STMicroelectronics (STM) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q2 2026 net revenues reached $3.49 billion, up 26.0% year-over-year and 12.7% sequentially, surpassing the midpoint of guidance, driven by strong growth in communication equipment, computer and peripherals, and automotive.

• Gross margin was 34.8% (non-U.S. GAAP: 35.2%), in line with outlook; operating margin was 5.4% (non-U.S. GAAP: 7.7%); net income was $222 million (non-U.S. GAAP: $291 million).

• Free cash flow was $75 million; net cash from operating activities was $502 million; net CapEx was $409 million.

• Demand accelerated with strong bookings and book-to-bill close to two overall, especially in communication equipment and computer peripherals; distribution inventory fell below target.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was $1.22 billion, up 31.1% year-over-year; gross margin increased 130 bps year-over-year to 34.8%.

• Q2 net income was $222 million, compared to a net loss of $97 million a year ago; non-U.S. GAAP net income was $291 million.

• Operating margin rose to 5.4% from -4.8% a year ago; non-U.S. GAAP operating margin was 7.7%.

• Free cash flow improved to $75 million from -$152 million in Q2 2025.

• Net financial position stood at $2.01 billion (non-U.S. GAAP), with total liquidity of $6.03 billion and total financial debt of $4.02 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• Q3 2026 net revenues expected at $3.70 billion, up 6.2% sequentially and 16.2% year-over-year; gross margin forecasted at 37.0%.

• Q4 revenues anticipated above $4 billion, with H2 vs H1 growth exceeding typical 15% seasonality, driven by AI datacenters and LEO satellite communications.

• Datacenter revenues projected above $1 billion in 2026 and well above $2 billion in 2027 if current trends persist.

• H2 vs H1 growth projected above normal 15% seasonality.