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Macom Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.: Q4 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 62.7% year on year: Fourth quarter revenue was $424.8 million, up from $261.2 million a year earlier and up 24.1% from $342.2 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.09: Adjusted net income was $163.3 million, or $2.09 per diluted share, against $71.4 million, or $0.94, a year earlier and $109.8 million, or $1.40, in the third quarter. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 revenue rose 37.3%: Revenue for fiscal 2026 was $1,327.6 million, up from $967.3 million in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Gross margin reached 59.9%: GAAP gross margin was 59.9% in the fourth quarter, up from 54.5% a year earlier and 58.3% in the third quarter. Adjusted gross margin was 61.3%. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin reached 38.2%: Adjusted income from operations was $162.3 million, or 38.2% of revenue, up from 25.6% a year earlier and 31.5% in the third quarter. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $357.1 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $357.1 million in fiscal 2026, compared with $235.4 million in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Fiscal first-quarter revenue range set: Revenue is expected at $450 million to $460 million for the fiscal first quarter ending January 1, 2027. Source

“We had a strong fiscal year 2026 and look forward to continued growth in fiscal 2027,”

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

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFiscal first quarter 2027 (ending January 1, 2027)$450 million to $460 millionNew
Adjusted gross margin SourceFiscal first quarter 2027 (ending January 1, 2027)62.0% to 63.0%New
Adjusted diluted EPS SourceFiscal first quarter 2027 (ending January 1, 2027)$2.21 to $2.29New
Non-GAAP income tax rate SourceFiscal first quarter 2027 (ending January 1, 2027)6%Raised from 3%
Fully diluted shares SourceFiscal first quarter 2027 (ending January 1, 2027)79.0 millionRaised from 78.9 million
Non-GAAP income tax rate SourceFiscal year 2027approximately 6%Raised from 3%

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: New guidance for the fiscal first quarter of 2027 covers revenue of $450 million to $460 million, adjusted gross margin of 62.0% to 63.0%, and adjusted EPS of $2.21 to $2.29. Source
  • Guidance raised: Expected non-GAAP income tax rate for fiscal year 2027 is approximately 6%, up from the 3% used in the prior quarter's guidance. Source

Fourth quarter revenue and profit

  • Revenue rose 62.7% year on year: Fourth quarter revenue was $424.8 million, up from $261.2 million a year earlier and up 24.1% from $342.2 million in the third quarter. Source
  • Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.09: Adjusted net income was $163.3 million, or $2.09 per diluted share, against $71.4 million, or $0.94, a year earlier and $109.8 million, or $1.40, in the third quarter. Source
  • GAAP net income included investment gain: GAAP net income was $139.4 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, including a $19.4 million gain on investment fair value recorded in the quarter. Source

Full-year fiscal 2026 results

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue rose 37.3%: Revenue for fiscal 2026 was $1,327.6 million, up from $967.3 million in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Fiscal GAAP net income compared with a loss: GAAP net income was $335.3 million, or $4.31 per diluted share, against a net loss of $54.2 million in fiscal 2025, which included a primarily non-cash $193.1 million loss on extinguishment of debt. Source
  • Fiscal adjusted operating margin reached 32.0%: Adjusted income from operations was $424.4 million, or 32.0% of revenue, compared with $245.7 million, or 25.4%, in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Fiscal adjusted EBITDA rose to $460.3 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $460.3 million, or 34.7% of revenue, against $274.8 million, or 28.4%, in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Fiscal adjusted EPS of $5.60: Adjusted net income for fiscal 2026 was $435.7 million, or $5.60 per diluted share, against $263.4 million, or $3.47, in fiscal 2025. Source

“We expect our non-GAAP income tax rate to increase to approximately 6% for fiscal year 2027, primarily as a result of growth in our profitability and the utilization of our remaining historical deferred tax assets.”

Macom Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc., press release

Margins and profitability

  • Gross margin reached 59.9%: GAAP gross margin was 59.9% in the fourth quarter, up from 54.5% a year earlier and 58.3% in the third quarter. Adjusted gross margin was 61.3%. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin reached 38.2%: Adjusted income from operations was $162.3 million, or 38.2% of revenue, up from 25.6% a year earlier and 31.5% in the third quarter. Source
  • GAAP operating margin reached 31.6%: GAAP income from operations was $134.2 million, or 31.6% of revenue, up from $39.6 million, or 15.2%, a year earlier and $77.1 million, or 22.5%, in the third quarter. Source
  • Fiscal gross margin of 58.0%: Fiscal 2026 GAAP gross margin was 58.0%, against 54.7% in fiscal 2025. Source

Operating expenses

  • Research and development spending increased: R&D expense was $76.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared with $74.3 million in the third quarter and $62.9 million a year earlier. Fiscal 2026 R&D was $285.8 million. Source
  • Selling and admin expense fell: Selling, general and administrative expense was $44.3 million, compared with $48.1 million in the third quarter and $39.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted operating expenses at 23.1% of revenue: Adjusted operating expenses were $98.1 million, or 23.1% of revenue, compared with 28.2% in the third quarter and 31.5% a year earlier. Source
  • Share-based compensation excluded from adjusted results: Share-based compensation was $23.9 million in the fourth quarter and $99.7 million for fiscal 2026; both amounts are excluded from adjusted operating income. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow of $357.1 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $357.1 million in fiscal 2026, compared with $235.4 million in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Capital spending rose in fiscal 2026: Purchases of property and equipment were $64.4 million in fiscal 2026, against $42.6 million in fiscal 2025. Software licenses and licensed technology were $10.7 million, against $10.9 million. Source
  • Receivables and inventories grew: Accounts receivable were $209.5 million and inventories $284.3 million at October 2, 2026, compared with $148.6 million and $237.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and investments at year-end: Cash and cash equivalents were $112.0 million, short-term investments $680.4 million and long-term investments $121.6 million at October 2, 2026. Source
  • Short-term debt rose to $340.7 million: Short-term debt was $340.7 million at October 2, 2026, compared with $160.9 million a year earlier. Long-term debt was shown as nil, against $339.6 million. Source

Capital and shareholder payments

  • Convertible notes repaid in fiscal 2026: The company repaid $161.2 million of convertible notes in fiscal 2026. The fiscal 2025 cash flow shows no such repayment, but shows $86.6 million of convertible note proceeds. Source
  • Employee tax withholding on equity awards: Common stock withheld for taxes on employee equity awards was $56.9 million in fiscal 2026, against $43.1 million in fiscal 2025. Source
  • Diluted share count edged up: GAAP diluted shares were 78.3 million in the fourth quarter, 78.4 million in the third quarter and 76.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Option and purchase proceeds: Proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchases were $11.5 million in fiscal 2026, against $10.3 million in fiscal 2025. Source

Products, markets and footprint

  • Three target industries: The company describes its semiconductor products as serving the Industrial and Defense, Data Center and Telecommunications industries. Source
  • Certified quality and automotive standards: Certifications cited include IATF16949 automotive, AS9100D aerospace, ISO9001 quality and ISO14001 environmental management standards. Source
  • Facilities across three regions: Facilities are in the United States, Europe and Asia, and the company is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts. Source

Non-GAAP adjustments and tax

  • Tax effect of adjustments: The tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments was $15.0 million in the fourth quarter, $19.7 million in the third quarter and $8.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Investment gains excluded from adjusted results: Gains on investment fair value of $19.4 million in the fourth quarter and $61.0 million for fiscal 2026 are removed from adjusted net income. Source
  • Amortization excluded from adjusted results: Amortization expense of $3.3 million in the fourth quarter is excluded from adjusted operating income and adjusted net income. Source

Fiscal 2027 first-quarter guidance

  • Fiscal first-quarter revenue range set: Revenue is expected at $450 million to $460 million for the fiscal first quarter ending January 1, 2027. Source
  • Adjusted gross margin range set: Adjusted gross margin is expected between 62.0% and 63.0% for the fiscal first quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EPS range of $2.21 to $2.29: Adjusted earnings per diluted share is expected between $2.21 and $2.29 for the fiscal first quarter. Source
  • Tax rate and share count assumptions: The fiscal first-quarter estimates use a non-GAAP income tax rate of 6% and 79.0 million fully diluted shares. Source
  • Fiscal 2027 non-GAAP tax rate rises: The company expects the non-GAAP income tax rate to rise to about 6% in fiscal 2027, from 3% previously, because of profit growth and use of remaining deferred tax assets. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin (GAAP) Source59.9%
Adjusted gross margin Source61.3%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Gains and losses on long-term investments depend on changes in market value and can vary from period to period for reasons unrelated to operations. Source
  • Financial: The GAAP effective tax rate has varied significantly from the non-GAAP rate, mainly because of lower-taxed foreign income, R&D credits and acquisition expenses. Source

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