SiTime (NASDAQ:SITM) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.33 EPS

SiTime (NASDAQ:SITM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.33, FiscalAI reports. SiTime had a negative net margin of 13.13% and a negative return on equity of 2.16%. The company had revenue of $113.28 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $101.91 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.48 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 66.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

Here are the key takeaways from SiTime’s conference call:

• Q4 revenue was $113.3M (+66% YoY) and full‑year 2025 revenue was $326.7M (+61% YoY); non‑GAAP EPS tripled to $1.53 in Q4 ($3.20 for the year) and Q4 gross margin expanded to 61.2%.
• Demand momentum entering 2026 is strong with book‑to‑bill >1.5, the CED segment grew 160% YoY (7 consecutive quarters >100%), and customers have raised 2026 forecasts for 1.6T oscillators and Super‑TCXOs by ~50%, supporting higher ASPs.
• SiTime announced a transformational acquisition of Renesas’ Timing Business for $1.5B plus ~4.13M shares, which management says will add ≈$300M revenue with ~70% gross margins, be accretive to non‑GAAP EPS in the first full year, and materially expand CED exposure.
• Q1 2026 guidance calls for $101–$104M revenue (≈70% YoY at midpoint), ~62% gross margin, non‑GAAP EPS $1.10–$1.17, and the company exited Q4 with $808M in cash and short‑term investments.
• The Renesas deal is an asset carve‑out subject to customary regulatory approvals and integration risks (target close by end‑2026) and will use ~$900M committed debt, though management expects to reduce leverage to <2x within 24 months.

SiTime Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:SITM traded up $6.11 on Friday, reaching $416.40. The company had a trading volume of 77,732 shares, compared to its average volume of 321,354. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.87 billion, a PE ratio of -229.38 and a beta of 2.51. SiTime has a 52-week low of $105.40 and a 52-week high of $440.00. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $357.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $294.11.

More SiTime News

Here are the key news stories impacting SiTime this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat and strong margins: SiTime reported Q4 revenue of $113.3M (vs. estimates ~ $101.9M), GAAP net income of $9.2M and non‑GAAP net income of $41.3M; Q4 non‑GAAP gross margin was 61.2% and cash + short‑term investments totaled $808.4M — all support a stronger growth/profitability narrative. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic acquisition: SiTime agreed to acquire Renesas’ timing business (reported deal value in coverage ~ $1.5B), positioning the company to accelerate toward a $1B revenue target and expanding product breadth. The deal also includes a partnership MOU to explore embedding SiTime MEMS in Renesas products. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Large TAM signal from a partner: SiTime’s CEO said its technology could eventually be integrated into “billions” of Renesas chips — a high‑leverage distribution/volume opportunity if realized. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade/price target lift: Needham raised its price target to $450 and maintains a Buy — a visible endorsement that can attract momentum buyers. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials/transcripts available: Management hosted the Q4 call; slides and full transcripts have been posted (useful for detail on integration plans, guidance and product road map). Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Deal size and integration risk: The Renesas timing business acquisition is large relative to SiTime’s revenue base and carries execution, integration and financing risk despite a healthy cash/investment position — investors should watch financing structure and any contingent consideration. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP results and expense profile: While Q4 showed GAAP profit, FY2025 still had a GAAP net loss and elevated operating expenses and stock‑based compensation; investors may scrutinize whether non‑GAAP adjustments mask recurring costs. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling noted in coverage: Recent datasets cited notable insider share sales over the past six months, which some investors interpret as a near‑term negative signal to monitor. Read More.

Insider Activity at SiTime

In other SiTime news, CEO Rajesh Vashist sold 2,000 shares of SiTime stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $369.20, for a total value of $738,400.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 431,609 shares in the company, valued at $159,350,042.80. The trade was a 0.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Fariborz Assaderaghi sold 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $291.58, for a total transaction of $437,370.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 84,815 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $24,730,357.70. The trade was a 1.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 9,500 shares of company stock valued at $2,922,210 over the last quarter. 2.10% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SiTime

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of SiTime during the third quarter valued at about $196,000. Scotia Capital Inc. purchased a new stake in SiTime during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $220,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC acquired a new position in SiTime during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $133,000. Private Advisor Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of SiTime in the 3rd quarter valued at $223,000. Finally, PFG Advisors purchased a new position in shares of SiTime in the third quarter worth about $230,000. 84.31% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on SITM shares. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of SiTime from $430.00 to $485.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Raymond James Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of SiTime in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Barclays set a $400.00 price objective on SiTime in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of SiTime in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $450.00 price target on SiTime in a research note on Thursday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, SiTime has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $409.38.

About SiTime

SiTime Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in silicon timing solutions that leverage micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology as an alternative to traditional quartz crystals. Its portfolio of programmable oscillators, resonators, clock generators, jitter attenuators and network synchronizers addresses precision timekeeping requirements across a wide range of electronic systems. By integrating MEMS resonators with advanced mixed-signal control circuitry, SiTime’s products offer enhanced reliability, resistance to shock and vibration, and a smaller footprint compared with conventional quartz devices.

The company’s timing devices serve diverse end markets, including telecommunications infrastructure, data center and enterprise networking, consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and aerospace and defense applications.