X-FAB Silicon Foundries announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. The company reported Q4 revenue of USD 222.3 million, an 18% increase year-over-year but a 3% decrease compared to the previous quarter. Full-year revenue reached USD 870.3 million, up 7% from 2024. EBITDA for the quarter was USD 42.3 million, affected by a one-time charge related to the silicon carbide (SiC) business, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 19.0%. For the full year, EBITDA totaled USD 196.8 million with a margin of 22.6%. Operating profit (EBIT) declined 11% year-over-year to USD 76.4 million.
The company highlighted growth in its core markets—automotive, industrial, and medical—which together accounted for 94% of total revenue. Automotive revenue showed modest growth despite some inventory adjustments, while industrial and medical segments demonstrated stronger increases. X-FAB also noted progress in its capacity expansion, including the launch of a new cleanroom in Malaysia, and ongoing investments in microsystems and SiC technologies. The company expects Q1 2026 revenue between USD 190-200 million with an EBITDA margin of 18-21%, but has not issued full-year guidance due to uncertain market conditions.
**Why this matters**
X-FAB’s results reflect steady growth in key semiconductor markets despite macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges. The company’s focus on specialty technologies such as SiC, microsystems, and analog/mixed-signal processes positions it to benefit from trends like electrification and healthcare innovation. The recent capacity expansions and strategic investments aim to enhance responsiveness to customer demand and support long-term growth. However, ongoing inventory adjustments and market uncertainties highlight the cautious outlook for the near term.
Source: NewsData