Analog Devices Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Analog Devices has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 5.4%, while the Semiconductor industry saw earnings growing at 1.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.1% per year. Analog Devices's return on equity is 9.8%, and it has net margins of 26%.
Key information
5.41%
Earnings growth rate
2.40%
EPS growth rate
| Semiconductor Industry Growth | 27.66% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.08% |
| Return on equity | 9.82% |
| Net Margin | 26.01% |
| Last Earnings Update | 02 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 20
Analog Devices Earnings: The Market Reaction Is Irrelevant
Summary Analog Devices delivered strong Q2 results and robust guidance, but shares fell over 5% as short-term expectations adjust. Expected margin improvements have been gradually priced in, even though there were some early signs from a year ago. Management expects continued tailwinds from Industrial and Data Center demand which will continue to support the share price. Investors, however, should be cautious when it comes to future share price returns, as ADI's valuation is stretched. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 05
ADI: AI Data Center Upside And Cyclical Recovery Will Support Multi Year Returns
Analog Devices' updated analyst price target edges higher by about $13 to reflect analysts' use of slightly stronger revenue growth and higher future P/E assumptions, partly offset by more conservative profit margin estimates and an essentially unchanged discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Analog Devices largely point to a constructive stance, with several firms lifting price targets across a wide range, from about US$250 on the low end of prior models to as high as US$430.
Narrative Update • Apr 20
ADI: Data Center And AI Demand Will Drive Multi Year Repricing
The analyst fair value estimate for Analog Devices has been updated to $450 from $430. Analysts broadly attribute higher price targets to recent earnings beats, raised guidance, and sector-specific tailwinds in data center, AI, industrial, and communications demand.Narrative Update • Apr 06
ADI: Data Center And AI Demand Will Drive Multi Year Repricing
Analog Devices' analyst price target is anchored at $430. Many analysts point to recent earnings beats, raised guidance, and strength in data center, AI, and industrial exposure to support their updated models.
New Narrative • Mar 29
ADI: Bridging the Physical and Digital in a Cyclical Super-Recovery
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is currently the primary architect of the "real-world" interface, translating physical phenomena like temperature, pressure, and motion into digital data.Narrative Update • Mar 23
ADI: Data Center And AI Upswing Will Drive Multi Year Earnings Repricing
Analog Devices' analyst price target has been revised from $375 to $430, as analysts point to broad-based target increases across the Street following recent earnings beats, stronger margins, and ongoing benefits from data center, AI, and industrial recovery themes. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are clustering around higher price targets for Analog Devices, with many moving into a US$360 to US$430 range after recent quarterly updates.
Narrative Update • Mar 08
ADI: Cyclical Recovery And AI Data Center Demand Will Drive Mixed Outcomes
Our updated price target for Analog Devices rises from $204.70 to $314.76, reflecting analysts' higher modeled revenue growth, a richer assumed future P/E multiple, and commentary pointing to upside from data center, AI, industrial exposure, and pricing power, alongside an ongoing cyclical recovery. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Analog Devices is broadly constructive, with many firms lifting their price targets after the latest quarterly results and guidance updates.Narrative Update • Feb 22
ADI: Autos And AI Will Support A Disciplined Multi Year Cyclical Recovery
The updated analyst price target for Analog Devices has increased to $379.64 from $313.31. Analysts cite stronger modeled revenue growth, higher profit margins, and supportive trends in data center, AI, and cyclical recovery as key factors for the revised target.Narrative Update • Feb 08
ADI: Autos And AI Are Expected To Support A Measured Cyclical Recovery
Analysts have nudged their price target framework higher for Analog Devices, with fair value moving from US$285.56 to US$313.31 as they factor in Street research pointing to stronger revenue growth assumptions, slightly higher profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate, and a richer future P/E outlook following multiple recent target hikes across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Analog Devices clusters around a broadly positive view, with most firms lifting price targets and a minority trimming theirs while keeping constructive ratings.Narrative Update • Jan 25
ADI: Autos And AI Cyclical Recovery Will Drive Multi Year Earnings Upswing
Our analyst price target for Analog Devices has been raised from US$343.65 to US$375.00. This reflects analysts' updated views on slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, supported by a broad wave of recent price target increases across the Street.Narrative Update • Jan 11
ADI: Autos And AI Are Expected To Sustain A Balanced Cyclical Recovery
Our updated narrative price target for Analog Devices moves modestly higher to US$285.56 from US$282.03, reflecting analysts' higher targets tied to upside driven by autos, expanding AI related demand, and an improving cyclical recovery outlook into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a wide range of views, but with a generally constructive tilt around Analog Devices' execution, exposure to autos and AI related demand, and the path into 2026.Narrative Update • Dec 25
ADI: Autos And AI Upside Will Drive Multi Year Earnings Upswing
We are raising our Analog Devices fair value estimate from $310 to approximately $344 per share, as analysts lift price targets on the back of autos and AI driven upside, a stronger cyclical recovery into 2026, and improving confidence in the company’s long term growth and earnings power. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research skewed strongly positive, with bullish analysts lifting price targets across the board and reinforcing the view that Analog Devices is entering a multi year upcycle supported by both cyclical recovery and secular growth drivers.Narrative Update • Dec 11
ADI: AI And Autos Are Expected To Drive Balanced Cyclical Recovery
We modestly lift our Analog Devices fair value estimate to $282.03 from $280.31, as analysts point to autos and AI driven upside, a strengthening cyclical recovery into 2026, and higher long term earnings power despite slightly lower near term margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research remains broadly constructive on Analog Devices, with multiple firms lifting price targets on the back of autos strength, rising AI exposure, and confidence in a multi year cyclical recovery into 2026 and beyond.Narrative Update • Nov 27
ADI: Future Revenue Outlook Will Balance AI Momentum And Cyclical Risks
Analog Devices' fair value estimate has increased from $267.47 to $280.31 per share. Analysts cite secular tailwinds, stronger automotive and AI demand, and improved future revenue forecasts following positive earnings and guidance updates.Narrative Update • Aug 23
Advanced Robotics And Edge AI Will Shape Future Markets
Analog Devices' consensus price target has been raised to $267.47, reflecting analyst confidence in stronger-than-expected earnings and guidance—particularly driven by industrial strength, above-trend growth expectations, and superior operational execution—despite some valuation caution. Analyst Commentary Stronger-than-expected quarterly results and guidance, with particular outperformance in the industrial segment and above-industry growth projections.Analysis Article • Aug 05
Market Participants Recognise Analog Devices, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADI) Earnings
NasdaqGS:ADI 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Analog Devices's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 23
What Does Analog Devices, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ADI) Share Price Indicate?
Analog Devices, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADI ) led the NASDAQGS gainers with a relatively large price hike in the past couple of...Analysis Article • Jun 14
We Think Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Mar 05
Analog Devices: Remain Buy-Rated As ADI Moves Along The Upcycle Phase
Summary I recommend a buy rating for Analog Devices due to expected growth from industrial and automotive demand recovery and AI-driven data center opportunities. ADI's Q1 2025 earnings showed improving industrial and automotive segments, with normalized inventory levels and healthy margins, supporting a positive growth outlook. With well-managed inventory, ADI could see a growth upside if underlying demand gets better. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 17
Analog Devices: A Signal For Strength - Q1 Earnings Preview
Summary Analog Devices, Inc. is a key player in the semiconductor industry, excelling in data conversion, signal processing, and power management technologies. Despite industry challenges, ADI has shown resilience with sequential revenue growth and strong performance in automotive and high-performance analog segments. ADI's valuation is high at 33.64x earnings, but future earnings growth, particularly in AI and EV battery management, could justify this. ADI faces risks from China's push for homegrown chipmakers and competition in the automotive market, but remains a "Hold" for long-term investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 24
Analog Devices: There's No Need To Take Unnecessary Risks
Summary Analog Devices share price has remained resilient in recent months as net income fell off a cliff. Broader sector tailwinds alongside optimistic investors' expectations have been the two main driving factors. Although this might sound as good news for ADI shareholders, I believe that investors buying at current levels are taking too much risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Analog Devices makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 26 | 12,740 | 3,313 | 1,383 | 1,898 |
| 31 Jan 26 | 11,757 | 2,707 | 1,323 | 1,831 |
| 01 Nov 25 | 11,020 | 2,267 | 1,262 | 1,766 |
| 02 Aug 25 | 10,387 | 1,958 | 1,197 | 1,678 |
| 03 May 25 | 9,819 | 1,831 | 1,129 | 1,586 |
| 01 Feb 25 | 9,338 | 1,564 | 1,070 | 1,499 |
| 02 Nov 24 | 9,427 | 1,635 | 1,075 | 1,488 |
| 03 Aug 24 | 9,700 | 1,656 | 1,085 | 1,516 |
| 04 May 24 | 10,465 | 2,140 | 1,162 | 1,577 |
| 03 Feb 24 | 11,569 | 2,816 | 1,242 | 1,638 |
| 28 Oct 23 | 12,306 | 3,315 | 1,278 | 1,660 |
| 29 Jul 23 | 12,837 | 3,752 | 1,325 | 1,675 |
| 29 Apr 23 | 12,870 | 3,624 | 1,318 | 1,683 |
| 28 Jan 23 | 12,579 | 3,430 | 1,299 | 1,688 |
| 29 Oct 22 | 12,014 | 2,749 | 1,270 | 1,701 |
| 30 Jul 22 | 11,106 | 1,888 | 1,250 | 1,679 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 9,755 | 1,642 | 1,129 | 1,553 |
| 29 Jan 22 | 8,444 | 1,282 | 1,031 | 1,435 |
| 30 Oct 21 | 7,318 | 1,390 | 919 | 1,296 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 6,505 | 1,701 | 764 | 1,177 |
| 01 May 21 | 6,202 | 1,561 | 712 | 1,131 |
| 30 Jan 21 | 5,858 | 1,405 | 647 | 1,082 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 5,603 | 1,221 | 661 | 1,051 |
| 01 Aug 20 | 5,520 | 1,111 | 649 | 1,047 |
| 02 May 20 | 5,544 | 1,110 | 658 | 1,067 |
| 01 Feb 20 | 5,754 | 1,210 | 680 | 1,100 |
| 02 Nov 19 | 5,991 | 1,360 | 648 | 1,130 |
| 03 Aug 19 | 6,084 | 1,486 | 669 | 1,149 |
| 04 May 19 | 6,162 | 1,531 | 678 | 1,160 |
| 02 Feb 19 | 6,199 | 1,563 | 687 | 1,164 |
| 03 Nov 18 | 6,225 | 1,501 | 697 | 1,165 |
| 04 Aug 18 | 6,230 | 1,444 | 659 | 1,143 |
| 05 May 18 | 6,105 | 1,105 | 671 | 1,127 |
| 03 Feb 18 | 5,690 | 800 | 690 | 1,073 |
| 28 Oct 17 | 5,246 | 803 | 644 | 968 |
| 29 Jul 17 | 4,570 | 675 | 624 | 869 |
| 29 Apr 17 | 4,006 | 837 | 563 | 756 |
| 28 Jan 17 | 3,636 | 914 | 485 | 681 |
| 29 Oct 16 | 3,421 | 862 | 461 | 654 |
| 30 Jul 16 | 3,397 | 662 | 454 | 652 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 3,390 | 648 | 451 | 649 |
| 30 Jan 16 | 3,433 | 683 | 457 | 643 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 3,435 | 697 | 479 | 637 |
| 01 Aug 15 | 3,271 | 709 | 446 | 621 |
Quality Earnings: ADI has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ADI's current net profit margins (26%) are higher than last year (18.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ADI's earnings have grown by 5.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ADI's earnings growth over the past year (81.2%) exceeds its 5-year average (5.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ADI earnings growth over the past year (81.2%) exceeded the Semiconductor industry 15.4%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ADI's Return on Equity (9.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 22:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/11/01 |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Analog Devices, Inc. is covered by 50 analysts. 29 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| George Chang | Aletheia Analyst Network Limited |
| Brett Simpson | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Alexi Unger | Arete Research Services LLP |