Strong Q4 growth at ChipMOS (NASDAQ: IMOS) as revenue rises 20.8%
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. reported strong top-line growth for December 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2025. Fourth quarter revenue reached NT$6,521.1 million (US$207.9 million), up 6.1% from the third quarter of 2025 and 20.8% from the fourth quarter of 2024. This reflects robust demand for memory products used in computing and datacenters, along with a favorable product mix.
December 2025 revenue was NT$2,203.3 million (US$70.2 million), an increase of 2.9% over November 2025 and 23.8% higher than December 2024. The company highlights that it is benefitting from an improved semiconductor industry cycle, leveraging its outsourced assembly and test capabilities across its facilities in Taiwan.
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- Q4 2025 revenue growth: Revenue reached NT$6,521.1 million (US$207.9 million), a 20.8% year-over-year increase and 6.1% sequential rise, reflecting stronger demand and favorable mix.
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Insights
ChipMOS posted >20% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2025, driven by memory demand and better product mix.
ChipMOS delivered fourth quarter 2025 revenue of
Monthly data show momentum continuing into year-end, with December 2025 revenue of
The filing also notes macro and regulatory risks in its standard forward-looking statements, including inflation, foreign exchange, recession risk, and trade policy changes. Overall, the disclosed figures indicate a materially positive revenue trend, though future performance will still depend on broader semiconductor demand and any changes in trade or macro conditions discussed in the company’s Form 20-F and other SEC reports.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of January 2026
Commission File Number 001-37928
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)
No. 1, R&D Rd. 1, Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Republic of China
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: January 9, 2026 |
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/S/ S. J. Cheng |
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S. J. Cheng |
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Contacts:
In Taiwan Jesse Huang ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. +886-6-5052388 ext. 7715 IR@chipmos.com |
In the U.S. David Pasquale Global IR Partners +1-914-337-8801 dpasquale@globalirpartners.com |
ChipMOS REPORTS 23.8% YoY INCREASE IN DECEMBER 2025 REVENUE; 4Q25 REVENUE INCREASES 20.8% YoY
Hsinchu, Taiwan, January 9, 2026 - 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 revenue for the month of December 2025 and for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$31.37 to US$1.00 as of December 31, 2025.
ChipMOS is benefitting from the semiconductor industry’s fundamentally improved cycle position, with continued strong revenue growth in December and the fourth quarter of 2025 led by robust demand for memory products in support of computing and datacenters, combined with a favorable product mix.
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was NT$6,521.1 million or US$207.9 million, representing an increase of 6.1% from the third quarter of 2025, and an increase of 20.8% from the fourth quarter of 2024.
Revenue for the month of December 2025 was NT$2,203.3 million or US$70.2 million, representing an increase of 2.9% from November 2025, and an increase of 23.8% from December 2024.
Consolidated Monthly Revenues (Unaudited) |
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December 2025 |
November 2025 |
December 2024 |
MoM Change |
YoY Change |
Revenues (NT$ million) |
2,203.3 |
2,140.3 |
1,780.1 |
2.9% |
23.8% |
Revenues (US$ million) |
70.2 |
68.2 |
56.7 |
2.9% |
23.8% |
Consolidated Quarterly Revenues (Unaudited) |
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Fourth Quarter 2025 |
Third Quarter 2025 |
Fourth Quarter 2024 |
QoQ Change |
YoY Change |
Revenues (NT$ million) |
6,521.1 |
6,143.7 |
5,399.6 |
6.1% |
20.8% |
Revenues (US$ million) |
207.9 |
195.8 |
172.1 |
6.1% |
20.8% |
About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘intends,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘future’ or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding current macroeconomic conditions, including the impacts of high inflation, foreign exchange rates and risk of recession, on demand for our products, consumer confidence and financial markets generally; changes in trade regulations, policies, and agreements and the imposition of tariffs that affect our products or operations, including potential new tariffs that may be imposed and our ability to mitigate with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, based on a number of important factors and risks, which are more specifically identified in the Company’s most recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) filings. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC and in its other filings with the SEC.
FAQ
How much revenue did ChipMOS (IMOS) generate in Q4 2025?
ChipMOS reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of NT$6,521.1 million, which equals US$207.9 million based on an exchange rate of NT$31.37 to US$1.00.
What was ChipMOS (IMOS) year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2025?
Fourth quarter 2025 revenue increased by 20.8% year over year, rising from NT$5,399.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 to NT$6,521.1 million in 2025.
How did ChipMOS (IMOS) December 2025 revenue compare to the prior year?
December 2025 revenue was NT$2,203.3 million (US$70.2 million), up 23.8% from December 2024, when revenue was NT$1,780.1 million.
What sequential revenue trends did ChipMOS (IMOS) report for Q4 2025?
Quarterly revenue grew 6.1% from the third quarter 2025 level of NT$6,143.7 million to NT$6,521.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
What is driving ChipMOS (IMOS) revenue growth according to the company?
The company cites a fundamentally improved semiconductor cycle, with strong demand for memory products used in computing and datacenters, along with a favorable product mix.
In which markets does ChipMOS (IMOS) primarily operate its facilities?
ChipMOS operates advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park, and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, serving customers worldwide.
