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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    indie Semiconductor Q2 FY26 earnings call INDI

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    indie Q2 FY26 — Strong Revenue Growth Driven by Radar, Vision, and Photonics

    indie Semiconductor delivered solid Q2 FY26 results, exceeding revenue guidance, driven by strong performance in its radar, vision, and photonics portfolios. The company is expanding its market reach into physical AI and robotics, leveraging its automotive technologies. Strategic acquisitions and divestitures are progressing through regulatory review, with management optimistic about their closure later this year.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue of $64 million, up 24% year-over-year and above the midpoint of guidance.

    • Non-GAAP operating loss improved to $8.9 million from $14.5 million in Q2 2025.

    • Achieved a record quarter for Quantum bookings and significant increase in Photonics sales bookings.

    • Secured new design wins for 77 GHz radar with leading OEMs in North America and China, including Volvo.

    • iND880 DRAMless vision processor capitalized on DRAM shortages, securing new design wins with Chinese OEMs and Cadillac.

    Concerns

    5

    • Non-GAAP operating loss of $8.9 million for the quarter.

    • Net loss of $11.7 million, or $0.05 per share.

    • Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $35.7 million sequentially to $149 million.

    • Supply chain has been very tight, necessitating inventory build.

    • Regulatory reviews for the CMOS image sensor acquisition and Wuxi divestiture are ongoing.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Total Revenue
    $67 million to $73 million
    high materiality
    High
    Core Business Revenue
    approximately $40 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Wuxi Subsidiary Revenue
    roughly $30 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
    $37 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Net Interest Expense
    approximately $3.2 million
    low materiality
    High
    Net Loss Per Share
    approximately $0.04
    high materiality
    High
    CMOS Image Sensor Acquisition Closure
    prior to year-end
    high materiality
    Medium
    Wuxi indie Micro Divestiture Closure
    later this year
    high materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Core Business
    Sequential growth reflecting continued momentum in the ADAS portfolio.
    		$36 million—over 5%—
    Wuxi Subsidiary
    Contribution from the Wuxi subsidiary.
    		$28 million———

    Operational metrics

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    Non-GAAP operating loss
    $8.9 millionvs $14.5 million in Q2 2025
    Q2 FY26

    Demonstrates continued progress towards achieving profitability.

    Net interest expense
    $2.8 million
    Q2 FY26

    Reported net interest expense for the quarter.

    Non-GAAP net loss
    $11.7 million
    Q2 FY26

    Total non-GAAP net loss for the quarter.

    Non-GAAP net loss per share
    $0.05
    Q2 FY26

    Consistent with guidance from last quarter.

    Cash and investments balance
    $149 milliondown $35.7 million sequentially
    Q2 FY26

    Includes restricted cash. Decline driven by operating loss, inventory build, accounts receivable increase, and CapEx.

    iND880 ASP
    $10
    current

    Average selling price for the iND880 vision processor, with 1 or 2 deployed per application.

    Physical AI content per robot
    could easily be $100 per robot
    current

    ASPs are typically significantly higher in physical AI due to smaller volumes. Applicable parts used in high-end robot applications with multiple sensors.

    Automotive radar market CAGR
    18%
    2023-2032

    Represents one of the fastest-growing segments within ADAS and vehicle sensing ecosystem.

    Quantum photonics market CAGR
    34%
    2025-2035

    Expected growth for the quantum photonics market.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Backlog order book$25 millionUSD
    Ai data center revenuePhysical AI and robotics expanding market opportunity; 120 gigahertz radar for physical AI; iND881 Edge AI SoC; iND88X family gaining traction with physical AI customers in China.
    Bookings net order intakeRecord quarter for Quantum bookings; significant increase in Photonics sales bookings.
    Design wins socket pipelineNew wins soon expected with leading OEMs in North America and China for 77 GHz radar; design win with leading Tier 1 supplier supporting Volvo; multiple design engagements for iND881; several new design wins for iND880 with leading Chinese OEMs and Cadillac; wins with humanoid robot manufacturers Unitree and Agibot.
    Inventory channel inventoryAdditional cash used to build inventory
    End market segment revenue mixAutomotive semiconductor market recovering steadily; China strongest end market, followed by U.S. and Europe; Physical AI and robotics expanding market opportunity.

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Quantum bookingsrecord quarterQ2 FY26
    Photonics sales bookingssignificant increaseQ2 FY26
    Radar chipset production order$25 millionprior quarter

    Initial production order, with design win announced supporting Volvo.

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    iND881 Edge AI SoClaunch
    120 gigahertz radar solutionlaunch

    Deals & partnerships

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    ams OSRAM AGAcquisition of the CMOS image sensor Group.

    Imaging is a key component of sensor-rich platforms for high-performance visual applications such as humanoids, cobots, and industrial automation.

    Wuxi indie MicroDivestiture of indie's equity interest.

    Transaction is progressing well, consistent with prior updates.

    VolvoDesign win for 77 gigahertz radar chipset solution.

    Awarded through a leading Tier 1 supplier. Highlights continued market adoption and increasing customer engagement.

    Leading quantum customerCustomer-funded development program for photonics.

    Highlights the differentiation of indie's photonic light source platform.

    Two Japanese companiesCustomer-funded development program for photonics.

    Highlights the differentiation of indie's photonic light source platform.

    MahindraSupplier Excellence Award for AI-powered in-cabin software in XEV 9S program.

    Through deep collaboration, indie delivered AI-powered in-cabin software enhancing safety, comfort, and user experience.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Cash burn from operations and investmentsQ2 FY26

    Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $35.7 million sequentially.

    Mitigation: Additional cash used to build inventory for upcoming demand, increasing accounts receivable in line with revenue growth, and ongoing CapEx investment.

    Supply chain tightnessQ2 FY26

    Supply chain has been very tight.

    Mitigation: Focused on building inventory in preparation for steep ramps ahead.

    DRAM supply constraintsQ2 FY26

    Customers are unable to source memory at all.

    Mitigation: Capitalized on the opportunity with cost-optimized iND880 DRAMless architecture, which alleviates line-down situations for customers.

    Regulatory review for strategic transactionsexpected to close prior to year-end / later this year

    CMOS image sensor acquisition and Wuxi divestiture remain under review by regulatory authorities.

    Mitigation: Ongoing dialogue and constructive Q&A process with regulators; management remains optimistic about closure.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Wuxi indie Micro divestiture closure

    later this year (Q4 FY26)
    CurrentUnder regulatory review
    TargetClosed

    Why it matters

    Completion of the divestiture is expected to remove a potential drag on gross margin and streamline the business.

    While the exact timing of📎 closing remains subject to the completion of its regulatory process, the transaction is progressing well, and we remain optimistic that the transaction will close later this year, consistent with our prior updates.

    Q&A highlights

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    Can you provide timing and size details for the Volvo win and how radar revenue is tracking against the $35M-$50M expectation for the year?

    Donald McClymont stated that Volvo represents significant volume due to its high penetration rate across models, making it a decent-sized win. He reiterated that radar will be a major driver for growth through FY26-FY29, but did not provide specific revenue figures for the Volvo win or the full-year radar expectation.

    “So it's a very decent-sized design win for us. It's far from our only design win. And although it is the one that is the most public at the moment. In terms of where we see ourselves going for the rest of the year, obviously, radar is still going to be a big driver for all of our growth through '26, '27 and '28 and '29, in fact.”

    asked by Craig Ellis · answered by Donald McClymont

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Automotive Market Recovery and Physical AI Expansion

    The automotive semiconductor market is steadily recovering, driven by improving vehicle production and sustained EV demand. China remains indie's strongest end market, followed by the U.S. and Europe. Beyond automotive, the emergence of physical AI and robotics is expanding market opportunities for high-performance SoCs, requiring higher processing, environmental sensing, and real-time intelligence.

    02

    Radar Technology Leadership and New Applications

    indie's 77 GHz radar chipset solution is gaining significant traction, with new wins expected with leading OEMs in North America and China, including a previously announced $25 million production order and a design win supporting Volvo. Radar is a foundational sensor for ADAS, autonomous driving, and in-cabin monitoring. The company is also developing 120 GHz radar for physical AI, offering higher resolution and precise measurements for industrial, robotic, and smart infrastructure applications.

    03

    Photonics Business Acceleration

    The Photonics business is accelerating, with revenue increasing solidly. The quantum photonics market is expected to grow at a 34% CAGR through 2035. indie achieved a record quarter for Quantum bookings and continues to receive recurring orders for LXM lasers used in quantum key distribution. Customer-funded development programs, including one with a leading quantum customer and two Japanese companies, highlight the differentiation of indie's photonic light source platform.

    04

    Vision Portfolio Innovation and Design Wins

    The iND881 Edge AI SoC, building on the iND880, offers low power consumption and real-time responsiveness for demanding Edge perception tasks in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. The iND880 DRAMless architecture has capitalized on DRAM shortages, securing new design wins with Chinese OEMs and Cadillac across various vehicle classes. This solution helps customers navigate DRAM supply constraints and alleviate line-down situations.

    05

    Hardware Plus Software Strategy and Strategic Transactions

    The emotion3D acquisition underscores indie's hardware plus software strategy, delivering recurring royalties and a differentiated one-stop-shop platform for advanced in-cabin sensing. The company received a Supplier Excellence Award from Mahindra for its AI-powered in-cabin software. The acquisition of the CMOS image sensor Group from ams OSRAM AG and the divestiture of Wuxi indie Micro are progressing through regulatory review, expected to close prior to year-end and later this year, respectively.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.