Magnachip expects Q4 gross margin of 10%–12%
The 15 new sixth-generation E6 Super-Junction MOSFETs target TVs, notebook adapters, PC power supplies, and other consumer and industrial power applications.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue from continuing operations of $44.0 million, within its $41.5 million to $45.5 million guidance range. Gross profit margin was 14.0%, below its 17.0% to 19.0% guidance range, primarily due to unfavorable foreign-exchange movements. GAAP operating loss was $12.880 million, compared with $11.538 million a year earlier; loss from continuing operations was $13.286 million versus $10.609 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $3.496 million versus $3.964 million. Cash and cash equivalents were $86.911 million as of September 30, 2026.
For Q4 2026, Magnachip expects revenue from continuing operations of $41.0 million to $45.0 million and gross profit margin of 10% to 12%. At the revenue guidance midpoint, the company described a 2.2% sequential decrease and a 6.0% year-over-year increase. It attributed the expected margin decline to lower fab utilization from a power shutdown for a substation upgrade and appreciation of the Korean Won. Magnachip announced a $5 million strategic equity investment by Navitas Semiconductor and launched 15 new sixth-generation E6 Super-Junction MOSFETs for consumer and industrial power applications.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Q4 revenue guidance midpoint is 6.0% higher year over year.
- Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA loss was 11.8% lower year over year.
Negative
- Major pointLoss from continuing operations rose 25.2% year over year to $13.286 million.
Filing Explained
The statements report operating cash use during the quarter and the cash balance at quarter-end.
The third-quarter statements show Magnachip had 38,041,317 common shares outstanding on
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Super-Junction MOSFETs technical
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Earnings Snapshot
For Q4 2026, revenue from continuing operations is expected to be $41.0 million to $45.0 million and gross profit margin from continuing operations is expected to be 10% to 12%.
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