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Magnachip Semiconductor Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue within guidance, down year on year: Net sales were $44.0 million, down 1.6% sequentially and 4.3% year over year. The Q3 2026 revenue range given in the prior release was $41.5 million to $45.5 million. Source
  • Loss from continuing operations widened: Loss from continuing operations was $13.3 million, compared with $7.6 million in Q2 2026. Operating loss was $12.9 million, against $10.0 million in Q2 2026. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $0.36, against $0.21. Source
  • Gross margin fell below guidance range: Consolidated gross margin was 14.0%, against 19.3% in Q2 2026 and a guidance range of 17.0% to 19.0%. Source
  • Q4 revenue expected seasonally softer: The fourth-quarter revenue range has a midpoint of $43.0 million, which management described as a decrease from Q3 2026 and an increase from Q4 2025. Source
  • Fab shutdown lowers Q4 utilization: Management attributes the sequential decline in fourth-quarter gross margin to lower fab utilization after a power shutdown, and to appreciation of the Korean Won. Source
  • Fifteen E6 MOSFETs launched: The company launched 15 new sixth-generation E6 Super-Junction MOSFETs for TVs, notebook adapters, PC power supplies and other consumer and industrial power uses. Source

“While headwinds to our near-term financial performance remain, I am encouraged by the progress we are making in transforming Magnachip,”

Chae Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Magnachip

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated revenue from continuing operations SourceQ4 2026$41.0 million to $45.0 millionNew
Consolidated gross profit margin from continuing operations SourceQ4 202610% to 12%New

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Q4 2026 revenue range of $41.0 million to $45.0 million is first given in this release. Source
  • New guidance: Q4 2026 gross margin range of 10% to 12% is first given in this release. Source
  • New: Navitas Semiconductor made a $5 million strategic equity investment in the company, per the release. Source

Quarter results and net loss

  • Revenue within guidance, down year on year: Net sales were $44.0 million, down 1.6% sequentially and 4.3% year over year. The Q3 2026 revenue range given in the prior release was $41.5 million to $45.5 million. Source
  • Loss from continuing operations widened: Loss from continuing operations was $13.3 million, compared with $7.6 million in Q2 2026. Operating loss was $12.9 million, against $10.0 million in Q2 2026. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $0.36, against $0.21. Source
  • Income tax moved to an expense: Income tax expense was $4.9 million in the quarter, against a benefit of $2.0 million in Q2 2026. Source
  • Currency gain offset part of loss: Foreign currency gain, net was 1,811 thousand dollars, against a loss of 526 thousand in Q2 2026. Other income, net was 2,078 thousand dollars. Source
  • Discontinued operations added income: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax was 743 thousand dollars, against 2,786 thousand in Q2 2026. Net loss for the quarter was 12,543 thousand dollars. Source

Segment revenue and margins

  • Power Analog Solutions revenue declined: PAS net sales were $39.6 million, down 2.3% sequentially and 4.6% year over year. Source
  • Power IC revenue rose sequentially: PIC net sales were $4.3 million, up 5.1% sequentially and down 1.3% year over year. Source
  • Segment gross margins moved apart: PAS gross margin was 10.7%, down from 17.2% in Q2 2026. PIC gross margin was 45.0%, up from 40.9%. Source

“Third quarter revenue was within our guidance range, although gross profit margin was below our expectations, primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchange movements,”

Shinyoung Park, Chief Financial Officer of Magnachip

Gross margin and operating costs

  • Gross margin fell below guidance range: Consolidated gross margin was 14.0%, against 19.3% in Q2 2026 and a guidance range of 17.0% to 19.0%. Source
  • Nine-month gross margin lower: Nine-month gross margin was 16.3%, against 20.0% a year earlier. Nine-month net sales were 134,890 thousand dollars. Source
  • R&D spending rose: R&D expenses were 8,357 thousand dollars, against 7,896 thousand in Q2 2026 and 7,773 thousand a year earlier. Nine-month R&D was 22,951 thousand dollars. Source
  • Equity compensation expense rose sharply: Equity-based compensation expense was 2,366 thousand dollars, against 1,019 thousand in Q2 2026 and 123 thousand a year earlier. Source

Fourth-quarter demand and fab utilization

  • Q4 revenue expected seasonally softer: The fourth-quarter revenue range has a midpoint of $43.0 million, which management described as a decrease from Q3 2026 and an increase from Q4 2025. Source
  • Fab shutdown lowers Q4 utilization: Management attributes the sequential decline in fourth-quarter gross margin to lower fab utilization after a power shutdown, and to appreciation of the Korean Won. Source
  • Substation upgrade costs booked: Q3 2026 other charges of 1,921 thousand dollars included 1,320 thousand of costs for the Gumi fab electrical substation upgrade and 601 thousand of tax-related charges. Source

“Although this transformation will take time, I believe we are building the foundation for stronger competitive positioning, sustainable growth and improved profitability.”

Chae Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Magnachip

Cash flow, balance sheet and capital

  • Operating cash outflow narrowed: Net cash used in operating activities was 18,206 thousand dollars for the quarter and 21,152 thousand for the nine months, against 29,639 thousand for the nine months of 2025. Source
  • Capital spending lower than last year: Purchases of property, plant and equipment were 2,322 thousand dollars in the quarter and 7,566 thousand for the nine months, against 19,739 thousand for the nine months of 2025. Source
  • Cash position and investment plan: The CFO cited about $87 million in cash at quarter-end and said the company will keep investing selectively in technologies and products. Source
  • Current borrowings rose sharply: The current portion of long-term borrowings was 29,998 thousand dollars at September 30, 2026, against nil at December 31, 2025. Long-term borrowings were 17,112 thousand dollars. Source
  • Share issuance proceeds in quarter: Proceeds from issuance of common stock were 4,859 thousand dollars in the quarter and 4,925 thousand for the nine months. No treasury stock was acquired in the quarter. Source

Products, roadmap and strategy

  • Fifteen E6 MOSFETs launched: The company launched 15 new sixth-generation E6 Super-Junction MOSFETs for TVs, notebook adapters, PC power supplies and other consumer and industrial power uses. Source
  • Roadmap and Navitas partnership accelerated: Management said product development has accelerated, a clear roadmap for differentiated solutions has been set, and the Navitas partnership has been strengthened. Source
  • Shift from price competition: Management said the goal is to move beyond competing mainly on price toward innovative power semiconductor solutions for more complex customer requirements. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Roadmap execution to continue: Management plans continued execution of its power semiconductor roadmap, with a broader product portfolio. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin, consolidated Source14.0%
Gross margin, Power Analog Solutions Source10.7%
Gross margin, Power IC Source45.0%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management said a fab power shutdown linked to a substation upgrade will lower utilization in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Financial: The CFO named legacy product headwinds, foreign exchange volatility and the substation upgrade as near-term headwinds. Source
  • Demand: Management expects seasonal softness in fourth-quarter revenue. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The CFO said Q3 2026 revenue was within the guidance range. Source
  • Missed: The CFO said Q3 2026 gross margin was below management's expectations. 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.