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ON Semiconductor Corporation
ON - NASDAQ - $74.21 (as of ) ▼ -0.67%
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Earnings Mon 2 Nov

ON Semiconductor opens the
books on Monday evening.

The median of 13 price targets is $110[FMP target], stock is $74, +48.2% vs the analyst consensus median. Q2 FY26 EPS $0.74 vs $0.71 estimate: beat (+4.2%)[FMP earnings]. Stock move on D+1: +0.5%.

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Quick Take - in 40 seconds ·
B-
Council 3/7 - Historical V1 score 45

B- — FMP rating [FMP ratings]. Form 4: 6 transactions[FMP Form 4].

Quick Answer

ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) Q3 consensus: revenue $1.7B[FMP est], EPS $0.90[FMP est]. 4 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$0.90 EPS Estimate Last year $0.63 - +43% YoY
4 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 4 quarters

Q2 FY26 EPS $0.74 vs $0.71 estimate: beat (+4.2%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +0.5%[FMP D+1].

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What to watch in Q3 FY26 (Nov 2, 2026)

  • EPS: consensus $0.90, against $0.63 in the same quarter a year ago (+43%).
  • Revenue: consensus $1.7B.
  • Management's own markers from the last call, to check against the report: Q3 Gross Margin Guidance (40%); Automotive China Sic Growth (60%); Q3 Revenue Guidance (Q3).

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

40% Expectation / Guide

Q3 Gross Margin Guidance

The company expects its non-GAAP gross margin to be between 40% and 42% in the third quarter, benefiting from increasing utilization.

"Our non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 40% and 42%, which includes share-based compensation of $8 million. This represents a significant step-up function increase as we realize the benefit of increasing utilization since the start of the year."

- Thad Trent, CFO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
60% Risk Indicator

Automotive China Sic Growth

Driven by market share gains in China EVs, the company expects silicon carbide revenue in that market to increase between 60% and 70% year-over-year.

"With our market share gains in China EVs, we now expect silicon carbide revenue in that market to increase between 60% and 70% year-over-year as our market share gains continue and programs ramp across existing platforms and newer vehicle launches."

- Hassane El-Khoury, CEO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
Q3 Expectation / Guide

Q3 Revenue Guidance

onsemi anticipates its third-quarter revenue to be in the range of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion.

"We anticipate Q3 revenue will be in the range of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion."

- Thad Trent, CFO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
2026 Investor Focus

Sic Ai Data Center Growth

The company anticipates its silicon carbide revenue in AI data center applications to grow nearly 60% year-over-year in 2026.

"In 2026, we expect our silicon carbide revenue in AI data center applications to grow nearly 60% year-over-year."

- Hassane El-Khoury, CEO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
2026 Investor Focus

Ai Data Center 2026 Growth

onsemi expects AI data center revenue to more than double in 2026, highlighting it as their fastest-growing market segment.

"AI data center remains our fastest-growing market. We now expect AI data center revenue to more than double in 2026, driven by stronger demand, further accelerated by broader customer wins and expanding content across the entire Power Tree."

- Hassane El-Khoury, CEO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
2027 Investor Focus

Synaptics Acquisition

onsemi announced an agreement to acquire Synaptics, expecting the combination to close in mid-2027, complementing its strengths in power, sensing, and control.

"As I wrap up, I want to highlight our announced agreement to acquire Synaptics. Beyond the compelling strategic and financial rationale, we are excited about the opportunities this combination creates for all shareholders. Synaptics' market-leading connected compute capabilities complement our strength in power, sensing and control at accretive gross margins. Our combination would leverage our manufacturing scale, global sales channel and mass market engine to drive growth across our highly complementary portfolio. We expect the transaction to close in mid-2027, subject to customary approvals."

- Hassane El-Khoury, CEO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our scoring pillars, 7 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 3 / 7 Bullish

7 investor frameworks. 3 bullish (Ray Dalio, Klarman, Munger), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Englander, Buffett).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +48.2%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA below
Jim Simons quant - RSI 35
Englander multi-strat - EliteSiC +100% YoY
Klarman value - target upside +48.2%
Buffett quality - ROE score 3/5
Munger valuation - target upside +48.2%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Undervalued

Quality business, discounted price.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthWeak
Margin of SafetyStrong
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCTight
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
35.5 RSI 35.5 weak momentum, 50d below
MACD
-20.00 price below 50d - resistance dominant
50d MA
$93 stock 20.0% below - short-term resistance
200d MA
$77 stock 3.7% below - long-term pressure
Volume (10d)
-36% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$110
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$74
Pre-earnings position
Support
$66
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$66-$110 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

4 quarters shown.

BEAT
Q3 FY25
$0.63 vs $0.59 est · Next-day price move: -4.3%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$0.64 vs $0.62 est · Next-day price move: +3.5%
BEAT
Q1 FY26
$0.64 vs $0.61 est · Next-day price move: +0.6%
BEAT
Q2 FY26
$0.74 vs $0.71 est · Next-day price move: +0.5%

Q2 FY26 (August 4, 2026) EPS $0.74 vs $0.71 estimate: beat (+4.2%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +0.5%[FMP D+1].

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $0.87 (no guidance)

Q2 FY26 EPS $0.74 vs $0.71 estimate: beat (+4.2%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +0.5%[FMP]. Thad Trent Q2 transcript: "We anticipate Q3 revenue will be in the range of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion."[Thad Trent].

"We anticipate Q3 revenue will be in the range of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion."

- Thad Trent, CFO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q2 earnings call.

Insider trading signal

Form 4 Q2 FY26: 6 transactions, net -$12.05M[FMP Form 4]. Not absolutely large within $28.9B[FMP].

Executive Action Amount Date
Thad Trent Exec VP & CFO Sale -$2.79M 2026-04-27
Thad Trent Exec VP & CFO Sale -$3.00M 2026-04-27
Thad Trent Exec VP & CFO Sale -$2.40M 2026-04-17
GOPALSWAMY SUDHIR Group President, AMG & ISG Sale -$358.7K 2026-03-16
KEETON SIMON Group President, PSG Sale -$328.9K 2026-02-18
KEETON SIMON Group President, PSG Sale -$3.18M 2026-02-18

6 transactions · 6 sales / 0 purchases = net negative flow. Not large in absolute terms against a $28.9B market cap.

CapEx shock

Q2 CapEx $34.3M[FMP cashflow]. Q2 op margin 16.1%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q2 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

"We expect capital expenditures in the range of $40 million to $50 million, and we now expect capital expenditure for the year to be below 5% of revenue."

- Thad Trent, CFO - Q2 FY26 Earnings Call - August 4, 2026
Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q3 EPS > $0.90 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $0.90[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $110[FMP target]; high target $150[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $0.90 + CapEx < $34.3M
Threshold: EPS approx $0.90[FMP est], Q2 CapEx < $34.3M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $74[FMP] and median $110[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $0.87 or CapEx >= $34.3M
Threshold: EPS < $0.87[FMP estx0.97].
Current price $74 — below SMA200 $77 [FMP].

Market Outlook

What do analysts say? 13 price targets · 31 ratings

Wall Street Consensus
$110
12-month median target price (+48.2% gap to the analyst consensus median)
13
BUY
18
HOLD
0
SELL
Risk Management
$66
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$93 - 50-day MA (below, -20.0%)
$77 - 200-day MA (below, -3.7%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - ON Q3 FY26
B-

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Monday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Monday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q3 EPS threshold $0.90[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $34.3M". Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Nov 2, 2026EARNINGSQ3 FY26 results (after market close) + earnings call
Nov 3, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026FILING10-Q due within 40–45 days of quarter end (by Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026); the exact deadline depends on filer status
~Feb 2, 2027EARNINGSQ4 FY26 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ON Q3 FY26 earnings preview cover?

This ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) Q3 FY26 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.

What should investors watch for in ON Q3 FY26 earnings?

ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.

Where do the numbers on this page come from?

ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.

Is this a buy or sell recommendation?

ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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