Strong Quarterly Revenue Growth
Fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6M, up 4% sequentially and up 24.5% year‑over‑year, driven by growth across all three end markets (Industrial & Defense $117.7M, Data Center $85.8M, Telecom $68.1M).
Record Profitability Milestones
Adjusted EPS of $1.02 (milestone: > $1/share), adjusted operating income $74.0M (up 10.4% sequentially and up 33.5% year‑over‑year), and adjusted net income $78.2M (up ~9.6% sequentially).
Robust Gross Margin
Adjusted gross profit of $156.5M representing a 57.6% gross margin, with expectation of sequential gross margin improvements of 25–50 basis points through fiscal 2026.
Strong Bookings and Record Backlog
Q1 book‑to‑bill ratio of 1.3:1 (one of the strongest quarterly bookings and highest book‑to‑bill since Q3 2021) and management reports record backlog and higher turns due to early quarter bookings.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Cash, cash equivalents and short‑term investments of approximately $768M at quarter end and a net cash position of more than $268M when comparing cash to the book value of convertible notes.
Raised Data Center Growth Outlook
Company raised its data center year‑over‑year revenue base case from 20% to 35–40%, citing robust hyperscaler capital investment and demand for 800G/1.6T optical and high‑speed analog products.
Positive Product and Technology Progress
Launched PCIe 6 optical chipset and new PCIe 7 equalizer; two customers have confirmed CW laser electrical requirements; advancing photodetectors for 200 Gbps per lane and roadmap to >200 Gbps per lane and 3.2T technologies.
Segment Momentum and Wins in Defense and 5G
Industrial & Defense and Data Center revenues reached record levels; strong defense demand (advanced radars, EW, GaN devices including 7kW) and GaN4 sampling for RF power to support 5G base station opportunities.
Conservative, Upbeat Q2 Guidance
Q2 revenue guide of $281–289M (sequential growth), adjusted gross margin guide 57–59%, and adjusted EPS $1.05–$1.09; management expects data center to grow low‑to‑mid teens sequentially in Q2.
Tax and Capital Efficiency Tailwinds
Low adjusted income tax rate of 3% for Q1, deferred tax assets of $208M, and improving return on invested capital (ROIC) signaling better capital efficiency.