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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 35.8% year over year: Revenue was $342.2 million, up 35.8% from $252.1 million a year earlier and 18.4% from $289.0 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • GAAP operating margin reached 22.5%: GAAP income from operations was $77.1 million, or 22.5% of revenue, against $37.7 million, or 14.9%, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin hit 31.5%: Adjusted income from operations was $107.7 million, or 31.5% of revenue, against $63.5 million, or 25.2%, a year earlier. Source
  • Net income rose to $100.7 million: Net income was $100.7 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, against $36.5 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, a year earlier. Source
  • Operating cash flow reached $201.6 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $201.6 million for the nine months, up from $165.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Convertible notes repaid for $161.2 million: Repayment of convertible notes was $161.2 million in the nine months. No convertible note proceeds were recorded in the period. Source

“The MACOM team continues to make excellent progress executing our growth strategy,”

Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, MACOM

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 2026 (ending October 2, 2026)$415 million to $425 millionNew
Adjusted gross margin SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 202660.0% to 61.0%New
Adjusted earnings per diluted share SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 2026$1.97 to $2.03New
Fully diluted shares SourceFourth quarter of fiscal 202678.9 millionRaised from 78.5 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter revenue, adjusted gross margin and adjusted EPS ranges were given. The prior release had set third-quarter ranges. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fully diluted share assumption for guidance rose to 78.9 million from 78.5 million in the prior release. Source
  • New: The company describes its investment in IQE plc as recently completed. Source

Revenue growth and quarter results

  • Revenue rose 35.8% year over year: Revenue was $342.2 million, up 35.8% from $252.1 million a year earlier and 18.4% from $289.0 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Nine-month revenue reached $902.8 million: Revenue for the nine months was $902.8 million, compared with $706.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Source
  • Gross profit dollars increased: GAAP gross profit was $199.6 million, against $139.4 million a year earlier and $164.4 million in the prior quarter. Source

Margins and operating costs

  • Gross margin rose to 58.3%: GAAP gross margin was 58.3%, up from 55.3% a year earlier and 56.9% in the prior quarter. Source
  • GAAP operating margin reached 22.5%: GAAP income from operations was $77.1 million, or 22.5% of revenue, against $37.7 million, or 14.9%, a year earlier. Source
  • Operating expenses increased to $122.4 million: Total operating expenses were $122.4 million, up from $101.8 million a year earlier, with R&D at $74.3 million and SG&A at $48.1 million. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin hit 31.5%: Adjusted income from operations was $107.7 million, or 31.5% of revenue, against $63.5 million, or 25.2%, a year earlier. Source

“We are pleased with our first half fiscal year results and look forward to strong revenue growth and profitability in the second half,”

Stephen G. Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer, MACOM

Net income and per-share results

  • Net income rose to $100.7 million: Net income was $100.7 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, against $36.5 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS was $1.40: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.40, against $0.90 a year earlier, on adjusted net income of $109.8 million. Source
  • Income tax expense climbed: Income tax expense was $23.1 million, against $7.5 million a year earlier and $10.6 million in the prior quarter. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow reached $201.6 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $201.6 million for the nine months, up from $165.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Inventories and receivables grew: Inventories were $281.5 million and receivables $179.1 million at July 3, 2026, against $237.8 million and $148.6 million at October 3, 2025. Source
  • Cash and short-term investments lower: Cash and cash equivalents were $89.6 million and short-term investments $573.4 million at July 3, 2026, against $112.1 million and $673.8 million at October 3, 2025. Source
  • Capital spending increased: Purchases of property and equipment were $46.9 million for the nine months, against $22.3 million, and software licenses were $8.9 million. Source

Debt and shareholder capital

  • Convertible notes repaid for $161.2 million: Repayment of convertible notes was $161.2 million in the nine months. No convertible note proceeds were recorded in the period. Source
  • Short-term debt now $340.5 million: Short-term debt was $340.5 million at July 3, 2026, from nil at April 3, 2026. Long-term debt obligations were nil, from $340.2 million at April 3. Source
  • Employee tax withholding rose: Common stock withheld for taxes on employee equity awards totalled $55.6 million for the nine months, against $42.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted share count rose: Weighted average diluted shares were 78.4 million in the quarter, against 75.9 million a year earlier. Source

Investments and gains

  • Long-term investments purchased: Purchases of long-term investments were $60.6 million for the nine months. Long-term investments stood at $102.1 million at July 3, 2026, against nil at October 3, 2025. Source
  • Investment gain excluded from adjusted results: A $41.5 million gain on investment fair value was recorded in the quarter, and adjusted net income excludes it. Source
  • Interest income declined year over year: Interest income was $6.7 million, against $7.6 million a year earlier and $7.8 million in the prior quarter. Source

Markets, customers and certifications

  • Three primary markets served: The company description names the Industrial and Defense, Data Center and Telecommunications industries as its markets. Source
  • Automotive and aerospace certifications held: The company lists IATF16949 automotive, AS9100D aerospace and ISO9001 quality certifications, and ISO14001 environmental management certification. Source

Non-GAAP reporting and adjusted EBITDA

  • Adjusted measures exclude named items: Adjusted results exclude amortization, share-based compensation, non-cash interest, acquisition and integration costs, and the tax effect of adjustments. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reported at $116.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA, which adds depreciation to adjusted operating income, was $116.7 million, or 34.1% of revenue, against $70.4 million, or 27.9%, a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Fourth fiscal quarter closes October 2: The fourth fiscal quarter ends on October 2, 2026, the period covered by the revenue, margin and EPS ranges given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin (GAAP) Source58.3%
Gross margin (adjusted) Source59.7%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: The GAAP effective tax rate has varied significantly from the non-GAAP rate, mainly due to foreign income taxed at lower rates. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release gave this range. The current release reports revenue of $342.2 million and does not state whether the range was met.
  • Not stated: The prior release said management looked forward to revenue growth and profitability in the second half. The current release does not restate or assess that view.

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.