01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 4, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) filed an 8-K on May 4, 2026, furnishing a news release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing financial results for the first quarter ended April 3, 2026.
Revenue was $1,513.3 milliona, up from $1,445.7 million a year earlier and down from $1,530.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. GAAP results were weak: GAAP operating margin was (3.5)%, and GAAP diluted loss per share was ($0.08), driven by $329.3 million in restructuring, asset impairments and other charges. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 38.5%, operating margin was 19.1%, and diluted EPS was $0.64.
Management said operating income rose 10% year over year, outpacing revenue growth by 2x, and described the company as having moved beyond the cyclical trough. Segment results showed Power Solutions Group (PSG) revenue of $736.6 millionb, up 14% year over year. Analog & Mixed-Signal Group (AMG) revenue was $540.4 million, down 5% year over year, and Intelligent Sensing Group (ISG) revenue was $236.3 million, up 1% year over year.
Management said AI data center revenue more than doubled year over year and grew more than 30% sequentially. Free cash flow was $217.2 millionc, and share repurchases totaled $346 million, or approximately 160% of free cash flow as stated in the release. For the second quarter of 2026, onsemi guided to revenue of $1,535 million to $1,635 million, a non-GAAP gross margin of 38.0% to 40.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.65 to $0.77.
GAAP diluted EPS guidance is $0.60 to $0.72d. The company also said it will hold a conference call at 5 p.m. ET on May 4, 2026.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Q1 2026 revenue was $1,513.3 million, above the midpoint of guidance and up 5% from Q1 2025 but down from $1,530.1 million in Q4 2025.
- GAAP diluted loss per share was ($0.08), versus ($1.15) a year earlier; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64, versus $0.55 a year earlier.
- GAAP operating margin was (3.5)% and non-GAAP operating margin was 19.1%; GAAP operating loss reflected $329.3 million of restructuring, asset impairments and other charges.
- Non-GAAP gross margin was 38.5%, compared with 40.0% in Q1 2025 and 38.2% in Q4 2025.
- PSG revenue rose 14% year over year to $736.6 million, while AMG fell 5% to $540.4 million and ISG rose 1% to $236.3 million.
- AI data center revenue more than doubled year over year and grew more than 30% sequentially, according to management.
- Q2 2026 guidance calls for revenue of $1,535 million to $1,635 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.65 to $0.77.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did onsemi perform in the first quarter of 2026?
Revenue was $1,513.3 million, above the midpoint of guidance. GAAP diluted loss per share was ($0.08), while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64. Net cash provided by operating activities was $239.1 million and free cash flow was $217.2 million.
Why was GAAP profitability negative when non-GAAP results were positive?
GAAP operating expenses included $329.3 million of restructuring, asset impairments and other charges, net, along with amortization of intangible assets and other special items. The company excludes these items from its non-GAAP measures.
What is the outlook for the second quarter of 2026?
onsemi expects revenue of $1,535 million to $1,635 million, a GAAP gross margin of 37.9% to 39.9%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.60 to $0.72. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected at $0.65 to $0.77.
How did the business segments perform?
PSG revenue was $736.6 million, up 14% year over year. AMG revenue was $540.4 million, down 5% year over year, and ISG revenue was $236.3 million, up 1% year over year. Total revenue was down 1% sequentially from Q4 2025.
How much did onsemi return to shareholders?
The company repurchased $346 million of shares in the quarter, which the release states was approximately 160% of free cash flow. The cash flow statement shows repurchases of common stock of $345.7 million.
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