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    Why GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Is Up 7.8% After CHIPS R&D Deal and Mixed Q2 Earnings Report

    Simply Wall St·08/10/2026 21:29:42
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    • In early August 2026, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,786 million, higher than a year earlier, but with net income and earnings per share from continuing operations lower year on year, alongside new third-quarter guidance and a confirmed quarterly dividend of US$0.1200 per share.
    • At the same time, the company signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a planned US$300 million CHIPS R&D award and a roughly 1% equity stake, aiming to accelerate next-generation silicon photonics and AI-focused optical technologies in its U.S. facilities.
    • We’ll now explore how the planned US$300 million silicon photonics funding could reshape GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ investment narrative in AI infrastructure.

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    GLOBALFOUNDRIES Investment Narrative Recap

    To own GLOBALFOUNDRIES, you need to believe its focus on specialty processes and government-backed U.S. manufacturing can offset limited exposure to leading-edge nodes. The recent CHIPS-related silicon photonics funding and Q2 results modestly reinforce the AI infrastructure angle, but do not remove near term risks around pricing pressure, capital intensity, and earnings volatility.

    The US$300 million silicon photonics R&D award letter stands out because it directly links GLOBALFOUNDRIES to high bandwidth, AI data center optics, potentially supporting the company’s differentiated technology catalyst. It also sits alongside the new quarterly dividend, which signals confidence in ongoing cash generation even as Q2 net income and EPS declined year on year.

    Yet behind the AI opportunity and new federal backing, investors should still be aware of the risk that...

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    GLOBALFOUNDRIES' narrative projects $9.5 billion revenue and $1.5 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 11.5% yearly revenue growth and roughly a $700 million earnings increase from $778.0 million today.

    Uncover how GLOBALFOUNDRIES' forecasts yield a $81.00 fair value, a 50% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Some of the most optimistic analysts, who were once modeling revenue of about US$10.7 billion and earnings near US$1.9 billion by 2029, see this silicon photonics push as fitting a much more upbeat story than the base case, and you should recognize how far those expectations can stretch compared with more cautious views.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.