Semtech's Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Core Insights - Semtech Corporation (SMTC) reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with non-GAAP earnings of 48 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents and reflecting a year-over-year improvement of approximately 85% [1][10] - The company's revenues for the third quarter reached $267 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.13% and showing a 13% year-over-year increase, driven by strong demand in data centers [3][10] Revenue Performance - Sales from the infrastructure market totaled $77.9 million, representing 29% of net sales and an 18% year-over-year growth, primarily due to demand for data centers [4] - The industrial market generated $147.2 million in sales, accounting for 55% of net sales, with a 12% year-over-year increase [4] - The high-end consumer market saw sales of $41.9 million, which is 16% of net sales, reflecting a 5% year-over-year growth, supported by strong 5G momentum and IoT transitions [5] Product Line Performance - Signal Integrity sales amounted to $81.6 million, up 14.1% year over year, representing 31% of net sales [6] - Analog Mixed Signal & Wireless sales reached $92 million, increasing 17.1% year over year, accounting for 36% of net sales [6] - IoT System and Connectivity sales totaled $88.3 million, reflecting a 7% year-over-year increase, making up 37% of net sales [6] Margin Analysis - The non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 53%, a 60 basis point increase year over year, although it contracted 20 basis points sequentially [7] - Non-GAAP operating income surged 26.5% year over year to $54.9 million, with the operating margin improving to 20.6% from 18.3% in the previous year [8] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of October 26, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $164.7 million, while long-term debt decreased to $490.5 million [11] - The company generated operating cash flow of $47.5 million and free cash flow of $44.6 million during the third quarter [11] Q4 Guidance - For the fourth quarter, Semtech expects net sales of $273 million, indicating a year-over-year rise of 5% [12] - The company anticipates a sequential increase in infrastructure end-market sales driven by approximately 10% growth in data centers, partially offset by a 3% decline in high-end consumer sales [12][13]