GlobalFoundries, the world’s third-largest contract chipmaker, has raised its fourth-quarter revenue forecast, driven by strong demand from smartphone manufacturers, including Qualcomm, a key supplier for Apple’s iPhones.
GlobalFoundries expects fourth-quarter revenue to be between $1.80 billion and $1.85 billion, beating estimates of $1.80 billion.
Shares of GlobalFoundries surged nearly 10% in premarket trading following the positive revenue forecast.
Qualcomm is expected to benefit from the demand for AI-enabled iPhones from Apple during the upcoming holiday season.