Arm (ARM) Q3 2026 Earnings
Reported Feb 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET · SEC Source
Q3 26 EPS
$0.21
MISS 48.68%
Est. $0.41
Q3 26 Revenue
$1.24B
BEAT +1.24%
Est. $1.23B
vs S&P Since Q3 26
+214.9%
BEATING MARKET
ARM +224.9% vs S&P +9.9%
Market Reaction
Did ARM Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
Arm Holdings delivered a split verdict in fiscal Q3 2026, posting revenue that edged past expectations while earnings fell well short of what Wall Street had penciled in. The chip architecture giant reported $1.24 billion in revenue, up 26.4% year ov… Read more Arm Holdings delivered a split verdict in fiscal Q3 2026, posting revenue that edged past expectations while earnings fell well short of what Wall Street had penciled in. The chip architecture giant reported $1.24 billion in revenue, up 26.4% year over year and a hair above the $1.23 billion consensus, but GAAP diluted EPS of $0.21 missed the $0.41 estimate by 48.68%, a gap that underscores the mounting cost of Arm's growth ambitions. The core culprit was operating expense expansion, particularly a 38% surge in R&D spending to $737 million, which compressed operating margin to 15% from 18% a year ago despite gross profit expanding to $1.21 billion. Net income slipped to $223 million from $252 million, further pressured by a drop in equity investment income to just $6 million from $39 million due to unrealized losses on publicly listed holdings. On the revenue side, royalty growth of 27% to $737 million reflected strong Armv9 adoption, and analysts covering Arm's recent quarterly results have flagged AI licensing momentum as a key longer-term catalyst despite near-term margin pressure.
Key Takeaways
- • Strong growth in royalty revenue driven by improved mix of products with higher royalty rates per chip, particularly Armv9 technology
- • Significant increase in revenue from SoftBank Group affiliate licensing and servicing arrangements
- • License revenue growth from backlog contributions and new high-value license agreements
- • AI demand driving momentum across all end markets
- • Revenue from external customers grew 30% year-over-year
ARM YoY Financials
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ARM Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 26 BEAT FY | $0.58 | $0.60 | +3.57% | $1.49B | +1.37% |
| FY Full Year | — | $1.77 | — | $4.92B | — |
| Q3 26 MISS | $0.41 | $0.21 | -48.68% | $1.24B | +1.24% |
| Q2 26 MISS | $0.33 | $0.22 | -33.69% | $1.14B | +6.97% |
| Q1 26 MISS | $0.35 | $0.35 | -0.31% | $1.05B | -0.77% |