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Solaredge Technologies, 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 lowered, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue down year over year: GAAP revenue was $326.1 million, down 5.8% from the second quarter and 4.1% from the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP revenue was $325.4 million, down 4.2% year over year. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income rose: Non-GAAP operating income was $23.9 million, up from $10.2 million in the second quarter. GAAP operating loss narrowed to $1.9 million from $16.0 million in the second quarter. Source
  • SST demonstrations drawing partner interest: Live demonstrations of the solid-state transformer technology are generating increasing interest from potential partners and customers. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin rose year over year: Non-GAAP gross margin was 34.7%, up from 28.6% in the second quarter and 18.8% a year earlier. GAAP gross margin was 33.2%, up from 27.5% and 21.2%. Source
  • IEEPA tariff benefit included in margins: Both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin include a $36.0 million benefit related to IEEPA tariff matters. Source
  • Fifth straight quarter of positive free cash flow: Free cash flow was $7.8 million, up from $3.1 million in the second quarter and down from $22.8 million a year earlier. The company counts five consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow. Source

“The SolarEdge team delivered third-quarter revenue of $326.1 million, at the midpoint of our guidance, with profitability in line with expectations,”

Shuki Nir, CEO of SolarEdge

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue Sourcefourth quarter 2026$245 million - $275 millionLowered from $310 million - $340 million (third quarter 2026 guidance)
Non-GAAP operating expenses Sourcefourth quarter 2026$87 million - $91 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Management described reduced revenue expectations for the fourth quarter compared with its earlier expectations. Source
  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance was issued for revenue, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating expenses. The prior release covered the third quarter. Source
  • New: Management said it is taking steps to reduce costs and sharpen its focus. Source
  • New: Management said it is accelerating its efforts in AI data center power infrastructure. Source

Results and earnings

  • Revenue down year over year: GAAP revenue was $326.1 million, down 5.8% from the second quarter and 4.1% from the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP revenue was $325.4 million, down 4.2% year over year. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income rose: Non-GAAP operating income was $23.9 million, up from $10.2 million in the second quarter. GAAP operating loss narrowed to $1.9 million from $16.0 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Non-GAAP net income rose to $21.1M: Non-GAAP net income was $21.1 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. GAAP net loss was $8.4 million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, against a $30.8 million loss in the second quarter. Source

Products and strategy

  • Nexis and storage cited for momentum: Management cited product innovation, including Nexis and increasing storage adoption, as positioning the company to capitalize on a market recovery. Source
  • SST demonstrations drawing partner interest: Live demonstrations of the solid-state transformer technology are generating increasing interest from potential partners and customers. Source
  • Accelerating AI data center power push: Management said it is accelerating its efforts in AI data center power infrastructure, where SST technology is the company's focus. Source

“As near-term market uncertainty persists and given reduced revenue expectations for the fourth quarter, we are taking decisive steps to reduce costs, sharpen our focus, and support profitability amid softer demand.”

Shuki Nir, CEO of SolarEdge

Margins and costs

  • Non-GAAP gross margin rose year over year: Non-GAAP gross margin was 34.7%, up from 28.6% in the second quarter and 18.8% a year earlier. GAAP gross margin was 33.2%, up from 27.5% and 21.2%. Source
  • IEEPA tariff benefit included in margins: Both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin include a $36.0 million benefit related to IEEPA tariff matters. Source
  • Operating expenses near prior-quarter level: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $88.8 million, versus $88.5 million in the second quarter. GAAP operating expenses were $110.1 million, versus $111.2 million. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Fifth straight quarter of positive free cash flow: Free cash flow was $7.8 million, up from $3.1 million in the second quarter and down from $22.8 million a year earlier. The company counts five consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $20.4 million: Cash flow from operations was $20.4 million for the quarter, up from $11.4 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Cash and investments net of debt eased: Cash and investments, net of debt, were $260.9 million at September 30, 2026, down from $264.6 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Inventories and trade payables both increased: Inventories, net were $621.1 million at September 30, 2026, up from $599.8 million at June 30, 2026. Trade payables were $490.1 million, up from $460.1 million. Source

Demand and fourth-quarter setting

  • Fourth-quarter revenue and margin ranges lower: Fourth-quarter guidance is $245 million to $275 million revenue and 17% to 21% non-GAAP gross margin. The prior release gave third-quarter ranges of $310 million to $340 million and 22% to 26%.
  • IEEPA refunds excluded from fourth-quarter guidance: Fourth-quarter guidance excludes potential IEEPA refunds. Source
  • July IEEPA refunds of $11.5 million: The prior release said $11.5 million of IEEPA refunds were received in July, and the third-quarter guidance excluded potential refunds.

Shares and convertible notes

  • Shares outstanding increased in quarter: Shares issued and outstanding were 61,908,887 at September 30, 2026, up from 61,512,619 at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Non-GAAP diluted share count rose: Non-GAAP diluted share count was 76,489,764 in the third quarter, up from 65,817,697 in the second quarter. Source
  • Convertible senior notes net $332.7 million: Convertible senior notes, net, were $332.7 million at September 30, 2026, against $331.6 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance period: Guidance covers the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin (GAAP) Source33.2%
Gross margin (non-GAAP) Source34.7%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited near-term market uncertainty and reduced fourth-quarter revenue expectations. Source
  • Regulatory: Potential IEEPA refunds are excluded from fourth-quarter guidance, so their amount and timing are not included in the guidance figures. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said third-quarter revenue of $326.1 million was at the midpoint of guidance, with profitability in line with 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.