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Why Is CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES ADR (IMOS) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 11, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET · reviewed against 6 wire stories

CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES ADR (IMOS) is up +9.67% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 6 stories on IMOS across 3 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 63/100).

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Why IMOS stock is up today

ChipMOS Technologies ADR (IMOS) surged 9.67% to $58.18 in early trading, driven by strong earnings and revenue reports for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported a GAAP EPADS of $0.80 per share for Q2, compared to a loss of $0.51 per share in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter reached $231.8 million, up 17.9% year-over-year. Additionally, the company posted record July revenue of $87.5 million, a 43.6% increase from the prior year and the highest since 2014.

What Happened

ChipMOS reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, with Q2 net earnings of NT$1.28 per basic common share compared to a net loss in the prior year. The company also noted a 28.7% increase in second-quarter revenue compared to the same period in 2025, with gross margin expanding to 18%. July revenue further reflected robust growth, rising 11.2% month-over-month and 43.6% year-over-year. These results indicate a strong recovery and improved operational efficiency.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened with an 8.9% gap up from the previous close, reaching $57.75. It touched a session high of $58.88 before settling at $58.18. Trading volume was 0.0M shares, slightly below the 3-month average. The company has a market cap of $1.9 billion, a P/E ratio of 89.2, and a beta of 1.44. Recent corporate actions include a dividend of $0.740174 per share, ex/effective on June 29, 2026. The stock is currently trading within its 52-week range of $15.06 to $78.35.

What To Watch

Investors should monitor the company’s upcoming earnings report for further confirmation of its momentum. Additionally, coverage breadth and broader market trends in the technology sector may influence the stock’s performance in the near term.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

IMOS by the numbers

Last: $58.18Session: +9.67%Coverage: 6 stories / 3 sourcesAI sentiment: 63/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $1.9BP/E: 89.252w: $15.06 to $78.35
IMOS · today's session (5-min) · +11.39% vs prior close · updated 2:44 PM ET
$52.66$56.34$60.02prev close $53.05$59.097:00 AM8:55 AM10:50 AM12:45 PM2:40 PM7:00 AM · $57.758:30 AM · $58.008:45 AM · $58.289:00 AM · $57.229:10 AM · $57.279:25 AM · $56.009:30 AM · $55.889:35 AM · $57.329:40 AM · $58.889:45 AM · $58.079:50 AM · $57.549:55 AM · $56.7410:00 AM · $57.5110:05 AM · $57.8910:10 AM · $58.0510:15 AM · $57.4210:20 AM · $57.0710:25 AM · $57.8010:30 AM · $58.9810:35 AM · $58.4810:40 AM · $58.2410:45 AM · $59.0210:50 AM · $59.2010:55 AM · $59.5911:00 AM · $59.3211:05 AM · $59.0011:10 AM · $59.1011:15 AM · $59.2011:20 AM · $59.4711:25 AM · $59.5011:30 AM · $59.5111:35 AM · $59.5111:40 AM · $59.5111:45 AM · $59.5111:50 AM · $59.1611:55 AM · $59.3712:00 PM · $59.3812:10 PM · $59.3312:20 PM · $59.6312:25 PM · $59.4412:30 PM · $59.1912:35 PM · $59.2912:40 PM · $59.2312:45 PM · $59.1212:50 PM · $59.2212:55 PM · $59.391:00 PM · $59.171:05 PM · $58.851:10 PM · $59.201:35 PM · $58.871:45 PM · $59.111:55 PM · $58.842:00 PM · $58.882:10 PM · $58.692:15 PM · $58.952:20 PM · $58.612:25 PM · $59.042:30 PM · $59.052:35 PM · $59.252:40 PM · $59.09
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 6 stories · 63/100 bullish
AI sentiment 63/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 6 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishPR Newswire · sentiment 73 · ChipMOS REPORTS 43.6% YoY INCREASE IN JULY 2026 REVENUE; NEW RECORD HIIGH MONTHLY REVENUE LEVEL SINCE 2014PR Newswire · 73ChipMOS REPORTS 43.6% YoY INCREASE IN JULY 2026 REVENUE; NEW RECORD HIIGH MONTHLY REVENUE…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 73 · ChipMOS July revenue hits record high, jumps ~44% Y/YSeeking Alpha · 73ChipMOS July revenue hits record high, jumps ~44% Y/YThe Fly · sentiment 50 · Chipmos Reports July Revenue 87 5m Up 43 6The Fly · 50Chipmos Reports July Revenue 87 5m Up 43 6PR Newswire · sentiment 73 · ChipMOS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; RECORD HIGH QUARTERLY REVENUE SINCE 2014PR Newswire · 73ChipMOS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; RECORD HIGH QUARTERLY REVENUE SINCE 2014Seeking Alpha · sentiment 34 · ChipMOS GAAP EPADS of $0.80, revenue of $231.8M misses by $8.77MSeeking Alpha · 34ChipMOS GAAP EPADS of $0.80, revenue of $231.8M misses by $8.77MThe Fly · sentiment 73 · Chipmos Reports Q2 Eps 80c Vs 47c Last YearThe Fly · 73Chipmos Reports Q2 Eps 80c Vs 47c Last Year
9h agoThe FlyBULLISH 73Earnings

Chipmos Reports Q2 Eps 80c Vs 47c Last Year

10h agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 34Earnings

ChipMOS GAAP EPADS of $0.80, revenue of $231.8M misses by $8.77M

ChipMOS (IMOS) Q2 results: GAAP EPADS $0.80; revenue $231.8M (+17.9% YoY) missed estimates by $8.77M.

10h agoPR NewswireBULLISH 73Earnings

ChipMOS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS; RECORD HIGH QUARTERLY REVENUE SINCE 2014

28.7% Increase in 2Q26 Revenue Compared to 2Q25 Gross Margin Expands to 18% 2Q26 Net Earnings of NT$1.28 or US$0.04 per Basic Common Share Compared to a 2Q25 Net Loss of NT$0.75 or US$0.02 per Basic Common Share 2Q26 Net Earnings of US$0.80 per Basic ADS Compared to a 2Q25 Net Loss of...

1d agoThe FlyNEUTRAL 50General

Chipmos Reports July Revenue 87 5m Up 43 6

1d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 73Earnings

ChipMOS July revenue hits record high, jumps ~44% Y/Y

ChipMOS (IMOS) posts July revenue of NT$2.82B ($87.5M), up 11.2% M/M and 43.6% Y/Y—highest since 2014.

1d agoPR NewswireBULLISH 73Earnings

ChipMOS REPORTS 43.6% YoY INCREASE IN JULY 2026 REVENUE; NEW RECORD HIIGH MONTHLY REVENUE LEVEL SINCE 2014

HSINCHU, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported its unaudited consolidated...

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