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Magnachip Semiconductor Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew sequentially and year over year: Revenue from continuing operations was $46.2 million, up 13.9% from Q4 2025 and up 3.3% from Q1 2025. Management described the growth as better than seasonal. Source
  • Power Analog Solutions grew 13.1% sequentially: PAS net sales were $41.6 million, up 13.1% from Q4 2025 and up 4.5% from Q1 2025. PAS gross margin was 12.8%, against 6.5% in Q4 2025 and 17.8% in Q1 2025. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 15.6%: Consolidated gross profit margin from continuing operations was 15.6%, up 6.3 points from 9.3% in Q4 2025 and down 5.3 points from 20.9% in Q1 2025. Gross profit was $7.2 million. Source
  • Inventories and receivables declined: Inventories were $32.8 million at March 31, 2026, against $34.2 million at December 31, 2025. Accounts receivable were $24.2 million, against $26.0 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.6 million, against $4.7 million used in Q1 2025. Net cash used in investing activities was $5.9 million, mainly hedge collateral and capital spending. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss smaller than Q4: Adjusted EBITDA was $(3.6) million, against $(8.9) million in Q4 2025 and $(1.2) million in Q1 2025. Source
  • Six-pillar strategy guides execution: Management said disciplined execution of its six-pillar strategy will deliver long-term shareholder value. Source

“We delivered better-than-seasonal revenue growth in the quarter, reflecting both solid execution and also the impact of the previously communicated inventory and channel actions.”

Camillo Martino, Magnachip’s CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue (consolidated, continuing operations) SourceQ2 2026$44.5 million to $48.5 millionNew
Gross profit margin (consolidated, continuing operations) SourceQ2 202617% to 19%New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Q2 2026 guidance issued for revenue and gross profit margin from continuing operations. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew sequentially and year over year: Revenue from continuing operations was $46.2 million, up 13.9% from Q4 2025 and up 3.3% from Q1 2025. Management described the growth as better than seasonal. Source
  • Operating loss was smaller than Q4: Operating loss was $7.2 million, compared with $12.4 million in Q4 2025 and $5.3 million in Q1 2025. Loss from continuing operations was $4.7 million, against $8.8 million in Q4 2025. Source
  • Diluted loss per share versus Q4: Diluted loss per common share was $0.13, against $0.24 in Q4 2025. Net loss was $4.6 million, including $50 thousand of income from discontinued operations. Source

Segments and product launches

  • Power Analog Solutions grew 13.1% sequentially: PAS net sales were $41.6 million, up 13.1% from Q4 2025 and up 4.5% from Q1 2025. PAS gross margin was 12.8%, against 6.5% in Q4 2025 and 17.8% in Q1 2025. Source
  • Power IC sales rose sequentially: Power IC net sales were $4.6 million, up 21.3% from Q4 2025 but down 6.2% from Q1 2025. Power IC gross margin was 40.4%, against 36.7% in Q4 2025. Source
  • 8th-generation BatteryFET launched: Launched an 8th-generation ultra low-R ss(on) 12V BatteryFET for smartphone battery power efficiency. Source
  • 8th-generation MOSFETs for servers launched: Launched 8th-generation 40V and 60V MV MOSFETs for servers and high-performance PCs. Source

“We are comfortable with our progress toward our multi-year transformation, and we are showing some good early signs, particularly with the 55 new-generation products launched in 2025.”

Camillo Martino, Magnachip’s CEO

Costs and gross margin

  • Gross margin rose to 15.6%: Consolidated gross profit margin from continuing operations was 15.6%, up 6.3 points from 9.3% in Q4 2025 and down 5.3 points from 20.9% in Q1 2025. Gross profit was $7.2 million. Source
  • Cost of sales rose: Cost of sales was $39.0 million, against $36.8 million in Q4 2025 and $35.4 million in Q1 2025. Source
  • Research spending fell from Q4: Research and development expenses were $6.7 million, down from $7.6 million in Q4 2025 but up from $5.4 million in Q1 2025. Source
  • SG&A and currency loss declined: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.7 million, against $8.6 million in Q4 2025. Foreign currency loss, net was $115 thousand, against $6.4 million in Q4 2025. Source

Demand, inventory and working capital

  • Inventories and receivables declined: Inventories were $32.8 million at March 31, 2026, against $34.2 million at December 31, 2025. Accounts receivable were $24.2 million, against $26.0 million. Source
  • Accounts payable rose slightly: Accounts payable were $21.3 million, against $20.8 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Inventory reserves reversed: Inventory reserves reversed $321 thousand in the quarter, against a $1.2 million provision in Q1 2025. Source

“We remain committed to financial discipline to significantly improve our financial performance during this multi-year transformation.”

Shinyoung Park, Magnachip’s CFO

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow turned positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.6 million, against $4.7 million used in Q1 2025. Net cash used in investing activities was $5.9 million, mainly hedge collateral and capital spending. Source
  • Cash balance declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $94.6 million at March 31, 2026, against $103.8 million at December 31, 2025. Exchange rate effects reduced cash by $4.5 million in the quarter. Source
  • Capital spending rose: Purchases of property, plant and equipment were $3.9 million, against $0.2 million in Q1 2025. Source
  • Borrowings partly shown as current: Current portion of long-term borrowings was $26.4 million and long-term borrowings were $15.9 million, a combined $42.3 million, against $44.6 million of long-term borrowings at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Treasury stock purchases smaller: Acquisition of treasury stock was $0.2 million, against $1.3 million in Q1 2025. Shares outstanding were 36,440,854 at March 31, 2026. Source

Adjusted earnings measures

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss smaller than Q4: Adjusted EBITDA was $(3.6) million, against $(8.9) million in Q4 2025 and $(1.2) million in Q1 2025. Source
  • Adjusted operating loss compared with Q4: Adjusted operating loss was $6.5 million, against $11.9 million in Q4 2025 and $4.4 million in Q1 2025. The gap to GAAP operating loss is equity-based compensation of $643 thousand. Source
  • Adjusted loss per diluted share: Adjusted loss per diluted share was $0.11, against $0.08 in Q4 2025 and $0.08 in Q1 2025. Adjusted loss was $4.1 million. Source

Strategy and launch pace

  • Six-pillar strategy guides execution: Management said disciplined execution of its six-pillar strategy will deliver long-term shareholder value. Source
  • Accelerated new-generation launch pace: Management said its focus is improving product competitiveness through an accelerated pace of new-generation launches. Source
  • Launches expected to support growth: Management said it believes the launch pace will drive sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion and improved utilization over time. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin (consolidated) Source15.6%
Gross margin (Power Analog Solutions) Source12.8%
Gross margin (Power IC) Source40.4%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Q1 2026 revenue was described as approximately at the mid-point of the $44.0 to $48.0 million guidance range. Source
  • Met: Q1 2026 gross margin of 15.6% was described as above the mid-point of the 14.0% to 16.0% guidance range. Source
  • On track: Management said it is on track to launch 55 new-generation products in 2026. 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.