Marvell Technology(MRVL) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Marvell reported record revenue of $1,895 million for Q1 FY2026, reflecting a 4% sequential increase and a 63% year-over-year growth [3][22] - Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share reached$ 0.62, representing a year-over-year growth of 158%, significantly outpacing revenue growth [24][22] - GAAP gross margin was 50.3%, while non-GAAP gross margin was 59.8% [22][24] - Cash flow from operations was $333 million, with total debt at$ 4,200 million and a gross debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.8 times [24][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center revenue was $1,440 million, growing 5% sequentially and 76% year-over-year, driven by AI demand [5][22] - Enterprise networking revenue was$ 178 million, and carrier infrastructure revenue totaled $138 million, collectively growing 14% sequentially [16] - Consumer revenue was$ 63 million, representing a 29% sequential decline, but is expected to grow by approximately 50% sequentially in Q2 [17] - Automotive and industrial revenue was $76 million, declining by 12% sequentially, with expectations of flat revenue in Q2 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The data center end market contributed 76% of total revenue, with AI now representing the majority of data center revenue [22][18] - The company anticipates continued growth in the enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure markets, with a forecast for mid single-digit sequential growth [16][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Marvell is focusing on expanding its custom silicon business, particularly in AI, with significant investments in R&D and partnerships, such as with NVIDIA [8][41] - The company announced the sale of its Automotive Ethernet business to Infineon for$ 2,500 million, which will enhance its capital allocation flexibility [4][25] - Marvell is committed to driving innovation in optical interconnects and custom silicon solutions to meet the growing demands of AI and cloud infrastructure [8][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties, with a strong outlook for the second quarter [18][20] - The company is closely monitoring the broader environment to assess potential long-term impacts on its business [18] - Management highlighted the robust capital expenditure plans from hyperscalers and the emergence of new data center opportunities as positive indicators for future growth [20] Other Important Information - Marvell plans to host an investor event on June 17 to provide deeper insights into its custom silicon market position and growth opportunities [19][20] - The company has significantly increased stock repurchases, buying back $340 million in Q1, up from$ 200 million in the previous quarter [4][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the direction of content in next-generation programs? - Management stated that they are the incumbent supplier for the current generation of AI XPUs and expect revenue to continue to grow on a multiyear basis with their customers [31][35] Question: How does Marvell plan to support a broader customer base? - Management confirmed that they have the engineering capacity to expand their portfolio and support multiple engagements, particularly in the data center and AI sectors [40][41] Question: Can you discuss Marvell's positioning in service technology for 200 gig SerDes? - Management highlighted that their SerDes technology remains best in class, with strong performance and a roadmap for future advancements [44][45] Question: Can you break down data center revenue and AI's contribution? - Management indicated that AI has become the majority of data center revenue and expects this trend to continue, with significant growth anticipated in the coming years [51][53] Question: What are the expectations for the second half of the year? - Management expects growth across all business segments, driven by strong demand in AI and a recovery in enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure [62][63] Question: Can you elaborate on the optical business and market share? - Management confirmed strong market share in the 800 gig segment and expects continued growth in the optical business, particularly with the transition to 1.6T solutions [108][110]