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Investing.com -- Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) shares tumbled 6.8% after the embedded control solutions provider reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that beat analyst expectations but failed to meet elevated investor hopes.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.27 for the quarter ended June 30, exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.24. Revenue came in at $1.08 billion, surpassing the $1.05 billion consensus estimate but declining 13.4% YoY. The sequential revenue growth of 10.8% showed signs of recovery from the industry downturn.
Microchip’s stock decline reflects high market expectations despite the company’s performance beating official estimates. For the second quarter, Microchip provided guidance of $0.30-$0.36 EPS on revenue of $1.11-$1.15 billion, with the midpoint of both ranges slightly above analyst consensus of $0.31 EPS and $1.13 billion in revenue.
"Fiscal 2026 is off to a strong start as revenue grew 10.8% sequentially to approximately $1.0755 billion, well ahead of our revised guidance," said Steve Sanghi, Microchip’s CEO and President. "The momentum from the March quarter has accelerated into fiscal 2026, validating our strategic plan and positioning us well to capitalize on the recovery."
The company made significant progress on inventory reduction, decreasing overall inventory by $124.4 million in the quarter, with distribution inventory days reduced by 4 days to 29 days.
Microchip’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 45.5 cents per share, payable on September 5, 2025, to stockholders of record on August 22, 2025.
The company noted that customer engagement levels are strengthening across diversified end markets, with July bookings reaching their highest level since July 2022, suggesting continued recovery momentum despite the stock’s negative reaction.
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