10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2026

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Sep 30, 2025

Filed November 6, 2025For Securities:MCHPMCHPP

Summary

Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) reported its financial results for the period ending September 30, 2025. The company experienced a decrease in net sales for both the three-month and six-month periods compared to the prior year, primarily due to customers managing high inventory levels and delaying orders, exacerbated by adverse economic conditions such as slow economic activity, business uncertainty, inflation, and high interest rates. Despite the revenue decline, the company's gross profit margin saw a decrease in both comparative periods, influenced by an unfavorable net impact of sales volume, product mix, and geographic mix, as well as unabsorbed capacity charges. Research and development expenses increased, driven by higher employee compensation costs, including share-based compensation, partially offset by restructuring efforts. Selling, general, and administrative expenses also rose, primarily due to higher acquisition-related and employee compensation costs. The company is actively managing inventory levels, which decreased both in dollar amount and days of inventory on hand. The company continues to focus on its strategic goal of developing smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions while navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales decreased by 2.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and by 7.9% for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in the prior year.
  • 2Gross profit margin decreased to 55.9% for the three months and 54.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2025, down from 57.4% and 58.4%, respectively, in the prior year periods.
  • 3Research and development expenses increased by 9.0% for the three months and 7.3% for the six months ended September 30, 2025, driven by higher employee compensation and share-based compensation.
  • 4Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by 9.7% for the three months and 7.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2025.
  • 5Total assets decreased from $15,374.6 million as of March 31, 2025, to $14,469.7 million as of September 30, 2025.
  • 6Total current assets decreased to $2,350.3 million from $2,991.3 million, and current liabilities decreased to $1,043.8 million from $1,155.1 million over the same periods.
  • 7The company paid $52.9 million in dividends on Series A Preferred Stock and $491.3 million in dividends on common stock during the six months ended September 30, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

The decrease in net sales is primarily attributed to many customers having high inventory levels, leading them to delay or reduce orders. Adverse economic conditions, including slow economic activity, business uncertainty, persistent inflation, and high interest rates, also contributed to this decline.

The company has actively worked to balance manufacturing production, customer demand, and inventory levels. As a result, overall inventory levels decreased to $1.10 billion at September 30, 2025, from $1.29 billion at March 31, 2025. The days of inventory on hand also decreased to 199 days from 251 days over the same period. The company expects inventory levels to continue to decrease over the next several quarters.

Research and development expenses increased due to higher employee compensation and share-based compensation, reflecting the company's commitment to new product development. Selling, general, and administrative expenses also increased, primarily driven by acquisition-related costs and employee compensation. The company aims to improve efficiency in SG&A expenses.

Microchip Technology faces several financial risks, including intense competition, potential pricing pressures, fluctuations in global economic conditions, dependence on distributors and foundries, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and significant tax-related risks stemming from ongoing audits and potential liabilities in various jurisdictions. The company also manages substantial debt obligations.