NASDAQ$SMTC

Semtech Corp. · Q1 2027 earnings

Q1 2027 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Semtech reported record net sales of $291.0 million for Q1 FY2027, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.27 and non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $0.51.

Semtech delivered record quarterly net sales of $291.0 million, up 16% year-over-year, driven by strength in data center and LoRa businesses. GAAP gross margin was 52.0% and non-GAAP adjusted gross margin was 53.0%, while operating leverage improved with non-GAAP adjusted operating margin expanding to 20.4%. The company provided strong Q2 outlook reflecting continued momentum in AI-related semiconductors and design wins.

  • Record net sales of $291.0 million, up 16% YoY and 6% sequentially.
  • GAAP diluted EPS of $0.27 (up 23% YoY) and non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS of $0.51 (up 34% YoY).
  • Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin expanded to 20.4% with adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.8%.
  • Free cash flow of $28.0 million and cash position of $163.3 million at quarter end.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$291M

Previous: $251M+15.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.51

Previous: $0.22+131.8%
GAAP Gross Margin

52.0%

Previous: 52.3%-0.6%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

53.0%

Previous: 53.5%-0.9%
GAAP Operating Margin

8.9%

Previous: 14.3%-37.8%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin

20.4%

Previous: 19.0%+7.4%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

22.8%

Previous: 22.1%+3.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$8.17M

Previous: -$1.65M-395.3%
Free Cash Flow

$28M

Previous: $17.7M+58.3%
Net Income

$26.6M

Previous: $19.3M+37.3%
Operating Income

$25.8M

Previous: $36M-28.3%
Gross Profit

$151M

Previous: $131M+15.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$163M

Previous: $156M+4.4%
Total Assets

$1.44B

Previous: $1.43B+0.5%

Revenue & EPS history

Semtech · Revenue · Quarterly

$291M

Q1 2027+15.9%vs Q1 2026
Beat estimate in 8 of 14 quarters(57%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Semtech · $291M total across 3 segments · Q1 2027

  • Signal Integrity
    $102M
  • Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless
    $101M
  • IoT Systems and Connectivity
    $88.3M

Forward guidance

Q2 FY2027 net sales expected at $328.0 million +/- $5.0 million with non-GAAP adjusted gross margin of 54.0% +/- 50 bps and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.61 +/- $0.02.

Tailwinds

  • Strong sequential growth outlook of ~13% at midpoint.
  • Adjusted operating margin expected to reach 21.9%.
  • Continued data center and LoRa design win momentum.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports

Historical avg

+1.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+4.0%

Avg return

30 days after

63%

43 / 68 earnings

Positive

+24.0%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-28.2%

Q2 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2027
Q4 2026+1.7%-17.3%+15.1%
Q3 2026+2.3%+5.9%+7.9%
Q2 2026+15.2%+13.9%+20.8%
Q1 2026-4.3%-3.3%+15.8%
Q4 2025+21.1%+27.2%-18.7%
Q3 2025+24.0%+25.8%+26.7%
Q2 2025+14.6%+18.3%+28.0%
Q1 2025+1.6%-14.5%-11.7%
Q4 2024+5.4%+1.2%+28.4%
Q3 2024+16.4%+23.6%+22.7%
Q2 2024+10.8%+6.9%-3.5%
Q1 2024+6.5%+3.3%+18.2%
Q4 2023-18.8%-27.3%-37.4%
Q3 2023+1.7%+0.6%-2.1%
Q2 2023-28.2%-26.7%-37.2%
Q1 2023+0.4%-3.0%-18.9%
Q4 2022+9.8%+11.9%-2.2%
Q3 2022+4.1%-0.4%+3.8%
Q2 2022+12.6%+11.8%+12.6%
Q1 2022+3.4%+5.9%+7.5%
Q4 2021-4.7%+0.5%-2.5%
Q3 2021+2.1%+4.5%+6.1%
Q2 2021-4.9%-6.4%-18.2%
Q1 2021+4.9%+7.2%+2.5%
Q4 2020-12.4%-26.5%+17.9%
Q3 2020+0.5%+1.6%+15.9%
Q2 2020-2.9%-2.7%+13.6%
Q1 2020-5.6%-7.9%+10.7%
Q4 2019-4.8%-0.4%-2.8%
Q3 2019+12.9%+13.6%-1.5%
Q2 2019+13.9%+19.7%+11.4%
Q1 2019+8.0%+10.5%+5.0%
Q4 2018+10.7%+13.6%+23.7%
Q3 2018-12.1%-12.8%-11.7%
Q2 2018-0.1%-1.6%-0.3%
Q1 2018-1.3%-3.5%-3.8%
Q4 2017+1.6%+2.4%-0.1%
Q3 2017+2.8%+9.2%+11.5%
Q2 2017+4.7%+6.9%+5.6%
Q1 2017+2.5%+2.6%+0.6%
Q4 2016+5.1%
Q3 2016+0.4%
Q2 2016-2.2%
Q1 2016-8.1%
Q4 2015-12.0%
Q3 2015-1.6%
Q2 2015+7.7%
Q1 2015+8.6%
Q4 2014+3.0%
Q3 2014-4.7%
Q2 2014+0.8%
Q1 2014-3.1%
Q4 2013+8.3%
Q3 2013+11.8%
Q2 2013-1.4%
Q1 2013-0.1%
Q4 2012+0.0%
Q3 2012+0.7%
Q2 2012-6.8%
Q1 2011-4.6%
Q1 2012-1.2%
Q4 2009-1.4%
Q4 2011-1.4%
Q3 2011+1.9%
Q3 2010+1.9%
Q4 2010+4.7%
Q2 2010+4.7%
Q2 2011+4.7%

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