Revenue Acceleration Signals Demand Recovery
Revenue grew 18.6% YoY to $4.83B in Q1 2026 from $4.07B in Q1 2025, suggesting a meaningful cyclical recovery in semiconductor demand after a prolonged inventory correction. This top-line growth outpaced cost growth, driving significant operating leverage.
Gross and Operating Margin Expansion
Gross margin improved 117 bps YoY to 58.0%, while operating margin expanded 493 bps to 37.5%, reflecting strong operating leverage as revenue scaled faster than costs. R&D and SG&A expenses each declined slightly (~1.5%) YoY, contributing to the margin improvement.
Operating Cash Flow Nearly Doubled
Operating cash flow surged 79.0% YoY to $1.52B from $849M, demonstrating significantly improved cash generation quality alongside earnings growth. This improvement supports TI's capital return and manufacturing investment programs.