Diodes Slides; New Auto Chip Launch Puts Focus Back on Growth Track
Diodes Incorporated shares fell 0.7% to $108.36 late Thursday morning after the company launched a new automotive-grade USB-C charging chip. First-quarter revenue rose 22.1% to $405.5 million, with automotive sales up over 32% year-on-year. Diodes forecasts Q2 revenue around $435 million and adjusted EPS of 60 cents. Investors remain focused on margins and order growth amid mixed peer performance.