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Analog Devices' Quarterly Forecast Tops Estimates
The chipmaker posted $4.02 billion in revenue, up 40% from a year earlier, and said AI-driven demand is supporting its outlook.
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Analog Devices Inc. reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $4.02 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $3.92 billion, and issued fourth-quarter guidance of $4.3 billion, plus or minus $100 million.
Broad-Based demand across industrial, automotive, and communications markets drove the 40% year-over-year revenue increase, as CEO and Chair Vincent Roche stated investments in innovation and manufacturing capabilities position the company to capitalize on AI opportunities.
Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.45 for the quarter, while the company completed its $1.5 billion all-cash acquisition of Empower Semiconductor on July 7, 2026, strengthening its power management portfolio.
CFO Richard Puccio projected fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.86 per share, plus or minus $0.15, noting that disciplined execution and targeted growth investments will carry momentum into fiscal 2027.
Data center and energy markets remain key growth vectors, with ADI's serviceable addressable market for 2030 estimated at double projections from one year ago, positioning the company for sustained double-digit expansion.