Cirrus Logic (CRUS)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $113.21 | Market Cap: $5.7 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors

Cirrus Logic (CRUS)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $113.21
Market Cap: $5.7 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.2%, FCF Yield is 10.0%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -13%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health & Telemedicine, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Edge AI, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -59%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%

Key risks
CRUS key risks include [1] an extreme over-reliance on its single largest customer, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.2%, FCF Yield is 10.0%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -13%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 28%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health & Telemedicine, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Edge AI, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -59%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -31%
6 Key risks
CRUS key risks include [1] an extreme over-reliance on its single largest customer, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Cirrus Logic (CRUS) stock has lost about 35% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Revenue Miss and High Customer Concentration Post-Fiscal Q1 2027 Earnings. Cirrus Logic reported its fiscal Q1 2027 (ended June 27, 2026) results on August 5, 2026, with revenue of $459.7 million, slightly below analyst estimates of $460.33 million, despite an EPS beat of $1.84 against an estimated $1.74. A significant factor contributing to investor apprehension was the reiterated high customer concentration, with a single customer (Apple) accounting for approximately 90% of net sales in fiscal Q1 2027, highlighting a substantial risk.

2. Multiple Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions. During the specified period, several Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets and ratings for Cirrus Logic. On July 14, 2026, Keybanc cut its price target from $200 to $190, leading to a 5.4% stock decline. Following the Q1 results, on August 6, 2026, Stifel Nicolaus reduced its price target from $197.00 to $160.00, and Barclays lowered its objective from $140.00 to $130.00. Additionally, Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a "hold" to a "strong sell" on August 14, 2026. These collective actions indicated a deteriorating outlook from the analyst community.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Cirrus Logic (CRUS) stock has lost about 35% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Revenue Miss and High Customer Concentration Post-Fiscal Q1 2027 Earnings. Cirrus Logic reported its fiscal Q1 2027 (ended June 27, 2026) results on August 5, 2026, with revenue of $459.7 million, slightly below analyst estimates of $460.33 million, despite an EPS beat of $1.84 against an estimated $1.74. A significant factor contributing to investor apprehension was the reiterated high customer concentration, with a single customer (Apple) accounting for approximately 90% of net sales in fiscal Q1 2027, highlighting a substantial risk.

2. Multiple Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions. During the specified period, several Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets and ratings for Cirrus Logic. On July 14, 2026, Keybanc cut its price target from $200 to $190, leading to a 5.4% stock decline. Following the Q1 results, on August 6, 2026, Stifel Nicolaus reduced its price target from $197.00 to $160.00, and Barclays lowered its objective from $140.00 to $130.00. Additionally, Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a "hold" to a "strong sell" on August 14, 2026. These collective actions indicated a deteriorating outlook from the analyst community.

3. Significant Uncertainty from Proposed IRS Tax Penalties. Cirrus Logic disclosed an ongoing IRS examination for its 2017–2019 tax returns, which proposed $168.3 million of additional tax and $63.7 million in penalties related to transfer pricing adjustments. Although the company is contesting these amounts, it noted that an adverse outcome could be material, introducing substantial financial uncertainty and risk for investors.

4. Rising Operating Expenses Amidst Broader Semiconductor Market Shifts. The company reported increased operating expenses (OpEx), with non-GAAP expenses rising to $135 million in fiscal Q1 2027 from $126 million in the prior quarter, and guidance for fiscal Q2 2027 anticipating $140 million. This increase in OpEx, largely due to hiring engineers for new product development, was estimated to potentially reduce earnings by approximately $1 per year or $15 per share in price. Concurrently, the broader semiconductor market, while growing due to AI demand, saw traditional consumer electronics segments (where Cirrus Logic has significant exposure) face increasing procurement challenges and shifting production priorities.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.4% change in CRUS stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -36.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269042026Change
Stock Price ($)169.95113.21-33.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9972,0502.6%
Net Income Margin (%)20.7%21.0%1.2%
P/E Multiple20.813.3-36.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51510.1%
Cumulative Contribution-33.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRUS-33.4% 
Market (SPY)1.8%52.2%
Sector (XLK)-2.0%55.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -19.8% change in CRUS stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -25.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269042026Change
Stock Price ($)141.12113.21-19.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9732,0503.9%
Net Income Margin (%)20.5%21.0%2.6%
P/E Multiple17.813.3-25.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)51511.0%
Cumulative Contribution-19.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRUS-19.8% 
Market (SPY)12.6%48.0%
Sector (XLK)35.1%49.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -0.9% change in CRUS stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259042026Change
Stock Price ($)114.19113.21-0.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,9292,0506.2%
Net Income Margin (%)18.1%21.0%15.7%
P/E Multiple16.913.3-21.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)52512.3%
Cumulative Contribution-0.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRUS-0.9% 
Market (SPY)20.4%42.1%
Sector (XLK)43.3%39.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 38.0% change in CRUS stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 150.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120239042026Change
Stock Price ($)82.04113.2138.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8212,05012.6%
Net Income Margin (%)8.4%21.0%150.7%
P/E Multiple29.513.3-54.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)55518.5%
Cumulative Contribution38.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CRUS38.0% 
Market (SPY)77.1%55.4%
Sector (XLK)117.2%54.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CRUS Return12%-19%12%20%19%-5%38%
Peers Return27%-20%29%-3%12%21%72%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CRUS Win Rate50%25%58%50%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate60%37%58%35%47%40% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CRUS Max Drawdown-29%-32%-40%-32%-30%-39% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-33%-24%-28%-34%-30% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ADI, QCOM, TXN, NXPI, MCHP. See CRUS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCRUSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-30.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven128 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-17.4%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.0%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven8 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-16.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-30.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven325 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven113 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven258 days140 days

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In The Past

Cirrus Logic's stock fell -30.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 43.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventCRUSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-30.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven128 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-30.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven325 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven113 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven258 days140 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-30.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven43 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-21.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.2%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven60 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-56.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven127.0%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven184 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-29.2%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.2%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven931 days47 days

Compare to ADI, QCOM, TXN, NXPI, MCHP

In The Past

Cirrus Logic's stock fell -30.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 43.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Cirrus Logic (CRUS)

Cirrus Logic (CRUS) is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions. Its primary focus is on portable products, offering a range of audio solutions crucial for modern consumer electronics. These include codecs (integrating analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters), smart codecs with built-in digital signal processors, boosted amplifiers, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones, and haptic drivers. The company also provides its SoundClear technology, a suite of tools, software, and algorithms designed to enhance voice quality, capture, and audio playback.

Cirrus Logic's audio products are widely adopted in devices such as smartphones, tablets, wireless and AR/VR headsets, laptops, home theater systems, automotive entertainment, and professional audio equipment. Beyond audio, the company develops high-performance mixed-signal products, including additional haptic driver and sensing solutions, camera controllers, and power-related components. These specialized components cater to various industrial and energy applications, powering digital utility meters, power supplies, and systems for energy control, measurement, and exploration.

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Here are a few analogies for Cirrus Logic (CRUS):

  • Like an 'NVIDIA' but focused on specialized chips for high-quality audio and haptic feedback.
  • Think of them as the 'Intel Inside' for the excellent sound and touch experiences in your smartphones and other devices.

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  • Audio Codecs (including Smart Codecs): Chips that integrate analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), with some featuring digital signal processors, for various audio applications.
  • Boosted Amplifiers: Components designed to enhance audio output.
  • MEMS Microphones: Micro-electromechanical systems microphones for capturing audio.
  • Haptic Drivers and Sensing Solutions: Integrated circuits that provide haptic feedback and sensing capabilities.
  • Digital Signal Processors (DSPs): Specialized processors for digital signal processing in audio and other applications.
  • SoundClear Technology: A portfolio of tools, software, and algorithms enhancing voice quality, voice capture, and audio playback.
  • Camera Controllers: Integrated circuits used for managing camera functions.
  • Power-Related Components: Mixed-signal products for industrial and energy applications, including digital utility meters and power supplies.

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Cirrus Logic (CRUS) is a fabless semiconductor company that sells its products and solutions primarily to other companies that integrate these components into their end products. Its major customer is:

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM)

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (005930.KS)

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (ASX)

Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR)

JCET Group Co., Ltd. (600584.SS)

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John Forsyth, President and Chief Executive Officer

John Forsyth became chief executive officer of Cirrus Logic in January 2021, after being named president in 2020. He joined Cirrus Logic in 2014 through the acquisition of Wolfson Microelectronics, where he previously led product development and strategy. Before joining Wolfson in 2012, Forsyth held leadership positions at other technology companies, including chief technical officer of the Symbian Foundation and vice president of strategy at Symbian Software. He began his career in handheld device development for Psion in London.

Jeff Woolard, Chief Financial Officer

Jeff Woolard joined Cirrus Logic as chief financial officer in 2025. Prior to this role, Woolard served as CFO at Velocity Global, where he was responsible for financial execution, strategic planning, and developing a financial growth strategy.

Carl Alberty, Executive Vice President, Mixed-Signal Products

Carl Alberty serves as the Executive Vice President of Mixed-Signal Products at Cirrus Logic, overseeing the development and marketing of mixed-signal solutions. He joined the company in 1999 as a Hardware Applications Engineer and has since advanced through various audio product marketing leadership positions, including Product Marketing Engineer, Product Marketing Manager, and Director of Marketing.

Jeff Baumgartner, Executive Vice President, Research and Development

Jeff Baumgartner, Executive Vice President of Research and Development, is responsible for overseeing Cirrus Logic's R&D initiatives and driving technological innovation. He began his career at Cirrus Logic in 1998 as a design engineer and moved into engineering management in 2006, holding several R&D leadership positions.

Justin Dougherty, Senior Vice President, Global Operations

Justin Dougherty is the Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Cirrus Logic. He joined the company in 2013 and has over 20 years of experience in product engineering, applications, and management in mixed-signal and RF semiconductors. Before joining Cirrus Logic, he was the director of applications and systems engineering at Javelin Semiconductor for five years and held various product engineering roles at Silicon Labs and Advanced Micro Devices.

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The key risks to Cirrus Logic (CRUS) are:

  1. High Customer Concentration (Dependence on Apple): Cirrus Logic is overwhelmingly dependent on Apple Inc. for a substantial portion of its revenue, with sales to Apple accounting for approximately 81% to 94% of total net sales in recent fiscal periods. This significant concentration risk makes Cirrus Logic highly vulnerable to changes in Apple's product strategies, component sourcing decisions, or overall market performance. Should Apple experience declining sales, shift to alternative suppliers, or develop its own in-house solutions for components currently provided by Cirrus Logic, the impact on Cirrus Logic's revenue and profitability could be severe.
  2. Market Competition and Technological Obsolescence: Cirrus Logic operates in a rapidly evolving and intensely competitive semiconductor industry. The company faces ongoing threats from other semiconductor firms, some of which may possess greater financial resources or more diversified product lines. There is a constant risk that competitors could develop alternative or superior technologies, or that Cirrus Logic's own products could become obsolete, potentially eroding its market share and requiring continuous innovation and significant research and development investments to stay competitive.
  3. Reliance on Third-Party Manufacturing and Supply Chain: As a fabless semiconductor company, Cirrus Logic relies heavily on third-party foundries and suppliers for the manufacturing and assembly of its products. This reliance exposes the company to risks such as increased manufacturing costs, potential delays in meeting customer demand, and disruptions in the supply chain. Additionally, using external manufacturers can heighten exposure to potential misappropriation of Cirrus Logic's intellectual property.

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Here are the addressable market sizes for Cirrus Logic's main products or services:

  • Audio ICs (including codecs, smart codecs, boosted amplifiers, digital signal processors, and SoundClear technology): The global audio IC market was valued at approximately USD 32.83 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to about USD 35.46 billion in 2025, reaching USD 65.63 billion by 2033. Other estimates for the global audio IC market size were around USD 32.38 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 34.78 billion in 2025 and USD 61.56 billion by 2033.
  • MEMS Microphones: The global MEMS microphone market was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2024. It is projected to grow to USD 2.3 billion in 2025 and reach USD 9.0 billion by 2035.
  • Haptic Driver ICs: The global haptic driver IC market size reached approximately USD 1.13 billion in 2024. This market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2025 to 2033, leading to a forecasted market size of around USD 2.71 billion by 2033.
  • Power Management ICs (including camera controllers and power-related components for industrial and energy applications): The global power management IC market size was valued at approximately USD 40.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to exceed USD 79.11 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.83% from 2025 to 2034. Another source indicates the global power management IC market size was valued at USD 37.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 63.47 billion by 2032.

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Cirrus Logic (CRUS) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Expansion into the PC and AI-enabled PC Markets: Cirrus Logic is making significant progress in the PC market, ramping up new amplifiers and codecs in mainstream platforms and developing new voice interface products for AI-enabled PCs. This expansion represents a substantial growth opportunity, with a targeted Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) of approximately $1.2 billion by 2029.
  2. Diversification and Growth in the Automotive Sector: The automotive sector is identified as an emerging growth opportunity, with Cirrus Logic introducing new product families and haptic components for in-cabin tactile responses and advanced audio experiences. This includes new timing products designed for superior audio and haptic drivers for various vehicle tiers.
  3. Increased Penetration of High-Performance Mixed-Signal (HPMS) Solutions: The High-Performance Mixed-Signal segment, encompassing haptic driver and sensing solutions, camera controllers, and power-related components, is a key focus for diversification and growth. Cirrus Logic aims to increase the integration of HPMS components across existing and new devices, including smartphones, with strong demand for custom-boosted amplifiers and smart codecs. The total served addressable market for HPMS is projected to grow from $4.0 billion in 2023 to $9.0 billion by 2028.
  4. Re-entry and Growth in Wearables and Tablets: Cirrus Logic is actively re-engaging with the wearables and tablets markets, offering ultra-low-power audio and haptics. This strategy aims to diversify revenue streams and mitigate cyclicality associated with other segments.

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Share Repurchases

  • Cirrus Logic announced an equity buyback program of up to $500 million worth of its shares in August 2022, with no expiration date.
  • In March 2025, the company's board authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of common shares.
  • As of December 27, 2025, Cirrus Logic had $344.1 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorization.

Share Issuance

  • Cirrus Logic's shares outstanding have shown a consistent decline over the last few years, indicating net share repurchases rather than issuance. For instance, shares outstanding decreased by 1.39% from 2024 to 2025, and by 2.11% from 2023 to 2024.

Capital Expenditures

  • The latest value for Cirrus Logic's capital expenditure over the last twelve months (LTM) was $12.3 million as of November 2025.
  • Over the past five years, the average capital expenditure has been approximately $27.73 million, with the figure peaking in 2023.
  • Capital expenditures are primarily focused on strategic investments in research and development (R&D) and the introduction of differentiated products, including new high-performance analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and automotive timing solutions, aimed at long-term product and customer diversification.

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Peer Outperformance in Semiconductors

CRUS has outperformed 54% of its 54 Semiconductors peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are ADI, INTC and AMKR. Semiconductors ranks 6th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return.
Share of Semiconductors constituents that CRUS has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
23%
of 64 industry peers · -1.8% return
3Y
57%
of 58 industry peers · 42.6% return
5Y
54%
of 54 industry peers · 35.4% return
Semiconductors peers with revenue growth within 4pp of CRUS's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
CRUS Cirrus Logic 4.0% 13.3x -1.8%42.6%35.4%
ADI Analog Devices 5.4% 42.6x 49.0%109.1%142.4% +107pp
INTC Intel 1.9% -43.3x 289.3%165.3%94.4% +59pp
AMKR Amkor Technology 3.1% 21.3x 98.0%77.2%79.9% +44pp
TXN Texas Instruments 1.9% 38.9x 41.6%65.9%56.8% +21pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Semiconductors is CRUS's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 57.5%177.0%288.0% TTMI 806% · FLEX 677% · JBL 408%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 132.5%68.7%100.2% AEHR 928% · AXTI 528% · KLAC 470%
Technology Distributors 9 30.0%66.3%83.9% CLMB 351% · AVT 164% · SNX 119%
Communications Equipment 36 23.1%77.4%67.7% AAOI 1267% · LITE 890% · ANET 754%
Electronic Components 26 46.8%60.1%60.4% CLS 3241% · BELFA 1279% · COHR 358%
Semiconductors ← 55 34.4%21.2%18.4% POET 1845% · MU 1312% · NVDA 912%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 21 34.8%71.0%16.9% DELL 1079% · STX 992% · SMCI 942%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 21.5%41.5%13.7% DOCN 53% · GDDY 35% · VRSN 35%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 27 -6.3%9.4%-8.2% PI 197% · OSIS 108% · ACFN 98%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -21.7%-7.0%-28.6% CHRN 533058% · APLD 1150% · TSSI 665%
Application Software 123 -22.8%-14.6%-46.5% VIDA 199900% · INLX 4861% · PLTR 554%
Systems Software 68 -7.6%0.2%-57.6% PAYS 447% · QNC 392% · PANW 327%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

CRUSADIQCOMTXNNXPIMCHPMedian
NameCirrus L.Analog D.Qualcomm Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi. 
Mkt Price113.21362.25168.74258.44227.8474.17198.29
Mkt Cap5.7176.1178.4235.7575.140.2177.2
Rev LTM2,05013,88244,06919,45313,1855,12213,533
Op Inc LTM4724,95910,2587,4053,6048314,281
FCF LTM5714,93710,4165,3552,6491,1113,793
FCF 3Y Avg5123,85411,5352,7842,4261,2892,605
CFO LTM5995,54512,4018,6673,1291,1984,337
CFO 3Y Avg5404,56612,9037,1853,1271,4243,846

Growth & Margins

CRUSADIQCOMTXNNXPIMCHPMedian
NameCirrus L.Analog D.Qualcomm Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi. 
Rev Chg LTM6.2%33.6%1.9%16.7%8.8%20.9%12.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.0%5.4%4.8%1.9%0.2%-13.2%3.0%
Rev Chg Q12.9%39.6%-4.0%22.8%19.5%38.0%21.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.6%9.0%-0.9%5.5%4.5%8.7%5.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM8.4%88.6%-15.9%27.3%16.2%299.4%21.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg15.3%19.0%-0.6%-2.4%-0.4%55.6%7.5%
Op Mgn LTM23.0%35.7%23.3%38.1%27.3%16.2%25.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg22.0%28.1%25.6%36.4%27.0%16.5%26.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%2.8%-2.3%2.0%1.9%5.0%2.0%
CFO/Rev LTM29.2%39.9%28.1%44.6%23.7%23.4%28.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg27.8%40.4%31.3%41.1%24.3%25.6%29.6%
FCF/Rev LTM27.9%35.6%23.6%27.5%20.1%21.7%25.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg26.3%33.8%28.1%15.3%18.9%23.2%24.8%

Valuation

CRUSADIQCOMTXNNXPIMCHPMedian
NameCirrus L.Analog D.Qualcomm Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi. 
Mkt Cap5.7176.1178.4235.7575.140.2177.2
P/S2.812.74.012.143.67.910.0
P/Op Inc12.135.517.431.8159.648.433.7
P/EBIT11.234.815.031.5134.251.333.2
P/E13.342.619.338.9193.384.140.8
P/CFO9.631.714.427.2183.833.629.5
Total Yield7.5%3.5%7.3%4.7%0.7%3.6%4.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.2%2.1%2.2%0.2%2.4%1.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.8%2.8%5.9%1.2%2.6%2.8%2.8%
D/E0.00.10.10.10.00.10.1
Net D/E-0.10.00.00.00.00.10.0

Returns

CRUSADIQCOMTXNNXPIMCHPMedian
NameCirrus L.Analog D.Qualcomm Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi. 
1M Rtn-12.5%-3.8%7.7%-6.9%-1.4%-4.1%-3.9%
3M Rtn-31.1%-9.5%-21.4%-8.9%-22.8%-15.5%-18.5%
6M Rtn-13.2%15.4%25.5%35.1%13.9%15.8%15.6%
12M Rtn-1.8%49.0%7.9%41.6%2.9%18.1%13.0%
3Y Rtn42.6%109.1%54.3%65.9%15.8%-1.9%48.4%
1M Excs Rtn-8.5%-3.8%5.7%-7.3%-1.8%0.2%-2.8%
3M Excs Rtn-35.7%-14.0%-26.0%-13.4%-27.3%-20.1%-23.0%
6M Excs Rtn-27.7%0.9%11.0%20.6%-0.6%1.3%1.1%
12M Excs Rtn-20.5%30.3%-10.9%22.9%-15.8%-0.6%-5.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-31.4%39.1%-12.2%-4.6%-54.2%-73.4%-21.8%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Audio Products1,1601,1371,0841,1721,187
High-Performance Mixed-Signal (HPMS) Products837759705726594
Total1,9971,8961,7891,8981,781


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20042003200220012000
Magnetic Storage-88 -886714
Customer Entertainment Electronics-133-195-136  
Analog   11352
Corporate and all other   -67-66
End of Life   921
Internet   3-8
Total-222-195-22412313


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$113.21 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.7 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-36.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$129.27$139.95
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-12.4%-19.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility33.9%36.3%
Downside Capture288.07131.53
Upside Capture61.33102.09
Correlation (SPY)58.1%42.1%
CRUS Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.721.161.431.311.201.37
Up Beta1.760.921.111.281.371.39
Down Beta-1.560.491.621.071.131.31
Up Capture42%14%37%95%100%227%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days6172664135394
Down Capture481%279%227%166%121%108%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days15253862115353

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CRUS
CRUS-1.8%36.3%0.01-
Sector ETF (XLK)43.4%26.2%1.3439.3%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.1341.9%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.7512.2%
Commodities (DBC)44.1%20.4%1.69-8.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.3921.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.9%43.8%-0.5911.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CRUS
CRUS6.6%36.6%0.25-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.7%25.9%0.6860.1%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5758.2%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.828.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.437.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.0137.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.6%52.6%0.3821.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CRUS
CRUS8.5%39.8%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.4%25.0%0.8861.6%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7259.1%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.625.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3515.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1940.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.2%1.0414.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120267.9%
Average Daily Volume0.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity50.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/5/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-4.6%-5.8%-12.6%
5/6/20262.4%-0.7%-2.0%
2/3/20268.3%14.0%7.8%
11/4/2025-7.9%-7.1%-4.5%
8/5/2025-7.4%3.5%9.8%
5/6/2025-2.1%8.6%1.3%
2/4/20257.8%2.1%1.5%
11/4/2024-7.1%-5.4%-6.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131113
# Negative111311
Median Positive5.3%10.6%9.5%
Median Negative-7.1%-5.0%-6.3%
Max Positive14.6%21.4%30.4%
Max Negative-13.7%-11.5%-20.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-4.6%-5.8%-12.6%
5/6/20262.4%-0.7%-2.0%
2/3/20268.3%14.0%7.8%
11/4/2025-7.9%-7.1%-4.5%
8/5/2025-7.4%3.5%9.8%
5/6/2025-2.1%8.6%1.3%
2/4/20257.8%2.1%1.5%
11/4/2024-7.1%-5.4%-6.3%
8/6/20247.5%19.4%19.9%
5/7/202412.2%21.4%30.4%
2/6/202414.6%13.3%20.2%
11/2/20230.3%-1.4%9.5%
8/3/20233.4%3.1%3.8%
5/4/2023-3.5%-4.9%-6.9%
2/2/20237.9%10.6%8.3%
11/1/20224.5%2.3%10.7%
8/2/20225.3%-1.0%-8.7%
5/3/20224.5%-1.8%6.4%
1/31/2022-7.3%-8.8%-1.6%
11/1/2021-1.0%-3.8%-2.3%
7/28/2021-2.7%-5.0%-1.8%
4/29/2021-13.7%-11.5%-9.5%
2/1/2021-8.1%-8.6%-20.3%
11/2/20203.9%13.8%21.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131113
# Negative111311
Median Positive5.3%10.6%9.5%
Median Negative-7.1%-5.0%-6.3%
Max Positive14.6%21.4%30.4%
Max Negative-13.7%-11.5%-20.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/21/202610-K
12/31/202502/03/202610-Q
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/23/202510-K
12/31/202402/04/202510-Q
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/24/202410-K
12/31/202302/06/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/19/202310-K
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/21/202610-K
12/31/202502/03/202610-Q
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/23/202510-K
12/31/202402/04/202510-Q
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/24/202410-K
12/31/202302/06/202410-Q
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/19/202310-K
12/31/202202/02/202310-Q
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/20/202210-K
12/31/202101/31/202210-Q
09/30/202111/01/202110-Q
06/30/202107/28/202110-Q
03/31/202105/21/202110-K
12/31/202002/01/202110-Q
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/03/202010-Q
03/31/202005/20/202010-K
12/31/201901/29/202010-Q
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q1 2027 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2027 RevenueReported510.00 Mil540.00 Mil570.00 Mil17.4% Higher NewActual: 460.00 Mil for Q1 2027
Q2 2027 Gross ProfitCalculated265.20 Mil286.20 Mil307.80 Mil  Rev x Gross Margin
Q2 2027 GAAP Gross MarginReported52.0%53.0%54.0% 1.0%Higher NewActual: 52.0% for Q1 2027
Q2 2027 GAAP Operating ExpensesReported163.00 Mil166.00 Mil169.00 Mil5.1% Higher NewActual: 158.00 Mil for Q1 2027
Q2 2027 Non-GAAP Operating ExpensesReported140.00 Mil143.00 Mil146.00 Mil5.9% Higher NewActual: 135.00 Mil for Q1 2027
Q2 2027 Operating IncomeCalculated119.20 Mil143.20 Mil167.80 Mil  Rev x Gross Margin - Opex
Q2 2027 Operating MarginCalculated23.37%26.52%29.44%  Implied by guided Rev/GM/Opex


Prior: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2027 RevenueReported430.00 Mil460.00 Mil490.00 Mil4.5% Higher NewGuidance: 440.00 Mil for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 GAAP Gross MarginReported51.0%52.0%53.0% 0Same NewGuidance: 52.0% for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 GAAP Operating ExpensesReported155.00 Mil158.00 Mil161.00 Mil5.3% Higher NewGuidance: 150.00 Mil for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 Non-GAAP Operating ExpensesReported132.00 Mil135.00 Mil138.00 Mil6.3% Higher NewGuidance: 127.00 Mil for Q4 2026

Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 2/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 RevenueReported410.00 Mil440.00 Mil470.00 Mil-17.0% Lower NewGuidance: 530.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Gross ProfitCalculated209.10 Mil228.80 Mil249.10 Mil  Rev x Gross Margin
Q4 2026 GAAP Gross MarginReported51.0%52.0%53.0% 0Same NewGuidance: 52.0% for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 GAAP Operating ExpensesReported147.00 Mil150.00 Mil153.00 Mil-2.6% Lower NewGuidance: 154.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Non-GAAP Operating ExpensesReported124.00 Mil127.00 Mil130.00 Mil-3.1% Lower NewGuidance: 131.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Operating IncomeCalculated79.10 Mil101.80 Mil125.10 Mil  Rev x Gross Margin - Opex
Q4 2026 Operating MarginCalculated19.29%23.14%26.62%  Implied by guided Rev/GM/Opex

Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 11/4/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported500.00 Mil530.00 Mil560.00 Mil-1.9% Lower NewGuidance: 540.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Gross ProfitCalculated255.00 Mil275.60 Mil296.80 Mil  Rev x Gross Margin
Q3 2026 GAAP Gross MarginReported51.0%52.0%53.0% 0.0%Same NewGuidance: 52.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 GAAP Operating ExpensesReported151.00 Mil154.00 Mil157.00 Mil-1.3% Lower NewGuidance: 156.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Operating ExpensesReported128.00 Mil131.00 Mil134.00 Mil-2.2% Lower NewGuidance: 134.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Operating IncomeCalculated121.00 Mil144.60 Mil168.80 Mil  Rev x Gross Margin - Opex
Q3 2026 Operating MarginCalculated24.2%27.28%30.14%  Implied by guided Rev/GM/Opex

Insider Activity

Updated 8/24/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell8242026117.891,166137,4601,659,066Form
2Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell7212026138.571,166161,5732,111,668Form
3Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell7022026145.971,458212,8242,394,638Form
4Brannan, AndrewEVP, Worldwide SalesDirectSell6302026144.716,464935,4051,042,346Form
5Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell6242026168.231,170196,8292,759,813Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell8242026117.891,166137,4601,659,066Form
2Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell7212026138.571,166161,5732,111,668Form
3Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell7022026145.971,458212,8242,394,638Form
4Brannan, AndrewEVP, Worldwide SalesDirectSell6302026144.716,464935,4051,042,346Form
5Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell6242026168.231,170196,8292,759,813Form
6Thomas, ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell6042026180.041,300234,0525,589,882Form
7Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell6042026168.543,907658,4862,962,090Form
8Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell6022026171.6511,1711,917,5023,016,749Form
9Brannan, AndrewEVP, Worldwide SalesDirectSell6022026175.751,645289,1091,265,927Form
10Dougherty, Justin EEVP, Global OperationsDirectSell5262026166.502,000333,000755,410Form
11Davern, Alexander M DirectSell5212026159.001,000159,0003,264,429Form
12Forsyth, JohnCEODirectSell5112026170.415,000852,05011,931,427Form
13Thomas, ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell4102026160.119,9421,591,8144,866,223Form
14Davern, Alexander M DirectSell2242026140.001,000140,0003,014,340Form
15Thomas, ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell2132026141.633,239458,7404,304,561Form
16Dougherty, Justin EEVP, Global OperationsDirectSell2132026143.163,000429,480841,208Form
17Alberty, Carl JacksonEVP, MSPDirectSell2102026142.093,648518,3445,481,974Form
18Forsyth, JohnCEODirectSell2062026135.1521,8062,947,0816,855,213Form
19Brannan, AndrewEVP, Worldwide SalesDirectSell11182025119.068,9131,061,184708,409Form
20Alberty, Carl JacksonEVP, MSPDirectSell11122025116.651,000116,6504,507,939Form
21Thomas, ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell10222025131.2573496,3383,452,794Form
22Thomas, ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell9182025121.4911,0891,347,2033,196,037Form
23Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell9182025120.009,1621,099,4401,680,120Form
24Grode, DeniseEVP, CHRODirectSell9172025116.872,202257,343665,912Form
25Baumgartner, Jeffrey WEVP, R&DDirectSell9032025111.7810,0001,117,8111,565,047Form
26Grode, DeniseEVP, CHRODirectSell9022025114.362,208252,514903,471Form
27Dougherty, Justin EEVP, Global OperationsDirectSell8132025108.081,542166,659517,919Form
28Alberty, Carl JacksonEVP, MSPDirectSell8122025100.352,000200,7003,978,376Form
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