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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q1 FY27)

    GSI TECHNOLOGY Q1 FY27 earnings call GSIT

    Jul 30, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    GSI Technology Q1 FY27 — Advancing AI Platform with Gemini-II POCs and PLAY-DOH Development

    GSI Technology is progressing its transition to an AI platform company, with Q1 FY27 marked by disciplined execution on Gemini-II proof-of-concept projects and the development of the next-generation PLAY-DOH processor. The company is focused on securing design wins and expanding into adjacent Edge AI applications, supported by an upcoming AI-assisted SDK. Despite increased operating expenses due to R&D investments, GSI maintains a strengthened cash position to fund its strategic priorities.

    Highlights

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    • Q1 FY27 revenue of $6.3 million was at the midpoint of guidance and stable sequentially.

    • Cash and cash equivalents increased to $77 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $67.2 million at fiscal year-end.

    • Successfully completed all deliverables for Phase I of the Sentinel POC, with a time-to-first-token (TTFT) of 2.4 seconds.

    • Completed radiation testing on a standard Gemini-II device, showing operational capability in harsh space environments with no single event latches (SEL).

    • AI-assisted SDK development significantly reduced application development time from one year to less than one month in one case, with alpha release targeted for fall.

    Concerns

    4

    • Gross margin for Q1 FY27 was 53.4%, below the guided range of 56%.

    • Operating expenses rose to $8.8 million, up from $5.8 million in the prior year, primarily due to Gemini-II software and PLAY-DOH chip development.

    • Operating loss increased to $5.4 million in Q1 FY27, compared to $2.2 million in the prior year quarter.

    • Anticipate using approximately $4 million of cash per quarter, or $16 million annually, for development.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Net revenues
    $5.7 million to $6.5 million
    high materiality
    High
    Gross margin
    approximately 53% to 55%
    medium materiality
    High
    Annual cash usage
    approximately $16 million annually
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Quarterly cash usage
    approximately $4 million per quarter
    medium materiality
    Medium
    PLAY-DOH tape-out
    early calendar 2027
    high materiality
    High
    AI-assisted SDK alpha release
    this fall
    medium materiality
    High
    Smart City Phase I deployment
    complete in November
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue
    $6.3 millionaligned with prior quarter and up modestly from Q1 FY26
    Q1 FY27

    At the midpoint of guidance range.

    Gross margin
    53.4%improved 100 basis points sequentially, lower year-over-year
    Q1 FY27

    Fluctuates based on timing and composition of customer shipments.

    Operating expenses
    $8.8 millioncompared to $5.8 million in prior year period
    Q1 FY27

    Increased year-over-year.

    Research and development expenses
    $5.9 millionincreasing modestly from prior quarter and by $2.8 million compared with year ago period
    Q1 FY27

    SBIR funding is an offset to development costs and fluctuates.

    Operating loss
    $5.4 millioncompared to $2.2 million in prior year quarter, relatively flat on a sequential basis
    Q1 FY27

    Increased year-over-year due to higher operating expenses.

    Interest and other income
    $517,000
    Q1 FY27

    Primarily from interest payments on the cash balance.

    Cash and cash equivalents balance
    $77 millionup from $67.2 million as of March 31, 2026
    as of June 30, 2026

    No debt. Strengthened cash position provides sufficient runway for strategic priorities.

    Net cash used in operating activities
    $3.9 million
    Q1 FY27

    Cash flow statement item.

    Net cash used in investing activities
    $300,000
    Q1 FY27

    Cash flow statement item.

    Net cash provided by financing activities
    $14 million
    Q1 FY27

    Cash flow statement item.

    ATM proceeds
    $9.3 million
    Q1 FY27

    Included in net cash from financing activities.

    Employee stock option exercises
    $4.8 million
    Q1 FY27

    Included in net cash from financing activities; unusually high due to options nearing expiration.

    Registered direct offering proceeds
    $46.9 million net of fees
    October 2025

    Contributed to the strengthened cash position compared to prior year.

    Customer concentration
    23%
    Q1 FY27

    Combined sales to these customers represented this percentage of net revenues.

    Time-to-first-token (TTFT)
    2.4 seconds
    Q1 FY27

    Result from laboratory test of the Sentinel POC, confirming performance per watt advantage.

    Application development time reduction
    from 1 year to less than 1 month
    Q1 FY27

    Demonstrated in one representative case adapting an AI model to run on Gemini-II.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Lead times—
    Backlog order book—
    Book to bill ratio—
    Ai data center revenue—
    Services installed base—
    Fab capacity utilization—
    Bookings net order intake—
    Wfe industry spend outlook—
    Design wins socket pipelineSentinel POC, Smart City project, US Army SBIR, Space Development Agency SBIRprojects
    Inventory channel inventory—
    Node platform ramp schedulePLAY-DOH processortape-out
    Wafer shipments foundry ASP—
    End market segment revenue mix—

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    Gemini-II production chipmilestone
    AI-assisted SDKlaunch
    PLAY-DOH processorroadmap

    Deals & partnerships

    4
    G2 Tech and participating defense agenciesCollaboration on Sentinel POC

    GSI successfully completed all deliverables for Phase I of the Sentinel POC. A laboratory test was conducted in collaboration with G2 Tech and defense agencies. G2 Tech is leading the field demonstration.

    Shinshu County, TaiwanSmart City project Phase I deployment

    GSI continues to meet Phase I deliverables, shipping Gemini-II chips, servers, and software for 20 cameras. Phase I deployment is on track for November. Phase II would expand to 80 cameras and add audio.

    U.S. ArmySBIR Phase II program

    Launched U.S. Army Phase II program with a formal kickoff meeting. Preliminary work has begun on developing a ruggedized Gemini-II system for Army applications.

    Space Development AgencySBIR program for radiation testing

    Successfully completed radiation testing on a standard commercial Gemini-II device, showing it remained operational under harsh space environment radiation levels with no single event latches (SEL).

    Risks & headwinds

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    Gross margin below guidanceQ1 FY27

    53.4%, below guided range of 56%

    Mitigation: Product mix can fluctuate based on timing and composition of customer shipments; sequential improvement of 100 bps noted.

    Increased operating expensesQ1 FY27

    $8.8 million, up from $5.8 million in prior year period

    Mitigation: Primarily due to necessary investments in Gemini-II software and Plato chip development; partially offset by SBIR funding, though lower this quarter.

    Higher software development costs due to FXQ1 FY27

    Higher software development cost from our Israel-based team

    Mitigation: Due to the strengthening of the Israeli shekel relative to the U.S. dollar; noted as variable in nature.

    Cash usage for developmentOngoing

    approximately $4 million of cash per quarter or about $16 million annually

    Mitigation: Existing cash resources of $77 million provide sufficient runway; maintaining disciplined capital allocation.

    Customer demand variabilityOngoing

    customer demand can vary from quarter-to-quarter, which can impact both our revenue and gross margin

    Mitigation: Expect continued shipments to customers supporting AI chip design and semiconductor manufacturing, but order patterns may continue to vary.

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    Q2 FY27 Revenue

    Q2 FY27
    Current$6.3 million (Q1 FY27)
    TargetWithin $5.7 million to $6.5 million

    Why it matters

    Revenue performance indicates the stability of SRAM business and early signs of APU adoption, crucial for overall financial health.

    For the upcoming second quarter, we expect net revenues in the range of $5.7 million to $6.5 million

    Q&A highlights

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    How transferable is the technical work from current POCs to new applications, and what does this mean for expanding the POC pipeline without increasing engineering headcount?

    Didier Lasserre confirmed high transferability, citing the time-to-first-token (TTFT) parameter and vision language model features as examples. He noted that adapting software from Sentinel to Smart City was not a complete overhaul. The upcoming AI-assisted SDK will further enhance this by increasing deployable algorithms.

    “Yes, what's nice is when we went from the Sentinel drone POC to the Smart City, it wasn't a complete new hall. We were able to leverage a lot of what we've had in the past. And that will be true for some of these other POCs that we're looking to engage in.”

    asked by David Williams · answered by Didier Lasserre

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Transition to AI Platform

    GSI Technology is actively transitioning from an SRAM chip company to an AI platform company, focusing on its APU technology. The Gemini-II production chip is ready for customers, targeting edge AI applications that require lower power than GPUs but higher performance than small processors. The company aims to fill a critical gap in the market with its power-efficient, high-performance APU.

    02

    Proof-of-Concept (POC) Progress

    The company made significant progress on several POCs and SBIRs in Q1 FY27. The Sentinel POC successfully completed all deliverables for Phase I, demonstrating a time-to-first-token (TTFT) of 2.4 seconds in lab tests. The Smart City project in Taiwan is on track to complete its Phase I deployment in November, involving 20 cameras and potentially expanding to 80 cameras and audio in Phase II, which would generate additional hardware and software licensing revenue.

    03

    Software Development Acceleration

    GSI is developing an AI-assisted SDK, expanding on its previous AI compiler vision. This SDK is expected to significantly accelerate AI model development and deployment on Gemini-II. Internal testing showed a reduction in application development time from one year to less than a month for a representative case, with an alpha release targeted for this fall. This tool is crucial for supporting a broader range of customer applications and enabling partnerships with system integrators.

    04

    Radiation Hardening for Space Applications

    Radiation testing on a standard commercial Gemini-II device successfully demonstrated operational capability under harsh space environment radiation levels, achieving the required threshold for radiation-hardened applications with no single event latches (SEL). This opens up new market opportunities in the aerospace and defense sector, particularly for AI-based processors in space vehicles where low power consumption is also critical.

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    Next-Generation Processor (PLAY-DOH)

    Development of the next-generation PLAY-DOH processor is on track, with a tape-out anticipated in early calendar 2027. This chip is designed to further reduce power consumption, targeting 10 watts or less per device, which is expected to be a significant advantage for demanding edge AI applications.

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    Financial Performance and Capital Allocation

    Q1 FY27 revenue was $6.3 million, aligning with guidance, but gross margin was 53.4%, slightly below the guided range. Operating expenses increased year-over-year to $8.8 million due to investments in Gemini-II software and PLAY-DOH development, leading to an operating loss of $5.4 million. The company ended the quarter with a strengthened cash position of $77 million, up from $67.2 million, primarily due to ATM proceeds and stock option exercises. Management expects to use approximately $4 million of cash per quarter to fund its strategic priorities.

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