NASDAQ$SMTC
Semtech Corp. · Q3 2026 earnings
Q3 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Semtech reported a strong third quarter of fiscal year 2026 with significant year-over-year growth in net sales and improved operating margins.
Semtech announced strong third quarter fiscal year 2026 results, with net sales reaching $267.0 million, marking a 13% year-over-year growth. The company demonstrated improved profitability with GAAP gross margin at 51.9% and Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin at 53.0%. Operating margins also saw substantial improvement, reflecting effective management and strategic partnerships.
- Net sales increased by 13% year-over-year to $267.0 million.
- GAAP gross margin improved to 51.9% from 51.1% a year ago.
- GAAP operating margin rose to 11.6% compared to 7.5% in the prior year.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $0.48 from $0.26 a year ago.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Semtech · Revenue · Quarterly
$267M
Revenue by segment
Semtech · $291M total across 3 segments · Q1 2027
- Signal Integrity$102M—35.0%
- Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless$101M—34.6%
- IoT Systems and Connectivity$88.3M—30.3%
Forward guidance
For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, Semtech anticipates net sales of $273.0 million, with a range of +/- $5.0 million. The company expects continued strong performance in adjusted gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin.
Tailwinds
- Projected net sales of $273.0 million, indicating continued growth.
- Anticipated adjusted gross margin of 51.2%, maintaining strong profitability.
- Expected total semiconductor products gross margin of 60.5%.
- Forecasted adjusted operating margin of 17.8%.
- Projected adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.5%.
Headwinds
- The company did not explicitly state any negative forward guidance points, but the ranges provided for net sales and margins indicate potential variability.
- Adjusted operating expenses are projected to increase to $91.2 million.
- Adjusted operating income is expected to be $48.6 million, which is lower than the current quarter's adjusted operating income.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share are projected at $0.43, slightly lower than the current quarter.
- The forward guidance includes a normalized tax rate of 15%, which could impact net income.
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
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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