Qnity Electronics, Inc. · Q · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026
Qnity raises FY2026 outlook as AI and advanced-node demand drive growth
Qnity’s reported growth and higher full-year outlook indicate strong demand across advanced semiconductor nodes, packaging and thermal management. Whether that momentum can translate into durable growth depends on timely fab expansions, adequate capacity and continued customer demand.
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What changed
Qnity reported Q3 net sales of $1.6 billion, up 22% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $1.46, up 55%. Management raised its FY2026 revenue and adjusted EPS outlook. Compared with the prior quarter, the company cited stronger momentum from advanced-node and packaging wins and rapid growth in thermal management.
Guidance delta
Management raised FY2026 revenue guidance to $5.77–$5.83 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $4.95–$5.05. The prior quarter’s ranges were $5.55–$5.65 billion in sales and $4.40–$4.60 in EPS. The supplied analysis notes no Q1 guidance and an expected modest Q1 performance.
Key takeaways
- Q3 net sales were $1.6 billion, up 22% year over year; adjusted EPS was $1.46, up 55%.
- Management raised full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance.
- Management cited 2-nm and HBM4 wins, AI-related demand, and thermal management as growth drivers.
- Fab build-out timing, seasonal inventory management and capacity availability remain important execution risks.
Management priorities
- Expand organic capacity in CMP, lithography and thermal solutions.
- Launch thermal and AI PCB products for advanced packaging and continue R&D for emerging packaging technologies.
- Pursue disciplined M&A and deepen customer partnerships.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 4, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
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| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 1, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Feb 27, 2026 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $117.98. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Arun Viswanathan | $160 | $117.34 | +35.6% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Peter Osterland | $170 | $122.95 | +44.1% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Barclays | Aleksey Yefremov | $211 | $123.21 | +78.8% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $160 | $125.72 | +35.6% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $189 | $140.98 | +60.2% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Bhavesh Lodaya | $185 | $141.75 | +56.8% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $180 | $163.4 | +52.6% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Arun Viswanathan | $200 | $165.62 | +69.5% | May 13, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $165 | $164.55 | +39.8% | May 13, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Analyst unavailable | $180 | $168.36 | +52.6% | May 13, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $170 | $168.36 | +44.1% | May 13, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $180 | $168.36 | +52.6% | May 13, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Melissa Weathers | $170 | $146.48 | +44.1% | May 7, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $150 | $143.5 | +27.1% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | John Roberts | $150 | $129.34 | +27.1% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Chris Parkinson | $134 | $124.78 | +13.6% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $133 | $119.22 | +12.7% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $113.46 | +1.7% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Melissa Weathers | $126 | $112.86 | +6.8% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $118 | $98.52 | +0.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Analyst unavailable | $100 | $76.63 | -15.2% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $110 | $76.95 | -6.8% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Deutsche Bank | Analyst unavailable | $92 | $75.8 | -22.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $100 | $78.44 | -15.2% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| New Street | Analyst unavailable | $110 | $103.48 | -6.8% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Fermium Research | Frank Mitsch | $105 | $103.48 | -11.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $103.48 | +1.7% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| KeyBanc | Analyst unavailable | $117 | $103.48 | -0.8% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| BMO Capital | Analyst unavailable | $109 | $103.48 | -7.6% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | James Schneider | $110 | $103.48 | -6.8% | Oct 28, 2025 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationQnity Electronics, Inc. specializes in providing electronic solutions and materials essential for manufacturing semiconductor chips, alongside advanced electronic materials. Previously known as Novus SpinCo 1, Inc., the company officially adopted its current name, Qnity Electronics, Inc., in April 2025. Its operations are headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-11-04T18:08:48.118733+00:00
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