The chart below shows how SMTC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SMTC sees a -2.56% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.11% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.92%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q3 Net Sales Increase: Q3 net sales were $236.8 million, up 10% sequentially.
Gross Margin Improvement: Gross margin was 52.4%, up 200 basis points sequentially and up 110 basis points year over year.
Operating Income and Margin Growth: Operating income was $43.4 million, resulting in an operating margin of 18.3%, up 410 basis points sequentially and up 810 basis points year over year.
EBITDA Margin Improvement: Adjusted EBITDA was $51.1 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 21.6%, up 280 basis points sequentially and up 760 basis points year over year.
Cash Balance Overview: We ended Q3 with a cash balance of $136.5 million, which included a principal payment of $5 million on our credit facility.
Negative
Sales Growth and Rising Costs: Net sales for Q3 were $236.8 million, up 10% sequentially, but operating expenses increased by 3% sequentially to $80.6 million, indicating rising costs.
Operating Income and Margin: Operating income was $43.4 million, resulting in an operating margin of 18.3%, which is a slight increase but still reflects pressure on profitability.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA was $51.1 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.6%, indicating that while margins improved, they are still under pressure from rising costs.
Earnings Improvement Amid Challenges: Net interest expense was $18.4 million, and net earnings per share were $0.26, up from $0.11 in Q2, but still reflects a challenging financial environment.
Cash Flow Management: Operating cash flow for Q3 was $29.6 million, and free cash flow was $29.1 million, indicating tight cash management amidst rising expenses.
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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