Synaptics Incorporated develops semiconductor solutions for intelligent connected devices across IoT, PC, mobile and edge-AI markets. Company news commonly covers financial results, Core IoT product sales, design wins, and investor-conference activity, alongside updates to embedded compute, wireless connectivity and multimodal sensing products.
Recurring product developments include the Synaptics Astra AI-native embedded compute portfolio, Veros wireless connectivity, touch, display, biometrics, video, vision, audio, speech and security processing. Recent announcements also describe Edge AI boards, AI-native microcontrollers, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, Bluetooth, Thread/Zigbee and on-device inference for smart home, industrial IoT, robotics, wearables and audio applications.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) announced plans to offer $400 million in senior unsecured notes due in 2029. This private offering is aimed at qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons. Proceeds will be used to repay $100 million in existing borrowings and for general corporate purposes, including repaying convertible senior notes and potential share repurchases. The offering's timing and terms depend on market conditions. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act and cannot be sold in the U.S. without registration or an exemption.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences. Michael Hurlston, President and CEO, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference on March 3, 2021, at 10:15 AM EST. Interested parties can access the live webcast through Synaptics’ investor website. Additionally, Jason Tsai, Head of Investor Relations, will attend Susquehanna’s Tenth Annual Technology Conference on March 9 and 10, 2021. Synaptics focuses on enhancing user experiences across various connected devices.
Synaptics (SYNA) announced its entry into the Chromebook market with the launch of the S9861 TouchPad modules, now approved by Google. This venture targets the booming demand for Chromebooks, with shipments soaring 287% in Q4 2020, totaling nearly 31 million units for the year. Key growth drivers include remote education and work-from-home trends. The new TouchPad aims to enhance productivity and security in next-gen Chromebooks, positioning Synaptics to capitalize on rising consumer interest.
Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) reported robust Q2 2021 results with revenues of $357.6 million, surpassing expectations. The company achieved a GAAP gross margin of 42.1% and a record non-GAAP gross margin of 52.1%. GAAP diluted EPS reached $1.36, while non-GAAP diluted EPS hit $2.30. The IoT segment emerged as the largest revenue contributor, with both IoT and PC businesses posting record earnings. Looking ahead, Synaptics expects Q3 revenue between $310M and $340M and continued strength in gross margins despite supply chain limitations.
Synaptics has announced the customer sampling of its VideoSmart™ VS640, a next-gen edge computing SoC designed for set-top boxes, streaming devices, and smart displays. Built on a proven architecture and leveraging AI, the VS640 promises enhanced user experience with its integrated features, including CPU, GPU, and audio DSP. It supports next-gen video formats, and offers robust security with SyKURE and SyNAP technologies. This product aims to expand Synaptics’ application range and improve market competitiveness.
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Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) will announce its financial results for Q2 fiscal 2021 on February 4, 2021, after market close. A conference call for analysts and investors will take place at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) to discuss potential forward-looking information. Participants can join by calling 1-833-614-1539 with conference ID 8899476. An archived webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of Synaptics' website. The telephonic replay will be accessible until February 11, 2021.
Synaptics has launched the Katana Edge AI platform in partnership with Eta Compute to target the demand for battery-powered devices in the IoT market. This platform integrates low-power SoC architecture with efficient AI software, optimizing for various applications like object recognition and environmental sensing. The Katana features a multi-core processor and is designed for low latency. Co-optimized with TENSAI Flow software, the platform aims to accelerate deployment through application-focused kits, enhancing innovation in a multi-billion dollar market.
Synaptics announced participation in four investor conferences. Jason Tsai will attend the Wells Fargo 2020 TMT Summit on December 1, 2020. Michael Hurlston, CEO, will present at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference on December 2, 2020, with a live webcast available on Synaptics' investor website. Dean Butler, CFO, will attend the Barclays Conference on December 9, 2020, and present at the Needham Growth Conference on January 12, 2021. This engagement emphasizes Synaptics' commitment to investor relations and enhancing market visibility for its innovative technology solutions.
Synaptics reported its Q1 2021 financial results with revenue of $328.4 million, exceeding guidance. The GAAP gross margin was 41%; non-GAAP gross margin was 49.7%. The company posted a GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.08 but a non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.85. Cash and short-term investments totaled $243.9 million. Looking ahead, Synaptics anticipates Q2 revenue between $340 million and $370 million with strong demand, particularly from IoT products, projecting non-GAAP gross margins above 50%.