IQE explores possible sale as smartphone slowdown hits earnings
September 9, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Compound semiconductor wafer maker IQE said it is considering a potential sale of the company as part of an expanded strategic review, after warning of weaker annual earnings due to slowing smartphone demand. Its shares fell about 12% in early trading. IQE, a supplier of wafers used in Apple’s iPhone facial recognition sensors, has faced pressure from high tariffs…















