Stock Markets February 18, 2026 07:49 AM

Analog Devices Raises Q2 Targets as Data Center AI Demand Boosts Chip Sales

Company cites strong industrial and hyperscaler demand, forecasting revenue and earnings above Street estimates

By Leila Farooq

Analog Devices on Wednesday projected second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings well above analysts' expectations, driven by robust orders from industrial clients and expanding data center capacity for generative AI workloads. The Wilmington, Massachusetts chipmaker reported first-quarter revenue that surpassed estimates and saw its shares jump in premarket trading.

Analog Devices Raises Q2 Targets as Data Center AI Demand Boosts Chip Sales

Key Points

  • Analog Devices forecast second-quarter revenue of $3.5 billion, plus or minus $100 million, above the analysts' average estimate of $3.23 billion (LSEG data).
  • The company projected adjusted earnings of $2.88 per share, plus or minus $0.15, compared with the analyst consensus of $2.31 per share.
  • First-quarter revenue was $3.16 billion, topping estimates of $3.12 billion; strong demand is coming from industrial customers and data center investment for generative AI workloads, supporting semiconductors as hyperscalers expand capacity.

Analog Devices said on Wednesday that it expects second-quarter results to come in ahead of Wall Street forecasts, attributing the strength to sustained demand from industrial customers and data center operators as the artificial intelligence surge boosts semiconductor purchases.

The Wilmington, Massachusetts-based chipmaker set a revenue outlook for the second quarter at $3.5 billion, plus or minus $100 million. That guidance compares with the analysts' average estimate of $3.23 billion, according to LSEG data.

Analog Devices also put forward an adjusted earnings forecast of $2.88 per share, plus or minus $0.15, versus a consensus analyst estimate of $2.31 per share. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $3.16 billion, which exceeded estimates of $3.12 billion.

Management said the ongoing wave of investment in data center infrastructure to support generative AI workloads is helping to counteract a difficult macroeconomic and geopolitical environment by underpinning demand for the firm's semiconductors as hyperscalers expand capacity.

"While the macro and geopolitical backdrop remains challenging, our revenue outlook for the second quarter reflects a new high-watermark for ADI, underscoring our strong execution against cyclical and secular growth tailwinds," Analog Devices CFO Richard Puccio said.

Investors reacted to the company's guidance and results, with shares of the chipmaker rising nearly 8% in premarket trading.


Contextual note: The company's updated guidance and better-than-expected first-quarter revenue highlight the role of industrial demand and data center spending tied to AI workloads in supporting semiconductor sales. Analog Devices' outlook signals confidence in near-term revenue growth despite broader economic and geopolitical headwinds.

Below are key takeaways, sectors affected, and risks explicitly set out in the company's statements and reported data.

Risks

  • Macro and geopolitical conditions remain challenging - these factors could affect demand and supply conditions for the semiconductor sector, as noted by management.
  • Demand momentum is tied in part to surging data center investment for generative AI workloads - if that investment slows, it could reduce the offset to broader economic headwinds.
  • Reliance on capacity expansion by hyperscalers to support sales introduces concentration risk for segments of the chipmaker's business tied to large-scale data center customers.

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