GlobalFoundries (GFS) Forms a Strategic Partnership with the US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) completed its initial public offering in October 2021, and the company has quickly gained investor attention and was held by 44 hedge funds as of Q1 2026. The stock also ranks as one of our Best Up and Coming AI Stocks to Buy Now.

​Recently, on June 3, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) announced a strategic partnership with the US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, which is focused on accelerating scientific discovery through AI and advanced computing. As part of this partnership, the company will open its US manufacturing platform and design resources to Genesis Mission researchers, including National Laboratories, universities, startups, and industry partners. Management noted that the goal is to give these groups a clear, practical path from AI-driven chip design all the way to working prototype silicon.

​Moreover, the company’s internal R&D team is expected to lead the partnership. The key areas of collaboration include AI-enabled chip design, access to process design kits (PDKs), prototype fabrication through GF’s multi-project wafer program, and development of next-generation technologies such as silicon photonics and quantum computing.

​That said, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) reported strong results for fiscal Q1 2026 on May 5. It reported an EPS of $0.40, surpassing the estimated $0.35. The revenue reached $1.634 billion, aligning closely with analyst expectations and reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase. Management raised its full-year revenue guidance for the Communications Infrastructure and Data Center segment to the high end of the 30% range, up from previous estimates of 30%.

​GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) is a leading multinational semiconductor manufacturer operating as a pure-play foundry, producing chips designed by other companies.

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