Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ:AOSL) Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates Despite Flat After-Hours Trading

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ:AOSL) Reports Q4 Earnings Beat, Shares Flat in After-Hours Trading

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Limited (NASDAQ:AOSL) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, though the stock showed little movement in after-hours trading. The company posted revenue of $176.5 million, up 9.4% year-over-year and 7.2% sequentially, beating the consensus estimate of $173.4 million. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.02, exceeding the forecasted loss of $0.01 per share.

Key Financial Highlights

• Revenue Performance: The $176.5 million in sales marked a solid beat, driven by strong demand in computing, AI, and graphics segments, as well as pull-in orders due to tariff-related uncertainties.
• Profitability: Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 24.4%, up from 22.5% in the prior quarter but down from 26.4% a year ago. Operating income on a non-GAAP basis was $2.3 million, reversing a $2.7 million loss in Q3.
• Bottom Line: While GAAP net loss widened to $77.1 million (or $2.58 per share), largely due to impairments and other one-time charges, the adjusted EPS of $0.02 demonstrated resilience in core operations.

Market Reaction and Outlook

Despite the earnings beat, shares remained flat in after-hours trading, suggesting a muted response from investors. This could reflect broader macroeconomic concerns or the fact that the company’s guidance for the next quarter was largely in line with expectations.

For Q1 2026, management expects revenue of $183 million (±$10 million), compared to analyst estimates of $184.86 million. Non-GAAP gross margin is projected at 24.4% (±1%), while operating expenses are forecast at $41 million (±$1 million).

Press Release Summary

• Growth Drivers: Strength in AI, graphics, and PC-related demand contributed to record revenue levels.
• CEO Commentary: Stephen Chang highlighted the company’s ability to navigate a dynamic market environment and emphasized long-term growth opportunities in communications, wearables, and PCs.
• Cash Position: The company ended the quarter with $153.1 million in cash and equivalents, though operating cash flow turned negative at $2.8 million.

Analyst Estimates vs. Company Guidance

• Next Quarter (Q1 2026): AOSL’s revenue outlook of $183 million (±$10 million) aligns closely with the consensus estimate of $184.86 million.
• Full-Year 2026: Analysts expect revenue of $721.48 million, though the company did not provide full-year guidance.

For a deeper dive into Alpha & Omega Semiconductor’s earnings and future estimates, visit the earnings page.

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