REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 7 (Reuters) - Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries (GFS.O) forecast fourth-quarter profit above analysts' estimates on Tuesday, providing the latest sign that a supply glut in the semiconductor industry was easing.
Both Intel (INTC.O) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) have indicated that a recovery is afoot in the personal computer market, a key source of revenue for semiconductor makers.
GlobalFoundries said it expects adjusted profit per share to be in the range of 53 cents to 64 cents in the three months to December, above estimates of 52 cents, according to LSEG data.
The company, whose customers range from mobile phone chip designer Qualcomm (QCOM.O) to the U.S. Department of Defense, said net revenue fell 11% to $1.85 billion in the third quarter, but came in line with estimates.
Adjusted earnings of 55 cents per share beat estimates of 49 cents.
Persons:
Brendan McDermid, Thomas Caulfield, GlobalFoundries, Arsheeya, Sriraj
Organizations:
Nasdaq, REUTERS, Intel, Devices, Qualcomm, U.S . Department of Defense, Thomson
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New York City, U.S, Bengaluru