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Advanced Energy (NASDAQ: AEIS) posts higher Q1 profit, guides Q2 EPS to $1.93–$2.43

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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results. Revenue reached $511 million, up from $489 million in the prior quarter and $405 million a year earlier, driven by strengthening demand across all markets and particularly higher data center computing revenue.

GAAP net income from continuing operations was $67 million, or $1.59 diluted EPS, compared with $0.65 a year ago. Non-GAAP net income was $83 million, or $2.09 per diluted share, with non-GAAP gross margin surpassing 40%, a key strategic milestone for the company.

Operating cash flow from continuing operations was an outflow of $5.6 million, mainly due to seasonal payments and a $48 million inventory build to support strong demand. For the second quarter of 2026, the company forecasts revenue of $520–$560 million, GAAP EPS of $1.31–$1.77, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.93–$2.43.

Positive

  • Strong growth and margin expansion: Q1 2026 revenue rose to $511 million from $405 million a year earlier, GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations increased to $1.59 from $0.65, and non-GAAP operating margin improved to 19.1%, indicating meaningful earnings leverage.
  • Supportive Q2 2026 outlook: The company guided to Q2 2026 revenue of $520–$560 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.93–$2.43, signaling expectations for continued top-line growth and robust profitability.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Advanced Energy posts strong Q1 growth and guides to higher Q2 revenue and earnings.

Advanced Energy delivered solid Q1 2026 momentum with revenue of $511 million, up from both Q4 2025 and Q1 2025. GAAP income from continuing operations rose to $67.3 million, and non-GAAP EPS reached $2.09, supported by a non-GAAP gross margin above 40%.

Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 19.1%, reflecting disciplined expense management and operating leverage as demand strengthened across semiconductor equipment, data center computing, industrial and medical, and telecom markets. Cash flow from operations showed a $5.6 million outflow, largely tied to a $48 million inventory increase to support demand.

The company’s Q2 2026 outlook – revenue of $520–$560 million, GAAP EPS of $1.31–$1.77, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.93–$2.43 – indicates expectations for continued growth. Future filings and earnings updates will show how actual results track against this guidance.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 revenue $511.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations $1.59 per share Three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.09 per share Three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 cash from operating activities -$6.0 million Net cash from operating activities, total company
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $701.4 million Balance at March 31, 2026
Total assets $2,592.9 million Balance sheet at March 31, 2026
Q2 2026 revenue guidance $520–$560 million Guidance range for Q2 2026
Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance $1.93–$2.43 per share Guidance range for Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS
non-GAAP gross margin financial
"we achieved a key strategic milestone by delivering non-GAAP gross margin above 40%"
Non-GAAP gross margin is a measure of a company's profitability that shows how much money it makes from sales after subtracting the direct costs of producing its products or services, but without applying certain accounting adjustments required by standard rules. It helps investors understand the company's core earning ability by excluding items like one-time expenses or accounting changes. This metric provides a clearer picture of ongoing business performance beyond official financial reports.
non-GAAP operating income financial
"Non-GAAP operating income | $ | 97.8 | $ | 54.8 | $ | 86.9"
Non-GAAP operating income is a measure of a company's profit from its core business activities, calculated by excluding certain expenses or income that are not part of regular operations. It provides a clearer picture of how well the business is performing by focusing on ongoing operations, helping investors compare companies more consistently and make better-informed decisions.
stock-based compensation financial
"The non-GAAP results presented below exclude the impact of non-cash related charges, such as stock-based compensation"
Stock-based compensation is when a company pays employees, directors or consultants with shares or the right to buy shares instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because issuing stock or options spreads ownership thinner (like cutting a pie into more slices), which can reduce each existing share’s claim on profits and can also change reported earnings; investors watch it to assess true cost of running the business and how management is incentivized.
effective tax rate financial
"Effective tax rate, as reported | 3.9% | 16.7% | 8.2%"
The effective tax rate is the percentage of a company's profits that it pays in taxes. It shows how much of its earnings go to taxes after all deductions and credits are considered. For investors, it indicates how much of the company's income is taken by taxes, impacting overall profitability and financial health.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release and statements we make on the above announced conference call contain, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
convertible notes financial
"Dilutive effect of convertible notes | (2.2) | — | (1.4)"
Convertible notes are a type of short-term loan that a company receives from investors, which can later be turned into company shares instead of being paid back in cash. They matter to investors because they offer a way to support a company early on while giving the potential to own a stake in its success if the company grows and later raises more funding.
Revenue $511.0 million
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations $1.59
Non-GAAP diluted EPS $2.09
Guidance

For Q2 2026, the company guides to revenue of $520–$560 million, GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $1.31–$1.77, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.93–$2.43.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2026

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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

  ​ ​ ​

000-26966

  ​ ​ ​

84-0846841

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1595 Wynkoop Street, Suite 800, Denver, Colorado

  ​ ​ ​

80202

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(970) 407-6626

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the

registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

  ​ ​ ​

Trading Symbol(s)

  ​ ​ ​

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

AEIS

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Form 8-K is furnished under “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On May 4, 2026, Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number

  ​ ​ ​

Description

99.1

Advanced Energy press release dated May 4, 2026 reporting financial results

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The cover page from Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

/s/ Paul Oldham

Date: May 4, 2026

Paul Oldham

Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President

Exhibit 99.1

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Financial News Release

Advanced Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Revenue was $511 million, up 26% year-over-year and above the midpoint of guidance
Data Center Computing revenue more than doubled year-over-year
GAAP gross margin was 39.3%; non-GAAP gross margin was 40.1%
GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.59; non-GAAP EPS was $2.09, above the midpoint of guidance

DENVER, Colo., May 4, 2026 - Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS), a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions, announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“In the first quarter, we achieved a key strategic milestone by delivering non-GAAP gross margin above 40%,” said Steve Kelley, president and CEO of Advanced Energy. “Demand is strengthening across all of our markets. With our strategic initiatives gaining traction and strong customer adoption of our industry-leading technologies, we are confident in our ability to deliver long-term revenue and earnings growth.”

Quarter Results

Revenue was $511 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with $489 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $405 million in the first quarter of 2025.

GAAP net income from continuing operations was $67 million or $1.59 per diluted share in the quarter, compared with $53 million or $1.31 per diluted share in the prior quarter, and $25 million or $0.65 per diluted share a year ago.

Non-GAAP net income was $83 million or $2.09 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2026. This compares with $75 million or $1.94 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2025, and $47 million or $1.23 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2025.

During the first quarter of 2026, cash flow from continuing operations was an outflow of $6 million due to seasonal first quarter payments and a $48 million increase in inventory to support strong market demand. The company repurchased $0.3 million of common stock and paid $3.8 million in quarterly dividends.

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Second Quarter 2026 Guidance

Based on the Company’s current view, beliefs, and assumptions, guidance is within the following ranges:

Q2 2026

Revenue

$540 million +/- $20 million

GAAP EPS from continuing operations

$1.54 +/- $0.23

Non-GAAP EPS

$2.18 +/- $0.25

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today, May 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the first quarter financial results. To participate in the live earnings conference call, please dial 877-407-0890 approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the meeting and an operator will connect you. International participants can dial +1-201-389-0918. A webcast will also be available on our investor web page at ir.advancedenergy.com in the Events & Presentations section. The archived webcast will be available approximately two hours following the end of the live event.

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. Advanced Energy’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial production, medical and life sciences, data center computing, networking, and telecommunications. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support for customers around the globe, the Company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propels growth of its customers, and innovates the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power. It is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. For more information, visit www.advancedenergy.com.

Advanced Energy | Precision. Power. Performance. Trust.

For more information, contact:

Andrew Huang

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

970-407-6555

ir@aei.com

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Non-GAAP Measures

This release includes measures, such as non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) that are not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Management uses non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS to evaluate business performance without the impacts of certain non-cash charges and other charges which are not part of our usual operations. We use these non-GAAP measures to assess performance against business objectives and make business decisions, including developing budgets and forecasting future periods. In addition, management’s incentive plans include certain of these non-GAAP measures as criteria for achievements. These non-GAAP measures are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. However, we believe these non-GAAP measures provide additional information that enables readers to evaluate our business from the perspective of management. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The non-GAAP results presented below exclude the impact of non-cash related charges, such as stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, and long-term unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses. In addition, we exclude discontinued operations and other items such as acquisition-related costs, facility, infrastructure, and other transition costs, and restructuring expenses, as they are not indicative of future performance. The tax effect of our non-GAAP adjustments represents the anticipated annual tax rate applied to each non-GAAP adjustment after consideration of their respective book and tax treatments. Non-GAAP results also exclude non-recurring discrete tax expenses or benefits. Finally, non-GAAP diluted weighted-average common shares are adjusted to reflect the dilutive impact of our convertible note based on the higher note hedge strike price instead of the initial conversion price.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and statements we make on the above announced conference call contain, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release or the conference call that are not historical information are forward-looking statements. For example, statements relating to our beliefs, expectations, and plans are forward-looking statements, as are statements that certain actions, conditions, or circumstances will continue. The inclusion of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "can," "may," "might," "continue," "enables," "plan," "intend," "should," "could," "would," "likely," "potential," or "believe," and similar expressions and the negative versions thereof indicate forward-looking statements; however, not all forward-looking statements may contain such words or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based upon information available as of the date of this press release and management’s current estimates, forecasts, and assumptions. Although we believe that our expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we may not achieve the results, performance, plans, or objectives expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.

Risks and uncertainties to which our forward-looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to: volatility and business fluctuations in the industries in which we compete; our ability to achieve design wins with new and existing customers; our ability to accurately forecast and meet

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customer demand; risks related to global economic conditions, such as the impact of tariffs and export regulations, escalating global conflicts on macroeconomic conditions, economic uncertainty, market volatility, rising interest rates, inflation, lack of growth in our markets or recession; customer price sensitivity; the U.S. Dollar’s change in value against its major peers; concentration of our customer base; risks associated with potential breach of our information security measures, either external breach or internal data theft; difficulties with the implementation of our enterprise resource planning and other enterprise-wide information technology system applications; our loss of or inability to attract and retain key personnel; risks associated with our manufacturing footprint optimization and movement of manufacturing locations for certain products; disruptions to our manufacturing operations or those of our customers or suppliers; our ability to successfully identify, close, integrate and realize anticipated benefits from our acquisitions; quality issues or unanticipated costs in fulfilling our warranty obligations (including our discontinued solar inverter product line), and adequacy of our warranty reserves; risks inherent in our international operations, including the effect of export controls, the impact of tariffs on our supply chain or products we sell, political and geographical risks, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates; our ability to enforce, protect, and maintain our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights; regulatory risk related to our supply chain; legal matters, claims, investigations, and proceedings; changes to tax laws and regulations or our tax rates; changes in federal, state, local and foreign regulations, including with respect to trade compliance, privacy and data protection, supply chain, and environmental regulation; the effect of our debt obligations and restrictive covenants on our ability to operate our business; risks related to our unfunded pension obligations; our estimates of the fair value of intangible assets; the potential impact of dilution related to our convertible debt, hedge, and warrant transactions; and the risks and uncertainties described in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made and based on information available to us on the date of this press release. Aspirational goals and targets discussed on the conference call or in the presentation materials should not be interpreted in any respect as guidance. We assume no obligation to update the information in this press release or provide the reasons why our actual results may differ.

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

  ​ ​ ​

Three Months Ended

 

March 31, 

December 31, 

 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2025

 

Revenue, net

$

511.0

$

404.6

$

489.4

Cost of revenue

 

310.1

 

254.1

 

300.3

Gross profit

 

200.9

 

150.5

 

189.1

Gross margin %

 

39.3

%

 

37.2

%

 

38.6

%

Operating expenses:

Research and development

 

62.4

 

54.2

 

60.1

Selling, general, and administrative

 

62.3

 

59.0

 

63.4

Amortization of intangible assets

 

5.3

 

5.5

 

5.4

Restructuring, asset impairments, and other charges

 

2.6

 

1.2

 

3.6

Total operating expenses

 

132.6

 

119.9

 

132.5

Operating income

 

68.3

 

30.6

 

56.6

Interest income

5.8

6.9

6.5

Interest expense

(4.1)

(4.2)

(4.1)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(3.4)

 

(1.8)

Income from continuing operations, before income tax

 

70.0

 

29.9

 

57.2

Income tax provision

 

2.7

 

5.0

 

4.7

Income from continuing operations

 

67.3

 

24.9

 

52.5

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax

 

(0.5)

 

(0.2)

 

(0.2)

Net income

$

66.8

$

24.7

$

52.3

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

37.7

 

37.6

 

37.6

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

42.2

 

38.1

 

40.2

Earnings (loss) per share:

Continuing operations:

Basic earnings per share

$

1.79

$

0.66

$

1.40

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.59

$

0.65

$

1.31

Discontinued operations:

Basic loss per share

$

(0.01)

$

(0.01)

$

(0.01)

Diluted loss per share

$

(0.01)

$

(0.01)

$

Net income:

Basic earnings per share

$

1.77

$

0.66

$

1.39

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.58

$

0.65

$

1.30

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

  ​ ​ ​

March 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

December 31, 

2026

2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

699.5

$

791.2

Accounts receivables, net

 

376.7

 

325.2

Inventories

 

458.7

 

411.2

Other current assets

 

54.4

 

46.3

Total current assets

 

1,589.3

 

1,573.9

Property and equipment, net

 

304.3

 

272.8

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

102.0

 

98.1

Other assets

 

184.7

 

182.5

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

 

412.6

 

418.5

Total assets

$

2,592.9

$

2,545.8

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

272.1

$

224.1

Other accrued expenses

 

144.6

 

183.8

Current debt

568.2

567.5

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

15.7

 

15.8

Total current liabilities

 

1,000.6

 

991.2

Other long-term liabilities

 

189.7

 

184.0

Long-term liabilities

 

189.7

 

184.0

Total liabilities

 

1,190.3

 

1,175.2

Deferred compensation

18.2

7.8

Total stockholders' equity

 

1,384.4

 

1,362.8

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

2,592.9

$

2,545.8

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

  ​ ​ ​

Three Months Ended March 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$

66.8

$

24.7

Less: loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax

 

(0.5)

 

(0.2)

Income from continuing operations, net of income tax

 

67.3

 

24.9

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

 

15.8

 

16.1

Stock-based compensation

 

18.1

 

13.0

Amortization and write off of debt issuance costs and debt discount

0.8

0.7

Deferred income tax benefit

1.2

Other

0.4

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired

 

(108.8)

 

(25.9)

Net cash from operating activities from continuing operations

 

(5.6)

 

29.2

Net cash from operating activities from discontinued operations

 

(0.4)

 

(0.3)

Net cash from operating activities

 

(6.0)

 

28.9

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchases of long-term investments

(1.4)

(1.2)

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(36.6)

 

(13.9)

Net cash from investing activities

 

(38.0)

 

(15.1)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Dividend payments

(3.8)

(3.8)

Purchase and retirement of common stock

(0.5)

(0.5)

Net payments related to stock-based awards

 

(40.6)

 

(9.1)

Net cash from financing activities

 

(44.9)

 

(13.4)

Effect of currency translation on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

(0.9)

 

0.5

NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

(89.8)

 

0.9

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period

 

791.2

 

722.1

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period

$

701.4

$

723.0

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

Net Revenue by Market

  ​ ​ ​

Three Months Ended

 

March 31, 

 

December 31, 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2025

Semiconductor Equipment

$

219.4

$

222.2

$

211.6

Data Center Computing

194.2

96.2

177.9

Industrial and Medical

72.0

64.3

78.2

Telecom and Networking

25.4

21.9

21.7

Total

$

511.0

$

404.6

$

489.4

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

SELECTED OTHER DATA (UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures

  ​ ​ ​

Non-GAAP gross profit, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income,

Three Months Ended

  ​ ​ ​

and operating margin

 

March 31, 

 

December 31, 

 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

Gross profit from continuing operations, as reported

$

200.9

$

150.5

$

189.1

Adjustments to gross profit:

Stock-based compensation

 

1.5

 

1.1

 

1.3

Facility, infrastructure, and other transition costs

 

2.4

 

1.8

 

3.9

Non-GAAP gross profit

204.8

153.4

194.3

GAAP gross margin

39.3

%

37.2

%

38.6

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

40.1

%

37.9

%

39.7

%

Operating expenses from continuing operations, as reported

132.6

119.9

132.5

Adjustments:

Amortization of intangible assets

 

(5.3)

 

(5.5)

 

(5.4)

Stock-based compensation

 

(16.6)

 

(11.9)

 

(13.2)

Acquisition-related costs

 

(0.2)

 

(1.0)

 

(1.8)

Facility, infrastructure, and other transition costs

 

(0.9)

 

(1.7)

 

(1.1)

Restructuring, asset impairments, and other charges

 

(2.6)

 

(1.2)

 

(3.6)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

 

107.0

 

98.6

 

107.4

Non-GAAP operating income

$

97.8

$

54.8

$

86.9

GAAP operating income

$

68.3

$

30.6

$

56.6

Adjustments to gross profit

3.9

2.9

5.2

Adjustments to operating expenses

25.6

21.3

25.1

Non-GAAP operating income

$

97.8

$

54.8

$

86.9

GAAP income from continuing operations

$

67.3

$

24.9

$

52.5

GAAP operating margin

13.4

%

7.6

%

11.6

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

19.1

%

13.5

%

17.8

%

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

SELECTED OTHER DATA (UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measure

  ​ ​ ​

Three Months Ended

 

Non-GAAP income, net of income tax

March 31, 

December 31, 

 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

Income from continuing operations, net of income tax

$

67.3

$

24.9

$

52.5

Adjustments:

 

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

5.3

 

5.5

 

5.4

Acquisition-related costs

 

0.2

 

1.0

 

1.8

Facility, infrastructure, and other transition costs

 

3.3

 

3.5

 

5.0

Restructuring, asset impairments, and other charges

2.6

 

1.2

 

3.6

Unrealized foreign currency loss (gain)

(1.9)

1.6

0.5

Stock-based compensation

18.1

13.0

14.5

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments, including certain discrete tax benefits

 

(11.5)

(3.8)

 

(8.2)

Non-GAAP income, net of income tax

$

83.4

$

46.9

$

75.1

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measure

  ​ ​ ​

Three Months Ended

 

Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average common shares

March 31, 

December 31, 

 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

42.2

38.1

40.2

Dilutive effect of convertible notes

(2.2)

(1.4)

Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

40.0

38.1

38.8

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measure

  ​ ​ ​

Three Months Ended

 

Non-GAAP earnings per share

March 31, 

December 31, 

 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

2025

 

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as reported

$

1.59

$

0.65

$

1.31

 

Add back:

Per share impact of non-GAAP adjustments, net of tax

 

0.50

 

0.58

 

0.63

Non-GAAP earnings per share

$

2.09

$

1.23

$

1.94

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ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, INC.

SELECTED OTHER DATA (UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measure

March 31, 

December 31, 

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

2025

Provision for income taxes, as reported

$

2.7

$

5.0

$

4.7

Adjustment:

 

 

 

Non-GAAP items and other discrete tax items excluding stock-based compensation

 

7.7

 

1.1

 

5.2

Tax effect of stock-based compensation

 

3.8

 

2.7

 

3.0

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$

14.2

$

8.8

$

12.9

Three Months Ended

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measure

March 31, 

December 31, 

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

2025

  ​ ​ ​

Income from continuing operations, before income tax

$

70.0

$

29.9

$

57.2

Adjustments:

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

5.3

5.5

5.4

Stock-based compensation

18.1

13.0

14.5

Acquisition-related costs

0.2

1.0

1.8

Facility, infrastructure, and other transition costs

3.3

3.5

5.0

Restructuring, asset impairments, and other charges

2.6

1.2

3.6

Unrealized foreign currency loss (gain)

(1.9)

1.6

0.5

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

$

97.6

$

55.7

$

88.0

Effective tax rate, as reported

3.9%

16.7%

8.2%

Non-GAAP effective tax rate

14.5%

15.8%

14.7%

Reconciliation of Q2 2026 Guidance

Low End

High End

Revenue

  ​ ​ ​

$520 million

  ​ ​ ​

$560 million

Reconciliation of non-GAAP earnings per share

 

  

 

  

GAAP earnings per share

$

1.31

$

1.77

Stock-based compensation

 

0.36

 

0.36

Amortization of intangible assets

 

0.12

 

0.12

Restructuring expenses and other costs

 

0.15

 

0.15

Tax effects of excluded items

 

(0.12)

 

(0.12)

Convertible note dilution

0.11

0.15

Non-GAAP earnings per share

$

1.93

$

2.43

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FAQ

How did Advanced Energy (AEIS) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Advanced Energy reported Q1 2026 revenue of $511 million, up from $489 million in Q4 2025 and $405 million a year earlier. GAAP net income from continuing operations was $67.3 million, or $1.59 diluted EPS, showing substantially higher profitability versus the prior-year period.

What were Advanced Energy’s (AEIS) non-GAAP results for Q1 2026?

Non-GAAP net income in Q1 2026 was $83.4 million, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.09. Non-GAAP operating income reached $97.8 million and non-GAAP operating margin was 19.1%, reflecting adjustments for items like stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets.

What guidance did Advanced Energy (AEIS) provide for Q2 2026?

For Q2 2026, Advanced Energy expects revenue between $520 million and $560 million. The company forecasts GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $1.31–$1.77 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.93–$2.43, based on its current view, beliefs, and assumptions.

How were Advanced Energy’s (AEIS) cash flows and balance sheet in Q1 2026?

Net cash from operating activities was a $6.0 million outflow in Q1 2026, driven partly by a $48 million inventory increase. The company ended the quarter with $701.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, and total assets of $2,592.9 million.

How did Advanced Energy’s (AEIS) key markets perform in Q1 2026?

Q1 2026 net revenue by market included $219.4 million from Semiconductor Equipment, $194.2 million from Data Center Computing, $72.0 million from Industrial and Medical, and $25.4 million from Telecom and Networking, totaling $511.0 million across its end markets.

What margin metrics did Advanced Energy (AEIS) achieve in Q1 2026?

GAAP gross margin in Q1 2026 was 39.3%, while non-GAAP gross margin reached 40.1%, surpassing the company’s 40% strategic milestone. GAAP operating margin was 13.4%, and non-GAAP operating margin improved to 19.1% on higher revenue and adjusted operating expenses.

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