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Silicon Motion's revenue has risen from $191.2M in 2024Q4 to $561.1M in 2026Q3 with gross margin expanding from 45.8% to 53.6%, suggesting a strong cyclical recovery in client storage demand that may be driving operating leverage, with operating margin reaching 29.0%.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $4.35+31.8% vs $3.30 | $560M+5.9% vs $529M |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $2.43+14.1% vs $2.13 | $451M+11.8% vs $403M |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $1.58+20.6% vs $1.31 | $342M+14.2% vs $300M |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $1.26-2.3% vs $1.29 | $278M+6.7% vs $261M |
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Silicon Motion's Q3 earnings surge 335% as enterprise, automotive and AI storage demand accelerates, with strong guidance signaling further growth ahead.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation SIMO shares have fallen 33.5% over the past four weeks, a sharp reversal despite record revenues and expanding exposure to enterprise and AI storage. The drop raises the question of whether valuation now better reflects the company's growth prospects.

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Key metrics vs top competitors for Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $162.76 | $1.39B | 4.39 | 10.21% | 19.36% | 32.3% | 4.92% | |
| $141.20 | $123.52B | 49.27 | 42.09% | 27.93% | 16.22% | 0.17% | |
| $1190.44 | $58.49B | 65.66 | 26.43% | 23.85% | 24.04% | 0.5% | |
| $0.80 | $9.31M | -0.64 | — | — | -101.48% | — | |
| $58.55 | $2.57B | -45.75 | 37.15% | -13.48% | -9.34% | — | |
| $285.28 | $7.37B | 31.00 | -3.97% | 38.53% | 27.05% | 0.62% |
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Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) reported $1.63B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $885.6M in fiscal year 2025. That is 6642% more than the $13.1M of fiscal year 2002.
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) grew revenue by 104.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) earned $316.1M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 19.4% net margin).
Yes. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) pays a dividend that yields 4.92% at the current price, a high yield.
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) had a return on equity (ROE) of 32.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) had negative free cash flow of $406.7M over the trailing twelve months.