Earnings/Recap
MPWRMonolithic Power Systems, Inc.

Earnings Recap — Q2 FY2026

CY Q3 2026 · Reported July 30, 2026 · Beat 7 of last 7 quarters

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What this means for the buildout

MPWR's record quarter and raised enterprise data growth floor to 130% underscore the accelerating power-content demand from AI data center buildouts. The company's expansion into 800-volt architectures, high-speed DDR5 memory interfaces, and continued strength in optical modules and switches position it to capture more of the AI infrastructure power chain. Capacity expansion beyond $6 billion signals sustained multi-year demand for AI server and networking power solutions.

Results vs consensus
EstimateActualvs est
Revenue$903M$981M+8.6%beat
EPS$5.87$6.50+10.7%beat
What was said

MPS delivered record Q2 revenue of $981 million, up 22% sequentially and 48% year-over-year, with all end markets growing sequentially. Enterprise data grew 45% sequentially, and communications grew strongly on optical modules and switches. The company received initial orders for high-speed DDR5 memory interface products and began sampling high-voltage AC-to-DC products for 800-volt data center architectures. Automotive shipped over 1,500 new sockets year-to-date. The company raised its FY2026 enterprise data growth floor to 130%.

Key metrics
Revenue
$981M
Record quarterly revenue, up 22% sequentially and 48% year-over-year
Enterprise Data Growth
+45% QoQ
Strong broad-based ordering patterns; raised FY2026 growth floor to 130%
EPS
$6.50
Beat consensus of $5.87
Capacity Goal
>$6B
Extended capacity goals significantly beyond $6 billion to support future growth
Automotive New Sockets
1,500+
New sockets shipped year-to-date, expanding beyond ADAS into other vehicle applications
Management outlook

Management raised the FY2026 enterprise data growth floor from 85% to 130% year-over-year, citing sustained strong ordering patterns and low channel inventory. They expect the second half to be led by data-centric businesses (enterprise data and communications), with automotive ramping in the second half and landing in the mid-teens year-over-year. Consumer and notebook remain cautious areas. Capacity expansion is being extended beyond $6 billion, with a focus on both front-end and back-end (module assembly) capabilities. Management also announced an additional $500 million stock repurchase authorization, bringing total authorization to $1 billion.

From the call

We extended our capacity goals significantly beyond $6 billion to support future revenue growth and our transformation into a full solution provider.

on Capacity expansion

We are the highest-power-density company in the world now.

on Competitive positioning

We never gouges prices when the supply chain is tight. And we want to build a consistent model where we execute consistently within our models.

on Pricing strategy

What analysts asked

Is the communications growth mostly transceiver power, or are you seeing meaningful contribution from switches, DPUs, SmartNICs? How does the second half set up?

Growth is coming from both optical modules and the 'switches' bucket (including top-of-rack switches, TPUs, NIC cards). Optical is still the larger portion due to longer runway, but both are driving comms growth.

You gained nearly $120 million in the data segment in one quarter. Can you speak to confidence that there is no inventory building and overall visibility?

Channel inventory remains very low, and book-to-bill was well above 1. Management raised the FY2026 enterprise data growth floor from 85% to 130% based on visibility. They also noted no concentrated customers in enterprise data.

Did pricing meaningfully influence the sequential growth or the Q3 outlook?

No, pricing was not a driver. MPS maintains consistent pricing, only raising prices in specific cases like input cost increases, expedites, or requests for non-China supply chains. Growth is volume-driven.

Potential supply chain impact
NVDANVIDIA is a major customer; MPWR's raised enterprise data growth floor and strong ordering patterns could signal continued demand for AI accelerator power solutions.
TXNTexas Instruments competes in power management; MPWR's share gains in optical modules and data center power could pressure TI's position.
ADIAnalog Devices competes in power management; MPWR's momentum in high-power-density modules may intensify competition.
ONON Semiconductor competes in power ICs; MPWR's expansion into 800V SiC solutions could challenge ON's automotive/industrial power share.
STMSTMicroelectronics competes in power; MPWR's 800V SiC sampling could compete with ST's SiC portfolio.
RMBSRambus competes in memory interface; MPWR's initial DDR5 high-speed interface orders could signal new competition in this market.