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SEC filingDiodes Incorporated reported a strong Q1 2026 with revenue up 22.1% YoY to $405.5 million, driven by broad-based demand recovery across automotive, industrial, and AI-server applications.
Diodes Incorporated reported a strong first quarter for fiscal 2026, with net sales of $405.5 million, a 22.1% increase compared to $332.1 million in the same period last year. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth and the highest percentage increase since the fourth quarter of 2021. The growth was broad-based across all end markets, with Europe leading the way as the company benefited from increased opportunities and orders from customers in the automotive and communications markets. Demand also continued to improve across broad industrial applications.
Gross profit increased 23.0% to $128.8 million, compared to $104.7 million in Q1 2025. Gross profit margin improved to 31.8% from 31.5% in the prior year, primarily due to higher revenue contribution from the automotive and industrial markets, which totaled 44% of product revenue, combined with improving utilization.
Operating income surged to $19.8 million from $1.3 million in the prior year, as operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 26.9% from 31.1%. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $5.6 million, reflecting higher salaries and wages ($3.1 million) and freight and duty expense ($1.2 million). Research and development expenses increased $2.0 million, driven by higher wages and benefits ($1.6 million) and increased depreciation and amortization ($0.8 million).
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $15.0 million ($0.32 per diluted share), compared to a net loss of $4.4 million ($0.10 per share) in Q1 2025. The improvement was driven by higher gross profit and a $6.8 million swing in total other income (expense), which included a $2.5 million unrealized gain on investments (vs. a $4.0 million loss in the prior year) and a lower impairment charge of $1.2 million (vs. $5.8 million in Q1 2025).
Total assets increased to $2.50 billion at March 31, 2026, from $2.45 billion at December 31, 2025. Cash and cash equivalents rose to $394.1 million from $367.2 million, while short-term investments increased to $10.2 million from $9.8 million. Inventories increased to $492.8 million from $471.5 million, reflecting normal operations.
Total liabilities increased to $546.9 million from $509.7 million, driven by increases in accounts payable ($169.2 million vs. $149.4 million) and accrued liabilities ($179.6 million vs. $170.3 million). Total debt remained relatively stable at $55.4 million (including lines of credit and long-term debt) compared to $55.9 million at year-end 2025.
Stockholders' equity increased to $1.89 billion from $1.88 billion, primarily due to net income of $15.0 million and share-based compensation of $7.6 million, partially offset by a $9.6 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Cash flow from operations was $64.3 million, compared to $56.7 million in Q1 2025. The increase was driven by higher net income ($16.1 million vs. a net loss of $2.8 million) and a $6.3 million net increase in working capital accounts, partially offset by $3.4 million in interest income from derivative financial instruments.
Capital expenditures were $31.9 million, or 7.9% of net sales, compared to $15.9 million (4.8% of net sales) in the prior year. The company expects capital expenditures for the full year 2026 to be within its target model of 5% to 9% of net sales. Free cash flow (operating cash flow less capex) was $32.4 million.
The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $404.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, and access to $225.0 million under its revolving credit facility. Foreign subsidiaries held approximately $239.0 million of cash, cash equivalents, and investments, of which approximately $94.2 million would be subject to potential non-U.S. withholding tax if distributed.
Management highlighted that the first quarter of 2026 was the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth and the highest percentage increase since Q4 2021. Revenue in Europe led the growth, benefiting from increased opportunities and orders from customers in the automotive and communications markets. Demand also continued to improve across broad industrial applications.
The company continues to focus on its previously released 3-year interim financial targets, which include reaching $2 billion in annual revenue and $700 million in gross profit. Content expansion, design win momentum, and new product introductions will continue to be the cornerstones of growth initiatives, combined with increased manufacturing and cost efficiencies to further drive margin expansion.
Key risks identified include the impact of tariffs, the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, potential customer order cancellations, and interest rate risk. The company also faces risks related to its international operations, including a slowdown in the Chinese economy and economic regulation in China.
Segment Information: The company operates in a single segment, standard semiconductor products. Net sales by geographic region based on shipment destination were: Asia $313.9 million, Europe $56.9 million, and Americas $34.6 million. By type, direct sales were $150.5 million and distributor sales were $255.0 million.
Customer Concentration: Two customers each accounted for 10% or more of net sales: Customer 1 ($50.8 million) and Customer 2 ($44.5 million). One customer accounted for 15.1% of outstanding accounts receivable at March 31, 2026.
Share-Based Compensation: Total share-based compensation expense was $7.6 million, compared to $6.4 million in Q1 2025. Unrecognized compensation expense related to share grants was approximately $57.3 million, expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.4 years.
Goodwill and Intangibles: Goodwill decreased to $182.3 million from $183.4 million, primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustments. Intangible assets, net, decreased to $41.4 million from $45.5 million, reflecting amortization of $3.9 million.
Derivative Instruments: The company had $334.7 million of outstanding foreign currency forward agreements not designated for hedge accounting. Collared forwards designated as hedging instruments had a fair value asset of $11.4 million and a liability of $0.3 million.
Equity Investments: The company recorded a $2.5 million non-cash mark-to-market adjustment on equity investments and a $1.2 million impairment charge on a previously made equity investment. The company's investment in Atlas, a variable interest entity, had a maximum exposure to loss of $99.8 million.