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Credo Posts Record Year, Closes DustPhotonics Deal as Stock Falls

Strong fiscal 2026 and a $750 million acquisition position Credo for a rapid shift into optical connectivity while investors zero in on guidance and near-term ramp risks.

Overview

  • Credo reported record fiscal 2026 results with full-year revenue above $1.3 billion and Q4 revenue of $437 million, driven by demand for AI data‑center connectivity products.
  • The company completed the DustPhotonics acquisition for $750 million in cash plus stock to add silicon photonics and photonic integrated circuits to its optical portfolio.
  • Management guided Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue to $465 million–$475 million and projected fiscal 2027 revenue growth of more than 80%, with optical expected to contribute over $600 million.
  • Shares plunged about 14% in after‑hours trading after the results and call on Monday before trimming losses to close roughly 4% lower as investors reassessed valuation and near‑term margin and ramp risks.
  • Credo exited the quarter with strong non‑GAAP gross margins near 68% and roughly $1.4 billion in cash, but faces concentration risk from a few large hyperscaler customers and possible short‑term margin pressure during new‑product production ramps.