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Power Integrations Inc.: 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: 1 raised, 8 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose five percent sequentially: Revenue was $125.5 million, up from $118.9 million in the second quarter and up six percent from the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.46: Non-GAAP net income was $26.1 million, against $0.37 per diluted share in the second quarter and $0.36 a year earlier. Source
  • PowiGaN products drove revenue growth: The company said the sequential increase came from PowiGaN products and continued strength in the industrial market. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses fell to $42.4 million: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $42.4 million, down from $45.2 million in the second quarter and $47.4 million a year earlier. GAAP operating expenses were $50.6 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow was $42.6 million: Net cash from operating activities was $42.6 million, up from $22.0 million in the second quarter and $29.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Quarterly dividend to rise to $0.22: Management expects quarterly dividends of $0.22 per share in each quarter of 2027, up from $0.215 per share currently. Source
  • AI and electrification constrain power: Management said power is becoming a critical constraint due to AI and electrification, calling for dramatic advances in efficiency and power density. Source

“We also delivered strong earnings growth in the quarter reflecting our continued focus on expense discipline and profitability.”

Power Integrations CEO Jen Lloyd

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceQ4 2026$118.0 million to $126.0 millionNew
GAAP gross margin SourceQ4 202654.0 percent to 55.0 percentNew
Non-GAAP gross margin SourceQ4 202654.5 percent to 55.5 percentNew
GAAP operating expenses SourceQ4 2026$53.0 million to $54.0 millionNew
Non-GAAP operating expenses SourceQ4 2026$42.5 million to $43.5 millionNew
GAAP operating margin SourceQ4 202610.0 percent to 12.0 percentNew
Non-GAAP operating margin SourceQ4 202619.0 percent to 21.0 percentNew
Stock-based compensation in operating expenses SourceQ4 2026$10.5 millionNew
Quarterly dividend SourceEach quarter of 2027$0.22 per shareRaised from $0.215 per share

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance issued for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and operating margin. Source
  • Guidance raised: Quarterly dividend expected to increase from $0.215 to $0.22 per share in 2027. Source
  • Ended: Legal judgment accrual settled in the quarter, with the related reserve reduced. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose five percent sequentially: Revenue was $125.5 million, up from $118.9 million in the second quarter and up six percent from the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.46: Non-GAAP net income was $26.1 million, against $0.37 per diluted share in the second quarter and $0.36 a year earlier. Source
  • GAAP operating income rose to $19.1 million: GAAP operating income was $19.1 million, a 15.2 percent margin, against $8.9 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Nine-month revenue rose to $352.7 million: Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $352.7 million, against $340.3 million a year earlier. Source

End markets and products

  • PowiGaN products drove revenue growth: The company said the sequential increase came from PowiGaN products and continued strength in the industrial market. Source
  • Industrial revenue up 13 percent year to date: Management said industrial revenue is up 13 percent year to date. Source
  • Industrial share at 43 percent: Industrial was 43 percent of revenue in the quarter, against 43 percent in the second quarter and 42 percent a year earlier. Source
  • Consumer share fell to 32 percent: Consumer was 32 percent of revenue, down from 36 percent in the second quarter and 34 percent a year earlier. Source
  • Communications share rose to 12 percent: Communications was 12 percent of revenue, up from 10 percent in the second quarter and 11 percent a year earlier. Source

“Revenue grew five percent over the prior quarter driven by PowiGaN™ products as well as continued strength in the industrial market, where revenue is up 13 percent year-to-date.”

Power Integrations CEO Jen Lloyd

Costs, margins and tax

  • GAAP gross margin rose to 55.6 percent: GAAP gross margin was 55.6 percent, up from 54.3 percent in the second quarter; non-GAAP gross margin was 55.2 percent, against 55.1 percent. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses fell to $42.4 million: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $42.4 million, down from $45.2 million in the second quarter and $47.4 million a year earlier. GAAP operating expenses were $50.6 million. Source
  • Stock-based compensation fell year on year: Total stock-based compensation was $9.4 million, against $21.2 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • GAAP tax rate 13.6 percent: GAAP effective tax rate was 13.6 percent; the non-GAAP effective tax rate was 9.9 percent. Source

Cash flow and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow was $42.6 million: Net cash from operating activities was $42.6 million, up from $22.0 million in the second quarter and $29.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Nine-month free cash flow was $72.2 million: Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $72.2 million, after $12.4 million of capital purchases. Source
  • Quarterly dividend to rise to $0.22: Management expects quarterly dividends of $0.22 per share in each quarter of 2027, up from $0.215 per share currently. Source
  • No share repurchases in the quarter: The cash flow statement shows no repurchases of common stock in the quarter, against $42.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and equivalents rose to $96.8 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $96.8 million, up from $70.6 million at June 30, 2026; short-term investments were $191.3 million. Source

“Power is becoming a critical constraint thanks to AI and electrification, calling for dramatic advances in efficiency and power density.”

Power Integrations CEO Jen Lloyd

Strategy, demand and working capital

  • AI and electrification constrain power: Management said power is becoming a critical constraint due to AI and electrification, calling for dramatic advances in efficiency and power density. Source
  • High-voltage technology aligned with challenges: Management said its high-voltage technology and system expertise are well aligned with these challenges and its product roadmap. Source
  • Inventories fell to $150.3 million: Inventories were $150.3 million at September 30, 2026, down from $157.8 million at June 30, 2026 and $166.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Capital spending below prior-year level: Purchases of property and equipment were $6.1 million in the quarter and $12.4 million for the nine months, against $17.3 million a year earlier. Source

Restructuring and legal items

  • February 2026 restructuring charge recorded: Restructuring and related charges of $6.2 million in the nine months were tied to the February 2026 action, mainly severance. Source
  • Former CEO equity award benefit: Other operating income included a $0.3 million stock-based compensation benefit tied to former CEO awards, against $13.6 million of expense in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Litigation reserve reduced on settlement: A legal judgment was settled in the quarter, and the reserve previously set up for it was reduced by $1.75 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Dividend payment due December 31: A $0.215 per share dividend is to be paid December 31, 2026, to holders of record at November 30, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin, GAAP Source55.6% (three months ended September 30, 2026)
Gross margin, non-GAAP Source55.2% (three months ended September 30, 2026)
End-market revenue mix: industrial Source43% of revenue (three months ended September 30, 2026)
End-market revenue mix: consumer Source32% of revenue (three months ended September 30, 2026)
End-market revenue mix: computer Source13% of revenue (three months ended September 30, 2026)
End-market revenue mix: communications Source12% of revenue (three months ended September 30, 2026)

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The dividend announced in the prior release was paid on September 30, 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.