Semtech Q2 sales rise 20% to $257.6 million; GAAP net loss includes $42.0 million impairment
Semtech reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $257.6 million, up 20% from $215.4 million a year earlier, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.41 versus $0.11. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $27.1 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, after a $42.0 million goodwill impairment, though this compares with a $170.3 million GAAP net loss a year ago. The company also guided third-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales to $266.0 million, plus or minus $5.0 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share to $0.44, plus or minus $0.03.
Key points
- Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales were $257.6 million, up from $215.4 million in Q2 fiscal 2025 and $251.1 million in Q1 fiscal 2026.
- GAAP net loss was $27.1 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, including a $42.0 million goodwill impairment; the year-ago GAAP net loss was $170.3 million.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.41, up from $0.11 a year ago; adjusted operating margin was 18.8%, up from 14.2%.
- Third-quarter fiscal 2026 outlook: net sales of $266.0 million plus or minus $5.0 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.44 plus or minus $0.03.
The filing
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