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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Presents Marvell Technology's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for Q2 fiscal 2026, covering balance sheets, income, equity, and cash flows. [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Provides a snapshot of the company's financial position as of August 2, 2025, showing increased assets and liabilities, with stable stockholders' equity. | Category | August 2, 2025 (millions) | February 1, 2025 (millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------- | | **ASSETS** | | | | Current assets | $4,512.9 | $3,120.3 | | Property and equipment, net | $794.5 | $790.5 | | Goodwill | $11,062.2 | $11,586.9 | | Acquired intangible assets, net | $2,207.2 | $2,710.6 | | Total assets | **$20,586.3** | **$20,204.5** | | **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | | | | Current liabilities | $2,399.3 | $2,026.8 | | Long-term debt | $3,967.9 | $3,934.3 | | Total liabilities | $7,164.6 | $6,777.5 | | Total stockholders' equity | $13,421.7 | $13,427.0 | | Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | **$20,586.3** | **$20,204.5** | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Details the company's financial performance for the three and six months ended August 2, 2025, showing significant revenue growth and a shift to net income. | Metric | Three Months Ended August 2, 2025 (millions) | Three Months Ended August 3, 2024 (millions) | Six Months Ended August 2, 2025 (millions) | Six Months Ended August 3, 2024 (millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------- | | Net revenue | $2,006.1 | $1,272.9 | $3,901.4 | $2,433.8 | | Gross profit | $1,010.6 | $587.6 | $1,963.0 | $1,115.4 | | Operating income (loss) | $290.1 | $(100.4) | $560.7 | $(252.7) | | Net income (loss) | $194.8 | $(193.3) | $372.7 | $(408.9) | | Net income (loss) per share — basic | $0.23 | $(0.22) | $0.43 | $(0.47) | | Net income (loss) per share — diluted | $0.22 | $(0.22) | $0.43 | $(0.47) | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=6&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Loss)) Presents comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended August 2, 2025, indicating a positive shift to income, driven by net income. | Metric | Three Months Ended August 2, 2025 (millions) | Three Months Ended August 3, 2024 (millions) | Six Months Ended August 2, 2025 (millions) | Six Months Ended August 3, 2024 (millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------- | | Net income (loss) | $194.8 | $(193.3) | $372.7 | $(408.9) | | Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | $0.7 | $(0.8) | $0.2 | $(1.5) | | Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | **$195.5** | **$(194.1)** | **$372.9** | **$(410.4)** | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity](index=7&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Stockholders'%20Equity) Outlines changes in stockholders' equity for the six months ended August 2, 2025, reflecting impacts from compensation, repurchases, dividends, and net income/loss. | Item | Six Months Ended August 2, 2025 (millions) | Six Months Ended August 3, 2024 (millions) | | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | | Balance at beginning of period | $13,427.0 | $14,831.4 | | Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plans | $51.1 | $51.5 | | Tax withholdings related to net share settlement of restricted stock units | $(100.9) | $(131.7) | | Stock-based compensation | $296.0 | $292.8 | | Repurchase of common stock | $(540.0) | $(325.0) | | Cash dividends declared and paid | $(103.5) | $(103.7) | | Net income (loss) | $372.7 | $(408.9) | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $0.2 | $(1.5) | | Balance at end of period | **$13,421.7** | **$14,204.9** | [Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Reports cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities for the six months ended August 2, 2025, showing a significant increase in cash and equivalents. | Cash Flow Activity | Six Months Ended August 2, 2025 (millions) | Six Months Ended August 3, 2024 (millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $794.5 | $630.9 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(171.3) | $(154.9) | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(347.1) | $(618.1) | | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $276.1 | $(142.1) | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | **$1,224.4** | **$808.7** | [Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Provides detailed explanations and disclosures supporting the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. [Note 1. Basis of Presentation](index=10&type=section&id=Note%201.%20Basis%20of%20Presentation) Describes the financial statement preparation basis, including U.S. GAAP compliance and the automotive ethernet business divestiture. - Company entered into a definitive agreement on April 7, 2025, to sell its automotive ethernet business to Infineon Technologies AG for **$2.5 billion** in cash. The sale was completed on August 14, 2025, with an expected gain on sale in Q3 fiscal 2026[17](index=17&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) | Asset Type | Amount (millions) | | :-------------------------------- | :---------------- | | Inventories | $33.0 | | Property and equipment | $20.3 | | Goodwill | $524.7 | | Acquired intangible assets | $14.0 | | **Total Assets Held for Sale** | **$595.5** | [Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements](index=10&type=section&id=Note%202.%20Recent%20Accounting%20Pronouncements) Discusses recent FASB accounting pronouncements on income tax, expense disaggregation, and share-based consideration, and their potential impact. - FASB issued ASU 2023-09 (Income Taxes) effective for fiscal 2026, requiring enhanced cash tax and effective tax rate disclosures[20](index=20&type=chunk) - FASB issued ASU 2024-03 (Expense Disaggregation) effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, requiring disaggregated expense disclosures[21](index=21&type=chunk) - FASB issued ASU 2025-04 (Share-Based Consideration) effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, clarifying guidance for share-based consideration payable to customers[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Note 3. Revenue](index=11&type=section&id=Note%203.%20Revenue) Provides detailed net revenue disaggregation by end market, geographical destination, and customer type, highlighting data center contributions. | End Market | Three Months Ended August 2, 2025 | % of Total (2025) | Three Months Ended August 3, 2024 | % of Total (2024) | Six Months Ended August 2, 2025 | % of Total (2025) | Six Months Ended August 3, 2024 | % of Total (2024) | | :------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | :-------------------------------- | :------------------ | | Data center | $1,490.5 | 74 % |

Core Viewpoint - Marvell Technology's stock experienced a significant decline following the release of its Q2 2025 earnings, despite results aligning with analyst expectations, indicating investor disappointment [1]. Financial Performance - Marvell's Q2 sales increased by 58% year-over-year, reaching $2.01 billion, with adjusted earnings more than doubling from $0.30 to $0.67 per diluted share, matching Wall Street's average targets [2]. - The revenue guidance for Q3 fell short of analyst expectations, projecting a slower year-over-year increase of 36%, with top-line sales expected to remain steady from Q2 [3]. Business Segments - Data center revenues have become the largest and fastest-growing segment, contributing 74% of total revenues in Q2, up from 34% a year earlier. Marvell plans to reorganize its financial reporting by combining smaller segments into a single "communications and other" division [4]. - CEO Matt Murphy described Marvell's revenues as "lumpy," attributing the underwhelming guidance to fluctuations in orders from hyperscale customers, who tend to place large orders followed by slower periods of activity [5]. Market Position - Currently, Marvell's stock trades at 27.9 times trailing earnings, which is considered high but reasonable for a company involved in the artificial intelligence boom, suggesting a stable business outlook despite the current lull in activity [6].

Market Trends & Economic Indicators - The S&P 500 hit an all-time high, but futures are slightly down, reflecting potential market relief or seasonality [1][3][6] - PCE data was largely in line with expectations, with core inflation rising to 29% year-over-year, suggesting inflation remains elevated [1] - Personal income increased by 04% on the month, with wages and salaries jumping by 06%, indicating consumers have more money to spend [1] - September is historically the weakest month for the S&P 500, with a decline occurring 56% of the time [1][5] Company Performance & Sector Dynamics - Dell raised its revenue forecast for the full year, but shares are down 67% due to a slowdown in AI-related sales [1] - The Gap expects margins to shrink this year, with shares initially down as much as 12% overnight before bouncing 3% [1] - Caterpillar expects tariffs to have a greater impact, costing the company as much as 18% billion this year [3][11][12] - Petco raised its earnings targets, showing signs of progress in its turnaround, with a 20% gain in the premarket [5] - Celsius is getting a boost from Pepsi, with shares up to 11%, as Pepsi sells North America of Rockstar [7] Federal Reserve & Policy - Fed Chair contender Christopher Waller emphasizes the need for a rate cut, supported by fresh economic data [1] - Lisa Cook is seeking an emergency hearing to block her removal, intensifying the Trump administration's campaign against her [1][8][9][15] - A U S trade policy ending free imports of goods valued at $800 or less is affecting e-commerce and adding costs for consumers [2]

Core Viewpoint - Marvell Technology's strong second-quarter results were overshadowed by disappointing third-quarter guidance, leading to a decline in stock price and adjustments in price forecasts by analysts [1][5]. Financial Performance - Marvell reported adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share, slightly exceeding Wall Street's forecast of 66 cents, with revenue at $2.006 billion, just below the consensus estimate of $2.009 billion [2]. - The company achieved a record revenue of $2.006 billion in the second quarter, marking a 58% year-over-year increase, with expectations for continued growth into the third quarter [3]. Market Demand and Growth Drivers - The growth was driven by strong demand for AI-focused products, including custom silicon and electro-optics, alongside a recovery in enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure markets [4]. - For the third quarter, Marvell anticipates revenue between $1.957 billion and $2.163 billion, with adjusted EPS projected between 69 cents and 79 cents [5]. Analyst Reactions - Analysts have responded to the guidance by trimming price forecasts, citing both near-term challenges and long-term opportunities [5]. - Rosenblatt Securities described the results as mixed, noting adjustments in data center ASIC shipments that contributed to a slight revenue shortfall, while maintaining a Buy rating due to a strong pipeline of upcoming ASICs [6][7]. - JP Morgan noted that the July-quarter results were in line with expectations, highlighting strong consumer demand offsetting weaker data center and carrier sales [8]. Future Outlook - Analysts expect flat data center revenue, with growth in optical networking offset by uneven custom ASIC shipments, which are projected to reaccelerate in 2026 [9]. - J.P. Morgan reiterated an Overweight rating while adjusting its price forecast to $120 from $130, citing strong long-term drivers despite near-term lumpiness [10]. - Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating, cutting its price forecast to $72 from $75, reflecting slower growth assumptions and ongoing content loss at Amazon [11][12].

Core Insights - Marvell Technology, Inc. reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of 67 cents per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and reflecting a 123.3% year-over-year increase [1][10] - Revenues for the quarter were $2.01 billion, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.23%, but showing a 57.6% year-over-year growth [2][10] - The company has consistently beaten earnings estimates over the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.6% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Data center revenues reached $1.49 billion, up 69.2% year over year and 3.5% sequentially, accounting for 74.3% of total revenues [4][10] - Enterprise networking revenues increased by 28.2% year over year and 9.1% sequentially to $193.6 million, representing 9.7% of total revenues [5] - Carrier infrastructure revenues rose 71% year over year to $130 million but declined 6% sequentially, making up 6% of total revenues [6] - Automotive/Industrial revenues remained flat at $76 million, constituting 4% of total revenues [7] - Consumer revenues increased by 30% year over year and 84% sequentially to $116 million, representing 6% of total revenues [8] Operating Performance - Non-GAAP gross profit was $1.19 billion, a 62.9% increase year over year, with a non-GAAP gross margin of 59.4%, down 250 basis points year over year [9] - Non-GAAP operating expenses totaled $492.6 million, up from $455.8 million in the previous year, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 34.8%, expanding 870 basis points year over year [9][11] Future Guidance - For the third quarter, Marvell expects revenues to be around $2.06 billion (+/- 5%), indicating a projected year-over-year improvement of 57.96% [12] - The company anticipates non-GAAP earnings per share for the fiscal third quarter to be 74 cents (+/- 5 cents), reflecting a strong year-over-year improvement of 123.33% [13]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Marvell reported record revenue of $2,006 million, reflecting a 6% sequential increase and a strong 58% year-over-year growth [4][25] - Non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 870 basis points year-over-year to 34.8% [4] - Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $0.67, up 123% year-over-year [4][27] - Operating cash flow was $462 million, significantly up from $333 million in the first quarter [5][27] - GAAP gross margin was 50.4%, while non-GAAP gross margin was 59.4% [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center revenue was $1,490 million, growing 3% sequentially and 69% year-over-year, driven by custom XPU and XPU attached products [11][25] - Enterprise networking revenue was $194 million, and carrier infrastructure revenue totaled $130 million, with combined revenue growing 2% sequentially and 43% year-over-year [19] - Consumer market revenue was $116 million, up 84% sequentially and 30% year-over-year, primarily driven by gaming demand [21] - Automotive and industrial revenue was $76 million, flat both sequentially and year-over-year [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The data center end market now accounts for 74% of total revenue, up from 34% in 2024 [32] - The total addressable market (TAM) for data centers is projected to increase to $94 billion by 2028, a 26% increase from previous estimates [8] - The company expects data center revenue to continue delivering strong growth in the mid-thirty percent range year-over-year in the third quarter [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The divestiture of the automotive Ethernet business for $2,500 million aligns with the strategy to focus on AI opportunities in the data center market [6][7] - Marvell aims to grow its data center market share from 13% of a $33 billion TAM in 2024 to 20% of a $94 billion TAM by 2028 [8] - The company plans to consolidate non-data center end markets into a new single communications and other end market starting in the third quarter [7][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing momentum in the data center market, driven by AI demand [4][23] - The company anticipates overall revenue in the third quarter to be approximately $2,060 million, representing 36% year-over-year growth [22] - Management noted that the custom business is expected to see growth in the second half of the fiscal year compared to the first half [39] Other Important Information - Marvell has repurchased $540 million of stock in the first half of the fiscal year, with approximately $2 billion remaining in its authorization [5] - The company completed a public offering of notes totaling $1 billion, using most proceeds to repay existing debt [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for the custom business and headwinds in Q3 - Management acknowledged the lumpiness in the custom business but expects a strong recovery in Q4, driven by optics business growth [37][39] Question: Clarity on design wins and revenue expectations - Management reported significant design activity and new design wins, with many opportunities in the billions of dollars [42][44] Question: Impact of supply constraints and tariffs - Management indicated tight supply chain conditions but has not seen significant impacts from tariffs [45][48] Question: Concentration among lead customers and timing of design wins - Management confirmed that initial programs are ramping and additional design wins are expected to contribute to revenue over the next 18-24 months [52][54] Question: Update on three nanometer XPU program - Management stated that initial programs are ramping and expressed confidence in growth from this program next year [106]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Marvell reported record revenue of $2,006 million, reflecting a 6% sequential increase and a strong 58% year-over-year growth [4][25][21] - Non-GAAP operating margin expanded by 870 basis points year-over-year to 34.8% [4][25] - Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $0.67, up 123% year-over-year [4][25] - Operating cash flow was $462 million, significantly up from $333 million in the first quarter [5][27] - GAAP gross margin was 50.4%, while non-GAAP gross margin was 59.4% [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center revenue was $1,490 million, growing 3% sequentially and 69% year-over-year, driven by custom XPU and XPU attached products [11][25] - Enterprise networking revenue was $194 million, and carrier infrastructure revenue totaled $130 million, with combined revenue growing 2% sequentially and 43% year-over-year [19] - Consumer end market revenue was $116 million, up 84% sequentially and 30% year-over-year, primarily driven by gaming demand [20] - Automotive and industrial end market revenue was $76 million, flat both sequentially and year-over-year [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The data center end market now accounts for 74% of total revenue, up from 34% in 2024 [32] - The company expects data center revenue to continue strong growth in the mid-thirty percent range year-over-year for the third quarter [12][22] - The enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure markets are expected to grow sequentially by approximately 30% in the upcoming quarter [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The divestiture of the automotive Ethernet business aligns with the strategy to focus on AI opportunities, redirecting investments towards data center markets [6][21] - The company aims to grow its data center market share from 13% of a $33 billion TAM in 2024 to 20% of a $94 billion TAM by 2028 [7][11] - Marvell is enhancing its leadership structure to capitalize on opportunities in AI and cloud markets [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing momentum in the data center market, driven by AI demand [22][23] - The company anticipates total revenue for the third quarter to be approximately $2,060 million, representing 36% year-over-year growth [21][29] - Management noted that the custom AI design engagements are at an all-time high, with strong interest in differentiated technologies [23] Other Important Information - The company completed a $2,500 million all-cash divestiture of its automotive Ethernet business [5][28] - Marvell's cash and cash equivalents stood at $1,200 million at the end of the second quarter [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for the custom business and headwinds in Q3 - Management acknowledged the lumpiness in the custom business but expects a strong recovery in Q4, with optics business growing double digits [36][38] Question: Clarity on design wins and revenue expectations - Management reported significant design activity and confidence in achieving a 20% market share target in the custom silicon business [42][45] Question: Impact of supply constraints and tariffs - Management indicated tight supply chain conditions but noted no significant impact from tariffs on business operations [46][49] Question: Concentration among lead customers and timing of design wins - Management confirmed that initial programs are ramping and additional design wins are expected to contribute to revenue over the next 18-24 months [52][54] Question: Update on three nanometer XPU program - Management stated that initial programs are ramping and emphasized the focus on securing incremental designs and market share [104][108]

Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate operating performance, establish budgets, compare performance against forecasts, and determine compensation[3, 7] - A non-GAAP tax rate of 100% was applied to the non-GAAP financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026[3] - Non-GAAP operating income for the quarter ended August 2, 2025, was $6988 million, compared to a GAAP operating income of $2901 million[17] - Non-GAAP net income for the quarter ended August 2, 2025, was $5855 million, compared to a GAAP net income of $1948 million[19] Balance Sheet Highlights (as of August 2, 2025) - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $12244 million[9] - Accounts receivable, net, were $14517 million[9] - Inventories were $10516 million[9] - Total assets amounted to $205863 million[9] - Total liabilities were $71646 million[9] Revenue Analysis - Total net revenue for the quarter ended August 2, 2025, reached $20061 million[11, 21] - Data center revenue was $14905 million, representing 74% of total net revenue[21] - Enterprise networking contributed $1936 million, accounting for 10% of total net revenue[21] - Carrier infrastructure generated $1301 million, making up 6% of total net revenue[21]

Financial Performance - Marvell Technology Inc. reported quarterly earnings of 67 cents per share, exceeding the analyst estimate of 66 cents [1] - Quarterly revenue was $2.006 billion, slightly missing the Street estimate of $2.009 billion [1] - Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter was 59.4% [2] Year-over-Year Growth - The company achieved a record revenue of $2.006 billion in the second quarter, representing a 58% year-over-year increase [2] - CEO Matt Murphy indicated expectations for continued growth into the third quarter, along with operating margin and earnings per share expansion [2] Market Demand and Outlook - Growth is driven by strong AI demand for custom silicon and electro-optics products, as well as recovery in enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure markets [3] - For the third quarter, Marvell anticipates adjusted earnings between 69 cents and 79 cents per share, compared to the 72 cent estimate, and revenue in the range of $1.957 billion to $2.163 billion, versus the $2.105 billion analyst estimate [3] Stock Performance - Following the earnings report, Marvell Technology stock declined by 7.81%, trading at $71.20 in extended trading [4]