QUIK Earnings Recap
Beat 2 of last 7 quarters
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QuickLogic's results underscore the ongoing shift of AI infrastructure workloads toward advanced-node ASICs with embedded programmability, particularly on Intel 18A/18A-P and GlobalFoundries 12LP. The company's growing pipeline of eFPGA IP contracts and chiplet proposals, including for automotive, robotics, and LEO satellite applications, signals expanding demand for customizable silicon in edge and defense AI systems. The delayed contract extension and Intel 18A design removal highlight timing risks in the advanced-node design cycle, but the raised low-end guidance suggests underlying demand remains robust.
Q2 revenue was $5.5M, up 48.7% YoY, but below the midpoint of guidance due to a delayed seven-figure contract extension from an existing customer. New product revenue grew 59.7% YoY to $4.7M, while mature product revenue was $0.8M. Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 46.8%, and net cash rose to $13.5M. Management also removed a commercial ASIC design targeting Intel 18A from the second-half forecast, citing recent uncertainties, and now expects full-year mature product revenue to be flat at ~$3.3M.
Management narrowed full-year 2026 revenue growth to 70%-80%, with the low end raised despite removing a delayed contract extension and an Intel 18A commercial ASIC design from the second-half forecast. They continue to model non-GAAP profitability and positive cash flow for the second half of 2026, with Q4 expected to be the strongest quarter, driven largely by the U.S. government contract (ceiling $89M). Q3 revenue is guided flat at $5.5M ±10%, with non-GAAP gross margin of ~47% and a net loss of ~$0.9M. Management expressed confidence in signing an eFPGA IP architectural license late 2026, expects initial Storefront device demand in 2027, and anticipates a follow-on Intel 18A-P contract targeting Q4 delivery. They also raised full-year non-GAAP OpEx guidance to $13.7M-$13.9M, reflecting ~17% growth versus 70%-80% revenue growth, highlighting operating leverage.
“The short story is, 2026 is on target to be a very successful year for QuickLogic, and our accomplishments are positioning us well to continue our growth and market penetration trends in 2027 and beyond.”
on Overall outlook
“We remain confident in securing this contract extension, but this delay removes it from our 2026 forecast.”
on Delayed contract extension
“The forecasted growth of approximately 17% in non-GAAP OpEx over 2025 as compared to our outlook for 70%-80% revenue growth in 2026 illustrates the strong inherent leverage of our business model.”
on Operating leverage
What's your confidence level on timing risk for Q4 revenue recognition? Is any of that revenue recognition contingent on milestones or deliverables that could slip past Q4 into 2027?
Brian Faith said they meet regularly between business and engineering teams to ensure technical resources are prioritized for revenue recognition. They are scheduling work now to hit milestones, and the main risk is closing contracts on the business side, not engineering deliverables. Engineering has already started work on some items to meet Q4 revenue expectations.
On the Rad-Hard contract, could you update us on how much you have left? And when do you expect the next tranche?
Brian Faith said they are executing on the $13 million tranche announced in mid-December, which is forecast to be fully recognized in 2026. Q4 will be a big contributor, and they expect another tranche to be in place before year-end. He also noted that the U.S. government is a large customer, and investors can derive details from 10% customer disclosures.
The midpoint of the sales guide is the same as before, but you've had a notable contract move out to 2027. Can you help us understand the dynamics that led to the midpoint not changing?
Brian Faith said the biggest factor is that when they outlined the range earlier, they were being conservative and not including everything in that number. Even with the movement, the midpoint stayed the same.