Analog Devices (ADI) Q1 2026 Earnings
Reported Feb 18, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET · SEC Source
Q1 26 EPS
$2.46
BEAT +6.49%
Est. $2.31
Q1 26 Revenue
$3.16B
BEAT +1.43%
Est. $3.12B
vs S&P Since Q1 26
+4.0%
BEATING MARKET
ADI +13.8% vs S&P +9.8%
Market Reaction
Did ADI Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Analog Devices kicked off fiscal 2026 with a quarter that exceeded expectations on both the top and bottom lines, as broad-based demand strength and expanding margins drove the chipmaker well past Wall Street forecasts. Revenue of $3.16 billion climb… Read more Analog Devices kicked off fiscal 2026 with a quarter that exceeded expectations on both the top and bottom lines, as broad-based demand strength and expanding margins drove the chipmaker well past Wall Street forecasts. Revenue of $3.16 billion climbed 30.4% year-over-year and edged above the $3.12 billion consensus, while adjusted diluted EPS of $2.46 beat the $2.31 estimate by 6.55%, growing 51% from the prior-year period's $1.63. The single most decisive driver was a surge in Communications revenue, up 63% year-over-year to $476.80 million, fueled by record data center orders that CFO Richard Puccio highlighted as a standout development, reflecting accelerating AI infrastructure buildout. Industrial, the company's largest segment at $1.49 billion, contributed its own 38% year-over-year lift, reinforcing the breadth of the recovery. Adjusted operating margin expanded 500 basis points to 45.5%, and free cash flow reached $1.26 billion for the quarter. Looking ahead, management guided fiscal Q2 revenue to $3.50 billion, with adjusted EPS of $2.88, projecting continued bookings momentum despite a complex geopolitical backdrop.
Key Takeaways
- • Year-over-year revenue growth across all four end markets
- • Industrial and Communications led revenue growth, with Communications up 63% YoY
- • Record orders for Data Center segment
- • Continued bookings growth driven by broad strength in Industrial
- • Adjusted gross margin expansion of 240 bps YoY to 71.2%
- • Adjusted operating margin expansion of 500 bps YoY to 45.5%
ADI YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
ADI Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“ADI's robust first quarter built upon the strong position and momentum with which we entered the year. Our success continues to be the result of relentless innovation to solve our customers toughest problems and deliver enduring business impact. Our investments in R&D and the customer experience from design to delivery continue to position us to create outstanding value for shareholders and customers alike.”
— Vincent Roche, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
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ADI Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 26 BEAT | $2.91 | $3.09 | +6.19% | $3.62B | +3.13% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $2.31 | $2.46 | +6.49% | $3.16B | +1.43% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $2.23 | $2.26 | +1.35% | $3.08B | +1.97% |
| FY Full Year | — | $7.79 | — | $11.02B | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.95 | $2.05 | +5.13% | $2.88B | +4.40% |