Astera Labs posts record Q2 revenues and sees accelerating momentum in Q3 as Scorpio X-Series switch ramp enters volume production.
Astera Labs' Q2 revenue surged 104% year over year to $392.4 million, while non-GAAP EPS of $0.80 exceeded consensus by $0.11. Scorpio X entered volume production one quarter early, with PCIe 6 products surpassing 50% of revenue and becoming the primary growth driver. Q3 guidance implies approximately 40% sequential revenue growth, alongside expanding operating margins despite continued investment in future products and software.
Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.8 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.69 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago.
Astera Labs NASDAQ: ALAB reported record second-quarter revenue and projected a sharp sequential increase for the third quarter, citing accelerating demand for its AI infrastructure connectivity products and the volume-production ramp of its Scorpio X-Series fabric switches.
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Wall Street now carries 18 Buy ratings, eight Holds, and no Sells, while management reaffirmed $355-365 million quarterly revenue guidance. PCIe 6 products already contribute more than one-third of revenue, while 36% non-GAAP operating margins demonstrate strong operating leverage. Analysts raised EPS estimates 21 times and revenue estimates 20 times without a single downward revision, supporting 82% 2026 revenue growth expectations.