NASDAQ$CRUS

Cirrus Logic Inc · Q3 2026 earnings

Q3 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Cirrus Logic reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending December 27, 2025.

Cirrus Logic exceeded its revenue guidance for the December quarter, driven by strong demand for smartphone components and a favorable product mix. The company also made progress in expanding its market and diversifying its product offerings, including new components for AI-enabled PCs and new product families for prosumer and automotive markets.

  • Revenue for Q3 FY26 was $580.6 million, surpassing the high end of guidance.
  • GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.66, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share at $2.97.
  • The company is actively expanding its addressable market and diversifying its product portfolio.
  • New components for AI-enabled PCs and product families for prosumer and automotive markets were introduced.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$581M

Previous: $556M+4.5%
EPS

$2.66

Previous: $2.51+6.0%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

53.1%

Previous: 53.6%-0.9%
GAAP Operating Expenses

$155M

Previous: $152M+2.1%
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses

$133M

Previous: $129M+2.9%
GAAP Operating Profit

26.3%

Previous: 26.2%+0.4%
Non-GAAP Operating Profit

30.2%

Previous: 30.4%-0.7%
GAAP Effective Tax Rate

13.6%

Previous: 24.5%-44.5%
Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate

15.1%

Previous: 21.8%-30.7%
Cash Flow from Operations as a Percentage of Revenue

32.0%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue

1.0%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow Margin

31.0%

No prior period
GAAP Gross Margin

53.1%

Previous: 53.6%-0.9%
Capital Expenditures

-$11.6M

Previous: -$19.3M+40.1%
Free Cash Flow

$129M

No prior period
Net Income

$140M

Previous: $116M+21.0%
Operating Income

$153M

Previous: $146M+4.9%
Gross Profit

$308M

Previous: $298M+3.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Cirrus Logic · Revenue · Quarterly

$581M

Q3 2026+4.5%vs Q3 2025
Beat estimate in 14 of 15 quarters(93%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Cirrus Logic · $2B total across 2 segments · Q4 2026

  • Audio Products
    $1.16B
  • HPMS Products
    $837M

Forward guidance

For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Cirrus Logic anticipates revenue between $410 million and $470 million, GAAP gross margin between 51% and 53%, and combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses between $147 million and $153 million.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue is expected to be between $410 million and $470 million.
  • GAAP gross margin is forecasted to be between 51 percent and 53 percent.
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses are anticipated to range between $124 million and $130 million.
  • The company expects to continue capitalizing on its intellectual property and engineering expertise.
  • Continued product diversification efforts are expected to contribute to long-term success.

Headwinds

  • Combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses are anticipated to range between $147 million and $153 million.
  • Stock-based compensation expense is estimated at approximately $21 million.
  • Amortization of acquired intangibles is projected to be $2 million.
  • Risks and uncertainties include the level and timing of orders and shipments.
  • Customer cancellations of orders and failure to place orders consistent with forecasts are potential risks.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2026

Historical avgQ3 2026

+1.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.0%

Avg return

30 days after

51%

33 / 65 earnings

Positive

+27.0%

Q1 2013

Best reaction

-14.6%

Q2 2014

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2026-1.7%
Q3 2026+8.3%+12.1%+4.6%
Q2 2026-7.8%-8.4%-4.5%
Q1 2026-7.4%-0.4%+10.2%
Q4 2025+2.6%+1.2%+3.0%
Q3 2025+7.8%+3.0%+7.4%
Q2 2025-6.8%-6.0%-6.0%
Q1 2025+9.9%+17.7%+22.5%
Q4 2024+13.6%+17.9%+32.0%
Q3 2024+14.2%+18.2%+19.8%
Q2 2024+3.9%+6.8%+12.1%
Q1 2024+2.9%+3.3%+3.3%
Q4 2023-6.4%-9.1%-6.3%
Q3 2023+9.8%+14.4%+11.3%
Q2 2023+5.6%+1.6%+11.9%
Q1 2023+5.6%+2.4%-11.6%
Q4 2022+5.6%+0.8%+7.4%
Q3 2022-2.7%-3.0%+3.2%
Q2 2022+1.4%-2.4%+0.0%
Q1 2022-1.5%-4.4%+1.8%
Q4 2021-13.6%-12.7%-9.3%
Q3 2021-4.0%-8.9%-16.7%
Q2 2021+0.6%+7.3%+17.2%
Q1 2021-0.1%-5.7%-8.2%
Q4 2020+2.7%+7.7%+1.7%
Q3 2020+0.5%-7.4%-17.6%
Q2 2020+17.1%+17.2%+23.6%
Q1 2020+15.7%+5.8%+8.8%
Q4 2019+3.6%+4.5%-21.5%
Q3 2019-1.1%+0.1%+9.3%
Q2 2019+10.8%+11.0%+0.0%
Q1 2019-7.2%-1.2%+1.6%
Q4 2018-0.4%+2.0%-3.8%
Q3 2018-7.2%-9.3%-6.4%
Q2 2018+1.3%+2.0%-4.6%
Q1 2018-6.5%-8.8%-6.7%
Q4 2017-0.3%-2.6%+4.4%
Q3 2017-8.8%-8.0%-11.1%
Q2 2017+5.1%+6.7%+9.2%
Q1 2017+22.3%+21.4%+26.0%
Q4 2016+12.4%
Q3 2016+15.9%
Q2 2016+3.3%
Q1 2016+10.6%
Q4 2015+4.2%
Q3 2015+0.4%
Q2 2015-12.7%
Q1 2015-2.3%
Q4 2014+12.5%
Q3 2014-11.9%
Q2 2014-14.6%
Q1 2014-8.7%
Q4 2013-6.3%
Q3 2013-1.8%
Q2 2013-9.1%
Q1 2013+27.0%
Q4 2012-2.3%
Q4 2011-2.3%
Q4 2010-2.3%
Q3 2012-8.1%
Q2 2011+2.4%
Q2 2012+2.4%
Q3 2011-2.2%
Q1 2012-2.2%
Q1 2011-2.2%

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