SiTime (NASDAQ:SITM) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

SiTime (NASDAQ:SITM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.53 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.33, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $113.28 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $101.91 million. SiTime had a negative net margin of 25.18% and a negative return on equity of 5.69%.

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 Price Performance

Shares of SITM traded down $3.51 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $347.96. 631,863 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 290,605. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $353.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $292.91. SiTime has a 12 month low of $105.40 and a 12 month high of $398.59. The stock has a market cap of $9.08 billion, a P/E ratio of -117.55 and a beta of 2.51.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

SITM has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Loop Capital began coverage on SiTime in a research note on Friday, November 21st. They issued a “buy” rating and a $350.00 price target for the company. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $350.00 price objective on shares of SiTime in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Needham & Company LLC raised their target price on shares of SiTime from $250.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Barclays set a $360.00 price objective on shares of SiTime and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of SiTime in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, SiTime currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $367.50.

More SiTime News

Here are the key news stories impacting SiTime this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and beat — SiTime reported EPS of $1.53 vs. $1.20 expected and revenue of $113.3M vs. $101.9M consensus, beating both top- and bottom-line expectations (detail release). View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic acquisition announced — SiTime signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Renesas’ timing business and an MOU to explore MEMS resonator integration with Renesas, a move SiTime says will accelerate its path toward $1B revenue and expand its product footprint. SiTime to Acquire Renesas’ Timing Business
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst tone and momentum — several outlets report analysts are raising SiTime target prices after strong long-term gains and recent results; 2025 performance (rally >90%) is cited in bullish takeaways. Analysts Continue to Raise SiTime Corporation’s (SITM) Target Price
• Neutral Sentiment: Full financial release — the company published detailed Q4 and FY2025 results that investors will parse for guidance, margins, cash flow and one-time items tied to the Renesas deal. SiTime Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier coverage and deal sizing — reports (including Bloomberg/Investing) suggested a near $3B valuation for the Renesas timing unit; market reaction will depend on deal structure, price, and financing details that remain to be disclosed. SiTime nears $3 bln deal to buy Renesas timing unit, Bloomberg reports
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability concerns persist — despite the beats, SiTime still reported a negative net margin (~-25%) and negative ROE; analysts’ models show expected negative EPS for the current fiscal year, so valuation will be sensitive to margin improvement and integration execution. View Press Release

Insider Activity at SiTime

In other SiTime news, insider Fariborz Assaderaghi sold 1,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $291.58, for a total value of $437,370.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 84,815 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,730,357.70. This represents a 1.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Rajesh Vashist sold 10,000 shares of SiTime stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $329.00, for a total value of $3,290,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 439,208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $144,499,432. This trade represents a 2.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 19,500 shares of company stock worth $6,212,210 in the last quarter. 2.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On SiTime

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of SiTime by 1.8% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,037,305 shares of the company’s stock valued at $312,550,000 after purchasing an additional 18,165 shares during the period. State Street Corp raised its position in SiTime by 3.7% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 911,280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $194,176,000 after purchasing an additional 32,178 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of SiTime by 22.0% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 736,281 shares of the company’s stock worth $156,887,000 after buying an additional 132,948 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of SiTime by 36.8% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 537,741 shares of the company’s stock worth $162,027,000 after buying an additional 144,671 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. increased its stake in shares of SiTime by 1.1% during the second quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 448,036 shares of the company’s stock valued at $95,468,000 after buying an additional 4,809 shares during the period. 84.31% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

SiTime Company Profile

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.