GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS) Stock Price & Analysis
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS) closed at USD 43.37 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 9.08% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 47.7; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 43.13–46.33 on volume of 7,027,914 shares. Market capitalization is $24.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 32.02–92.55 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
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Key facts (GFS)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.39 on a 1–5 scale) (23 analysts), mean target USD 74.68 (range 51–140).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +23.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -10.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.51, revenue estimate $1.89B.
Analysts (GFS)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.39 on a 1–5 scale), 23 analysts; mean target USD 74.68 (low 51, high 140).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | TD Cowen | Reiterated | Buy | $75 |
| 2026-10-15 | Wedbush | Reiterated | Neutral | $72 |
| 2026-09-02 | Stifel | Initiated | Buy | $60 |
| 2026-08-06 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $85 → $75 |
| 2026-08-06 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $61 → $55 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GFS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +23.8% | -10.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +23.9% | -2.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.2% | 51.8% |
| Max drawdown | -52.4% (May 2026→Sep 2026) | -60.0% (Mar 2022→Mar 2025) |
GFS suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Soitec SA (SLOIF) | “If we are unable to obtain 300mm SOI wafers from Soitec S.A. ("Soitec"), our primary supplier, for any reason, we expect that it would take us an extended period to find a replacement supplier on commercially acceptable terms.” |
| Supplier | Cayman | “As a foreign private issuer that has listed our ordinary shares on Nasdaq, we rely on a provision in the Nasdaq corporate governance listing standards that allows us to follow Cayman Islands law with regard to certain aspects of corporate governance.” |
| Partner | Synopsys (SNPS) | “Definitive Agreement - On January 13, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Synopsys, Inc. ("Synopsys") for the acquisition of Synopsys' ARC Processor IP Solutions business and its teams of engineers and designers for $445 million.” |
| Partner | MTI International Investment Company | “Prior to the consummation of our IPO in 2021, we entered into a registration rights agreement with MTIC and MTIIIC, pursuant to which those holders of ordinary shares are entitled to demand the registration of the sale of certain or all of our” |
| Partner | Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte | “* As of December 31, 2024, we held a 49% interest in SMP, a joint venture with Avago Technologies International Sales Pte.” |
| Related party | Mubadala Technology Investments | “Major Shareholder and Related Party Transactions." In addition, we have entered into a shareholder's agreement with Mubadala, which entitles Mubadala, subject to the level of Mubadala's beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares, to certain consent rights and director nomination rights and, from time to time, we contract with Mubadala to provide management and operations support.” |
| Competitor | TSMC (TSM) | “Key competitors include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Limited ("TSMC"), United Microelectronics Corporation ("UMC") and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation.” |
| Competitor | United Microelectronics (UMC) | “Key competitors include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Limited ("TSMC"), United Microelectronics Corporation ("UMC") and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation.” |
| Competitor | Texas Instruments (TXN) | “We also compete with the foundry operation services of some IDMs, such as Texas Instruments, Inc. ("Texas Instruments"), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") and, more recently, Intel.” |
| Competitor | Samsung Electronics | “We also compete with the foundry operation services of some IDMs, such as Texas Instruments, Inc. ("Texas Instruments"), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") and, more recently, Intel.” |
| Competitor | Intel (INTC) | “We also compete with the foundry operation services of some IDMs, such as Texas Instruments, Inc. ("Texas Instruments"), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") and, more recently, Intel.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Feb 27, 2026.
Companies that name GFS in their SEC reports
| Relationship to GFS | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | CIRRUS LOGIC, INC. (CRUS) | 10-K May 21, 2026 | “We use a variety of foundries in the production of wafers, primarily supplied by GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc., ("GlobalFoundries") and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Limited ("TSMC").” |
| competitor | TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD (TSEM) | 20-F Apr 30, 2026 | “We compete most directly in the specialty segment with foundries such as GlobalFoundries (mainly” |
| customer | WISeQey Corp. (WKEY) | 20-F Apr 30, 2026 | “To mitigate these risks and strengthen supply chain resilience, SEALSQ has expanded its ecosystem through the acquisition of IC'Alps and the establishment of preferred partnerships with leading global foundries, including TSMC, X-FAB, ams-OSRAM, Intel Foundry, and GlobalFoundries.” |
| customer | SEALSQ Corp (LAES) | 20-F Mar 31, 2026 | “To mitigate these risks and strengthen supply chain resilience, SEALSQ has expanded its ecosystem through the acquisition of IC'Alps and the establishment of preferred partnerships with leading global foundries, including TSMC, X-FAB, ams-OSRAM, Intel Foundry, and GlobalFoundries.” |
| customer | Arbe Robotics Ltd. (ARBE) | 20-F Mar 27, 2026 | “both the ability of our supplier, GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte.” |
| customer | QUICKLOGIC Corp (QUIK) | 10-K Mar 27, 2026 | “We depend upon GlobalFoundries, TSMC, SkyWater Technologies, Honeywell Aerospace, Amkor Technology, Inc., Integra Specialty Products, and Golden Altos Corp. to manufacture our new hardware products.” |
| partner | CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORP (CHMG) | 10-K Mar 13, 2026 | “Major partners in the initiative include Applied Materials, Micron, IBM, and Tokyo Electron, and the facility aims to complement the existing semiconductor supply chain presence of companies such as ASML and GlobalFoundries, as well as enhance the research capabilities of local universities such as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and SUNY Polytechnic.” |
| partner | Pioneer Bancorp, Inc./MD (PBFS) | 10-K Mar 12, 2026 | “Large employers in the Capital Region include GE Vernova, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., GlobalFoundries, Albany Med Health System, St. Peter's Health Partners, Northeast Grocery Inc., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the State of New York.” |
| customer | EVERSPIN TECHNOLOGIES INC. (MRAM) | 10-K Mar 4, 2026 | “We also manufacture full-flow 300mm CMOS wafers with our STT-MRAM magnetic-bit technology integrated in BEOL as part of our strategic relationship with GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GLOBALFOUNDRIES).” |
| partner | Navitas Semiconductor Corp (NVTS) | 10-K Feb 27, 2026 | “Our US based GaN fabrication partner is GlobalFoundries.” |
| customer | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC (AMD) | 10-K Feb 4, 2026 | “We utilize Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) for the production of wafers for our HPC, FPGA and adaptive SoC products and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF), with respect to wafer purchases for our HPC products at the 12 nm and 14 nm technology nodes.” |
| competitor | INTEL CORP (INTC) | 10-K Jan 23, 2026 | “Other Intel Foundry competitors include GlobalFoundries, UMC and SMIC, which primarily focus on mature process technologies.” |
GFS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.51 | $0.50 | +3.0% | $1.89B | 16 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.57 | $0.57 | -0.8% | $2.00B | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.96 | $1.90 | +3.0% | $7.31B | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.63 | $2.52 | +4.4% | $8.22B | 21 |
GFS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±15.6% (±$6.88) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 4, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 68.6% | ±15.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 61.0% | ±19.4% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 57.6% | ±22.3% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 60.4% | ±30.6% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 56.1% | ±30.9% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 56.8% | ±36.3% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 329 | 58.7% | ±43.9% |
30-day implied volatility 67.8% vs 55% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.82. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 43.37 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 9.08% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 47.7 |
| Open | USD 46.26 |
| Day Range | USD 43.13 – 46.33 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 32.02 – 92.55 |
| Volume | 7,027,914 shares |
| Market Cap | $24.18B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (GFS)
Nexqual's technical model rates GFS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.97 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 47.21) |
| MACD | -0.47 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GFS)
Wall Street analysts rate GFS "Buy" based on 23 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 74.68 (range USD 51–140), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 23 |
| Mean Target | USD 74.68 |
| High Target | USD 140 |
| Low Target | USD 51 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 9 / 1 |
Earnings (GFS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.51 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.89B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.46 vs est 0.43 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.55 vs est 0.47 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.41 vs est 0.39 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GFS)
| Total Revenue | $6.94B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.80% |
| Gross Margin | +27.14% |
| Operating Margin | +9.74% |
| Profit Margin | +10.32% |
| ROE | +6.17% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.14 |
| Current Ratio | 2.48 |
| Total Cash | $2.36B |
| Total Debt | $1.68B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GFS)
Nexqual rates GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $2.36B cash vs $1.68B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.92B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 3.0% |
Ownership (GFS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.12% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +100.39% |
| Shares Outstanding | 557.42M |
| Float | 148.42M |
| Short % of Float | +13.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Leadership (GFS)
GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. is led by Timothy Graham Breen, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Timothy Graham Breen |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Thomas H. Caulfield DES |
| Chief Financial Officer | Sam Franklin |
| Chief Technology Officer | Gregg Bartlett |
| Director of Investor Relations | Eric Chow |
Major Backers & Investors (GFS)
Notable institutional backers of GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, JPMorgan, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 12.73% |
| Fidelity | 8.32% |
| JPMorgan | 1.23% |
| Marshall Wace LLP | 0.84% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 0.73% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 0.62% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 0.56% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.56% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 0.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| CBRS | Cerebras Systems Inc. | USD 108.94 | ▼ 7.66% |
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| MTSI | MACOM Technology Solutions Hold | USD 229.73 | ▼ 15.87% |
| CRDO | Credo Technology Group Holding | USD 162.77 | ▼ 10.7% |
| SWKS | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | USD 82.39 | ▲ 0.21% |
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