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SolarEdge — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • GAAP revenue was $326.1 million, down 5.8% sequentially and 4.1% year-over-year; Non-GAAP revenue was $325.4 million, down 5.8% sequentially and 4.2% year-over-year.
    • GAAP gross margin was 33.2% (up from 27.5% in Q2 2026 and 21.2% in Q3 2025); Non-GAAP gross margin was 34.7% (up from 28.6% in Q2 2026 and 18.8% in Q3 2025).
    • Both GAAP and Non-GAAP gross margins included a $36.0 million benefit related to IEEPA tariff matters.
    • GAAP operating expenses were $110.1 million; Non-GAAP operating expenses were $88.8 million.
    • GAAP operating loss was $1.9 million, compared to a $16.0 million loss in Q2 2026 and a $35.2 million loss in Q3 2025.
    • Non-GAAP operating income was $23.9 million, compared to $10.2 million in Q2 2026 and a $23.8 million loss in Q3 2025.
    • GAAP net loss was $8.4 million, compared to a $30.8 million loss in Q2 2026 and a $50.1 million loss in Q3 2025.
    • Non-GAAP net income was $21.1 million, compared to $3.6 million in Q2 2026 and an $18.3 million loss in Q3 2025.
    • GAAP EPS (diluted) was $(0.14); Non-GAAP EPS (diluted) was $0.29.
    • Free cash flow was $7.8 million, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow (compared to $3.1 million in Q2 2026 and $22.8 million in Q3 2025).
    • Cash and investments portfolio, net of debt, was $260.9 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $264.6 million as of June 30, 2026.
    • Trade receivables were $209.6 million (down from $267.4 million in Q4 2025); Inventories were $621.1 million (up from $552.6 million in Q4 2025).
    • Convertible senior notes, net, were $332.7 million as of September 30, 2026.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Q4 2026 revenue guidance is $245 million to $275 million, excluding potential IEEPA refunds.
    • Q4 2026 Non-GAAP gross margin guidance is 17% to 21%.
    • Q4 2026 Non-GAAP operating expenses guidance is $87 million to $91 million.
    • Management noted reduced revenue expectations for the fourth quarter due to near-term market uncertainty and softer demand.
    • Management stated they are taking decisive steps to reduce costs and sharpen focus to support profitability.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • The company highlighted continued progress on the SolarEdge SST (solid-state transformer) platform for the AI data center opportunity.
    • Live demonstrations of SST technology are generating increasing interest from potential partners and customers.
    • Strong momentum was reported in the Nexis product line.
    • Increasing storage adoption was noted as a key growth driver.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Management cited persistent near-term market uncertainty and reduced revenue expectations as current market conditions.
    • The company is accelerating efforts in the AI data center power infrastructure market.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Risks include near-term market uncertainty, softer demand, and reduced revenue expectations for Q4 2026.
    • The press release notes that Q4 guidance excludes potential IEEPA refunds, indicating variability in future financial results.
    • Management highlighted the need to reduce costs to support profitability amid current demand conditions.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Shuki Nir stated the team delivered revenue at the midpoint of guidance with profitability in line with expectations.
    • Management expressed confidence that product innovation initiatives (Nexis, storage, and SST) position the company to capitalize on a market recovery.
    • The tone acknowledged current challenges while emphasizing decisive cost-reduction steps and strategic focus.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The company reported five consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow.
    • The press release includes a detailed reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial measures, excluding stock-based compensation, amortization, restructuring charges, and other items.
    • A conference call was scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss results.
    • The company operates in over 145 countries with more than 60% of Fortune 100 companies utilizing SolarEdge technology.
Company
SOLAREDGE TECHNOLOGIES INC
Sector
Technology
Industry
Solar