Quarterly Revenue Beat and Sequential Growth
Q4 revenue was $801M, slightly above the midpoint guidance of $790M and up ~1.3% sequentially (company commentary; CFO cited +1% sequential). Revenue increased 12% year-over-year, driven by an 11% increase in volume and a favorable FX tailwind (~+3%), partially offset by a ~1% decline in average selling prices.
Strong Order Trends, Backlog and Book-to-Bill
Orders reached a three‑year high across most product technologies and channels. Book-to-bill ended the quarter at 1.2 (up from ~1.15), with semiconductors at 1.27 and passives at 1.13. Backlog grew nearly 14% sequentially and totaled ~$1.3B (4.9 months of backlog).
Broad-Based Demand and Regional Strength in Asia
Revenue growth was broad-based across end markets (automotive, industrial power, aerospace & defense, AI computing, healthcare) and channels (OEM, EMS, distribution). Asia drove the quarter with +3.6% revenue growth versus Q3; The Americas and Europe were essentially flat (year‑end seasonal effects).
Improved Working Capital and Cash Generation
Cash conversion cycle improved to 125 days from 130 days; DSO improved from 53 to 48 days following securitization; inventory decreased by $759M and inventory days improved to 107 days. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $149M (including $62M from securitization); free cash flow was $55M in Q4.
Profitability Progress Year-over-Year
Gross profit was $157M with a gross margin of 19.6%, modestly above midpoint guidance and Q3. GAAP EPS was $0.01 in Q4 versus losses in prior periods (loss of $0.06 in Q3 and $0.49 in 2024). EBITDA was $70M (8.8% margin).
Execution on Capacity and Product Investments
Company continues capacity expansion (12-inch fab investments, Taiwan and Turin ramps). Q4 CapEx was $95M (Q4 included $75M for capacity expansion); full‑year CapEx was $273M (below guidance due to equipment delays).
Technology and Product Achievements
Released eight Gen2 1200V planar SiC MOSFETs and first trench (Gen3) 1200V MOSFET for industrial and automotive; released three reference designs (two eFuses and an isolated current sensor). Over 100 automotive part numbers released for production and 10,000+ part numbers qualified via subcontractor initiative.
Q1 Guidance and 2026 Investment Plan
Q1 revenue guidance of $800M–$830M; gross margin guided to ~19.9% ±50bps. 2026 CapEx expected $400M–$440M (more than half for 12-inch fab) with plan to return to lower capital intensity after the 2026 peak.