SILICON LABORATORIES INC.
For the period ended Oct 3, 2026. Filed Nov 10, 2026.
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Oct 3, 2026 · Filed Nov 10, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-07-04; filed 2026-08-11.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-10-03; filed 2026-11-10.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (1)
Current report
The increase in the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2026 in comparison with the three and nine months ended October 4, 2025 is primarily due to the release of $1.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits in the three months ended October 4, 2025 with no comparable release in the current year-to-date.
Removed paragraphs (1)
Previous report
The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026 is primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax book loss, as the impact of permanent items is relatively greater when the pre-tax loss is smaller.
Reworded paragraphs (21)
Previous wording
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see the “Cautionary Statement” above and “Risk Factors” below for discussions of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. Our fiscal year-end financial reporting periods are a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal 2026 will have 52 weeks. Fiscal 2025 had 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the first quarter of the year. Our second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended July 4, 2026 and our second quarter of fiscal 2025 ended July 5, 2025.
Current wording
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see the “Cautionary Statement” above and “Risk Factors” below for discussions of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. Our fiscal year-end financial reporting periods are a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal 2026 will have 52 weeks. Fiscal 2025 had 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the first quarter of the year. Our third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended October 3, 2026 and our third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended October 4, 2025.
Previous wording
As announced on February 4, 2026, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Texas Instruments Incorporated (“Parent”) and Caldwell Merger Corp., a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Subsidiary”), pursuant to which Merger Subsidiary will merge with and into Silicon Laboratories Inc. (the “Merger”), and we will survive the Merger as a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Parent. At the effective time of the Merger, each share of our common stock outstanding as of immediately prior to the effective time (other than dissenting shares or any shares of our common stock held by us as treasury stock or owned by Parent or any of our or Parent’s subsidiaries) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive $231.00 in cash, without interest. The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement were unanimously approved by our board of directors, and on April 30, 2026 we obtained the approval of our stockholders required to adopt the Merger Agreement. The Merger is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by our stockholders and the receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Current wording
As announced on February 4, 2026, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Texas Instruments Incorporated (“Parent”) and Caldwell Merger Corp., a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Subsidiary”), pursuant to which Merger Subsidiary will merge with and into Silicon Laboratories Inc. (the “Merger”), and we will survive the Merger as a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Parent. At the effective time of the Merger, each share of our common stock outstanding as of immediately prior to the effective time (other than dissenting shares or any shares of our common stock held by us as treasury stock or owned by Parent or any of our or Parent’s subsidiaries) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive $231.00 in cash, without interest. The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement were unanimously approved by our board of directors, and on April 30, 2026 we obtained the approval of our stockholders required to adopt the Merger Agreement. The Merger is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals.
Previous wording
In connection with the proposed Merger, for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026 we have incurred $9.6 million and $20.8 million of costs, respectively, and expect to continue to incur financial advisory, legal, accounting, and other related costs prior to the completion of the Merger, which could be significant.
Current wording
In connection with the proposed Merger, for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2026 we have incurred $6.9 million and $27.7 million of costs, respectively, and expect to continue to incur Merger-related costs prior to the completion of the Merger, which could be significant.
Previous wording
The global economic environment has experienced inflationary pressure, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. There continues to be uncertainty regarding international trade relations and trade policy, including those related to tariffs. The situation concerning the imposition of additional tariffs and trade restrictions by the U.S. and other jurisdictions continues to evolve, and we cannot be certain of the outcome, which could adversely impact demand for our products, costs, customers, suppliers, and general economic conditions. Continued geopolitical instability, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the war in Iran and other conflicts in the Middle East, volatility in energy markets and recent increases in oil prices driven by geopolitical conflicts, the risk of inflation, slower GDP growth, or recession, and variations in the relative strength of the U.S. dollar, have added to the uncertainty. The extent of the impact of the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, their impact to the business of our suppliers and/or customers, and other items identified under “Risk Factors” below, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted, but could materially affect our business, results of operations, access to sources of liquidity, and financial condition. See the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of the Form 10-Q for further discussion.
Current wording
The global economic environment has experienced inflationary pressure, high interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. There continues to be uncertainty regarding international trade relations and trade policy, including those related to tariffs. The situation concerning the imposition of additional tariffs and trade restrictions by the U.S. and other jurisdictions continues to evolve, and we cannot be certain of the outcome, which could adversely impact demand for our products, costs, customers, suppliers, and general economic conditions. Continued geopolitical instability, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the war in Iran and other conflicts in the Middle East, including disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, has contributed to significant volatility in energy markets and sustained elevated oil prices. These conditions, together with rising inflation, higher interest rates and borrowing costs, slower economic growth or the possibility of recession, and volatility in the value of the U.S. dollar, have added to the uncertainty. The extent of the impact of the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, their impact to the business of our suppliers and/or customers, and other items identified under “Risk Factors” below, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted, but could materially affect our business, results of operations, access to sources of liquidity, and financial condition. See the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion.
Previous wording
Revenues increased $35.3 million in the recent quarter compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025 due to increased revenues from our Industrial & Commercial products and our Home & Life products. Gross profit increased $32.6 million during the same period primarily as a result of the increase in revenues. Gross margin increased to 61.6% in the recent quarter compared to 56.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as our indirect and overhead expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues. Operating expenses increased by $20.4 million in the recent quarter compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily due to higher personnel-related costs and costs related to the Merger. Operating loss in the recent quarter was $10.7 million compared to operating loss of $22.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Refer to “Results of Operations” below for further discussion.
Current wording
Revenues increased $44.9 million in the recent quarter compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025 due to increased revenues from our Industrial & Commercial products and our Home & Life products. Gross profit increased $33.6 million during the same period primarily as a result of the increase in revenues. Gross margin increased to 60.8% in the recent quarter compared to 57.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 as our indirect and overhead expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues. Operating expenses increased by $13.3 million in the recent quarter compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily due to costs related to the Merger and higher personnel-related costs. Operating income in the recent quarter was $8.0 million compared to operating loss of $12.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Refer to “Results of Operations” below for further discussion.
Previous wording
We ended the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with $397.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Net cash used in operating activities was $9.6 million during the current year six-month period. Accounts receivable were $79.8 million at July 4, 2026, representing 31 days sales outstanding (“DSO”). Inventory was $123.3 million at July 4, 2026, representing 127 days of inventory (“DOI”).
Current wording
We ended the third quarter of fiscal 2026 with $439.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.2 million during the current year nine-month period. Accounts receivable were $80.0 million at October 3, 2026, representing 29 days sales outstanding (“DSO”). Inventory was $133.4 million at October 3, 2026, representing 122 days of inventory (“DOI”).
Previous wording
During the six months ended July 4, 2026, we had no customer that represented more than 10% of our revenues. In addition to direct sales to customers, some of our end customers purchase products indirectly from us through distributors and contract manufacturers. An end customer purchasing through a contract manufacturer typically instructs such contract manufacturer to obtain our products and incorporate such products with other components for sale by such contract manufacturer to the end customer. Although we actually sell the products to, and are paid by, the distributors and contract manufacturers, we refer to such end customer as our customer. Two of our distributors who sell to our customers, Arrow Electronics and Edom Technology, each represented more than 10% of our revenues during the six months ended July 4, 2026.
Current wording
During the nine months ended October 3, 2026, we had no customer that represented more than 10% of our revenues. In addition to direct sales to customers, some of our end customers purchase products indirectly from us through distributors and contract manufacturers. An end customer purchasing through a contract manufacturer typically instructs such contract manufacturer to obtain our products and incorporate such products with other components for sale by such contract manufacturer to the end customer. Although we actually sell the products to, and are paid by, the distributors and contract manufacturers, we refer to such end customer as our customer. Two of our distributors who sell to our customers, Arrow Electronics and Edom Technology, each represented more than 10% of our revenues during the nine months ended October 3, 2026.
Previous wording
The percentage of our revenues derived from outside of the United States was 90% during the six months ended July 4, 2026. All of our revenues to date have been denominated in U.S. dollars. We believe that a majority of our revenues will continue to be derived from customers outside of the United States.
Current wording
The percentage of our revenues derived from outside of the United States was 90% during the nine months ended October 3, 2026. All of our revenues to date have been denominated in U.S. dollars. We believe that a majority of our revenues will continue to be derived from customers outside of the United States.
Previous wording
The increase in revenues in the recent three-month period was due to increased revenues of $25.2 million from our Industrial & Commercial products and increased revenues of $10.1 million from our Home & Life products. The increase in revenues in the recent six-month period was due to increased revenues of $57.1 million from our Industrial & Commercial products and increased revenues of $14.0 million from our Home & Life products. Revenues increased in the recent three and six-month periods as a result of increases in unit volumes of our products relative to the prior year. The average selling prices of our products may fluctuate significantly from period to period due to changes in product mix, pricing decisions and other factors. In general, as our products become more mature, we expect to experience decreases in average selling prices.
Current wording
The increase in revenues in the recent three-month period was due to increased revenues of $23.7 million from our Industrial & Commercial products and increased revenues of $21.2 million from our Home & Life products. The increase in revenues in the recent nine-month period was due to increased revenues of $80.8 million from our Industrial & Commercial products and increased revenues of $35.2 million from our Home & Life products. Revenues increased in the recent three and nine-month periods as a result of increases in unit volumes of our products relative to the prior year. The average selling prices of our products may fluctuate significantly from period to period due to changes in product mix, pricing decisions and other factors. In general, as our products become more mature, we expect to experience decreases in average selling prices.
Previous wording
Gross profit increased during the recent three and six-month period primarily as a result of increases in revenues in the periods. Gross margin increased as our indirect and overhead expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues in the recent three and six-month period as a result of the increase in revenues. Increased product demand and production capacity constraints may affect the costs of our products, and the prices we pay for inventory may increase in future periods which could reduce our gross margins.
Current wording
Gross profit increased during the recent three and nine-month period primarily as a result of increases in revenues in the periods. Gross margin increased as our indirect and overhead expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues in the recent three and nine-month period as a result of the increase in revenues. Increased product demand and production capacity constraints have affected the costs of our products, including the prices we pay for inventory. We expect these conditions to continue to affect our costs, which could reduce our gross margins.
Previous wording
Research and development expense in the recent three-month period increased, with increases of $3.3 million from costs incurred due to the Merger, $2.7 million from personnel-related costs, and $1.0 million from lower government incentives. Research and development expense in the recent six-month period increased, with increases of $3.3 million from costs incurred due to the Merger, $2.8 million from personnel-related costs, $2.1 million for new product introduction costs, $2.0 million from lower government incentives, and $0.8 million for IT-related costs, partially offset by a decrease of $4.2 million for amortization of intangible assets.
Current wording
Research and development expense in the recent three-month period increased, with increases of $3.6 million from costs incurred due to the Merger and $1.1 million from lower government incentives. Research and development expense in the recent nine-month period increased, with increases of $6.9 million from costs incurred due to the Merger, $3.1 million from lower government incentives, $2.7 million from personnel-related costs, $2.2 million for new product introduction costs, and $1.1 million for IT-related costs, partially offset by a decrease of $4.2 million for amortization of intangible assets.
Previous wording
The increase in selling, general and administrative expense in the recent three-month period was primarily due to a $6.4 million increase in personnel-related costs and $6.3 million from costs incurred due to the Merger. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense in the recent six-month period was primarily due to $17.5 million from costs incurred due to the Merger, and a $9.2 million increase in personnel-related costs.
Current wording
The increase in selling, general and administrative expense in the recent three-month period was due to a $4.7 million increase in personnel-related costs and $3.3 million from costs incurred due to the Merger. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense in the recent nine-month period was primarily due to $20.8 million from costs incurred due to the Merger, and a $13.9 million increase in personnel-related costs.
Previous wording
Interest income and other, net for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026 was $2.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively, compared to $3.8 million and $7.6 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended July 5, 2025.
Current wording
Interest income and other, net for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2026 was $3.2 million and $9.3 million, respectively, compared to $3.0 million and $10.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended October 4, 2025.
Previous wording
Interest expense for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026 was $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, compared to $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for the three and six months ended July 5, 2025.
Current wording
Interest expense for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2026 was $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, compared to $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended October 4, 2025.
Previous wording
Our principal sources of liquidity as of July 4, 2026 consisted of $397.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, of which $243.8 million was held by our U.S. entities. The remaining balance was held by our foreign subsidiaries. Our cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of government debt securities, which include U.S. government securities and money market funds.
Current wording
Our principal sources of liquidity as of October 3, 2026 consisted of $439.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, of which $262.3 million was held by our U.S. entities. The remaining balance was held by our foreign subsidiaries. Our cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of government debt securities (which include U.S. government securities), time deposits, and money market funds.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities was $9.6 million during the six months ended July 4, 2026, compared to net cash provided of $53.0 million during the six months ended July 5, 2025. Operating cash flows during the six months ended July 4, 2026 reflect our net loss of $26.5 million, adjustments of $65.1 million for depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and deferred income taxes, and a net cash outflow of $48.2 million due to changes in our operating assets and liabilities.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.2 million during the nine months ended October 3, 2026, compared to $87.4 million during the nine months ended October 4, 2025. Operating cash flows during the nine months ended October 3, 2026 reflect our net loss of $17.6 million, adjustments of $97.0 million for depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and deferred income taxes, and a net cash outflow of $42.1 million due to changes in our operating assets and liabilities.
Previous wording
Accounts receivable increased to $79.8 million at July 4, 2026 from $64.5 million at January 3, 2026. The increase in accounts receivable resulted primarily from normal variations in the timing of collections and billings. Our DSO was 31 days at July 4, 2026 and 28 days at January 3, 2026.
Current wording
Accounts receivable increased to $80.0 million at October 3, 2026 from $64.5 million at January 3, 2026. The increase in accounts receivable resulted primarily from normal variations in the timing of collections and billings. Our DSO was 29 days at October 3, 2026 and 28 days at January 3, 2026.
Previous wording
Inventory increased to $123.3 million at July 4, 2026 from $95.6 million at January 3, 2026. Inventory has increased in order to minimize potential supply disruptions and meet forecasted future demand. Our inventory levels will vary based on the availability of supply and the impact of variations between forecasted demand used for purchasing inventory and actual demand. Our DOI was 127 days at July 4, 2026 and 113 days at January 3, 2026.
Current wording
Inventory increased to $133.4 million at October 3, 2026 from $95.6 million at January 3, 2026. Inventory has increased in order to minimize potential supply disruptions and meet forecasted future demand. Our inventory levels will vary based on the availability of supply and the impact of variations between forecasted demand used for purchasing inventory and actual demand. Our DOI was 122 days at October 3, 2026 and 113 days at January 3, 2026.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by investing activities was $27.2 million during the six months ended July 4, 2026, compared to net cash used of $14.1 million during the six months ended July 5, 2025. The increase in cash inflows was principally due to cash proceeds from maturities of marketable securities of $44.1 million compared to a net cash outflow of $0.5 million from purchases, sales, and maturities of marketable securities in the prior year, and the receipt of $5.3 million of proceeds from capital-related government incentives in the current period. Purchases of property and equipment increased $8.6 million during the six months ended July 4, 2026 compared to the six months ended July 5, 2025.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities was $42.5 million during the nine months ended October 3, 2026, compared to net cash used of $20.8 million during the nine months ended October 4, 2025. The increase in cash inflows was principally due to cash proceeds from maturities of marketable securities of $62.3 million compared to a net cash proceeds of $3.1 million from purchases, sales, and maturities of marketable securities in the prior year, and the receipt of $8.7 million of proceeds from capital-related government incentives in the current period. Purchases of property and equipment increased $8.5 million during the nine months ended October 3, 2026 compared to the nine months ended October 4, 2025.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities was $19.7 million during the six months ended July 4, 2026, compared to $6.1 million during the six months ended July 5, 2025. The increase in cash outflows was principally due to an increase in payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards of $13.7 million.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities was $20.9 million during the nine months ended October 3, 2026, compared to $6.8 million during the nine months ended October 4, 2025. The increase in cash outflows was principally due to an increase in payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards of $13.8 million.
Previous wording
Our investment portfolio includes cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. Our main investment objective is the preservation of investment capital. Our interest income is sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates. A 100 basis point decline in yield on our investment portfolio holdings as of July 4, 2026 would decrease our future annual interest income by approximately $2.7 million. We believe that our investment policy, which defines the duration, concentration, and minimum credit quality of the allowable investments, meets our investment objectives.
Current wording
Our investment portfolio includes cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. Our main investment objective is the preservation of investment capital. Our interest income is sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates. A 100 basis point decline in yield on our investment portfolio holdings as of October 3, 2026 would decrease our future annual interest income by approximately $2.1 million. We believe that our investment policy, which defines the duration, concentration, and minimum credit quality of the allowable investments, meets our investment objectives.