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Analog Devices Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record bookings across B2B markets: Management reported record bookings in Q2 across Industrial, Automotive, and Communications B2B markets. Source
  • Industrial led with 56% year-over-year growth: Industrial revenue reached $1.799B, up 56% year-over-year, representing 50% of total revenue and largest segment. Source
  • Communications surged 79% year-over-year: Communications revenue of $554.7M grew 79% year-over-year, up from $310.6M, comprising 15% of total. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin reached 73.0%: Adjusted gross margin improved 360 basis points to 73.0% from 69.4%, reflecting favorable product mix and execution. Source
  • Operating income and margin accelerated sharply: Operating income reached $1.380B, up 104% year-over-year, with operating margin of 38.1%, up 1,240 basis points. Source
  • Free cash flow sustained at 36% of revenue: Free cash flow on trailing twelve-month basis was $4.565B, representing 36% of revenue, providing liquidity for capital allocation. Source
  • Substantial shareholder returns of $1.3 billion: In Q2, ADI returned $1.309B to shareholders via dividends of $536M and share repurchases of $773M. Source

“We continued to see growing demand in the second quarter with record bookings across our B2B markets of Industrial, Automotive, and Communications.”

Richard Puccio, CFO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcethird quarter of fiscal year 2026$3.9 billion, +/- $100 millionRaised from $3.5 billion, +/- $100 million
Operating margin (reported) Sourcethird quarter of fiscal year 2026approximately 39.0%, +/-150 bpsRaised from 36.4%, +/-150 bps
Operating margin (adjusted) Sourcethird quarter of fiscal year 2026approximately 49.0%, +/-100 bpsRaised from 47.5%, +/-100 bps
Earnings per share (reported) Sourcethird quarter of fiscal year 2026$2.60, +/-$0.15Raised from $2.19, +/-$0.15
Earnings per share (adjusted) Sourcethird quarter of fiscal year 2026$3.30, +/-$0.15Raised from $2.88, +/-$0.15
Tax rate Sourcethird quarter of fiscal year 202612% - 14%Raised from 11% - 13%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Q3 revenue guidance raised to $3.9B from Q2 guidance of $3.5B on strong booking momentum and demand. Source
  • Guidance raised: Q3 operating margin guidance raised across both reported and adjusted measures. Source
  • Guidance raised: Q3 EPS guidance raised for both reported and adjusted earnings per share. Source

Q2 Results and Demand Strength

  • Record bookings across B2B markets: Management reported record bookings in Q2 across Industrial, Automotive, and Communications B2B markets. Source
  • Diluted earnings per share doubled: Diluted EPS reached $2.40, up 111% from $1.14 year-over-year; adjusted EPS was $3.09, up 67%. Source

End Market Performance

  • Industrial led with 56% year-over-year growth: Industrial revenue reached $1.799B, up 56% year-over-year, representing 50% of total revenue and largest segment. Source
  • Communications surged 79% year-over-year: Communications revenue of $554.7M grew 79% year-over-year, up from $310.6M, comprising 15% of total. Source

Gross Margin Expansion

  • Reported gross margin improved 630 basis points: Reported gross margin increased to 67.3% from 61.0% year-over-year, a significant 630 basis point improvement. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin reached 73.0%: Adjusted gross margin improved 360 basis points to 73.0% from 69.4%, reflecting favorable product mix and execution. Source

Operating Income and Leverage

  • Operating income and margin accelerated sharply: Operating income reached $1.380B, up 104% year-over-year, with operating margin of 38.1%, up 1,240 basis points. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 780 basis points: Adjusted operating margin reached 49.0%, up 780 basis points from 41.2%, showing significant operating leverage. Source

Cash Generation and Capital Returns

  • Operating cash flow strong on trailing basis: Operating cash flow on trailing twelve-month basis reached $5.106B, representing 40% of revenue. Source
  • Free cash flow sustained at 36% of revenue: Free cash flow on trailing twelve-month basis was $4.565B, representing 36% of revenue, providing liquidity for capital allocation. Source
  • Substantial shareholder returns of $1.3 billion: In Q2, ADI returned $1.309B to shareholders via dividends of $536M and share repurchases of $773M. Source
  • Quarterly dividend maintained at $1.10: Board declared quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share, payable June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record June 2. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 May 2026

  • Q3 expected strong based on bookings: Q3 revenue guidance raised to $3.9B on record bookings and continued demand momentum. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Company maintained quarterly dividend at $1.10 per share, continuing multi-decade history of increases. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.