IQE: Photonics Growth Supports Upgrades

 | Dec 18, 2016 02:03AM ET

International Quantum Epitaxy (LON:IQE) has announced that it will exceed current market expectations for both FY16 revenue and adjusted operating profit. This is primarily driven by strong growth in the photonics business, with a helping hand from sterling’s weakness, and highlights the benefits of IQE’s diversification strategy. We upgrade our FY16 and FY17 estimates, while maintaining a conservative stance and raise our valuation range from 40-45p to 45-49p. Year