Silicon Laboratories Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 9 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

Revenue up from prior-year quarter: Revenue was $206.0 million, against $166.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Nine-month revenue was $576.6 million, against $418.1 million. Source
Non-GAAP earnings rose from second quarter: Non-GAAP operating income was $11 million, or 5.1% of revenue. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.32, against $0.11 in the second quarter. Source
Industrial & Commercial up 22%: Industrial & Commercial revenue was $118 million, up 22% year-over-year, the larger of the two segments this quarter. Source
Home & Life up 26%: Home & Life revenue was $88 million, up 26% year-over-year. Source
Gross margin higher on both measures: GAAP gross margin was 57.8% and non-GAAP gross margin 58.0%, against 56.1% and 56.3% in the second quarter. Source
Inventories below year-end level: Inventories were $82.2 million at October 4, 2025, down from $105.6 million at December 28, 2024. Source
Nine-month operating cash flow positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $87.4 million for the nine months, against a $24.0 million outflow a year earlier. Source

“The Silicon Labs team delivered sequential and year-over-year growth in sales and profitability”
Matt Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs

Guidance

Area	Period	Figure	Against last quarter
Revenue Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	$200 to $215 million	New
GAAP gross margin Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	62% to 64%	New
GAAP operating expenses Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	approximately $134 million to $136 million	New
GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	$(0.22) to $0.08	New
Non-GAAP gross margin Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	62% to 64%	New
Non-GAAP operating expenses Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	approximately $110 million to $112 million	New
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	$0.40 to $0.70	New
Non-GAAP adjustment estimates Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	stock compensation $20.9 million; intangible amortization $2.3 million; other costs $1.0 million	New
Non-GAAP tax rate Source	fourth quarter 2025 (ends January 3, 2026)	20%	New

What changed from last quarter

New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2025 guidance was issued; the prior release gave guidance for third-quarter 2025 only. Source
New: Expanded strategic partnership with GlobalFoundries to advance energy-efficient wireless technologies and scale U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing. Source
New: Launched the Simplicity Platform, a software suite with AI augmentation for embedded IoT development. Source

Results and profit

Revenue up from prior-year quarter: Revenue was $206.0 million, against $166.4 million in the prior-year quarter. Nine-month revenue was $576.6 million, against $418.1 million. Source
Non-GAAP earnings rose from second quarter: Non-GAAP operating income was $11 million, or 5.1% of revenue. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.32, against $0.11 in the second quarter. Source
Nine-month net loss narrowed: Net loss for the nine months was $62.2 million, against $167.2 million in the prior-year period. Source

Segment revenue

Industrial & Commercial up 22%: Industrial & Commercial revenue was $118 million, up 22% year-over-year, the larger of the two segments this quarter. Source
Home & Life up 26%: Home & Life revenue was $88 million, up 26% year-over-year. Source
Second-quarter segment levels: In the second quarter, Industrial & Commercial revenue was $110 million, up 25%, and Home & Life revenue was $83 million, up 45% year-over-year.

“Looking ahead, we remain focused on supporting new customer ramps, maintaining operational discipline, and driving continued earnings growth.”
Matt Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs

Products, partners and developer tools

Works With events hosted in three cities: The sixth annual Works With series was hosted in Austin, Shenzhen and Bangalore, covering wireless connectivity, security, Matter and AI in IoT. Source
Simplicity AI SDK for developers: The Simplicity AI SDK is an agentic AI offering for developers, announced alongside the Simplicity Studio 6 release. Source
Simplicity Studio 6 anchors platform: The platform is designed to unify installation, configuration, debugging and analysis in one developer environment. Source
Global Foundries manufacturing detail: The collaboration brings new process technology to a U.S. foundry, with production at the GF facility in Malta, New York. Source

Costs and margins

Gross margin higher on both measures: GAAP gross margin was 57.8% and non-GAAP gross margin 58.0%, against 56.1% and 56.3% in the second quarter. Source
Operating expenses near second-quarter level: GAAP operating expenses were $131.4 million, against $131.0 million in the second quarter. Non-GAAP operating expenses were $109.0 million, against $107.4 million. Source
R&D spend higher than prior year: GAAP research and development expense was $87.7 million, against $83.2 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP research and development was $72.7 million. Source
SG&A higher than prior year: GAAP selling, general and administrative expense was $43.7 million, against $36.8 million a year earlier. Source

Working capital

Inventories below year-end level: Inventories were $82.2 million at October 4, 2025, down from $105.6 million at December 28, 2024. Source
Receivables and payables higher: Accounts receivable rose to $67.3 million from $54.5 million, and accounts payable rose to $55.6 million from $42.4 million. Source
Other current liabilities higher: Other current liabilities were $81.2 million, up from $52.4 million at December 28, 2024. Source

Cash and capital spending

Cash and investments higher than year-end: Cash and cash equivalents were $341.4 million and short-term investments $97.6 million, against $281.6 million of cash at December 28, 2024. Source
Nine-month operating cash flow positive: Net cash provided by operating activities was $87.4 million for the nine months, against a $24.0 million outflow a year earlier. Source
Capital spending higher than prior year: Purchases of property and equipment were $19.9 million for the nine months, against $7.8 million. A $4.0 million other investment was also made. Source
Taxes on stock awards partly offset: Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards was $14.9 million, partly offset by $8.1 million of proceeds from stock issuance. Source
No debt payments in nine months: No payments on debt were made in the nine months ended October 4, 2025, against $45.0 million in the prior-year period. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2025

Global virtual Works With conference: The Works With series continues this fall with a global virtual conference. Source

Figures management reported

Figure	Reported
Gross margin Source	57.8% GAAP; 58.0% non-GAAP
End-market revenue: Industrial & Commercial Source	$118 million, up 22% year-over-year
End-market revenue: Home & Life Source	$88 million, up 26% year-over-year

Earlier plans management reported on

Met: The prior release planned these events for this fall. The current release says the in-person events were hosted; the virtual event continues this fall.

Other quarters

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Silicon Labs Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Wireless IoT leader delivers sequential and year-over-year growth in sales and profitability

AUSTIN, Texas - November 4, 2025 - Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), the leading innovator in low-power wireless, reported financial results for the third quarter, which ended October 4, 2025.

“The Silicon Labs team delivered sequential and year-over-year growth in sales and profitability driven by strong execution across our business,” said Matt Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on supporting new customer ramps, maintaining operational discipline, and driving continued earnings growth.”

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

Revenue was $206 million
Industrial & Commercial revenue for the quarter was $118 million, up 22% year-over-year
Home & Life revenue for the quarter was $88 million, up 26% year-over-year

Results on a GAAP basis:

GAAP gross margin was 57.8%
GAAP operating expenses were $131 million
GAAP operating loss was $12 million
GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.30)

Results on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the below GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation tables were as follows:

Non-GAAP gross margin was 58.0%
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $109 million
Non-GAAP operating income was $11 million
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.32

Business Highlights

Announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Global Foundries (GF) to advance next-generation, energy-efficient wireless technologies and scale U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing. This first-of-its-kind collaboration introduces new process technology to a U.S. foundry aimed at accelerating the production of high-performance wireless solutions manufactured at GF’s advanced facility in Malta, New York, reinforcing U.S. semiconductor resilience.
Announced the launch of the Simplicity Platform, a next-generation suite of software tools with AI augmentation to transform the speed of development for embedded IoT systems. Anchored by the release of Simplicity Studio 6 and the announced Simplicity AI SDK - Agentic AI for developers - the platform unifies installation, configuration, debugging, and analysis into an intelligent, developer-first environment bringing automation and insight to every stage of product creation.
Hosted the 6 annual Works With developer conference series in Austin, Texas, Shenzhen, China, and Bangalore, India, bringing together business leaders, engineers, and ecosystem partners driving today’s emerging trends in

wireless connectivity, security, Matter, and the role of AI in IoT. Works With continues this fall with a global virtual conference.

Business Outlook

The company expects fourth-quarter revenue to be between $200 to $215 million. The company also estimates the following results:

On a GAAP basis:

GAAP gross margin to be between 62% to 64%
GAAP operating expenses of approximately $134 million to $136 million
GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share between $(0.22) to $0.08

On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables:

Non-GAAP gross margin to be between 62% to 64%
Non-GAAP operating expenses of approximately $110 million to $112 million
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $0.40 to $0.70

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call

Silicon Labs will host an earnings conference call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions at 7:30 am CDT today. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs’ website (www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. In addition, the company will post an audio recording of the event at investor.silabs.com and make a replay available through December 4, 2025.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at silabs.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements notice

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs’ current expectations. The words “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “project”, “will”, and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: fluctuating changes in global trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs, duties, trade sanctions, or other barriers to international commerce; the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; the challenging macroeconomic environment, including disruptions in the financial services industry; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs’ business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, war and political unrest; risks that demand and the supply chain may be adversely affected by military conflict (including in the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorism, sanctions or other geopolitical events globally (including in the Middle East, and conflict between Taiwan and China); risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers, particularly with respect to China); intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing and/or obtaining sufficient supply from Silicon Labs’ distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; dependence on a limited number of products; absence of long-term commitments from customers; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with its accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; the impact of public health crises on the U.S. and global economy; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the timing and scope of share repurchases and/or dividends; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; cyber-attacks against Silicon Labs’ products and its networks; risks associated with any material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting; risks relating to compliance with laws and regulations; and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.

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CONTACT: Thomas Haws, Investor Relations Manager, (512) 416-8500, investor.relations@silabs.com

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	October 4, 2025		September 28, 2024		October 4, 2025		September 28, 2024
Revenues	$205,999		$166,395		$576,558		$418,137
Cost of revenues	86,980		76,082		251,653		196,172
Gross profit	119,019		90,313		324,905		221,965
Operating expenses:
Research and development	87,685		83,228		263,725		249,787
Selling, general and administrative	43,676		36,793		128,469		109,041
Operating expenses	131,361		120,021		392,194		358,828
Operating loss	(12,342)		(29,708)		(67,289)		(136,863)
Other income (expense):
Interest income and other, net	3,046		3,487		10,672		9,009
Interest expense	(226)		(278)		(761)		(1,050)
Loss before income taxes	(9,522)		(26,499)		(57,378)		(128,904)
Provision for income taxes	414		2,005		4,845		38,283
Net loss	$(9,936)		$(28,504)		$(62,223)		$(167,187)
Loss per share:
Basic	$(0.30)		$(0.88)		$(1.91)		$(5.21)
Diluted	$(0.30)		$(0.88)		$(1.91)		$(5.21)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic		32,835		32,309		32,656		32,114
Diluted		32,835		32,309		32,656		32,114

Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

In addition to the GAAP results provided throughout this document, Silicon Labs has provided non-GAAP financial measurements on a basis excluding non-cash and other charges and benefits. Details of these excluded items are presented in the tables below, which reconcile the GAAP results to non-GAAP financial measurements.

The non-GAAP financial measurements do not replace the presentation of Silicon Labs’ GAAP financial results. These measurements provide supplemental information to assist management and investors in analyzing Silicon Labs’ financial position and results of operations. Silicon Labs has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to emphasize the results of core on-going operations.

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended October 4, 2025
Non-GAAP Income Statement Items	GAAP Measure	GAAP Percent of Revenue	Stock Compensation Expense	Intangible Asset Amortization	Other Costs	Non-GAAP Measure	Non-GAAP Percent of Revenue
Revenues	$205,999
Gross profit	119,019	57.8%	$474	$ -	$ -	$119,493	58.0%
Research and development	87,685	42.6%	12,149	2,295	530	72,711	35.3%
Selling, general and administrative	43,676	21.2%	7,417	-	-	36,259	17.6%
Operating expenses	131,361	63.8%	19,566	2,295	530	108,970	52.9%
Operating income (loss)	(12,342)	(6.0%)	20,040	2,295	530	10,523	5.1%

	Three Months Ended October 4, 2025
Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share	GAAP Measure		Stock Compensation Expense*	Intangible Asset Amortization*	Other Costs*	Income Tax Adjustments		Non- GAAP Measure
Net income (loss)	$(9,936)		$20,040	$2,295	$530	$(2,255)		$10,674
			Shares Excluded Due to Net Loss
Diluted shares outstanding		32,835					217		33,052
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$(0.30)							$0.32

*Represents pre-tax amounts

Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

(In millions, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended January 3, 2026
Business Outlook	GAAPMeasure	Non-GAAPAdjustments**		Non-GAAPMeasure
Gross margin	62% to 64%	- %		62% to 64%
Operating expenses	$134 to $136		$(24)	$110 to $112
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$(0.22) to $0.08		$0.62	$0.40 to $0.70

**Non-GAAP adjustments include the following estimates: stock compensation expense of $20.9 million, intangible asset amortization of $2.3 million, other costs of $1.0 million, and the application of a long-term non-GAAP tax rate of 20%.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	October 4, 2025	December 28, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$341,403	$281,607
Short-term investments	97,622	100,554
Accounts receivable, net	67,308	54,479
Inventories	82,190	105,639
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	64,036	59,754
Total current assets	652,559	602,033
Property and equipment, net	128,323	132,136
Goodwill	376,389	376,389
Other intangible assets, net	25,425	36,499
Other assets, net	70,371	75,617
Total assets	$1,253,067	$1,222,674
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$55,647	$42,448
Deferred revenue and returns liability	8,447	3,073
Other current liabilities	81,216	52,362
Total current liabilities	145,310	97,883
Other non-current liabilities	37,044	44,770
Total liabilities	182,354	142,653
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued	-	-
Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized; 32,853 and 32,458 shares issued and outstanding at October 4, 2025 and December 28, 2024, respectively	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	130,979	78,227
Retained earnings	939,498	1,001,721
Accumulated other comprehensive income	233	70
Total stockholders’ equity	1,070,713	1,080,021
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$1,253,067	$1,222,674

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	October 4, 2025	September 28, 2024
Operating Activities
Net loss	$(62,223)	$(167,187)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment	18,769	19,302
Amortization of other intangible assets	11,074	17,596
Stock-based compensation expense	59,645	45,358
Deferred income taxes	2,026	29,100
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(12,829)	(19,585)
Inventories	23,316	54,724
Prepaid expenses and other assets	9,080	23,091
Accounts payable	11,141	(13,849)
Other current liabilities and income taxes	29,901	(5,004)
Deferred revenue and returns liability	5,374	6,361
Other non-current liabilities	(7,916)	(13,946)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	87,358	(24,039)
Investing Activities
Purchases of marketable securities	(34,790)	(28,363)
Sales of marketable securities	15,332	44,057
Maturities of marketable securities	22,598	131,008
Purchases of property and equipment	(19,942)	(7,785)
Purchase of other investment	(4,000)	-
Proceeds from sale of equity investment	-	12,382
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(20,802)	151,299
Financing Activities
Payments on debt	-	(45,000)
Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards	(14,907)	(16,078)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock	8,147	9,396
Net cash used in financing activities	(6,760)	(51,682)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	59,796	75,578
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	281,607	227,504
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$341,403	$303,082