RMBS Q1 2026 Earnings
Reported Apr 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET · SEC Source
Q1 26 EPS
$0.63
MISS 0.99%
Est. $0.64
Q1 26 Revenue
$180.2M
BEAT +0.14%
Est. $179.9M
vs S&P Since Q1 26
-0.5%
TRAILING MARKET
RMBS +2.6% vs S&P +3.1%
Market Reaction
Did RMBS Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Rambus posted a mixed first quarter for fiscal 2026, delivering a narrow revenue beat while falling just short on the bottom line as rising operating costs weighed on profitability. The chip and semiconductor IP company reported revenue of $180.19 mi… Read more Rambus posted a mixed first quarter for fiscal 2026, delivering a narrow revenue beat while falling just short on the bottom line as rising operating costs weighed on profitability. The chip and semiconductor IP company reported revenue of $180.19 million, edging past the $179.94 million consensus estimate by 0.14% and representing 8.1% growth from the year-ago period, with product revenue climbing 15% year over year to $88.00 million on sustained demand for memory interface chips tied to AI infrastructure buildouts. Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.63 came in 0.99% below the $0.64 consensus, as research and development expenses climbed to $50.23 million from $42.62 million a year ago, compressing non-GAAP operating margin to 42% from 46%. An analyst downgrade citing tightening DRAM supply conditions added pressure on the stock following the report. Looking ahead, Rambus guided Q2 total revenue of $186.00 million to $204.00 million, with product revenue of $95.00 million to $101.00 million reflecting continued confidence in AI server demand driving its expanding chipset portfolio.
Key Takeaways
- • 15% year-over-year growth in product revenue driven by AI infrastructure demand
- • Growth of AI inference and agentic workloads in data centers driving demand for higher memory bandwidth
- • Strong cash generation of $83.2 million from operating activities
- • Contract and other revenue increased to $22.6 million from $16.4 million year over year
RMBS Forward Guidance & Outlook
For Q2 2026, Rambus expects licensing billings of $76–$82 million, royalty revenue of $72–$78 million, product revenue of $95–$101 million, and contract and other revenue of $19–$25 million. GAAP operating costs and expenses are expected between $127–$131 million, and non-GAAP operating costs and expenses between $110–$114 million. The outlook assumes a non-GAAP tax rate of 16%, a diluted share count of 110 million, and excludes stock-based compensation expense of $15.7 million and amortization of acquired intangible assets of $1.5 million. Interest and other income is expected to be approximately $7 million.
RMBS YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
RMBS Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Rambus opened 2026 with a solid first quarter, delivering financial results in line with guidance and generating strong cash from operations. The growth of AI inference and agentic workloads in the data center continues to drive demand for higher memory bandwidth, efficient data movement, and scalable connectivity. With expanding offerings across chips and IP, Rambus is well positioned to support next-generation AI platforms and drive profitable long-term growth.”
— Luc Seraphin, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
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RMBS Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 MISS | $0.64 | $0.63 | -0.99% | $180.2M | +0.14% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.55 | $0.68 | +24.77% | $190.2M | +1.16% |
| FY Full Year | — | $2.11 | — | $707.6M | — |
| Q3 25 MISS | $0.51 | $0.44 | -13.73% | $178.5M | +1.62% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.50 | $0.53 | +6.00% | $172.2M | +3.14% |