10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2026

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Aug 2, 2025

Filed September 4, 2025For Securities:CRDO

Summary

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. reported a significantly strong first quarter for fiscal year 2026, with total revenue soaring to $223.1 million, a remarkable 273.6% increase year-over-year. This surge was predominantly driven by a 278.6% rise in product sales revenue, largely attributed to the ramp-up of their Active Electrical Cable (AEC) solutions for hyperscale data centers. The company successfully transitioned from a net loss of $9.5 million in the prior year's comparable quarter to a net income of $63.4 million, marking a significant improvement in profitability. Gross margin also expanded by 5.0 percentage points to 67.4%, benefiting from improved economies of scale. Despite substantial increases in operating expenses, particularly in R&D and SG&A due to higher share-based compensation and personnel costs, the company's revenue growth outpaced these increases, leading to a healthy operating income of $60.7 million. The balance sheet shows a strong liquidity position with total assets reaching $905.2 million and a substantial working capital of $695.2 million. Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to meet its financial needs for at least the next 12 months, supported by existing cash reserves and operating cash flow generation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenue dramatically increased by 273.6% year-over-year to $223.1 million, driven by robust product sales growth.
  • 2The company achieved a significant turnaround in profitability, reporting a net income of $63.4 million compared to a net loss of $9.5 million in the prior year's quarter.
  • 3Gross margin improved by 5.0 percentage points to 67.4%, reflecting better economies of scale in product sales.
  • 4Operating expenses increased, with R&D up 72.5% and SG&A up 74.3%, primarily due to higher share-based compensation and personnel costs.
  • 5Cash generated from operating activities was $54.2 million, a substantial improvement from the $7.2 million used in the prior year's quarter.
  • 6The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $219.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $695.2 million in working capital.
  • 7Customer concentration remains high, with two key customers accounting for 85% of accounts receivable and 85% of revenue in the current quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver for the significant revenue increase of 273.6% to $223.1 million was the surge in product sales revenue, which grew by 278.6%. This growth was largely fueled by the increased volume of Active Electrical Cable (AEC) product shipments, driven by the ramp-up of these solutions with two key hyperscale data center customers.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. has shown a remarkable improvement in profitability. In the three months ended August 2, 2025, the company reported a net income of $63.4 million, a substantial turnaround from a net loss of $9.5 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. This positive shift is reflected in the diluted earnings per share, which went from ($0.06) to $0.34.

The company maintains a strong liquidity position. As of August 2, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at $219.6 million, and working capital was $695.2 million. Management believes that existing cash reserves and operating cash flow are sufficient to meet its needs for at least the next 12 months and in the longer term.

Customer concentration remains a significant factor. For the quarter ended August 2, 2025, Customer A and Customer B accounted for 68% and 21% of accounts receivable, respectively, and 50% and 35% of revenue, respectively. While these percentages remain high, the company anticipates this concentration will decrease as its customer base expands and product adoption grows.