Earnings Recap — Q2 FY2026
CY Q3 2026 · Reported August 3, 2026 · Beat 3 of last 7 quarters
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Ichor's accelerating revenue and margin expansion underscore the strength of the AI-driven semiconductor equipment upcycle, particularly in etch and deposition. The company's capacity expansion to $3B annual run rate signals sustained demand for fluid delivery subsystems as AI infrastructure buildout continues. The strong visibility into 2027, including lithography recovery, suggests the buildout cycle has legs beyond 2026.
Ichor reported Q2 revenue of $294.8M, up 15% sequentially, with gross margin of 14.1% and EPS of $0.34, the highest in three years. The company completed its $200M ATM equity offering, boosting cash to $256M. Isolated part shortages, particularly in flow control, pushed some revenue into the first week of July. Management highlighted strong progress in its Malaysia manufacturing ramp, with qualifications achieved for machining and welding. Operating expenses were $25.3M, and EBITDA rose over 50% sequentially to $21M+.
Management raised its full-year 2026 revenue growth outlook to at least 30% over 2025, aligning with the high end of WFE expectations. They guided Q3 revenue of $315M–$345M (12% sequential growth at midpoint) and expect second-half revenue at least 25% higher than the first half. Gross margin is targeted to improve another 100 bps per quarter in Q3 and Q4, reaching 14.5%–15.5% in Q3. They plan to expand capacity within existing footprint to support up to $3B in annual revenue, with CapEx trending higher in the second half but remaining around 3% of revenue. Demand visibility is strong, with customers placing POs six months out, and management expressed high confidence in 2027 growth, particularly in lithography and commercial space.
“Demand is not our growth constraint. Manufacturing capacity is not our growth constraint. And with continued success in our high-volume manufacturing site, our ability to reduce Ichor's reliance on external supply will become a competitive advantage.”
on Capacity and supply chain
“We have the capacity today to support $500 million in quarterly revenue. With targeted investments, we believe we can expand capacity within our existing footprint upwards of $3 billion annually, more than double our current run rate.”
on Capacity expansion
“I've never been more confident in our strategy, our execution or the opportunities that lie ahead.”
on Confidence in growth cycle
Can you help bridge the gap between customer commentary on WFE and your 30%+ full-year growth outlook?
Phil said Ichor is trending toward the higher end of WFE, blending customer guidance based on shipment mix. He noted the company is continuing to grow with customers and will monitor the cycle.
Could you provide more detail on the revenue pushed out due to part shortages? Was it related to flow controllers? Did you miss delivery timetables?
Phil confirmed flow control is a supplier that keeps him up at night, but said the incident was isolated and revenue shipped days after quarter end. He emphasized Ichor is executing well for customers and not a drag on their output.
Can you unpack the Malaysia manufacturing ramp and whether customers are mandating accelerated in-sourcing of components?
Phil said the Malaysia ramp is going exceptionally well, with machining and welding qualified by both major customers. He noted customers are asking for more internal supply to derisk supply chain, and qualifications are going faster than normal.