NASDAQ$SMTC

Semtech Corp. · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Semtech exceeded guidance with acquisition of Sierra Wireless completed.

Semtech's Q4 results exceeded the midpoint of guidance, driven by strong performance in LoRa-enabled products and the completion of the Sierra Wireless acquisition. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, the company is well-positioned for future growth with its diversified portfolio and focus on the IoT market.

  • Completed the acquisition of Sierra Wireless for $1.3 billion.
  • Semtech Organic net sales reached $152.5 million, surpassing the midpoint of guidance.
  • Sierra Wireless contributed $15.0 million in net sales post-acquisition.
  • LoRa-enabled net sales totaled $40.8 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$168M

Previous: $191M-12.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.47

Previous: $0.70-32.9%
GAAP Gross Margin

59.7%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

62.3%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

$5.68M

Previous: $8.1M-29.9%
Free Cash Flow

-$24.5M

Previous: $42.9M-157.1%
Net Income

-$51M

Previous: $34.8M-246.5%
Operating Income

-$55.7M

Previous: $43M-229.5%
Gross Profit

$100M

Previous: $122M-18.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$236M

Previous: $280M-15.8%
Total Assets

$2.57B

Previous: $1.13B+127.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$12M

Previous: $10.5M+14.6%

Revenue & EPS history

Semtech · Revenue · Quarterly

$168M

Q4 2023-12.1%vs Q4 2022
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 anticipates net sales between $230.0 million and $240.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The non-GAAP diluted loss per share is expected to be in the range of $(0.11) to $(0.04).

Tailwinds

  • Net sales are expected to be in the range of $230.0 million to $240.0 million.
  • GAAP Gross margin is expected to be in the range of 42.5% to 44.7%.
  • Non-GAAP Gross margin is expected to be in the range of 47.5% to 49.5%.
  • Non-GAAP SG&A expense is expected to be in the range of $47.0 million to $49.0 million.
  • Non-GAAP R&D expense is expected to be in the range of $50.0 million to $52.0 million.

Headwinds

  • Export restrictions, inflationary pressure and other macroeconomic conditions may impact results.
  • GAAP SG&A expense is expected to be in the range of $68.9 million to $70.9 million.
  • GAAP R&D expense is expected to be in the range of $53.5 million to $55.5 million.
  • GAAP Intangible amortization expense is expected to be approximately $15.8 million.
  • Non-GAAP Diluted loss per share is expected to be in the range of $(0.11) to $(0.04).

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 Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+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%

Discussion

Share your read of this quarter. Sign-in carries your eToro identity.

Join the conversation

Sign in with eToro to post your read of this quarter and vote on others'.

Sign in with eToro