Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for fiscal 2025 was just over $11 billion, up 17% from fiscal 2024, with earnings per share (EPS) of $7.79, an increase of 22% year-over-year [15][20] - Gross margin finished at 69.3%, up 140 basis points, while operating margin increased to 41.9%, up 100 basis points [15][20] - Record free cash flow of over $4 billion, representing 39% of revenue, up from 33% in 2024 [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial segment represented 46% of Q4 revenue, growing 12% sequentially and 34% year-over-year, with a full-year increase of 15% [15][16] - Automotive segment accounted for 28% of quarterly revenue, up 1% sequentially and 19% year-over-year, with a full-year increase of 16% [15][16] - Communications segment represented 13% of quarterly revenue, up 4% sequentially and 37% year-over-year, with a full-year increase of 26% [15][16] - Consumer segment also represented 13% of quarterly revenue, up 7% sequentially and year-over-year, with a full-year increase of 19% [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center segment surpassed a $1 billion run rate, growing more than 50% year-over-year for three consecutive quarters [17] - Wireless revenue was flat for the full year but showed double-digit growth year-over-year for the second straight quarter [17] - Aerospace and Defense achieved record results, with expectations for continued strong growth driven by advanced sensor and power solutions [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on innovation, with record investments in R&D to enhance leadership in analog, mixed-signal, and power technologies [6][8] - A strong emphasis on software, digital, and AI capabilities to address customer complexity and expedite innovation cycles [6][7] - The acquisition of Maxim has led to over $3 billion in capital expenditures to enhance capacity and resiliency [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in growth for FY 2026 despite macroeconomic challenges, citing strong demand in industrial and communications sectors [14][24] - The company anticipates broad-based growth in 2026, driven by cyclical and idiosyncratic factors [24][26] - Management noted that while the automotive sector has been flat, they expect continued content growth and strong performance in fiscal 2026 [26][31] Other Important Information - The company returned over $4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, supporting an 8% dividend increase [5][19] - The company is targeting a 100% free cash flow return over the long term, with 40%-60% allocated for dividends and the remainder for share count reduction [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Near and medium-term guidance by segment - Management provided insights on Q1 guidance, expecting industrial to be up mid-single digits, automotive down mid-single digits, and communications up 10% above seasonal [22][23] Question: Automotive market dynamics - Management noted that automotive has been resilient, with stronger volumes than expected, but caution remains due to tariff impacts and market volatility [30][31] Question: Gross margin expectations - Management explained that gross margins were impacted by product mix and seasonal factors, with expectations for flat margins in Q1 due to a higher industrial mix [34][36] Question: Update on revenue synergies from acquisitions - Management confirmed that revenue synergies from the Maxim acquisition are on track, with expectations for stronger contributions in 2026 [48][49] Question: R&D spending priorities - Management indicated a focus on power management and digital portfolio areas, emphasizing the need to address customer complexity and speed up innovation cycles [72][74]