Strong Q3 Financial Performance
Q3 revenue of $993M, non-GAAP gross margin of 49.1%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.17 — all above guidance.
Material Gross Margin Improvement
Non-GAAP gross margin improved approximately 260 basis points year-over-year in Q3; company expects similar improvement in Q4 and full-year FY2027 gross margins above 50%.
Robust Cash Generation and Liquidity
Quarter generated operating cash flow of ~$265M, capex of $28M, and free cash flow of ~$237M; cash and equivalents approximately $1.3B with long-term debt of ~$1.5B and no near-term maturities.
Inventory Reduction
Net inventory ended the quarter at $530M, a sequential reduction of $75M and a decrease of $111M versus the prior fiscal year-end.
HPA (High Performance Analog) Momentum and Defense Tailwinds
HPA expected to continue double-digit growth; DNA/defense markets forecasted to total ~ $500M in sales for fiscal 2027 driven by NDAA programs and RF content expansion.
Strategic Product and Commercial Wins
Won high-band pad placement in cellular-enabled iPad (new content), received first production orders for automotive ultra-wideband in December, delivered first Wi‑Fi 8 samples in December, and taped out first chip for next-generation enterprise SSD PMIC.
Manufacturing Optimization and Restructuring Progress
Closed Costa Rica facility ahead of schedule, transitioned production to external partners, and on track transferring SAW filter production to Greensboro (NC) and Richardson (TX) to reduce capital intensity.
Portfolio Rationalization for Profitability
Divested MEMS-based Sensing Solutions and are intentionally resizing Android exposure to reduce low-margin mass-tier business; management expects the improved mix plus OpEx discipline to drive expanding operating margins.