IQE (LON:IQE) Shares Up 42.4% – Here’s What Happened

Posted by Patrick Bannon on Jan 12th, 2026

IQE plc (LON:IQE – Get Free Report) was up 42.4% during trading on Monday . The company traded as high as GBX 10.70 and last traded at GBX 10.45. Approximately 108,040,047 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 318% from the average daily volume of 25,866,084 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 7.34.

More IQE News

Here are the key news stories impacting IQE this week:

Positive Sentiment: IQE reported robust trading in H2 2025, raised its outlook for 2025 and highlighted accelerating demand from defence programmes and AI photonics, which underpins near-term revenue upgrades. IQE posts strong 2025 trading
Positive Sentiment: Company says strategic review has drawn interest from potential bidders/offering parties — market interpreted this as potential corporate action (takeover/offer) that often carries a takeover premium. IQE lifts 2025 outlook on defence and AI demand
Neutral Sentiment: Multiple market outlets flagged the share rally and heavy trading volume as investors reacted to upgraded guidance and takeover talk — this amplifies volatility but does not guarantee a transaction or sustained earnings improvement. IQE Shares Climb on Takeover Talk
Negative Sentiment: Strategic review and bidder interest introduce execution and timing risk — outcomes could range from a takeover premium to ongoing uncertainty, potential management distraction, or a deal that changes capital structure; investors should be prepared for short-term volatility until details are disclosed. IQE flags strong trading and deal interest

IQE Stock Performance

The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 5.25 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 7.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.21. The stock has a market cap of £97.83 million, a PE ratio of -1.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 12.70 and a beta of 1.86.