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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A. (LOGI)·Q2 2026 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 FY26 sales were $1.19B (+6% YoY USD; +4% cc), GAAP gross margin 43.4% (-20bps YoY), non-GAAP gross margin 43.8% (-30bps YoY), and non-GAAP operating income $230M (+19% YoY) .
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.45, up 21% YoY, and materially beat Wall Street consensus $0.95*; revenue was in line at $1.186B vs $1.185B* (EPS beat driven by pricing and cost actions offsetting tariffs) .
- Management guided Q3 FY26 net sales to $1.375–$1.415B (+3%–6% YoY USD; +1%–4% cc), non-GAAP OI to $270–$290M, and gross margin to 42%–43% (balanced against U.S. consumer/gaming softness and tariff uncertainty) .
- Cash from operations was $229M (100% of operating income), quarter-end cash $1.38B; $340M returned to shareholders via dividend and buybacks—supportive of capital return narrative .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- APAC strength and B2B outperformance: APAC grew 19% cc with sustained double-digit China growth; B2B demand outpaced consumer, including double-digit growth in video collaboration in EMEA .
- Premium portfolio momentum: Double-digit growth in Pointing Devices and Keyboards & Combos, strong high-end gaming (Pro >25%, Sim >10%); MX Master 4 launched to “record-breaking” start and deep brand engagement via LogiPlay events .
- Tariff mitigation and margin discipline: Price actions and manufacturing diversification fully offset tariff impact; non-GAAP gross margin was flattish YoY despite higher promotions (pricing +150bps offset tariffs -150bps) .
What Went Wrong
- Americas/gaming softness: Americas down ~4% with U.S. consumer uncertainty; gaming market declined mid-single digits in the region, with entry-level products more sensitive to price increases .
- Promotional intensity: Elevated targeted promotions to support entry-level offerings and holiday visibility weighed against otherwise positive product cost reductions .
- Persistent macro/tariff uncertainty: Management highlighted ongoing risks from tariffs, export restrictions, and inflation; Q3 bookends hinge on U.S. consumer health and tariff structure .
Financial Results
Key Metrics vs Prior Quarter and Prior Year
YoY Comparison (Q2 FY26 vs Q2 FY25)
Consensus vs Actual (Q2 FY26)
Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Segment Breakdown
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We announced 16 new products… MX Master 4… off to a record-breaking start” — Hanneke Faber, CEO .
- “Non-GAAP operating income of $230M, up 19% YoY… negative impact of tariffs entirely offset by price and diversification actions” — Matteo Anversa, CFO .
- “We are on track to reduce our share of U.S. products originating from China to 10% by the end of this calendar year” — Hanneke Faber .
- “APAC grew 19% year over year in constant currency, led by sustained double-digit growth in China… Americas was down 4%” — Matteo Anversa .
- “Channel inventories are in a good spot… sell-out outpaced sell-in in the Americas” — Matteo Anversa .
Q&A Highlights
- U.S. consumer/gaming softness and pricing elasticity: Entry-level gaming more sensitive; trends improved through Q2; Q3 bookends depend on U.S. consumer strength .
- Gross margin mechanics: Price offsets tariffs; product cost reductions; targeted promotions; FX tailwinds; GM guide 42%–43% for Q3 .
- OpEx discipline: Non-GAAP OpEx 24.4% of sales; G&A reductions fund R&D and marketing; Q3 OpEx % typically lower seasonally .
- China strategy and innovation: China for China products (G316 keyboard), premium mix gains; PWS share growth in China .
- Capital allocation: Priority on organic investment and dividend growth; selective M&A; ongoing buybacks to avoid “lazy balance sheet” .
Estimates Context
- Q2 FY26 non-GAAP EPS $1.45 vs consensus $0.95*, a significant beat; revenue $1,186.1M vs consensus $1,185.4M*, essentially in line .
- Coverage depth: 6 EPS estimates and 9 revenue estimates; target price consensus $125.93* (10 estimates) .
Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Pricing power and manufacturing diversification are effectively neutralizing tariff headwinds; margin resilience supports sustained non-GAAP OI expansion into Q3 .
- Mix shift to premium (MX, Pro/Sim) and B2B (VC, enterprise headsets) is accretive to margins and cash generation; APAC/China momentum offsets U.S. consumer softness .
- Americas gaming weakness is the key near-term watch item; targeted promotions and holiday slate (incl. major game releases) could drive sequential improvement .
- Q3 guide implies continued mid-single-digit top-line and strong profitability (GM 42%–43%, non-GAAP OI $270–$290M); execution against bookends will be a stock narrative driver .
- Cash returns remain robust ($340M in Q2) with a pristine balance sheet ($1.38B cash), providing optionality for selective M&A and opportunistic buybacks .
- Track segment KPIs: sustained double-digit growth in Pointing Devices/Keyboards and premium gaming; monitor headsets/tablet accessories stabilization .
- Near-term trading: EPS beat vs consensus and reaffirmed margin discipline are positive; sensitivity to U.S. gaming and tariff policy headlines remains the key risk/reward driver .