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Diodes (DIOD)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $50.11 | Market Cap: $2.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors

Diodes (DIOD)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $50.11
Market Cap: $2.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -83%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -117%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -8.8%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  Key risks
DIOD key risks include [1] its heavy reliance on the volatile and cyclical semiconductor market, Show more.
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 8.0%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
  
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
2 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 8.0%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -83%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -117%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -8.8%
6 Key risks
DIOD key risks include [1] its heavy reliance on the volatile and cyclical semiconductor market, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

DIOD Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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<b>1. Diodes Incorporated reported its third quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $0.37, which fell short of analyst estimates of $0.38 to $0.39 per share.</b>

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<b>2. The company experienced a significant decline in GAAP net income for Q3 2025, totaling $14.3 million, a notable drop from $46.1 million in the preceding quarter.</b>

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<b>3. Gross margin decreased to 30.7% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to 33.7% in the same quarter of 2024 and 31.5% in the prior quarter. This decline was attributed to an unfavorable product mix, shifting towards lower-margin computing and consumer products.</b>

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<b>4. In the 90 days leading up to December 26, 2025, Diodes received two downgrades from Wall Street analysts against one upgrade, with Truist Securities specifically lowering its price target for DIOD to $51 from $54 on November 7, 2025, while maintaining a "Hold" rating.</b>

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<b>5. During the Q3 2025 earnings call, it was highlighted that the automotive and industrial markets were recovering at a slower pace than anticipated, thereby affecting Diodes' overall growth potential.</b>

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.1% change in DIOD stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -5.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)53.1050.39-5.10%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1387.701429.793.03%
Net Income Margin (%)4.59%4.49%-2.13%
P/E Multiple38.7136.42-5.92%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46.4046.380.03%
Cumulative Contribution-5.10%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
DIOD-5.1% 
Market (SPY)4.3%54.2%
Sector (XLK)5.1%49.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.6% change in DIOD stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -62.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)52.8250.39-4.60%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1341.261429.796.60%
Net Income Margin (%)1.90%4.49%135.65%
P/E Multiple95.8736.42-62.01%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46.3746.38-0.03%
Cumulative Contribution-4.60%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
DIOD-4.6% 
Market (SPY)12.6%51.1%
Sector (XLK)17.0%45.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -21.3% change in DIOD stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -25.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)64.0550.39-21.33%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1294.521429.7910.45%
Net Income Margin (%)4.72%4.49%-4.86%
P/E Multiple48.5936.42-25.05%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46.3346.38-0.11%
Cumulative Contribution-21.33%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
DIOD-21.3% 
Market (SPY)17.0%63.2%
Sector (XLK)24.0%62.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -32.0% change in DIOD stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -70.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)74.0950.39-31.99%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1984.541429.79-27.95%
Net Income Margin (%)15.36%4.49%-70.77%
P/E Multiple11.0636.42229.39%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)45.4846.38-2.00%
Cumulative Contribution-32.02%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
DIOD-38.2% 
Market (SPY)48.0%59.7%
Sector (XLK)53.5%58.0%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
DIOD Return25%56%-31%6%-23%-19%-11%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
DIOD Win Rate58%75%33%67%50%42% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
DIOD Max Drawdown-41%-2%-44%-20%-34%-44% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See DIOD Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventDIODS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-46.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven85.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-43.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven78.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven195 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-28.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.0%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven147 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-90.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven909.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven3,261 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Diodes's stock fell -46.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/27/2021. A -46.0% loss requires a 85.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Diodes (DIOD)

Diodes Incorporated designs, manufactures, and supplies application-specific standard products in the discrete, logic, analog, and mixed-signal semiconductor markets worldwide. It focuses on low pin count semiconductor devices with one or more active or passive components. The company offers discrete semiconductor products, such as MOSFET, TVS, and performance Schottky rectifiers; GPP bridges and retifiers, and performance Schottky diodes; Zener and performance Zener diodes, including tight tolerance and low operating current type; standard, fast, super-fast, and ultra-fast recovery rectifiers; bridge rectifiers; switching diodes; small signal bipolar and prebiased transistors; thyristor surge protection devices; and transient voltage suppressors. It also provides analog products, such as power management devices comprising AC-DC and DC-DC converters, USB power switches, and low dropout and linear voltage regulators; linear devices, such as operational amplifiers and comparators, current monitors, voltage references, and reset generators; LED lighting drivers; audio amplifiers; and sensor products, including hall-effect sensors and motor drivers. The company offers mixed-signal products, such as high speed mux/demux products, digital switches, interfaces, redrivers, universal level shifters/voltage translator, clock ICs, and packet switches; standard logic products comprising low-voltage complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) and high-speed CMOS devices; ultra-low power CMOS logic products and analog switches; multichip products and co-packaged discrete, analog, and mixed-signal silicon in miniature packages; silicon and silicon epitaxial wafers; and crystals and oscillators. It sells its products to the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets through direct sales, marketing personnel, independent sales representatives, and distributors. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Diodes (DIOD) succinctly:

  • A more focused Texas Instruments (TI): They supply the essential power management and discrete components (like diodes, transistors, and voltage regulators) found in virtually all electronic devices, much like TI does across a broader spectrum.
  • The "electrical plumbing" supplier for the tech world: Akin to a company like ON Semiconductor (ON), Diodes provides the foundational chips that manage power and signals, which are indispensable for everything from consumer gadgets to industrial equipment to function.
  • The "nuts and bolts" semiconductor provider: Think of them as the company making the basic, yet critical, building block components – from simple logic gates to complex power controllers – that every electronic product needs, similar to a diversified Microchip Technology (MCHP).
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  • Diodes: A comprehensive range of discrete diodes including rectifiers, Zener diodes, Schottky diodes, and transient voltage suppressors.
  • Transistors: Various discrete transistors such as BJTs and MOSFETs used for switching and amplification in electronic circuits.
  • Power Management ICs: Integrated circuits designed to efficiently regulate and control power in electronic devices, including LDOs, DC-DC converters, and LED drivers.
  • Analog and Mixed-Signal Products: Circuits for signal conditioning, data conversion, and timing, encompassing amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, and clock ICs.
  • Logic Devices: Standard integrated circuits that perform fundamental digital functions for processing and control in electronic systems.

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Diodes (Symbol: DIOD) - Major Customers

The public company Diodes (symbol: DIOD) sells primarily to other companies (business-to-business, or B2B), providing discrete, logic, analog, and mixed-signal semiconductors. Diodes Inc. does not disclose specific customer names that account for 10% or more of its consolidated net revenue in its public filings (such as its annual 10-K reports). This indicates a diversified customer base, meaning no single customer is considered a "major customer" requiring individual disclosure. Therefore, specific customer company names and their stock symbols cannot be listed. However, Diodes' products are integral components for manufacturers across various industries, which represent its primary customer categories:
  • Automotive Sector: Customers include manufacturers of vehicles and automotive electronics suppliers. Diodes' products are used in applications such as infotainment systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, automotive lighting, and powertrain management.
  • Industrial Sector: This category encompasses companies that produce a wide range of industrial equipment, including factory automation systems, power supplies, motor control units, building control systems, and medical devices.
  • Consumer Electronics and Computing Sector: Customers here are manufacturers of diverse electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and home appliances. This sector also includes companies developing computing solutions such as servers, desktop PCs, and data storage systems.
  • Communications Sector: This includes companies involved in developing networking equipment, base stations, and other infrastructure for wired and wireless communications.

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Gary Yu

Chief Executive Officer and President Mr. Yu was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Diodes Incorporated in May 2025, having served as President since January 2024. He joined Diodes in 2008 and has held various roles including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President with responsibility for Business Groups and the integration of Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation, President of the Asia Pacific Region, and General Manager of the company's Shanghai wafer fabrication operation. Prior to Diodes, he spent over 10 years at Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation as Vice President of Worldwide Sales and held positions in IT, finance, and capacity planning at Texas Instruments.

Brett Whitmire

Chief Financial Officer Mr. Whitmire assumed his current position as Chief Financial Officer in March 2019. With over 35 years of industry experience, he has been with Diodes for more than 14 years. Before becoming CFO, he was the Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, and previously the Director of Global Supply Chain. Mr. Whitmire served as Chief Financial Officer for the Analog & Sensors Division at Freescale Semiconductor. He began his career at Texas Instruments, where he held various finance and operations leadership roles, including seven years as Vice President for the High Volume Analog & Logic Division and as the corporate supply chain head.

Francis Tang

Senior Vice President, Worldwide Discrete Products Mr. Tang was appointed Senior Vice President, Worldwide Discrete Products in November 2020, and prior to that, Vice President, Worldwide Discrete Products in 2006. He served as the company's Global Product Manager starting in 2005. Before joining Diodes, from 2002, Mr. Tang was the general manager of T2 Microelectronics in Shanghai, China, where he managed complex mixed-signal SOC product development. From 1996 to 2001, he was the senior strategic marketing director for Acer Labs, Inc.

Andy (Kuo-Ting) Tsong

Senior Vice President, Worldwide Analog Products Mr. Tsong was appointed Senior Vice President, Worldwide Analog Products in March 2024. He joined Diodes in 2009 as Worldwide Design Engineering Manager for the Analog Business Group. He later led the acquired worldwide Pericom business in November 2015, serving as Division Manager for the Precision Timing and Connectivity organization. In November 2020, he was appointed regional President for the Asia Pacific region, overseeing non-manufacturing functions.

Sheana Chen

Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Compliance Officer, and Vice President of Corporate Operations Ms. Chen joined Diodes in 2020 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Compliance Officer. In 2024, she took on additional responsibilities for worldwide corporate operations, including Sustainability, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Global Procurement. Before Diodes, Ms. Chen was the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel with Texas Instruments and a Partner at Baker & McKenzie.

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The key risks to Diodes Incorporated's business are:

  1. Semiconductor Market Cyclicality and Dependence: Diodes' performance is heavily reliant on the semiconductor market, which is characterized by cyclical demand and pricing pressures. This inherent volatility can significantly impact the company's financial results and operations.
  2. Supply Chain Disruptions: The company faces risks related to potential disruptions in the supply of raw materials or components. Such disruptions can arise from geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events, affecting production capacity and delivery schedules.
  3. Technological Obsolescence and Intense Competition: Operating in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, Diodes Inc. is susceptible to technological obsolescence, where rapid advancements could render its existing products outdated. Additionally, the company navigates a highly competitive landscape with numerous established and emerging players, necessitating continuous innovation to maintain market share.

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The emergence and increasing adoption of Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductors like Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a clear emerging threat. These materials offer superior performance in power electronics, leading to smaller, more efficient, and higher-power-density solutions compared to traditional silicon-based devices that form a significant part of Diodes' product portfolio. This trend is particularly evident and accelerating in high-growth markets such as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy infrastructure, data centers, and 5G telecommunications, potentially eroding Diodes' market share in these critical areas if they do not sufficiently adapt or expand their own WBG offerings.

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Diodes Incorporated (DIOD) operates in various semiconductor markets, providing discrete, analog, logic, and mixed-signal products to a range of end-user industries. The addressable markets for their main products and services are substantial and globally distributed.

Main Product Market Sizes (Global)

  • Discrete Semiconductors: The global discrete semiconductor market was valued at approximately USD 56.26 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 111.62 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.01%. Another source indicates a market size of USD 50.1 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 119.7 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 9.1%.
    • Power Discrete Semiconductors: This segment, a core part of discrete semiconductors, was valued at approximately USD 20 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 35 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.5%. The broader power discrete and modules market was valued at USD 29.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 53.4 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%.
    • TVS Diodes: The global TVS diodes market was valued at USD 2.35 billion in 2024 and is set to reach USD 3.6 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 4.37% from 2025 to 2034. Another report estimates the TVS and ESD Protection Diodes market size at USD 2267.79 million in 2024, projected to reach USD 3545.97 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.8%.
    • MOSFETs: Within the power discrete and modules market, the MOSFET segment alone was valued at USD 8.7 billion in 2024.
  • Analog Semiconductors: The global analog semiconductor market size was valued at USD 101.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase to approximately USD 180.24 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.94% from 2025 to 2034. Another source reported the market size at USD 87.5 billion in 2024, estimated to grow at a 7.4% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.
    • Power Management ICs (PMICs): The global power management IC market size was USD 40.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to exceed USD 79.11 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 6.83% from 2025 to 2034. Another estimate places the PMIC market at USD 38.2 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 59.1 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of around 7.6%.
  • Logic Semiconductors: The global logic semiconductor market size accounted for USD 140.7 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 231.38 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.10% from 2025 to 2034. Another report indicates a market size of USD 132.68 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 218.52 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%.
  • Mixed-Signal ICs: The global mixed-signal IC market size was valued at USD 127.5 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 188.7 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% during 2025-2033. Another valuation states the market at USD 129.04 billion in 2024, projected to increase to USD 211.20 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 5.05%.

Main End-User Market Sizes (Global for Semiconductor Content)

  • Automotive Market: The global automotive semiconductor market is expected to reach US$78 billion in 2025. It was valued at USD 59.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 153.9 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.1% from 2023 to 2032. Another source estimates the market to grow from USD 100.48 billion in 2025 to USD 142.87 billion in 2030, with a 7.29% CAGR.
  • Industrial Market: The global industrial semiconductors market was valued at USD 88.74 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 235.08 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.95% from 2025 to 2032. Another analysis projects the industrial semiconductors market to grow from USD 103.52 billion in 2024 to USD 416.95 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 13.5%.
  • Consumer Electronics Market: The consumer electronics semiconductor market size is estimated at USD 99.93 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 140.75 billion by 2030, advancing at a 7.09% CAGR. The semiconductor device market in the consumer industry is projected to reach approximately USD 150 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2033. Semiconductor device revenue for the mobile and consumer segments reached $296 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $383 billion in 2030.
  • Communications Market: While a specific "communications semiconductor market" size was not explicitly found across global reports, the telecommunications segment within the analog semiconductors market is expected to reach USD 11.1 billion by 2034. Furthermore, the deployment of 5G infrastructure and IoT technologies are significant drivers across various semiconductor markets including discrete, analog, logic, and mixed-signal, indicating a substantial addressable market within communications.
  • Computing Market: The computing semiconductor market, which includes devices for desktops, laptops, and tablets, is expected to reach $121 billion in 2030. The computing segment accounted for 28% of Diodes' product revenue in Q3 2025, driven by AI-related server applications, data centers, and edge computing.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Diodes (DIOD)

Diodes Inc. (DIOD) is strategically positioned for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors:

  1. Expansion in Automotive and Industrial End Markets: Diodes is consistently focused on increasing its market share and content within the automotive and industrial sectors, which are recognized for their higher margins and stable demand. The company is actively launching new programs in the automotive space and expanding its presence in industrial applications such as AI robotics, power management, medical, and factory automation.
  2. Growing Demand in AI-related Computing Applications: Strong demand from AI-related server applications, data centers, and edge computing is a significant catalyst for revenue growth, particularly with robust performance observed in the Asian market.
  3. New Product Introductions and Innovation: Diodes continues to prioritize new product initiatives, with a notable focus on introducing new part numbers, including those specifically designed for automotive applications. This strategy aims to enhance its product portfolio and capture additional market opportunities across its target segments.
  4. Strong Demand and Growth in Asia: The company has observed strong demand and growth in Asia, particularly in regions like Taiwan and China, driven by AI computing applications. This geographic strength is a significant contributor to Diodes' overall global point of sales.
  5. Favorable Product Mix Optimization: Management anticipates future margin expansion, which will be propelled by an ongoing improvement in the product mix. This improvement is expected as the recovery gains momentum in the higher-margin automotive and industrial end markets, indicating a strategic shift towards more profitable product offerings.
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Share Repurchases

  • In May 2025, Diodes Incorporated announced a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $100 million of its outstanding common stock.
  • This program is set to expire on December 31, 2030, unless extended or shortened by the Board of Directors.
  • The authorization reflects the company's strong cash flow generation, healthy balance sheet, and commitment to delivering shareholder value.

Share Issuance

  • The company's outstanding common stock increased from 45,938,382 shares at December 31, 2023, to 46,332,891 shares at December 31, 2024.
  • For the full year 2024, the share count used to compute GAAP diluted EPS was 46.4 million shares.
  • Non-cash share-based compensation expense was approximately $5.3 million (net of tax) for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2020, Diodes acquired Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation for approximately $453.4 million, completed on November 30, 2020.
  • In 2022, Diodes completed the acquisition of onsemi's South Portland, Maine wafer fabrication facility and its operations.
  • In 2024, Diodes acquired Fortemedia, Inc. for $60.4 million to expand its product portfolio in advanced voice processing technologies, targeting the automotive and compute markets.

Capital Expenditures

  • Cash capital expenditures for the full year 2024 were $73.0 million, primarily focused on manufacturing expansion.
  • In 2021, Diodes invested $141.2 million in capital expenditures to support its future expected growth.
  • For the first quarter of 2025, capital expenditures were reported at $16.3 million.

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Financials

DIODHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDiodes HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price50.3923.2624.49305.0978.16273.4064.28
Mkt Cap2.321.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM1,43055,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM333,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM1872,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg1132,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM2593,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg2273,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

DIODHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDiodes HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM10.4%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%7.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-8.8%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q12.0%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%9.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.0%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.1%
Op Mgn LTM2.3%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.2%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%12.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM18.1%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%19.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg14.3%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.8%
FCF/Rev LTM13.1%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%15.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.1%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.9%

Valuation

DIODHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDiodes HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap2.321.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S1.60.41.04.45.410.03.0
P/EBIT27.96.819.925.122.531.323.8
P/E36.48.6572.736.029.941.036.2
P/CFO9.05.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield2.7%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.9%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.00.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E-0.10.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

DIODHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameDiodes HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn9.3%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.7%
3M Rtn-5.1%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-4.6%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-21.3%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn-32.0%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%76.2%
1M Excs Rtn9.1%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn-9.4%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-16.9%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-35.0%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-117.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Standard semiconductor products1,6622,0011,8051,2291,249
Total1,6622,0011,8051,2291,249


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$50.39 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.3 
First Trading Date03/17/1992 
Distance from 52W High-23.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$50.28$49.16
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA0.2%2.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility53.8%51.6%
Downside Capture204.03167.35
Upside Capture138.21117.68
Correlation (SPY)53.9%63.1%
DIOD Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.132.392.432.301.621.73
Up Beta4.964.444.483.811.641.65
Down Beta1.452.882.572.751.911.80
Up Capture25%89%101%141%118%325%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days8182858115363
Down Capture206%198%216%170%131%111%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days11233465130384

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of DIOD With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 DIODSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-18.1%25.0%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility51.3%27.5%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.210.790.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 62.3%63.3%2.7%24.2%38.6%31.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of DIOD With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 DIODSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-6.0%18.8%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility44.1%24.7%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.010.690.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 67.0%66.3%10.1%16.3%44.3%31.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of DIOD With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 DIODSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return8.0%22.5%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility41.5%24.2%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.330.850.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 65.4%64.4%3.9%21.7%42.8%21.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,790,565
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-11.9%
Average Daily Volume472,841
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.79
Basic Shares Quantity46,383,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/2025-14.5%-13.1%-0.8%
8/7/20257.9%14.3%12.9%
5/8/202512.1%21.4%27.5%
2/11/20253.1%12.0%-9.9%
11/7/20242.3%-12.4%0.6%
8/8/20247.5%10.7%1.0%
5/9/2024-9.4%-5.3%-6.1%
2/6/2024-2.2%-3.2%4.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131115
# Negative11139
Median Positive4.1%9.3%7.8%
Median Negative-5.2%-3.9%-8.3%
Max Positive12.1%21.4%27.5%
Max Negative-14.5%-13.1%-33.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024214202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023209202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023509202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022210202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221107202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021218202210-K 12/31/2021