Analog Devices Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Financial Performance - Analog Devices, Inc. reported revenue of $2.64 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, representing a 22% increase year-over-year from$ 2.16 billion in the same quarter of the previous year [3][31] - The gross margin for the quarter was $1.61 billion, with a gross margin percentage of 61.0%, up from 54.7% a year ago, reflecting a 630 basis points improvement [3][33] - Operating income increased by 76% to$ 678 million, with an operating margin of 25.7%, compared to 17.9% in the prior year [3][33] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 87% to $1.14, compared to$ 0.61 in the same quarter last year [3][33] Adjusted Results - Adjusted gross margin was $1.83 billion, with an adjusted gross margin percentage of 69.4%, up from 66.7% year-over-year [3][33] - Adjusted operating income was$ 1.09 billion, with an adjusted operating margin of 41.2%, compared to 39.0% in the previous year [3][33] - Adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter was $1.85, a 32% increase from$ 1.40 in the same quarter last year [3][34] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - The company generated $819 million in net cash from operating activities, representing 31% of revenue, and$ 729 million in free cash flow, or 28% of revenue [3][29] - Analog Devices returned $740 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases during the second quarter [7][29] - A quarterly cash dividend of$ 0.99 per share was declared, payable on June 18, 2025 [9] Market Outlook - For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the company forecasts revenue of $2.75 billion, with an expected operating margin of approximately 27.2% and adjusted operating margin of approximately 41.5% [5][36] - Reported EPS is anticipated to be$ 1.23, with adjusted EPS expected to be $1.92 [5][36] Revenue Trends by End Market - Revenue growth was observed across all end markets, with industrial revenue at$ 1.16 billion (44% of total revenue), automotive at $849 million (32%), consumer at$ 318 million (12%), and communications at $315 million (12%) [31][32] - Year-over-year growth rates for these segments were 17% for industrial, 32% for automotive, 12% for consumer, and 32% for communications [31][32]