VALENS SEMICONDUCTOR Aktie

Valens Semiconductor reported Q2 revenue of $18.1 million and a GAAP loss of 4 cents per share, meeting earnings estimates and topping its own revenue and EBITDA guidance. The company raised its 2026 revenue forecast from $75–77 million to $78–81 million; growth will be driven mainly by the professional AV business, while automotive revenue is expected to pick up more strongly only from 2027. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $4.2 million, cash decreased slightly to $83.4 million, and management pointed to several automotive design wins slated to enter production in 2027. The stock jumped in premarket trading after management highlighted stronger product momentum and better predictability of customer demand. » More on de.investing.com

Valens Semiconductor appoints Dean Martin effective September 1, 2026, as senior vice president and head of the automotive business unit; he succeeds Adar Segal. Martin brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive and technology industries, including leadership roles at Harman Automotive, Red Bend Software, Agilent Technologies and Hewlett Packard. The appointment is intended to help Valens commercialize and expand customer relationships in the automotive sector and to advance the integration of the chipsets into vehicles. » More on de.investing.com

Valens Semiconductor will cut roughly 10% of employees across various departments to boost operational efficiency and optimize its cost structure. The company expects annual operating cost savings of about $5 million; the reductions are to be completed by Q2 2026. The stock fell about 3.9% and investors are focusing on Valens’ Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, which the company will publish before the market opens on February 25, 2026. » More on de.investing.com