ON Semiconductor (ON): Q1 2026 Earnings Preview – Modest Growth Expected Amid Stabilization
Key Takeaways
- Analysts forecast Q1 2026 revenue of $1.49 billion, up 2.8-3% year-over-year (YoY) from $1.446 billion in Q1 2025.
- Consensus non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) stands at $0.61, a 10.9% YoY increase.
- Company guidance calls for revenue of $1.435-$1.535 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.56-$0.66.
- ON Semiconductor has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, as seen in Q4 2025 ($0.64 vs. $0.62 expected).
- Investors will focus on segment performance in Power Solutions Group (PSG), Analog and Mixed-Signal Group (AMG), and Intelligent Sensing Group (ISG), plus gross margins amid inventory normalization.
- Guidance for Q2 2026 and commentary on automotive, industrial, and AI data center demand will drive market reaction.
Earnings Context and Why It Matters
ON Semiconductor (ON), a key player in power management, analog, and sensing semiconductors, dealt with significant challenges in 2025, including a 15% full-year revenue decline to $5.995 billion driven by inventory corrections in automotive and industrial end-markets. Q4 2025 revenue held steady sequentially at $1.53 billion, though year-over-year declines continued across segments. This Q1 2026 report, covering the period ended April 3, 2026, feels pivotal to me as it could validate early stabilization signals in markets like electric vehicles (EVs), industrial automation, and AI data centers. For investors, the insights into margin recovery, ongoing cash flow strength—highlighted by record $1.4 billion free cash flow in 2025—and positioning for a cyclical recovery will shape how we value the stock in this volatile semiconductor landscape.
Earnings Expectations
Wall Street looks for Q1 2026 revenue of $1.49 billion, which sits right at the midpoint of the company's $1.435-$1.535 billion guidance and represents a slight uptick from Q1 2025's $1.446 billion. The consensus non-GAAP EPS of $0.61 falls within the guided range of $0.56-$0.66 and marks a 10.9% increase from last year, supported by operational efficiencies even with softer demand.
Investors will zero in on gross margins (guided at 37.5%-39.5% non-GAAP), segment contributions—PSG around 47% of Q4 revenue, AMG about 36%, ISG roughly 16%—and inventory updates. ON Semiconductor has a history of beating EPS estimates in recent quarters, though it missed revenue in Q4 2025 ($1.53 billion versus $1.54 billion expected). Stock moves have varied, often driven more by guidance than the numbers themselves. To get a sense of how ON compares, I checked it against peers using Tickeron’s AI Screener.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
Sentiment heading into these earnings is cautiously optimistic, lifted by Q4's strong cash generation and guidance but checked by ongoing end-market softness. Historically, shares have been volatile post-earnings—for example, dropping after Q4 2025's EPS beat due to the revenue miss and measured outlook. Risks like weaker guidance or delays in auto ramps loom large. Options activity points to balanced positioning, with eyes on the volatility to follow.
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Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor
Post-Q1, the Q2 2026 guidance will be critical for gauging recovery momentum. Management noted growing stability in automotive and industrial during Q4, plus momentum in AI data center power solutions. I'm watching closely for EV updates, where silicon carbide (SiC) gives ON a solid edge.
Margins are a focus too, with Q1 guidance hinting at gains from 2025 troughs via cost discipline and supply chain tweaks. Free cash flow—$1.4 billion returned to shareholders last year—signals robust balance sheet health and buyback potential. Broader tailwinds include industrial destocking resolution and hyperscaler needs for power-efficient semis. Keep an eye on design wins in autonomy sensing, supply chain geopolitics, and segment acceleration in PSG and ISG heading into H2 2026.
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Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ON just turned positive on August 07, 2026. Looking at past instances where ON's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 59 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ON advanced for three days, in of 308 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ON may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 18, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ON as a result. In of 95 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ON declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for ON entered a downward trend on August 17, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.002) is normal, around the industry mean (7.465). P/E Ratio (48.503) is within average values for comparable stocks, (155.851). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.231) is also within normal values, averaging (1.777). ON has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.015). P/S Ratio (4.831) is also within normal values, averaging (53.922).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. ON’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ON’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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