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SITIME Corp (SITM)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Revenue of $69.5M, up 58% YoY, and above S&P Global consensus of ~$64.7M*; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.47 also beat the ~$0.28* consensus. Non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 58.2% (from 57.4% in Q1) on favorable mix and cost improvements .
- Communications/Enterprise/Data Center (CED) grew 137% YoY to $36.0M (52% of revenue), driven by AI demand across switches, NICs, optical modules, and active electrical cables; all end markets and regions grew YoY .
- Balance sheet strengthened by a follow-on offering that added ~$387.4M net cash; quarter-end cash and short-term investments reached $796.7M with no debt, improving optionality for R&D and customer acquisition .
- Q3 guidance: revenue $77–$79M, non-GAAP EPS $0.67–$0.75, gross margin 58–59%, highlighting continued momentum into H2 as CED leads growth, with consumer seasonality expected to support sequential gains .
- Stock reaction catalysts: accelerating AI data center content and systems solutions (oscillators + clocks + TimeFabric software with up to 9x more accurate synchronization and 24-hour holdover), plus robust bookings and a healthy funnel .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Strong top-line and margin execution: $69.5M revenue (+58% YoY) and non-GAAP GM 58.2%; non-GAAP operating income grew to $7.2M and non-GAAP EPS to $0.47, reflecting operating leverage and mix benefits .
- AI-led CED strength: “Revenue from our CED market grew 137% year over year, fueled by AI” and management highlighted broad design-win momentum with Elite oscillators and Cascade clocking across switches, NICs, optical modules, and AECs .
- Balance sheet and operations: DSO improved to 35 days (from 42), cash from operations was $15.3M, and CapEx investments support scaling new products; net offering proceeds ~$387.4M further enhance strategic flexibility .
What Went Wrong
- GAAP profitability still negative: GAAP net loss of $20.2M (–$0.84 diluted EPS) as stock-based compensation and amortization continue to weigh on reported results .
- Mobile/IoT/Consumer flat sequentially despite new content; management reiterated the segment’s inherent volatility and seasonality, and the policy to include designs in guidance only with visibility .
- Automotive softness amid mixed macro and tariff dynamics; inventory increased to $84.1M as production ramps for key new products, which PMs may monitor for execution risk .
Financial Results
Segment mix and sequential progression:
KPIs:
Guidance Changes
Q2 guidance (given on Q1 call) versus actual:
Current Q3 guidance (given on Q2 call):
Management reiterated a pathway to 60% gross margin for the core business as revenue scales and new products improve cost/yields .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We delivered revenue of 69.5 million… Gross margin increased to 58.2%. EPS increased to $0.47… In today’s world of significant AI growth, our data center customer segment continues to lead our growth significantly.” — Rajesh Vashist, CEO .
- “In CED… Elite family of oscillator products… along with our Cascade Clocking family… drove strong design win momentum across switches, NIC cards, optical modules and AECs.” — Rajesh Vashist .
- “Non-GAAP gross margin was 58.2%, up 80 bps sequentially, driven by favorable product mix and improving product costs… Q2 non-GAAP net income was $11.6 million or $0.47 per share.” — Beth Howe, CFO .
- “Q3 revenue of $77–$79M… gross margins 58–59%… OpEx $34.0–$34.5M… interest income $7.5–$8.0M… diluted shares ~26.8M… non-GAAP EPS $0.67–$0.75.” — Beth Howe .
- “TimeFabric… delivers up to 9X more accurate time synchronization than quartz-based solutions… and proprietary holdover extension to 24 hours.” — Company press release .
Q&A Highlights
- Segment growth cadence: Management expects CED to be the strongest grower in the back half; consumer typically stronger in Q3/Q4 due to seasonality; auto/industrial/defense to grow with stronger aerospace and industrial traction .
- Mobile guidance policy: Consumer/mobile is volatile; management includes new designs in guidance when visibility is sufficient, clarifying how launches affect the outlook .
- Macro/tariffs: Some auto softness; industrial and aerospace/defense are strong; diversified premium product exposure reduces macro sensitivity .
- Systems content and ASP: Systems approach (oscillators + customized clocks) increases dollar content; Symphonic drives higher ASPs by solving multiple board-level problems .
- Hyperscaler ASIC platforms: Similar content opportunities as merchant GPU platforms; penetration varies by hyperscaler; architectural advantages more accessible via merchant silicon ecosystems .
Estimates Context
- Q2 2025 results versus S&P Global consensus: Revenue $69.5M vs ~$64.7M*; non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.47 vs ~$0.28*; both beats underscore AI-led demand and improving mix .
- Q3 2025 guidance brackets consensus: Revenue guidance $77–$79M vs consensus ~$78.1M*; EPS guidance $0.67–$0.75 vs consensus ~$0.71*; margin guidance 58–59% is consistent with sequential improvement path .
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- AI data center content is the primary growth engine; CED revenue rose 137% YoY and comprised 52% of Q2 sales, with systems solutions expanding dollar content across networking and accelerator platforms .
- Execution improved: sequential non-GAAP gross margin expansion (58.2%) and operating leverage delivered a strong EPS beat vs consensus, suggesting upside from mix and cost/yield gains .
- H2 setup positive: Q3 guidance points to continued sequential growth; consumer seasonality and CED strength should support top-line, with margin guidance holding near 58–59% .
- Strategic software lever: TimeFabric enhances synchronization accuracy up to 9x vs quartz and extends holdover to 24 hours, deepening differentiation and pricing power in AI/5G infrastructure .
- Balance sheet optionality: ~$387.4M net proceeds from follow-on offering and $796.7M cash/ST investments provide capacity for R&D acceleration and customer acquisition in priority markets .
- Watch risks: GAAP losses persist; mobile can be volatile and flat sequentially; auto softness and tariff dynamics require monitoring, though diversified premium exposure mitigates downside .
- Near-term trading: Positive estimate beats and incremental guidance may support momentum; focus on design-win flow in AI networking (switches/NICs/optical/AECs) and margin trajectory toward the 60% core target .