Logitech's Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - Logitech International S.A. (LOGI) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $1.26 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 15.6% and reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase [1] - The company achieved revenues of $1.15 billion in the first quarter, surpassing the consensus mark by 3.2% and showing a 5% increase compared to the same quarter last year [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from Keyboards & Combos rose 3% year over year to $222.5 million, while Pointing Devices grew 3% to $195.8 million [2] - Tablet Accessories saw a significant increase of 16% to $91.2 million, and Webcams also increased by 16% to $84.4 million [2] - Gaming revenues increased 2% year over year to $315.9 million, and Video Collaboration sales rose 13% to $166.7 million [3] - Headsets product category revenues increased 3% to $45.5 million, while Other categories' sales decreased by 16% to $25.7 million [3] Margins and Operating Metrics - Non-GAAP gross profit increased to $483.5 million from $471.3 million in the prior year, but non-GAAP gross margin contracted by 120 basis points to 42.1% [4] - Non-GAAP operating expenses decreased by 2.5% year over year to $281.7 million, representing 24.5% of revenues, a decrease of 200 basis points [4] - Non-GAAP operating income increased by 10.6% to $201.8 million, with the operating margin expanding by 80 basis points to 17.6% [5] Liquidity and Shareholder Return - As of June 30, 2025, LOGI's cash and cash equivalents were $1.49 billion, slightly down from $1.5 billion in the previous quarter [6] - The company generated $125 million in cash from operational activities in the first quarter and returned $122 million to shareholders through share repurchases, with no dividends paid during the quarter [6] Future Guidance - Logitech issued strong sales guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting revenues between $1.145 billion and $1.19 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 3-7% on a reported basis [7][8] - The company also forecasts non-GAAP operating profit in the range of $180 million to $200 million for the upcoming quarter [8]