New York, Jan 25, 2026, 19:19 (EST) — Market closed
- Shares of Amkor Technology dropped 5.2% on Friday, dragged down by weaker chip sector sentiment.
- Investors gear up for a hectic week, with the Fed set to announce its Jan. 28 rate decision and another wave of Big Tech earnings reports on deck.
- Amkor will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 9.
Amkor Technology shares ended Friday down 5.2% at $49.71, slipping back from an intraday peak of $53.04 and a low of $49.01.
The decline is significant since semiconductors have once more turned into a quick gauge of risk appetite. With the Federal Reserve set to announce its decision midweek and major tech earnings on the horizon, traders are scrambling to figure out if this latest selloff signals a reset or the beginning of a deeper downturn.
Intel’s late-week decline after issuing a downbeat outlook set the tone for the market, pushing investors into what some call a “show-me” phase for AI-related stocks. “Going into results, we’re going to be in a ‘show-me’ period,” Julian McManus, portfolio manager at Janus Henderson, told Reuters, emphasizing the need for solid revenue growth to back recent surges. Reuters
Amkor operates at the tail end of the chip supply chain. As an OSAT company — outsourced semiconductor assembly and test — it handles chip packaging, the stage that links silicon to external components and controls heat and power, then tests the chips before they’re integrated into devices.
The stock reacts sharply to changing forecasts for smartphones, autos, and now, more than ever, AI-related data-center hardware. When advanced packaging demand is strong, utilization and pricing get a boost; when it falters, the impact usually hits guidance quickly.
Amkor is eyeing early February for its next big update. The company plans to report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the Nasdaq closes on Feb. 9. A conference call and webcast will follow at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Barchart.com
Macro risk looms over the tape ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting from Jan. 27 to 28. The policy decision and press conference are scheduled for Jan. 28. Federal Reserve
The downside is clear: if rates or policy signals surprise on the hawkish side, high-multiple tech and semiconductor stocks could plunge fast, pulling suppliers down as well. Any cautious demand outlook from chipmakers reporting this week would only deepen the selloff.
Amkor is also working on a major execution plan behind the scenes. The company recently announced it’s boosting its Arizona advanced packaging and test campus investment to $7 billion, with production expected to kick off in early 2028. CEO Giel Rutten described the expansion as “a bold step” in Amkor’s long-term vision. Such massive projects can magnify volatility if demand weakens or costs outpace forecasts. Business Wire
Monday’s session kicks off with traders watching for signs of stability following Friday’s drop. Key upcoming dates include the Fed’s decision on Jan. 28 and Amkor’s earnings report and call set for Feb. 9.
