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Qorvo, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2025: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue and GAAP EPS reported: Revenue was $1,058.5 million, up 29.3% from $818.8 million in the prior quarter and up 1.1% from $1,046.5 million a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.28. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS reached $2.22: Non-GAAP operating income was $252.6 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.22, compared with $212.2 million and $1.88 a year earlier. Source
  • Results exceeded guidance midpoint: Revenue, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP EPS exceeded the midpoint of prior guidance: revenue of $1,025 million plus or minus $50 million, gross margin between 48% and 50%, and EPS of $2.00 plus or minus 25 cents. Source
  • ACG revenue rose on smartphone ramp: ACG revenue was $777.0 million, up 36.0% from the prior quarter and 3.4% from a year earlier, at a 30.5% operating margin. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin up 270 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 49.7%, up 270 basis points from a year earlier and 5.7 points from 44.0% in the prior quarter; management attributed the change to revenue mix and cost and productivity initiatives. Source
  • Definitive agreement to combine with Skyworks: Qorvo and Skyworks entered a definitive agreement to combine in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing the combined enterprise at about $22 billion, measured at the October 27, 2025 market close.

“We expect this to structurally enhance margins and improve profitability this year and in fiscal 2027.”

Grant Brown, chief financial officer of Qorvo

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Qorvo and Skyworks entered a definitive agreement to combine the two companies in a cash-and-stock transaction.
  • New: The CSG organizational structure was consolidated to improve profitability and prioritize certain markets. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue and GAAP EPS reported: Revenue was $1,058.5 million, up 29.3% from $818.8 million in the prior quarter and up 1.1% from $1,046.5 million a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.28. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS reached $2.22: Non-GAAP operating income was $252.6 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.22, compared with $212.2 million and $1.88 a year earlier. Source
  • Results exceeded guidance midpoint: Revenue, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP EPS exceeded the midpoint of prior guidance: revenue of $1,025 million plus or minus $50 million, gross margin between 48% and 50%, and EPS of $2.00 plus or minus 25 cents. Source

Segments and end markets

  • ACG revenue rose on smartphone ramp: ACG revenue was $777.0 million, up 36.0% from the prior quarter and 3.4% from a year earlier, at a 30.5% operating margin. Source
  • HPA revenue and operating income rose: HPA revenue was $174.6 million, up 27.1% sequentially and 17.7% year over year, with operating income of $41.8 million, or 23.9% of revenue. Source
  • CSG revenue fell and operating loss grew: CSG revenue was $106.9 million, down 3.0% sequentially and 27.2% year over year; operating loss was $21.6 million, or (20.2)% of revenue, against $7.5 million in the prior quarter. Source

“In the December quarter, we expect year-over-year revenue growth and margin expansion, supported by strategic customers in mobile and D&A markets.”

Bob Bruggeworth, president and chief executive officer of Qorvo

Costs and margins

  • Non-GAAP gross margin up 270 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 49.7%, up 270 basis points from a year earlier and 5.7 points from 44.0% in the prior quarter; management attributed the change to revenue mix and cost and productivity initiatives. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating expense rose: Non-GAAP total operating expense was $273.5 million, up from $251.8 million in the prior quarter and down from $279.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Restructuring charges rose to $30.8 million: GAAP restructuring-related charges were $30.8 million, against $7.9 million in the prior quarter and $17.8 million a year earlier. Source

Demand and working capital

  • Mobile and D&A seen supporting growth: Management expects year-over-year revenue growth and margin expansion in the December quarter, supported by strategic customers in mobile and D&A markets. Source
  • Receivables rose from March 2025: Accounts receivable, net, was $543.4 million at September 27, 2025, up from $386.7 million at March 29, 2025; the cash flow statement shows a $215.0 million receivables outflow for the quarter. Source
  • Inventories fell from March 2025: Inventories were $605.3 million at September 27, 2025, down from $641.0 million at March 29, 2025; the cash flow statement shows a $33.1 million inventory inflow for the quarter. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Free cash flow was $42.2 million: Free cash flow was $42.2 million, from $84.0 million of operating cash flow less $41.8 million of property and equipment purchases. Source
  • Buybacks of $65.1 million in quarter: The company repurchased $65.1 million of common stock, including transaction costs, in the quarter and $115.0 million in the six months, against $206.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balance rose over six months: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,103.3 million at September 27, 2025, up from $1,021.2 million at March 29, 2025. Source

Strategy and the Skyworks merger

  • Definitive agreement to combine with Skyworks: Qorvo and Skyworks entered a definitive agreement to combine in a cash-and-stock transaction valuing the combined enterprise at about $22 billion, measured at the October 27, 2025 market close.
  • Joint conference call scheduled: Qorvo and Skyworks scheduled a joint conference call for October 28, 2025, to discuss the proposed transaction.
  • CSG organization consolidated for profitability: The CEO said CSG's organizational structure was consolidated to improve profitability, with priority on automotive, industrial, enterprise and other markets. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin (non-GAAP) Source49.7%
Gross margin (GAAP) Source47.0%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said quarter revenue, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP EPS exceeded the midpoint of the guidance given for the quarter. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it is improving revenue mix across segments and executing on cost and productivity initiatives. Source

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