NASDAQ$SMTC

Semtech Corp. · Q2 2026 earnings

Q2 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Semtech posted record revenue and improved non-GAAP earnings in Q2 FY2026 despite a GAAP net loss driven by goodwill impairment.

Semtech reported strong Q2 FY2026 results with record net sales of $257.6 million and improved profitability on a non-GAAP basis. The company recorded a GAAP net loss due to a goodwill impairment but showed strong operational improvements including adjusted EPS of $0.41 and free cash flow of $41.5 million.

  • Achieved record revenue of $257.6 million.
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $0.41 compared to $0.11 last year.
  • GAAP net loss of $27.1 million due to $42 million goodwill impairment.
  • Free cash flow reached $41.5 million, reflecting improved operations.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$258M

Previous: $215M+19.6%
EPS (adj)

$0.41

Previous: -$2.61+115.7%
Capital Expenditures

-$4.53M

Previous: -$4.75M+4.4%
Free Cash Flow

-$31.6M

Previous: -$175M+81.9%
Net Income

-$27.1M

Previous: -$170M+84.1%
Operating Income

-$16.2M

Previous: $7.77M-308.4%
Gross Profit

$134M

Previous: $105M+27.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$169M

Previous: $116M+45.4%
Total Assets

$1.41B

Previous: $1.37B+2.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Semtech · Revenue · Quarterly

$258M

Q2 2026+19.6%vs Q2 2025
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

Semtech expects Q3 FY2026 revenue of $266 million and continued strength in non-GAAP profitability metrics.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue guidance midpoint of $266 million reflects growth momentum.
  • Non-GAAP EPS expected to reach $0.44.
  • Adjusted operating income projected at $52.2 million.
  • Gross margin expected to remain strong at 53%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected to rise to $60 million.

Headwinds

  • Guidance includes potential variability due to restructuring and integration expenses.
  • GAAP results may continue to be affected by non-operational charges.
  • Interest and other expense remains elevated at $5 million.
  • Margins slightly below prior quarter on EBITDA and operating basis.
  • No specific geographic growth drivers highlighted in guidance.

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 Q2 2026

Historical avgQ2 2026

+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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