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SiTime (NASDAQ: SITM) Q1 2026 revenue soars 88% with strong non-GAAP profit

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SiTime Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net revenue of $113.6 million, up 88.3% from $60.3 million a year earlier. GAAP gross margin improved to 59.0%, but higher research, sales and acquisition-related costs led to a GAAP net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.

On a non-GAAP basis, SiTime generated gross margin of 64.5% and income from operations of $31.8 million, resulting in non-GAAP net income of $38.9 million, or $1.44 per diluted share. The company ended March 31, 2026 with $788.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and total assets of about $1.29 billion, highlighting a solid liquidity position.

Positive

  • Revenue surged 88.3% year over year to $113.6 million in Q1 2026, showing strong demand for SiTime’s precision timing products.
  • Non-GAAP profitability was robust, with non-GAAP net income of $38.9 million and a 64.5% non-GAAP gross margin, highlighting strong underlying operating leverage.
  • Liquidity remains strong with $788.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and total liabilities of $133.9 million as of March 31, 2026.

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  • None.

Insights

SiTime posts rapid revenue growth, strong non-GAAP profits, and robust cash.

SiTime delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $113.6 million, up 88.3% year over year, showing powerful demand for its precision timing products. GAAP gross margin rose to 59.0%, indicating better pricing and mix, even as the company invests heavily in operations and integration.

Operating expenses reached $79.3 million on a GAAP basis, including acquisition-related costs and substantial stock-based compensation, producing a small GAAP net loss of $5.2 million. Excluding these items, non-GAAP net income was $38.9 million with a margin above 30%, underscoring strong core profitability.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $788.7 million as of March 31, 2026, with low current liabilities of $76.1 million. This balance sheet provides flexibility to continue funding R&D and integration while absorbing earnings volatility disclosed in future quarterly reports.

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 $113.6 million Net revenue, up 88.3% year over year from $60.3 million
GAAP Gross Margin 59.0% Q1 2026 GAAP gross margin on $113.6 million revenue
Non-GAAP Gross Margin 64.5% Q1 2026 non-GAAP gross margin after adjustments
GAAP Net (Loss) Income -$5.2 million Q1 2026 GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders
Non-GAAP Net Income $38.9 million Q1 2026 non-GAAP net income after excluding specified items
Non-GAAP EPS Diluted $1.44 Q1 2026 non-GAAP diluted net income per share
Cash & Short-Term Investments $788.7 million Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026
Total Assets $1.29 billion Total assets as of March 31, 2026 on GAAP balance sheet
non-GAAP financial
"This press release and its attachments include certain non-GAAP supplemental performance measures."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
stock-based compensation financial
"The non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and acquisition-related expenses"
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.
held-to-maturity securities financial
"Short-term investments in held-to-maturity securities | 290,188"
Held-to-maturity securities are debt investments—like bonds—that a company or investor intends and is able to keep until they mature and repay their face value. Think of them as money you lock in like a fixed-term certificate: they matter to investors because their value is recorded at amortized cost rather than market price, so they provide predictable interest income and reduce balance-sheet volatility but limit flexibility to sell.
goodwill financial
"Goodwill | 87,098 | | | 87,098"
Goodwill is the extra value a buyer pays for a company above the measurable worth of its buildings, inventory and other tangible items, reflecting things like brand reputation, customer loyalty and expected future profits. Think of paying more for a café because of its famous name and regulars rather than its furniture alone. It matters to investors because changes in goodwill — for example a write-down if expected benefits don’t materialize — can reduce reported earnings and signal that past acquisitions aren’t delivering as hoped.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release and the earnings call referencing this press release contains 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.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_________________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
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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 06, 2026
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SiTime Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
_________________________________________________________
Delaware001-3913502-0713868
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5451 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, California
95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (408) 328-4400
(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:
o     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o     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, $0.0001 par value per shareSITMThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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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. o
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 6, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information under Item 2.02 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information and the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") made by the Company, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
d)Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
99.1
Press Release of SiTime Corporation dated May 6, 2026
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
SiTime Corporation
Date:
May 6, 2026
By: /s/ Elizabeth A. Howe
Elizabeth A. Howe
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1
SiTime Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Q1 Net Revenue Increased 88% to $113.6 Million
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 6, 2026 – SiTime Corporation, (Nasdaq: SITM), the Precision Timing company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Net revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $113.6 million, an increase of 88.3%from $60.3 million in the year ago quarter.
"Our strong start to 2026, with revenue growing 88 percent year over year, reflects the scale and momentum of the Precision Timing category we created,” said Rajesh Vashist, CEO of SiTime. “As AI infrastructure and high-performance systems grow, precision timing is becoming a system-level requirement. Here, our differentiated platforms are driving higher ASPs and margins, along with deeper customer engagement. I believe that we are executing from a position of strength for the next phase of SiTime’s growth and am excited about the opportunities ahead.”
In the first quarter of 2026, GAAP gross profit was $67.0 million, or 59.0% of revenue, GAAP operating expenses were $79.3 million, GAAP loss from operations was $12.3 million, and GAAP net loss was $5.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
In the first quarter of 2026, non-GAAP gross profit was $73.3 million, or 64.5% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $41.5 million, non-GAAP income from operations was $31.8 million and non-GAAP net income was $38.9 million, or $1.44 per diluted share.
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $788.7 million on March 31, 2026.
SiTime plans to discuss its business outlook as part of today’s scheduled conference call.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release and its attachments include certain non-GAAP supplemental performance measures. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
SiTime believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to SiTime’s financial condition and results of operations. SiTime believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight into SiTime’s ongoing performance and core operational activities and has chosen to provide these measures for more consistent and meaningful comparison between periods. These measures should only be used to evaluate SiTime’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and acquisition-related expenses which include transaction and certain other cash costs associated with business acquisition as well as changes in the estimated fair value of earn out liabilities and accretion of acquisition consideration payable. The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is provided in the financial statements portion of this release.
Inducement Plan Grants
SiTime granted restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) on May 4, 2026 that were approved by the Compensation and Talent Committee of its Board of Directors under SiTime’s Amended and Restated 2022 Inducement Award Plan, as a material inducement to employment of 42 newly hired individuals globally. The RSUs were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The inducement grants consisted of an aggregate of 41,471 RSUs. One-fourth of the RSUs will vest on the first February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20 falling in the one-year anniversary quarter of the applicable vesting start date, and then 1/16th of the RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments on each February 20, May 20, August 20, and November 20, thereafter, subject to each such employee’s continued service on each vesting date. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of award agreements covering the grants and SiTime’s Amended and Restated 2022 Inducement Award Plan.
Conference Call
SiTime will broadcast the financial results for its first quarter of 2026 via conference call today, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). To join the conference call via phone, participants are required to complete the following registration form to receive a dial-in number and dedicated PIN for accessing the conference call. The conference call will also be available via a live audio webcast on the investor relations section of the SiTime website at



investor.sitime.com. Please access the website at least a few minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived webcast replay of the call will be available on the website.
About SiTime
SiTime Corporation is the Precision Timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit www.sitime.com.
About Precision Timing – Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI data centers, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and the earnings call referencing this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors include, but are not limited to our expectations and trends relating to the growth of our new products, our product differentiation and market acceptance of our products, and our ability to accurately forecast our future performance, business and growth. More information about these and other risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements contained in this release are included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our most recent Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other filings SiTime makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including SiTime's Annual Report on Form 10-K that has been filed for the year ended December 31, 2025. The financial information set forth in this release reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While SiTime believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in SiTime’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and SiTime’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to SiTime at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. Except as required by law, SiTime undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update these forward-looking statements.



SiTime Corporation
Unaudited GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three months ended
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue$113,567 $113,284 $60,314 
Cost of revenue46,612 49,404 29,978 
Gross profit66,955 63,880 30,336 
Operating expenses:
Research and development32,738 28,294 30,026 
Selling, general and administrative38,937 30,815 26,856 
Acquisition related costs7,619 3,008 1,562 
Total operating expenses79,294 62,117 58,444 
(Loss) Income from operations(12,339)1,763 (28,108)
Interest income7,310 7,998 4,294 
Other (expense) income, net(174)(209)
(Loss) Income before income taxes(5,203)9,552 (23,810)
Income tax expense(14)(386)(67)
Net (loss) income$(5,217)$9,166 $(23,877)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders and comprehensive loss$(5,217)$9,166 $(23,877)
Net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders, basic$(0.20)$0.35 $(1.01)
Net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted$(0.20)$0.34 $(1.01)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net (loss) income per share26,34326,20123,653
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net (loss) income per share26,34327,07023,653



SiTime Corporation
Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments
Three months ended
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
(in thousands, except per share data)
Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit and margin to non-GAAP
Revenue$113,567 $113,284 $60,314 
GAAP gross profit66,955 63,880 30,336 
GAAP gross margin59.0%56.4%50.3%
Amortization of acquired intangibles5,744 4,717 3,573 
Stock-based compensation590 769 701 
Non-GAAP gross profit$73,289 $69,366 $34,610 
Non-GAAP gross margin64.5%61.2%57.4%
Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to non-GAAP
GAAP research and development expenses$32,738 $28,294 $30,026 
Stock-based compensation(11,228)(9,318)(10,682)
Non-GAAP research and development expenses$21,510 $18,976 $19,344 
GAAP sales, general and administrative expenses$38,937 $30,815 $26,856 
Stock-based compensation(18,982)(14,323)(13,663)
Non-GAAP sales, general and administrative expenses$19,955 $16,492 $13,193 
GAAP acquisition related costs$7,619 $3,008 $1,562 
Acquisition related costs(7,619)(3,008)(1,562)
Non-GAAP acquisition related costs$— $— $— 
Total Non-GAAP operating expenses$41,465 $35,468 $32,537 
Reconciliation of GAAP (loss) income from operations to non-GAAP loss from operations
GAAP (loss) income from operations$(12,339)$1,763 $(28,108)
Acquisition related costs7,619 3,008 1,562 
Amortization of acquired intangibles5,744 4,717 3,573 
Stock-based compensation30,800 24,410 25,046 
Non-GAAP income from operations$31,824 $33,898 $2,073 
Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenue28.0%29.9%3.4%
Reconciliation of GAAP net (loss) income to non-GAAP net income
GAAP net (loss) income$(5,217)$9,166 $(23,877)
Acquisition related costs7,619 3,008 1,562 
Amortization of acquired intangibles5,744 4,717 3,573 
Stock-based compensation30,800 24,410 25,046 
Non-GAAP net income$38,946 $41,301 $6,304 
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net income per share27,13827,07024,412
GAAP net (loss) income per share diluted$(0.20)$0.34 $(1.01)
Non-GAAP adjustments detailed above1.63 1.19 1.27 
Non-GAAP net income per share diluted$1.44 $1.53 $0.26 
(1) Non-GAAP diluted weighted average shares are calculated using the treasury stock method and differ from GAAP diluted weighted average shares due to non-GAAP net income reported.



SiTime Corporation
Unaudited GAAP Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
(in thousands)
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$498,476 $16,759 
Short-term investments in held-to-maturity securities290,188 791,648 
Accounts receivable, net54,997 45,040 
Inventories91,122 81,557 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets14,433 14,275 
Total current assets949,216 949,279 
Property and equipment, net106,661 105,114 
Intangible assets, net141,572 147,366 
Right-of-use assets, net3,479 4,089 
Goodwill87,098 87,098 
Other assets4,831 1,753 
Total assets$1,292,857 $1,294,699 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$22,914 $21,327 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities53,168 62,678 
Total current liabilities76,082 84,005 
Other non-current liabilities57,797 54,512 
Total liabilities133,879 138,517 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital1,389,096 1,381,083 
Accumulated deficit(230,121)(224,904)
Total stockholders’ equity1,158,978 1,156,182 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,292,857 $1,294,699 
Investor Relations Contacts:
Shelton Group
Leanne Sievers | Brett Perry
sitm-ir@sheltongroup.com
SiTime Corporation
Beth Howe
Chief Financial Officer
investor.relations@sitime.com

FAQ

How did SiTime (SITM) perform financially in Q1 2026?

SiTime reported Q1 2026 revenue of $113.6 million, up 88.3% year over year from $60.3 million. GAAP results showed a small net loss of $5.2 million, while non-GAAP net income was $38.9 million, reflecting strong core profitability.

What were SiTime’s GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, SiTime’s GAAP diluted earnings per share were a loss of $0.20. On a non-GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share were $1.44, excluding stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangibles, and acquisition-related costs.

How did SiTime’s margins change in Q1 2026 compared to prior periods?

SiTime’s Q1 2026 GAAP gross margin was 59.0%, up from 50.3% a year earlier. Non-GAAP gross margin reached 64.5%. Non-GAAP income from operations represented 28.0% of revenue, versus 3.4% in the prior-year quarter, indicating improved operating leverage.

What is SiTime’s cash and liquidity position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, SiTime held $788.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. Total assets were about $1.29 billion against total liabilities of $133.9 million, giving the company a substantial net cash and equity cushion.

What non-GAAP adjustments does SiTime use in its financial reporting?

SiTime’s non-GAAP metrics exclude stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangibles, and acquisition-related expenses, including transaction costs and changes in earn-out liabilities. These adjustments aim to highlight ongoing operational performance alongside standard GAAP results.

Did SiTime announce any stock-based inducement grants in this period?

Yes. SiTime granted 41,471 restricted stock units on May 4, 2026 under its Amended and Restated 2022 Inducement Award Plan. The RSUs were awarded to 42 new hires globally and vest over multiple years, subject to continued service.

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