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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A. (LOGI)·Q1 2026 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 FY26 delivered mid-single-digit growth with sales of $1.15B (+5% YoY), non-GAAP EPS of $1.26 (+12% YoY), and non-GAAP operating income of $202M (+11% YoY). Both revenue and EPS significantly beat Wall Street consensus, driven by resilient demand, B2B strength (VC +13% YoY), and disciplined OpEx control . Consensus: revenue $1.13B*, EPS $0.79*.
- Gross margin compressed modestly (non-GAAP 42.1%, -120bps YoY) due to tariffs (~-100bps), higher promotions, and lapping prior-year inventory reserve releases; partially offset by +50bps price benefit. Non-GAAP operating margin expanded 80bps YoY to 17.6% on leverage and lower G&A .
- Guidance for Q2 FY26: sales $1.145–$1.190B (+3–7% YoY; +1–5% cc), gross margin 41–42%, and non-GAAP OI $180–$200M. Tariffs expected to be a 200–300bps headwind, largely offset by ~200bps pricing tailwind .
- Stock reaction catalysts: visible beat vs consensus; evidence of pricing power and tariff mitigation; continued VC momentum and APAC strength (+15% YoY), with watchpoints on North America (-4% YoY) and consumer response to U.S. price increases .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Strong beat vs consensus: revenue $1.148B vs $1.128B*; non-GAAP EPS $1.26 vs $0.79*. Management highlighted resilient demand and execution across regions and channels .
- B2B and VC outperformance: Video Collaboration +13% YoY; enterprise demand outpaced consumer; VC margins are accretive to company average .
- Operating discipline: Non-GAAP OpEx fell 2% YoY to 24.5% of sales (from 26.5%); CFO emphasized G&A cuts and product cost reductions, expanding non-GAAP OI margin by 80bps .
Management quotes:
- “Superior innovation drove growth in all key categories. We grew robustly both in our B2B and consumer channels... with notably strong performance in Asia Pacific.” — CEO Hanneke Faber .
- “We delivered mid-single-digit sales growth year over year, with an expansion in non-GAAP operating margin of 80 basis points.” — CFO Matteo Anversa .
What Went Wrong
- Gross margin pressure: Non-GAAP GM 42.1% (-120bps YoY) on tariffs (~-100bps net of +50bps price) and higher promotions; lapping prior-year reserve release added ~-50bps pressure .
- North America softness: -4% YoY, impacted by temporary pause during U.S. price negotiations, causing select SKU out-of-stocks; consumer elasticity yet to be observed .
- Gaming affected by price negotiation “noise” and higher competition in U.S.; while demand +6% sell-through, category faced more share sensitivity short-term post price increases .
Financial Results
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Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- CEO: “Our growth was driven by our strategic priorities... we executed well across all regions — with notably strong performance in Asia Pacific.”
- CFO: “Operating expenses declined 2% year-over-year... non-GAAP operating income [margin] increased by 80 basis points.”
- CEO on agility: “Reduce the share of U.S. products originating from China from 40% in April to just 10% by the end of this calendar year, and we are well on track to do so.”
- CFO on Q2 guardrails: “Tariffs... 200–300 basis points negative... offset by 200 basis points of positive price... gross margin rate 41–42%.”
- CEO on B2B/VC: “Double-digit net sales growth in video conferencing... Logitech for business demand outpaced our consumer business.”
Q&A Highlights
- Pricing elasticity: U.S. price increases added +50bps to GM in Q1; full benefit expected in Q2; consumer impact still being assessed. Temporary in-stock issues during negotiation depressed Americas sell-in; inventories recovered for back-to-school/holidays .
- Video Collaboration sustainability: Double-digit growth; some pre-tariff pull-forward in NA; VC margins accretive; underlying demand strong .
- Inventory strategy: Proactively pulled inventory pre-tariffs; supported higher-end GM; maintained ~40 CCD; intend to continue opportunistic pulls leveraging strong balance sheet .
- Regional performance: APAC +15% YoY (China particularly strong); EMEA +9%; North America -4% due to pricing pause, expected normalization post implementation .
- Gross margin drivers: Q1 GM decline driven by ~-100bps tariffs, +50bps price, ~-50bps lapping reserve release; Q2 GM guided 41–42% with tariffs net of price 0 to -100bps .
Estimates Context
- Q1 FY26 vs consensus: revenue $1.148B vs $1.128B*; non-GAAP EPS $1.26 vs $0.79* — bold beat driven by VC strength, APAC growth, and cost control. Management: demand mid-single-digit; pricing and diversification mitigated tariffs .
- Q2 FY26 guidance vs consensus: sales $1.145–$1.190B vs $1.185B* — guidance in line to slightly conservative; GM 41–42% guided vs tariff headwind of 200–300bps offset by ~+200bps price .
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Strong operational beat: revenue and EPS materially above consensus; operating leverage intact despite tariff headwinds — supports near-term positive sentiment and potential estimate revisions upward .
- Pricing power and mitigation credible: Q2 setup includes ~200bps pricing tailwind offsetting tariff headwinds; watch for elasticities in North America but inventories normalized post negotiations .
- Mix upgrade via B2B/VC: accretive VC margins and double-digit growth signal durable profitability; continued services and education momentum add resilience .
- APAC/China momentum: APAC +15% YoY; regained gaming share in China in May; supportive for category growth into 2H .
- GM trajectory: Near-term GM 41–42% as guided; net tariff impact expected 0 to -100bps after price/diversification actions; promotions a modest headwind .
- Capital returns and balance sheet: $122M buybacks in Q1; $1.49B cash; consistent repurchase cadence with a $2B 3-year target reiterated at Investor Day .
- Near-term trading lens: Expect focus on Q2 pricing realization, NA demand normalization, and VC/B2B order visibility; any further tariff clarity or exemptions would be a positive catalyst .
Notes: We searched for an Item 2.02 8‑K for Q1 FY26 but did not find a standalone filing; analysis relies on the Q1 FY26 earnings press release and full call transcript – –, plus prior-quarter press releases/transcripts for trend context – – –.