---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000827054-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MCHP"
cik: "0000827054"
company_name: "MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:46:11.074313+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Microchip expects Q3 net sales ~$1,185M, above prior guidance of $1,109-1,149M

## Summary
- Expected net sales about $1,185M for Q3 FY2026 ended Dec 31, 2025, above original guidance of $1,109-1,149M.
- CEO cites broad-based recovery, strong bookings, and progress on nine-point recovery plan.
- Internal inventory reduced; ramping factories in March quarter to lower under-utilization charges.
- March quarter starting backlog much better than December quarter, indicating continued recovery.
- Full Q3 fiscal 2026 results to be announced on Feb 5, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000827054-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MCHP
- cik: 0000827054
- company_name: MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/827054/000082705426000002/0000827054-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/827054/000082705426000002/mchp-20260105.htm

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