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Logitech International S.A.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose 6% in dollars: Net sales were $1,186 million, up 6% in US dollars and 4% in constant currency, from $1,116 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income up 19%: Non-GAAP operating income was $230.0 million against $192.8 million a year earlier, a 19.4% margin versus 17.3%. Source
  • 16 new products announced: The company announced 16 new products in the quarter, including the MX Master 4 mouse and a wide array of new Gaming products. Source
  • Gross margin fell 20 basis points: GAAP gross margin was 43.4%, down 20 basis points; non-GAAP gross margin was 43.8%, down 30 basis points. Six-month non-GAAP gross margin was 43.0%. Source
  • Operating expenses fell as share of sales: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $290.0 million against $299.7 million, or 24.4% of net sales versus 26.9%. Restructuring charges, net were $4.4 million against $0.2 million. Source
  • Returned $340 million to shareholders: Returns comprised the annual dividend payment of $233.1 million and share repurchases of $106.6 million in the quarter. Source

“We delivered another strong quarter, driving growth and excellent profitability through our strategic priorities”

Hanneke Faber, Logitech chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceQ3 FY26$1,375 - $1,415 millionNew
Sales growth, US dollars SourceQ3 FY26, year over year3% - 6%New
Sales growth, constant currency SourceQ3 FY26, year over year1% - 4%New
Non-GAAP operating income SourceQ3 FY26$270 - $290 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Third-quarter guidance is given in this release; the prior release gave second-quarter guidance. Source
  • New: The investor relations contact is now Nate Melihercik, Head of Investor Relations; the prior release named Kate Beerkens, Director of Investor Relations. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Sales rose 6% in dollars: Net sales were $1,186 million, up 6% in US dollars and 4% in constant currency, from $1,116 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income up 19%: Non-GAAP operating income was $230.0 million against $192.8 million a year earlier, a 19.4% margin versus 17.3%. Source
  • GAAP operating income up 19%: GAAP operating income was $191.3 million against $160.9 million, a 16.1% margin versus 14.4%. Source
  • Diluted EPS up 21%: GAAP diluted EPS was $1.15 against $0.95; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.45 against $1.20. Diluted shares averaged 148.4 million versus 153.7 million. Source

Product categories and launches

  • 16 new products announced: The company announced 16 new products in the quarter, including the MX Master 4 mouse and a wide array of new Gaming products. Source
  • Keyboards and pointing devices grew fastest: Keyboards & Combos rose 12% to $235.9 million and Pointing Devices rose 13% to $221.1 million, the two fastest-growing categories in the quarter. Source
  • Gaming sales rose 8%: Gaming, which includes Streamlabs streaming services revenue, rose 8% to $323.3 million, the largest category by quarterly sales. Source
  • Video and webcam sales grew: Video Collaboration rose 5% to $167.7 million and Webcams rose 4% to $83.3 million. Six-month Webcams sales rose 9%. Source
  • Headsets, Other and Tablet fell: Headsets fell 7% to $43.5 million, Other fell 30% to $26.3 million, and Tablet Accessories fell 1% to $85.1 million. Other mainly consists of mobile and PC speakers. Source

“This quarter, our teams delivered outstanding operating income growth and continued to drive robust gross margins, thanks to disciplined operational execution and cost controls”

Matteo Anversa, Logitech chief financial officer

Demand and channels

  • Six-month sales up 6%: Six-month net sales were $2,333.8 million against $2,204.3 million, up 6% in US dollars for the six months ended September 30, 2025. Source
  • Demand grew in B2B and consumer: Faber said the company executed well across all regions and saw demand growth in both B2B and consumer channels. Source
  • Management cited resilience: Faber said the company continues to show resilience in a challenging environment. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin fell 20 basis points: GAAP gross margin was 43.4%, down 20 basis points; non-GAAP gross margin was 43.8%, down 30 basis points. Six-month non-GAAP gross margin was 43.0%. Source
  • Operating expenses fell as share of sales: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $290.0 million against $299.7 million, or 24.4% of net sales versus 26.9%. Restructuring charges, net were $4.4 million against $0.2 million. Source
  • Spending by line item: Marketing and selling was $199.0 million against $201.9 million; research and development $76.1 million against $76.2 million; general and administrative $41.8 million against $44.2 million. Source
  • Share-based compensation rose: Share-based compensation expense was $30.3 million against $26.5 million. The largest increase was in general and administrative, at $9.1 million against $7.0 million. Source

“This strong performance shows our guiding principles in action, as we play offense, manage costs and remain agile in an uncertain environment.”

Matteo Anversa, Logitech chief financial officer

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow was $229 million: Cash flow from operations was $229 million against $166 million a year earlier. Six-month operating cash flow was $354 million. Source
  • Returned $340 million to shareholders: Returns comprised the annual dividend payment of $233.1 million and share repurchases of $106.6 million in the quarter. Source
  • Cash fell, receivables rose: Cash and equivalents were $1,375.8 million, down from $1,503.2 million at March 31. Accounts receivable rose to $703.9 million from $454.5 million. Source
  • Capital spending edged higher: Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $16.6 million against $14.5 million; six-month purchases were $32.8 million. Source

Disclosure and non-GAAP measures

  • Results are preliminary: The results are preliminary and may be adjusted for subsequent events through the date of filing the Form 10-Q. Source
  • Non-GAAP excludes share-based compensation: Non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, acquisition-related costs, restructuring, investment losses and non-GAAP tax items. Source
  • No third-quarter GAAP reconciliation: No reconciliation of third-quarter non-GAAP operating income guidance to GAAP is provided, since most excluded amounts relate to events not yet occurred. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin, GAAP Source43.4%
Gross margin, non-GAAP Source43.8%
Gaming revenue Source$323.3 million
Keyboards & Combos revenue Source$235.9 million
Pointing Devices revenue Source$221.1 million
Video Collaboration revenue Source$167.7 million
Webcams revenue Source$83.3 million
Tablet Accessories revenue Source$85.1 million
Headsets revenue Source$43.5 million
Other revenue Source$26.3 million

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management pointed to uncertainties within the global economy as the backdrop for its balanced third-quarter guidance. Source

Other quarters

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