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Semtech Corporation(SMTC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SMTC•NASDAQ
$138.89
Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutSemtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and advanced algorithms. It provides signal integrity products, including a portfolio of optical data communications and video transport products used in various infrastructure, and industrial applications; a portfolio of integrated circuits for data centers, enterprise networks, passive optical networks, wireless base station optical transceivers, and high-speed interface applications; and video products for broadcast applications, as well as video-over-IP technology for professional audio video applications. The company also offers protection products, such as filter and termination devices that are integrated with the transient voltage suppressor devices, which protect electronic systems from voltage spikes; and wireless and sensing products comprising a portfolio of specialized radio frequency products used in various industrial, medical, and communications applications, as well as specialized sensing products used in industrial and consumer applications. In addition, it provides power products consisting of switching voltage regulators, combination switching and linear regulators, smart regulators, isolated switches, and wireless charging that control, alter, regulate, and condition the power within electronic systems. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers in the enterprise computing, communications, and consumer and industrial end-markets. It sells its products directly, as well as through independent sales representative firms and independent distributors in North America, Europe, Asia- Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Camarillo, California.Show more
- Revenue$1.05B+15.5%
- EBITDA$174M+57.0%
- Net Income-$40M+75.0%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.46+79.6%
- Gross Margin51.58%+2.9%
- EBITDA Margin16.61%+36.0%
- Operating Margin12.72%+87.6%
- Net Margin-3.85%+78.4%
- ROE-7.4%+94.6%
SMTC Price & Volume
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Strategic Pivot Drives Revenue Growth Amidst Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2027Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Expanding
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Acquisition integration and volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Semtech is successfully executing a strategic pivot toward IoT-integrated solutions, evidenced by a 15.9% year-over-year revenue increase in 2027Q1.
- While the company has made significant progress in reducing total debt from $1.4 billion in 2025Q1 to $492.0 million in 2027Q1, investors should monitor the persistent earnings volatility and the $470.9 million goodwill balance that remains susceptible to potential impairment.
- The firm's fabless model maintains low capital intensity, yet operating margins remain constrained at 10.6%, suggesting that ongoing integration costs continue to weigh on bottom-line profitability.
Verdict Logic
while the company has demonstrated a clear path to revenue growth of 15.9% and successful debt reduction, the current P/FCF of 87.33 and ongoing earnings volatility warrant a cautious wait-and-see approach.
SMTC Growth Metrics
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years7.91%
5 Years12.03%
3 Years11.55%
TTM11.07%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-251.13%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-267.75%
Return on Capital
10 Years7.77%
5 Years7.9%
3 Years5.03%
Last Year11.77%
SMTC Recent Earnings
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 26, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.51+12.4%
$0.45
Rev
$291M+2.6%
$284M
Q2 2026
Mar 16, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.44+2.3%
$0.43
Rev
$274M+0.4%
$273M
Q4 2025
Nov 24, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.48+7.9%
$0.44
Rev
$267M+0.2%
$266M
Q3 2025
Aug 25, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.41+2.5%
$0.40
Rev
$258M-2.7%
$265M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 26, 2026 | $0.51vs $0.45+12.4% | $291Mvs $284M+2.6% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | $0.44vs $0.43+2.3% | $274Mvs $273M+0.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $0.48vs $0.44+7.9% | $267Mvs $266M+0.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.41vs $0.40+2.5% | $258Mvs $265M-2.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest SMTC News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
Zacks Investment Research·4 days ago
Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Markets Wrap Up a Record First HalfSTRL, STX and SMTC show strong 52-week price momentum despite one-week pullbacks as markets hit records after a powerful first half.
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 25, 2026
Semtech (SMTC) Up 0.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?Semtech (SMTC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 25, 2026
Wall Street Analysts See a 29.51% Upside in Semtech (SMTC): Can the Stock Really Move This High?The consensus price target hints at a 29.5% upside potential for Semtech (SMTC). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
GuruFocus·Jun 23, 2026
A Look at Semtech Corp (SMTC) After 6.5% Decline -- GF Value $37.96 vs Price $163.28On June 23, 2026, Semtech Corp (SMTC) shares experienced a notable decline, falling 6.5% to a current price of $163.28. This drop comes within a 52-week trading
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Semtech Corporation (SMTC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $138.89 | $12.94B | -301.93 | — | -3.85% | -7.35% | — | |
| $217.57 | $7.18B | -109.88 | 34.29% | -6.13% | -4.66% | — | |
| $615.46 | $16.25B | -357.83 | 61.16% | -6.38% | -2.15% | — | |
| $97.64 | $4.49B | 68.28 | 13.04% | 5.5% | 4.4% | — | |
| $73.06 | $4.07B | 187.33 | 5.85% | 3.72% | 2.44% | — | |
| $1346.13 | $66.14B | 105.58 | 26.43% | 22.84% | 19.05% | — |
Compare SMTC vs Peers
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SMTC SEC Filings & Documents
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 26, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Mar 16, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Nov 24, 2025·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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SMTC Frequently Asked Questions
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Semtech Corporation's revenue?
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) reported $1.11B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 1593% increase from $65.4M in 1997.
Is SMTC profitable?
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) reported a net loss of $36.0M for fiscal year 2026.
Dividend & Returns
What is SMTC's return on equity?
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -7.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Semtech Corporation's free cash flow?
Semtech Corporation (SMTC) generated $167.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.