Now what? $SMTC

Gaetano · Gaetano · May 27, 2026 at 03:23 · ⏱ 1 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
Summary
Semtech's Q1 data-center revenue acceleration and strong Q2 guidance confirm the product-cycle thesis is turning into broad-based growth, validating the author's long position built in the $70s. The stock has already moved significantly, but the trajectory supports further upside through fiscal 2027.
  • •Q1 data-center revenue was $71.6 million, up 14% sequentially and 39% year over year.
  • •Q2 guidance targets 35% sequential data-center growth and 85% year-over-year growth.
  • •The author built their position in the $70s and notes the stock has already moved substantially higher.
  • •The company exited fiscal 2026 with Q4 data-center growth of only 26% year over year; the faster Q1/Q2 trajectory shows acceleration.
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Data-center revenue acceleration validates product-cycle thesis; Q1 data-center revenue $71.6M (+14% qoq, +39% yoy) and Q2 guidance for 35% sequential growth (+85% yoy) support continued momentum thro
Data-center revenue acceleration validates product-cycle thesis; Q1 data-center revenue $71.6M (+14% qoq, +39% yoy) and Q2 guidance for 35% sequential growth (+85% yoy) support continued momentum through fiscal 2027.
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