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Cirrus Logic Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Revenue of $580.6 Million
AUSTIN, Texas - February 3, 2026 - Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) posted on its website at investor.cirrus.com the quarterly Shareholder Letter that contains the complete financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended December 27, 2025, as well as the company’s current business outlook.
“Cirrus Logic delivered revenue above the high end of our guidance range for the December quarter driven by stronger-than-anticipated demand for components shipping into smartphones and a favorable mix of end devices,” said John Forsyth, Cirrus Logic president and chief executive officer. “During the quarter, we also made solid progress executing on our strategy to expand our addressable market and drive product diversification. This included sampling a new component designed to enable and enhance the use of voice as an interface for AI-enabled PCs and ramping our latest-generation amplifier and codec in mainstream PC platforms. We also added new product families targeting prosumer and automotive that will broaden our general market offerings across a wider range of applications. As we look ahead, we expect to continue to capitalize on our extensive intellectual property portfolio and deep engineering expertise to position the company for long-term success.”
Reported Financial Results - Third Quarter FY26
- Revenue of $580.6 million;
- GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 53.1 percent;
- GAAP operating expenses of $155.2 million and non-GAAP operating expenses of $133.0 million; and
- GAAP earnings per share of $2.66 and non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.97.
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information is included in the tables accompanying this press release.
Business Outlook - Fourth Quarter FY26
- Revenue is expected to range between $410 million and $470 million;
- GAAP gross margin is forecasted to be between 51 percent and 53 percent; and
- Combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses are anticipated to range between $147 million and $153 million, including approximately $21 million in stock-based compensation expense and $2 million in amortization of acquired intangibles, resulting in a non-GAAP operating expense range between $124 million and $130 million.
Cirrus Logic will host a live Q&A session at 5 p.m. ET today to discuss its financial results and business outlook. Participants may listen to the conference call on the investor relations website at investor.cirrus.com. A replay of the webcast can be accessed on the Cirrus Logic website.
About Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Cirrus Logic is a leader in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions that create innovative user experiences for the world’s top mobile and consumer applications. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, Cirrus Logic is recognized globally for its award-winning corporate culture.
Cirrus Logic, Cirrus and the Cirrus Logic logo are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc. All other company or product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
Use of non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement Cirrus Logic's financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the company has provided non-GAAP financial information, including non-GAAP net income, diluted earnings per share, operating income and profit, operating expenses, gross margin and profit, tax expense, tax expense impact on earnings per share, effective tax rate, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results is included in the tables below.
Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results but is included because management believes such information is useful to our investors for informational and comparative purposes. In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company. The non-GAAP financial information used by Cirrus Logic may differ from that used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Safe Harbor Statement
Forward-looking statements notice
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release contain forward-looking statements including our statements about our strategy to expand our addressable market and drive product diversification; our ability to broaden our general market offerings across a wider range of applications; our ability to capitalize on our extensive intellectual property portfolio and deep engineering expertise to position the company for long-term success; and our estimates for the fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 revenue, gross margin, combined research and development and selling, general and administrative expense levels, stock-based compensation expense, and amortization of acquired intangibles. In some cases, forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “project,” “believe,” “goals,” “opportunity,” “estimates,” “intend,” and variations of these types of words and similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to our plans, expectations, strategies, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the level and timing of orders and shipments during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026; customer cancellations of orders; the failure to place orders consistent with forecasts; changes in government trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or export restrictions; and global economic conditions and uncertainty, along with the risk factors listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2025 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. The foregoing information concerning our business outlook represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise, unless required by law.
Summary Financial Data Follows:
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended |
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| Dec. 27, | Sep. 27, | Dec. 28, | Dec. 27, | Dec. 28, |
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| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q3'25 | Q3'26 | Q3'25 |
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| CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS |
| (in thousands, except per share data; unaudited) |
| Audio | $344,455 | | $318,214 | | $346,272 | | $902,713 | | $881,830 | |
| High-Performance Mixed-Signal | 236,169 | | 242,746 | | 209,466 | | 646,143 | | 589,791 | |
| Net sales | 580,624 | | 560,960 | | 555,738 | | 1,548,856 | | 1,471,621 | |
| Cost of sales | 272,498 | | 266,586 | | 257,951 | | 732,326 | | 702,319 | |
| Gross profit | 308,126 | | 294,374 | | 297,787 | | 816,530 | | 769,302 | |
| Gross margin | 53.1% | | 52.5% | | 53.6% | | 52.7% | | 52.3% | |
| Research and development | 113,553 | | 110,021 | | 112,976 | | 326,466 | | 331,264 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 41,646 | | 39,589 | | 39,042 | | 119,979 | | 113,625 | |
| Total operating expenses | 155,199 | | 149,610 | | 152,018 | | 446,445 | | 444,889 | |
| Income from operations | 152,927 | | 144,764 | | 145,769 | | 370,085 | | 324,413 | |
| Interest income | 9,276 | | 8,695 | | 8,146 | | 26,593 | | 24,482 | |
| Other income (expense) | 246 | | (63) | | (214) | | (205) | | 1,414 | |
| Income before income taxes | 162,449 | | 153,396 | | 153,701 | | 396,473 | | 350,309 | |
| Provision for income taxes | 22,139 | | 21,800 | | 37,696 | | 63,870 | | 90,069 | |
| Net income | $140,310 | | $131,596 | | $116,005 | | $332,603 | | $260,240 | |
| Basic earnings per share | $2.75 | | $2.57 | | $2.19 | | $6.48 | | $4.89 | |
| Diluted earnings per share: | $2.66 | | $2.48 | | $2.11 | | $6.27 | | $4.69 | |
| Weighted average number of shares: | | | | | |
| Basic | 51,037 | | 51,175 | | 53,081 | | 51,313 | | 53,263 | |
| Diluted | 52,698 | | 53,054 | | 55,076 | | 53,041 | | 55,529 | |
| Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended |
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| Dec. 27, | Sep. 27, | Dec. 28, | Dec. 27, | Dec. 28, |
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| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
| (in thousands, except per share data; unaudited) |
| (not prepared in accordance with GAAP) |
| Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results, but is included because management believes such information is useful to our investors for informational and comparative purposes. In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company. As a note, the non-GAAP financial information used by Cirrus Logic may differ from that used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP. |
| Net Income Reconciliation | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q3'25 | Q3'26 | Q3'25 |
| GAAP Net Income | $140,310 | | $131,596 | | $116,005 | | $332,603 | | $260,240 | |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 1,648 | | 1,648 | | 1,647 | | 4,943 | | 5,483 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 20,558 | | 20,597 | | 20,823 | | 61,964 | | 64,655 | |
| Lease impairment | - | | - | | 661 | | - | | 1,680 | |
| Adjustment to income taxes | (5,818) | | (3,861) | | (827) | | (12,518) | | (6,094) | |
| Non-GAAP Net Income | $156,698 | | $149,980 | | $138,309 | | $386,992 | | $325,964 | |
| Earnings Per Share Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Diluted earnings per share | $2.66 | | $2.48 | | $2.11 | | $6.27 | | $4.69 | |
| Effect of Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 0.03 | | 0.03 | | 0.03 | | 0.09 | | 0.10 | |
| Effect of Stock-based compensation expense | 0.39 | | 0.39 | | 0.38 | | 1.17 | | 1.16 | |
| Effect of Lease impairment | - | | - | | 0.01 | | - | | 0.03 | |
| Effect of Adjustment to income taxes | (0.11) | | (0.07) | | (0.02) | | (0.23) | | (0.11) | |
| Non-GAAP Diluted earnings per share | $2.97 | | $2.83 | | $2.51 | | $7.30 | | $5.87 | |
| Operating Income Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Operating Income | $152,927 | | $144,764 | | $145,769 | | $370,085 | | $324,413 | |
| GAAP Operating Profit | 26.3% | | 25.8% | | 26.2% | | 23.9% | | 22.0% | |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 1,648 | | 1,648 | | 1,647 | | 4,943 | | 5,483 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense - COGS | 24 | | 363 | | 351 | | 687 | | 972 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense - R&D | 13,280 | | 13,019 | | 14,498 | | 39,371 | | 46,105 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A | 7,254 | | 7,215 | | 5,974 | | 21,906 | | 17,578 | |
| Lease impairment | - | | - | | 661 | | - | | 1,680 | |
| Non-GAAP Operating Income | $175,133 | | $167,009 | | $168,900 | | $436,992 | | $396,231 | |
| Non-GAAP Operating Profit | 30.2% | | 29.8% | | 30.4% | | 28.2% | | 26.9% | |
| Operating Expense Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Operating Expenses | $155,199 | | $149,610 | | $152,018 | | $446,445 | | $444,889 | |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | (1,648) | | (1,648) | | (1,647) | | (4,943) | | (5,483) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense - R&D | (13,280) | | (13,019) | | (14,498) | | (39,371) | | (46,105) | |
| Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A | (7,254) | | (7,215) | | (5,974) | | (21,906) | | (17,578) | |
| Lease impairment | - | | - | | 661 | | - | | 1,680 | |
| Non-GAAP Operating Expenses | $133,017 | | $127,728 | | $129,238 | | $380,225 | | $374,043 | |
| Gross Margin/Profit Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Gross Profit | $308,126 | | $294,374 | | $297,787 | | $816,530 | | $769,302 | |
| GAAP Gross Margin | 53.1% | | 52.5% | | 53.6% | | 52.7% | | 52.3% | |
| Stock-based compensation expense - COGS | 24 | | 363 | | 351 | | 687 | | 972 | |
| Non-GAAP Gross Profit | $308,150 | | $294,737 | | $298,138 | | $817,217 | | $770,274 | |
| Non-GAAP Gross Margin | 53.1% | | 52.5% | | 53.6% | | 52.8% | | 52.3% | |
| Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Tax Expense | $22,139 | | $21,800 | | $37,696 | | $63,870 | | $90,069 | |
| GAAP Effective Tax Rate | 13.6% | | 14.2% | | 24.5% | | 16.1% | | 25.7% | |
| Adjustments to income taxes | 5,818 | | 3,861 | | 827 | | 12,518 | | 6,094 | |
| Non-GAAP Tax Expense | $27,957 | | $25,661 | | $38,523 | | $76,388 | | $96,163 | |
| Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate | 15.1% | | 14.6% | | 21.8% | | 16.5% | | 22.8% | |
| Tax Impact to EPS Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Tax Expense | $0.42 | | $0.41 | | $0.68 | | $1.20 | | $1.62 | |
| Adjustments to income taxes | 0.11 | | 0.07 | | 0.02 | | 0.23 | | 0.11 | |
| Non-GAAP Tax Expense | $0.53 | | $0.48 | | $0.70 | | $1.43 | | $1.73 | |
| Dec. 27, | Mar. 29, | Dec. 28, |
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| 2025 | 2025 | 2024 |
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| CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET |
| (in thousands; unaudited) |
| ASSETS | | | |
| Current assets | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $778,083 | | $539,620 | | $526,444 | |
| Marketable securities | 44,280 | | 56,160 | | 37,535 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 278,989 | | 216,009 | | 261,943 | |
| Inventories | 189,483 | | 299,092 | | 275,558 | |
| Prepaid assets | 54,373 | | 48,236 | | 51,323 | |
| Prepaid wafers | 32,873 | | 52,560 | | 66,113 | |
| Other current assets | 31,268 | | 28,057 | | 31,534 | |
| Total current assets | 1,409,349 | | 1,239,734 | | 1,250,450 | |
| Long-term marketable securities | 259,564 | | 239,036 | | 252,594 | |
| Right-of-use lease assets | 123,432 | | 126,688 | | 129,597 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 148,352 | | 159,900 | | 163,837 | |
| Intangibles, net | 22,619 | | 27,461 | | 23,957 | |
| Goodwill | 435,936 | | 435,936 | | 435,936 | |
| Deferred tax asset | 38,247 | | 48,150 | | 40,895 | |
| Long-term prepaid wafers | - | | 15,512 | | 23,020 | |
| Other assets | 19,021 | | 34,656 | | 42,954 | |
| Total assets | $2,456,520 | | $2,327,073 | | $2,363,240 | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | |
| Current liabilities | | | |
| Accounts payable | $68,863 | | $63,162 | | $77,907 | |
| Accrued salaries and benefits | 49,769 | | 52,075 | | 48,029 | |
| Software license agreements | 26,803 | | 26,745 | | 26,985 | |
| Lease liability | 19,713 | | 21,811 | | 21,858 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 19,043 | | 31,395 | | 36,134 | |
| Total current liabilities | 184,191 | | 195,188 | | 210,913 | |
| Non-current lease liability | 117,599 | | 121,908 | | 124,622 | |
| Non-current income taxes | 46,033 | | 44,040 | | 43,401 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 5,468 | | 16,488 | | 21,506 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | 169,100 | | 182,436 | | 189,529 | |
| Stockholders' equity: | | | |
| Capital stock | 1,925,238 | | 1,860,281 | | 1,840,791 | |
| Accumulated earnings | 178,693 | | 90,351 | | 124,101 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (702) | | (1,183) | | (2,094) | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 2,103,229 | | 1,949,449 | | 1,962,798 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $2,456,520 | | $2,327,073 | | $2,363,240 | |
| Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
| Three Months Ended |
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| Dec. 27, | Dec. 28, |
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| 2025 | 2024 |
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| Q3'26 | Q3'25 |
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| CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS |
| (in thousands; unaudited) |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | |
| Net income | $140,310 | | $116,005 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,077 | | 12,824 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 20,558 | | 20,823 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 8,292 | | 8,379 | |
| Loss on retirement or write-off of long-lived assets | - | | 369 | |
| Other non-cash charges | (26) | | (379) | |
| Net change in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 76,408 | | 62,155 | |
| Inventories | 46,926 | | (3,793) | |
| Prepaid wafers | 12,183 | | 20,411 | |
| Other assets | 8,791 | | 1,720 | |
| Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | (30,468) | | (21,556) | |
| Income taxes payable | (5,217) | | 1,630 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 290,834 | | 218,588 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
| Maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities | 50,697 | | 12,423 | |
| Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities | (52,104) | | (44,868) | |
| Purchases of property, equipment and software | (5,086) | | (6,687) | |
| Investments in technology | (74) | | - | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (6,567) | | (39,132) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
| Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock | 1,042 | | 378 | |
| Repurchase of stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations | (30,722) | | (29,112) | |
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (69,980) | | (70,037) | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (99,660) | | (98,771) | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 184,607 | | 80,685 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 593,476 | | 445,759 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $778,083 | | $526,444 | |
| Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles |
| Twelve Months Ended | Three Months Ended |
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| Dec. 27, | Dec. 27, | Sep. 27, | Jun. 28, | Mar. 29, |
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| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
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| Q3'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 |
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| RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
| (in thousands; unaudited) |
| Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is GAAP cash flow from operations (or cash provided by operating activities) less capital expenditures. Capital expenditures include purchases of property, equipment and software as well as investments in technology, as presented within our GAAP Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows. Free cash flow margin represents free cash flow divided by revenue. |
| Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $629,565 | | $290,834 | | $92,214 | | $116,131 | | $130,386 | |
| Capital expenditures | (21,621) | | (5,160) | | (4,510) | | (2,770) | | (9,181) | |
| Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) | $607,944 | | $285,674 | | $87,704 | | $113,361 | | $121,205 | |
| Cash Flow from Operations as a Percentage of Revenue (GAAP) | 32% | | 50% | | 16% | | 29% | | 31% | |
| Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue (GAAP) | 1% | | 1% | | 1% | | 1% | | 2% | |
| Free Cash Flow Margin (Non-GAAP) | 31% | | 49% | | 16% | | 28% | | 29% | |
| Q4 FY26 |
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| Guidance |
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| RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
| (in millions; unaudited) |
| (not prepared in accordance with GAAP) |
| Operating Expense Reconciliation | |
| GAAP Operating Expenses | $147 - 153 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | (21) |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | (2) |
| Non-GAAP Operating Expenses | $124 - 130 |
Contacts
Chelsea Heffernan
Vice President, Investor Relations
Cirrus Logic, Inc.
(512) 851-4125
Investor@cirrus.com
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Letter to Shareholders
February 3, 2026
Dear Shareholders,
In Q3 FY26, Cirrus Logic delivered revenue of $580.6 million and record GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.66 and $2.97, respectively. Stronger-than-anticipated demand for our components shipping into smartphones and a favorable mix of end devices resulted in revenue above our guidance range. We also saw continued momentum in PCs, reflecting disciplined execution against our growth strategy during the quarter. Highlights include ramping our latest-generation amplifier and codec in mainstream PC platforms ahead of customer product launches and sampling a new component designed to enable and enhance the use of voice as an interface for AI-enabled PCs. We were also pleased to see multiple leading OEMs introduce PCs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January that use a variety of our amplifiers, codecs, and haptic drivers. Design activity accelerated in our general market business, driven by our portfolio of ADCs, DACs, and ultra-high-performance audio codecs. We also began sampling a new prosumer audio product family that will expand our addressable market by delivering solutions that span additional tiers and categories of products. This builds upon our portfolio of world-class components that already service many of these markets today, particularly in professional audio and prosumer applications. Finally, we announced a new series of automotive haptic components that we believe represents a growing opportunity for Cirrus Logic in the coming years. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about our opportunities to continue to leverage our mixed-signal design and signal processing expertise to drive profitable growth in both existing and new applications and markets.
Figure A: Cirrus Logic Q3 FY26
| Q3 FY26 | GAAP | Adj. | Non-GAAP* |
| Revenue | $580.6 | | $580.6 |
| Gross Profit | $308.1 | $ - | $308.2 |
| Gross Margin | 53.1% | | 53.1% |
| Operating Expense | $155.2 | ($22.2) | $133.0 |
| Operating Income | $152.9 | $22.2 | $175.1 |
| Operating Profit | 26.3% | | 30.2% |
| Interest Income | $9.3 | | $9.3 |
| Other Expense | $0.2 | | $0.2 |
| Income Tax Expense | $22.1 | $5.8 | $28.0 |
| Net Income | $140.3 | $16.4 | $156.7 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.66 | $0.31 | $2.97 |
*Complete GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations available on page 10
Numbers may not sum due to rounding
$ millions, except EPS
Revenue and Gross Margin
Revenue for the December quarter was $580.6 million, which is up four percent quarter over quarter and year over year. The increase in revenue on a sequential basis reflects higher smartphone unit volumes. This was partially offset by a decline in general market sales. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by higher smartphone unit volumes. This was partially offset by previously anticipated pricing reductions and lower general market sales. In the March quarter, we expect revenue to range from $410 million to $470 million, down 24 percent sequentially and up four percent year over year at the midpoint.
| Q3 FY26 Letter to Shareholders | 2 |
In Q3 FY26, revenue derived from our audio and high-performance mixed-signal (HPMS) product lines represented 59 percent and 41 percent of total revenue, respectively. One customer contributed approximately 94 percent of total revenue in Q3 FY26. Our relationship with our largest customer remains outstanding, with continued strong design activity across a wide range of products. While we understand there is intense interest in this customer, in accordance with our policy, we do not discuss specifics about this business.
Figure B: Cirrus Logic Revenue ($M) Q4 FY24 to Q4 FY26
*Midpoint of guidance as of February 3, 2026
GAAP gross margin in the December quarter was 53.1 percent, compared to 52.5 percent in Q2 FY26 and 53.6 percent in Q3 FY25. Non-GAAP gross margin in the December quarter was 53.1 percent, compared to 52.5 percent in Q2 FY26 and 53.6 percent in Q3 FY25. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the increase reflects the benefit of a reduction in inventory reserves and, to a lesser extent, supply chain efficiencies. On a year-over-year basis, the decrease in gross margin was largely due to the impact of previously anticipated pricing reductions, which were mostly offset by cost reductions. In the March quarter, we expect gross margin to range from 51 percent to 53 percent.
Operating Profit, Tax, and EPS
Operating profit for Q3 FY26 was 26.3 percent on a GAAP basis and 30.2 percent on a non-GAAP basis. GAAP operating expense was $155.2 million and included $20.5 million in stock-based compensation and
| Q3 FY26 Letter to Shareholders | 3 |
$1.6 million in amortization of acquisition intangibles. On a sequential basis, GAAP operating expense increased by $5.6 million, primarily driven by higher employee-related expenses. This was partially offset by lower product development costs, largely associated with the timing of tape outs. On a year-over-year basis, GAAP operating expense increased by $3.2 million largely due to higher employee-related expenses and, to a lesser extent, professional expenses. This was partially offset by a decrease in product development costs associated with lower wafer and tape out expenses. Non-GAAP operating expense for the quarter was $133.0 million, up $5.3 million sequentially and $3.8 million year over year. The company’s total headcount exiting Q3 was 1,659.
Combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses for Q4 FY26 are expected to range from $147 million to $153 million, including approximately $21 million in stock-based compensation expense and $2 million in amortization of acquisition intangibles, resulting in a non-GAAP operating expense range between $124 million and $130 million.
Figure C: GAAP R&D and SG&A Expenses ($M)/Headcount Q4 FY24 to Q4 FY26
*Reflects midpoint of combined R&D and SG&A guidance as of February 3, 2026
For the December quarter, GAAP tax expense was $22.1 million on GAAP pre-tax income of $162.4 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 13.6 percent. Non-GAAP tax expense for the quarter was $28.0 million on non-GAAP pre-tax income of $184.7 million, resulting in a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 15.1 percent. Both the GAAP and non-GAAP effective tax rates reflect the ongoing beneficial impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which reinstated the immediate tax deductibility of U.S. R&D expenditures, among other provisions. We estimate that our FY26 non-GAAP effective tax rate will range from approximately 16 percent to 18 percent.
| Q3 FY26 Letter to Shareholders | 4 |
GAAP earnings per share for the December quarter was $2.66, compared to earnings per share of $2.48 in the prior quarter and $2.11 in Q3 FY25. Non-GAAP earnings per share for the December quarter was $2.97, versus $2.83 in Q2 FY26 and $2.51 in Q3 FY25.
Balance Sheet
Our cash and investment balance at the end of Q3 FY26 was $1.08 billion, up from $896.0 million in the prior quarter and $816.6 million in Q3 FY25. Cash flow from operations for the December quarter was $290.8 million. During the quarter, we repurchased 591,423 shares at an average price of $118.33, returning $70.0 million of cash to shareholders in the form of buybacks. At the end of Q3 FY26, the company had $344.1 million remaining in its share repurchase authorization. Over the long term, we expect strong cash flow generation, and we will continue to evaluate potential uses of this cash, including investing in the business to pursue organic growth opportunities, M&A, and returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases. Q3 FY26 inventory was $189.5 million, down from $236.4 million in Q2 FY26.
Company Strategy
We remain committed to a three-pronged strategy for growing our business: first, maintaining our leadership position in smartphone audio; second, increasing HPMS content in smartphones; and third, leveraging our strength in audio and HPMS to expand into additional applications and markets with both existing and new components.
Smartphones
In smartphones, demand for our latest-generation custom boosted amplifier and 22-nanometer smart codec remained robust during the quarter. These products are based on innovative new architectures that are designed to enable system-level improvements with each new smartphone generation, extending our product lifecycles, while also providing longer-term visibility and sustained revenue contribution. Beyond audio, we are excited about our opportunities to expand our value in smartphones through HPMS solutions. Customer engagement with our camera controllers remains strong, and the features they help enable have been very well received. Through our close engineering collaboration, which has delivered multiple generations of camera controllers, we believe our technology roadmap is well-suited to address future opportunities. We see an exciting path for innovation and are actively developing next-generation components to deliver enhanced features, improved performance, and greater system efficiency. We also continue to invest R&D dollars in intellectual property and capabilities around advanced battery and power applications, and we have a number of programs underway that aim to enhance overall battery performance, health, and longevity. Customer interest in this technology has been encouraging, and we are actively pursuing sockets where we can deliver more efficient and flexible solutions through the integration of digital processing and control alongside analog circuits. Looking ahead, we believe our investments will drive product diversification, expand our footprint, and support long-term revenue growth across the HPMS portfolio.
New Applications and Markets
Outside of smartphones, we are leveraging our intellectual property and engineering capabilities to expand into new applications and markets, with PCs remaining our most immediate opportunity. Design
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activity across our PC portfolio was strong, and we expect a variety of devices featuring our components to launch in the coming quarters, including mainstream platforms that use our latest-generation amplifier and codec. The company is executing on our plan to expand our footprint in mainstream laptops to pursue higher-volume opportunities and capture a larger share of our serviceable addressable market. To address the increasing importance of voice as an interface for AI-enabled PCs, we are developing new products that enhance voice and audio capture functionality in a variety of modes and/or configurations, including ultra-low-power sleep modes. The first product with this technology is now sampling, and we are seeing strong interest from several leading OEMs and PC platform vendors. Finally, we were excited to see multiple customer products introduced at CES that use a variety of our amplifiers, codecs, and haptic drivers. These product launches included our first win with a new customer in their high-end laptop platform that features up to six Cirrus Logic amplifiers and our latest-generation codec. We are pleased with our progress in PCs and remain focused on growing our overall market share in the years ahead.
The company is also investing in general market products that span a large number of customers across the professional audio, automotive, industrial, and imaging end markets, as they typically have long product lifecycles and gross margins that are well above our corporate average. During the quarter, we saw strong design momentum with our latest-generation ADCs, DACs, and ultra-high-performance audio codec, and expect end products utilizing these components to come to market over the next year. We also began sampling a new prosumer audio product family in this portfolio that broadens our addressable market by delivering solutions that span more tiers and categories of our customers’ products. Furthermore, we recently announced a new series of automotive haptic components that are designed to consistently deliver a range of tactile responses in real time for applications across a wide range of in-cabin interfaces. Although we are in the early stages of participation in the automotive haptic market, we believe this represents an important growth opportunity for Cirrus Logic as more vehicles transition from traditional buttons to touch-based interfaces. Looking ahead, we plan to further expand our portfolio of general market products by applying our advanced low-power signal processing and mixed-signal design expertise to drive growth in new applications and markets.
Summary and Guidance
For the March quarter, we expect the following results:
- Revenue to range between $410 million and $470 million;
- GAAP gross margin to be between 51 percent and 53 percent; and
- Combined GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses to range between $147 million and $153 million, including approximately $21 million in stock-based compensation expense and $2 million in amortization of acquisition intangibles, resulting in a non-GAAP operating expense range between $124 million and $130 million.
In conclusion, we delivered outstanding financial results for Q3 FY26. During the quarter, we experienced robust demand for our components shipping into smartphones, advanced our efforts to grow our PC business, and gained traction in other applications within our general market business. With a consistent track record of innovation and disciplined execution, we are excited about the opportunities to drive long-term growth across our business and deliver shareholder value.
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Sincerely,
John Forsyth President &Chief Executive Officer
Jeff WoolardChief Financial Officer
Conference Call Q&A Session
Cirrus Logic will host a live Q&A session at 5 p.m. ET today to answer questions related to its financial results and business outlook. Participants may listen to the conference call on the Cirrus Logic website. A replay of the webcast can be accessed on the Cirrus Logic website.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement Cirrus Logic's financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Cirrus has provided non-GAAP financial information, including non-GAAP net income, diluted earnings per share, operating income and profit, operating expenses, gross margin and profit, tax expense, tax expense impact on earnings per share, effective tax rate, free cash flow, and free cash flow margin. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results is included in the tables below. We are also providing guidance on our expected non-GAAP expected effective tax rate. We are not able to provide guidance on our GAAP effective tax rate or a related reconciliation without unreasonable efforts since our future GAAP effective tax rate depends on our future stock price and related stock-based compensation information that is not currently available.
Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results but is included because management believes such information is useful to our investors for informational and comparative purposes. In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company. The non-GAAP financial information used by Cirrus Logic may differ from that used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this shareholder letter contain forward-looking statements, including statements about our belief that a new prosumer audio product family expands our addressable market; our expectation that a new family of automotive haptic components represents an important growth opportunity for Cirrus Logic in the coming years; our expectations for strong cash flow generation over the long term; our ability to leverage our mixed-signal design and signal processing expertise to drive profitable growth in both existing and new applications and markets; our ability to maintain our leadership position in smartphone audio; our ability to increase
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HPMS content in smartphones; our ability to leverage our strength in audio and HPMS to expand into additional applications and markets with both new and existing components; our expectation that our latest-generation custom boosted amplifier and 22-nanometer smart codec are designed to enable system-level improvements with each new smartphone generation, extending our product lifecycles, while also providing longer-term visibility and sustained revenue contribution; our ability to expand our value in smartphones through HPMS solutions; our belief that our camera controller technology roadmap is well suited to address future opportunities; our ability to develop next-generation components that deliver enhanced features, improved performance, and greater system efficiency; our ability to deliver more efficient and flexible battery and power solutions through the integration of digital processing and control alongside analog circuits; our ability to drive product diversification, expand our footprint, and support long-term revenue growth across the HPMS portfolio; our ability to leverage our intellectual property and engineering capabilities to expand into new applications and markets; our expectation that a variety of PCs featuring our components will launch in the coming quarters, including mainstream platforms that use our latest-generation amplifier and codec; our ability to execute on our plan to expand our footprint in mainstream laptops to pursue higher-volume opportunities and capture a larger share of our serviceable addressable market; our ability to develop new products that enhance voice and audio capture functionality in a variety of modes and/or configurations, including ultra-low power sleep modes; our ability to grow our overall market share in PCs in the years ahead; our expectation that end products using our latest-generation general market ADCs, DACs, and ultra-high-performance audio codec will come to market over the next year; our ability to further expand our portfolio of general market products by applying our advanced low-power signal processing and mixed-signal design expertise to drive growth in new applications and markets; our ability to drive long-term growth across our business and deliver shareholder value; our non-GAAP effective tax rate for the full fiscal year 2026; and our forecasts for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 revenue, gross margin, combined research and development and selling, general and administrative expense levels, stock-based compensation expense, and amortization of acquisition intangibles. In some cases, forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “emerge,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “foresee,” “target,” “project,” “believe,” “goals,” “opportunity,” “estimates,” “intend,” “will,” and variations of these types of words and similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to our plans, expectations, strategies, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the level and timing of orders and shipments during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, customer cancellations of orders, or the failure to place orders consistent with forecasts; changes in government trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and export restrictions; global economic conditions and uncertainty; and the risk factors listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended March 29, 2025 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. The foregoing information concerning our business outlook represents our outlook as of the date of this news release, and we expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.
Cirrus Logic, Cirrus and the Cirrus Logic logo are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc. All other company or product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
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Summary of Financial Data Below:
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended |
|---|
| Dec. 27, 2025 | Sep. 27, 2025 | Dec. 28, 2024 | Dec. 27, 2025 | Dec. 28, 2024 |
|---|
| Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q3'25 | Q3'26 | Q3'25 |
|---|
| Audio | $344,455 | $318,214 | $346,272 | $902,713 | $881,830 |
| High-Performance Mixed-Signal | 236,169 | 242,746 | 209,466 | 646,143 | 589,791 |
| Net sales | 580,624 | 560,960 | 555,738 | 1,548,856 | 1,471,621 |
| Cost of sales | 272,498 | 266,586 | 257,951 | 732,326 | 702,319 |
| Gross profit | 308,126 | 294,374 | 297,787 | 816,530 | 769,302 |
| Gross margin | 53.1% | 52.5% | 53.6% | 52.7% | 52.3% |
| Research and development | 113,553 | 110,021 | 112,976 | 326,466 | 331,264 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 41,646 | 39,589 | 39,042 | 119,979 | 113,625 |
| Total operating expenses | 155,199 | 149,610 | 152,018 | 446,445 | 444,889 |
| Income from operations | 152,927 | 144,764 | 145,769 | 370,085 | 324,413 |
| Interest income | 9,276 | 8,695 | 8,146 | 26,593 | 24,482 |
| Other income (expense) | 246 | (63) | (214) | (205) | 1,414 |
| Income before income taxes | 162,449 | 153,396 | 153,701 | 396,473 | 350,309 |
| Provision for income taxes | 22,139 | 21,800 | 37,696 | 63,870 | 90,069 |
| Net income | $140,310 | $131,596 | $116,005 | $332,603 | $260,240 |
| Basic earnings per share | $2.75 | $2.57 | $2.19 | $6.48 | $4.89 |
| Diluted earnings per share: | $2.66 | $2.48 | $2.11 | $6.27 | $4.69 |
| Weighted average number of shares: | | | | | |
| Basic | 51,037 | 51,175 | 53,081 | 51,313 | 53,263 |
| Diluted | 52,698 | 53,054 | 55,076 | 53,041 | 55,529 |
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)
(not prepared in accordance with GAAP)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended |
|---|
| Dec. 27, 2025 | Sep. 27, 2025 | Dec. 28, 2024 | Dec. 27, 2025 | Dec. 28, 2024 |
|---|
| Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results, but is included because management believes such information is useful to our investors for informational and comparative purposes. In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company. As a note, the non-GAAP financial information used by Cirrus Logic may differ from that used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP. |
| Net Income Reconciliation | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q3'25 | Q3'26 | Q3'25 |
| GAAP Net Income | $140,310 | $131,596 | $116,005 | $332,603 | $260,240 |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 1,648 | 1,648 | 1,647 | 4,943 | 5,483 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 20,558 | 20,597 | 20,823 | 61,964 | 64,655 |
| Lease impairment | - | - | 661 | - | 1,680 |
| Adjustment to income taxes | (5,818) | (3,861) | (827) | (12,518) | (6,094) |
| Non-GAAP Net Income | $156,698 | $149,980 | $138,309 | $386,992 | $325,964 |
| Earnings Per Share Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Diluted earnings per share | $2.66 | $2.48 | $2.11 | $6.27 | $4.69 |
| Effect of Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Effect of Stock-based compensation expense | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 1.17 | 1.16 |
| Effect of Lease impairment | - | - | 0.01 | - | 0.03 |
| Effect of Adjustment to income taxes | (0.11) | (0.07) | (0.02) | (0.23) | (0.11) |
| Non-GAAP Diluted earnings per share | $2.97 | $2.83 | $2.51 | $7.30 | $5.87 |
| Operating Income Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Operating Income | $152,927 | $144,764 | $145,769 | $370,085 | $324,413 |
| GAAP Operating Profit | 26.3% | 25.8% | 26.2% | 23.9% | 22.0% |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 1,648 | 1,648 | 1,647 | 4,943 | 5,483 |
| Stock-based compensation expense - COGS | 24 | 363 | 351 | 687 | 972 |
| Stock-based compensation expense - R&D | 13,280 | 13,019 | 14,498 | 39,371 | 46,105 |
| Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A | 7,254 | 7,215 | 5,974 | 21,906 | 17,578 |
| Lease impairment | - | - | 661 | - | 1,680 |
| Non-GAAP Operating Income | $175,133 | $167,009 | $168,900 | $436,992 | $396,231 |
| Non-GAAP Operating Profit | 30.2% | 29.8% | 30.4% | 28.2% | 26.9% |
| Operating Expense Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Operating Expenses | $155,199 | $149,610 | $152,018 | $446,445 | $444,889 |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | (1,648) | (1,648) | (1,647) | (4,943) | (5,483) |
| Stock-based compensation expense - R&D | (13,280) | (13,019) | (14,498) | (39,371) | (46,105) |
| Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A | (7,254) | (7,215) | (5,974) | (21,906) | (17,578) |
| Lease impairment | - | - | (661) | - | (1,680) |
| Non-GAAP Operating Expenses | $133,017 | $127,728 | $129,238 | $380,225 | $374,043 |
| Gross Margin/Profit Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Gross Profit | $308,126 | $294,374 | $297,787 | $816,530 | $769,302 |
| GAAP Gross Margin | 53.1% | 52.5% | 53.6% | 52.7% | 52.3% |
| Stock-based compensation expense - COGS | 24 | 363 | 351 | 687 | 972 |
| Non-GAAP Gross Profit | $308,150 | $294,737 | $298,138 | $817,217 | $770,274 |
| Non-GAAP Gross Margin | 53.1% | 52.5% | 53.6% | 52.8% | 52.3% |
| Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Tax Expense | $22,139 | $21,800 | $37,696 | $63,870 | $90,069 |
| GAAP Effective Tax Rate | 13.6% | 14.2% | 24.5% | 16.1% | 25.7% |
| Adjustments to income taxes | 5,818 | 3,861 | 827 | 12,518 | 6,094 |
| Non-GAAP Tax Expense | $27,957 | $25,661 | $38,523 | $76,388 | $96,163 |
| Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate | 15.1% | 14.6% | 21.8% | 16.5% | 22.8% |
| Tax Impact to EPS Reconciliation | | | | | |
| GAAP Tax Expense | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.68 | $1.20 | $1.62 |
| Adjustments to income taxes | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.11 |
| Non-GAAP Tax Expense | $0.53 | $0.48 | $0.70 | $1.43 | $1.73 |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands; unaudited)
| Dec. 27, 2025 | Mar. 29, 2025 | Dec. 28, 2024 |
|---|
| ASSETS | | | |
| Current assets | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $778,083 | $539,620 | $526,444 |
| Marketable securities | 44,280 | 56,160 | 37,535 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 278,989 | 216,009 | 261,943 |
| Inventories | 189,483 | 299,092 | 275,558 |
| Prepaid assets | 54,373 | 48,236 | 51,323 |
| Prepaid wafers | 32,873 | 52,560 | 66,113 |
| Other current assets | 31,268 | 28,057 | 31,534 |
| Total current Assets | 1,409,349 | 1,239,734 | 1,250,450 |
| Long-term marketable securities | 259,564 | 239,036 | 252,594 |
| Right-of-use lease assets | 123,432 | 126,688 | 129,597 |
| Property and equipment, net | 148,352 | 159,900 | 163,837 |
| Intangibles, net | 22,619 | 27,461 | 23,957 |
| Goodwill | 435,936 | 435,936 | 435,936 |
| Deferred tax asset | 38,247 | 48,150 | 40,895 |
| Long-term prepaid wafers | - | 15,512 | 23,020 |
| Other assets | 19,021 | 34,656 | 42,954 |
| Total assets | $2,456,520 | $2,327,073 | $2,363,240 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | |
| Current liabilities | | | |
| Accounts payable | $68,863 | $63,162 | $77,907 |
| Accrued salaries and benefits | 49,769 | 52,075 | 48,029 |
| Software license agreements | 26,803 | 26,745 | 26,985 |
| Lease liability | 19,713 | 21,811 | 21,858 |
| Other accrued liabilities | 19,043 | 31,395 | 36,134 |
| Total current liabilities | 184,191 | 195,188 | 210,913 |
| Non-current lease liability | 117,599 | 121,908 | 124,622 |
| Non-current income taxes | 46,033 | 44,040 | 43,401 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 5,468 | 16,488 | 21,506 |
| Total long-term liabilities | 169,100 | 182,436 | 189,529 |
| Stockholders' equity: | | | |
| Capital stock | 1,925,238 | 1,860,281 | 1,840,791 |
| Accumulated earnings | 178,693 | 90,351 | 124,101 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (702) | (1,183) | (2,094) |
| Total stockholders' equity | 2,103,229 | 1,949,449 | 1,962,798 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $2,456,520 | $2,327,073 | $2,363,240 |
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands; unaudited)
| Three Months Ended |
|---|
| Dec. 27, | Dec. 28, |
|---|
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|
| Q3'26 | Q3'25 |
|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | |
| Net income | $140,310 | | $116,005 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,077 | | 12,824 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 20,558 | | 20,823 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 8,292 | | 8,379 | |
| Loss on retirement or write-off of long-lived assets | - | | 369 | |
| Other non-cash charges | (26) | | (379) | |
| Net change in operating assets and liabilities: | | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 76,408 | | 62,155 | |
| Inventories | 46,926 | | (3,793) | |
| Prepaid wafers | 12,183 | | 20,411 | |
| Other assets | 8,791 | | 1,720 | |
| Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | (30,468) | | (21,556) | |
| Income taxes payable | (5,217) | | 1,630 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 290,834 | | 218,588 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
| Maturities and sales of available-for-sale marketable securities | 50,697 | | 12,423 | |
| Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities | (52,104) | | (44,868) | |
| Purchases of property, equipment and software | (5,086) | | (6,687) | |
| Investments in technology | (74) | | - | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (6,567) | | (39,132) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
| Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock | 1,042 | | 378 | |
| Repurchase of stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations | (30,722) | | (29,112) | |
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (69,980) | | (70,037) | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (99,660) | | (98,771) | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 184,607 | | 80,685 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 593,476 | | 445,759 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $778,083 | | $526,444 | |
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands; unaudited)
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is GAAP cash flow from operations (or cash provided by operating activities) less capital expenditures. Capital expenditures include purchases of property, equipment and software as well as investments in technology, as presented within our GAAP Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows. Free cash flow margin represents free cash flow divided by revenue.
| Twelve Months Ended | Three Months Ended |
|---|
| Dec. 27, | Dec. 27, | Sep. 27, | Jun. 28, | Mar. 29, |
|---|
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
|---|
| Q3'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 |
|---|
| Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $629,565 | | $290,834 | | $92,214 | | $116,131 | | $130,386 | |
| Capital expenditures | (21,621) | | (5,160) | | (4,510) | | (2,770) | | (9,181) | |
| Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) | $607,944 | | $285,674 | | $87,704 | | $113,361 | | $121,205 | |
| Cash Flow from Operations as a Percentage of Revenue (GAAP) | 32% | | 50% | | 16% | | 29% | | 31% | |
| Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue (GAAP) | 1% | | 1% | | 1% | | 1% | | 2% | |
| Free Cash Flow Margin (Non-GAAP) | 31% | | 49% | | 16% | | 28% | | 29% | |
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| Q4 FY26 |
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| Guidance |
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| RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
| (in millions; unaudited) |
| (not prepared in accordance with GAAP) |
| Operating Expense Reconciliation | |
| GAAP Operating Expenses | $147 - 153 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | (21) |
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | (2) |
| Non-GAAP Operating Expenses | $124 - 130 |
| Q3 FY26 Letter to Shareholders | 14 |