an expected $375 million grant by the U.S. Department of Commerce, pursuant to a letter of intent, and supported by several of the leading quantum companies in the world, GF plans to manufacture at scale the complete hardware solutions that will power real-world quantum computing of the future.

Dividend Payment

On July 14 2026, GF paid its first-ever quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share. In addition, the Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.12 per share payable on October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2026.