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Qnity forecasts upbeat full-year earnings as AI boom boosts demand
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 26, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 26, 2026
Quick Summary
Qnity Electronics raised 2026 guidance above estimates as AI, HPC and connectivity fuel demand. The board approved a $500M buyback, Q4 revenue beat views, and shares rose about 2% in premarket trade.
Qnity sees stronger full-year outlook as AI demand drives growth
AI-Fueled Outlook and Financial Guidance
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Qnity Electronics forecast full-year 2026 earnings above analysts' estimates on Thursday, as the newly listed semiconductor solutions provider benefits from strong demand for artificial intelligence, high‑performance computing and next‑generation connectivity.
Share Repurchase and Stock Move
The company's board of directors also authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of outstanding common stock. Shares of the Wilmington, Delaware-based company rose about 2% in premarket trading.
Business Drivers and End Markets
Chip suppliers have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the investment surge by businesses upgrading infrastructure to support AI-driven workloads.
Qnity, which offers products used in advanced computing, data centers and high-speed networking, said it expects those trends to continue through 2026.
Company Background and Listing
The company was spun off from industrial materials maker DuPont in October and began trading as an independent public company in November.
Analyst Consensus (LSEG) Comparison
Full-Year 2026 Revenue and EPS
Qnity forecast full-year revenue in the range of $4.97 billion to $5.17 billion, the mid-point of which is marginally above analysts' estimates of $5.06 billion according to data compiled by LSEG.
On an adjusted basis, the company sees full-year profit per share in the range of $3.55 to $3.95, compared with analysts' estimates of $3.14.
Q4 Results vs. Estimates
For the fourth quarter, Qnity posted revenue of $1.19 billion, above analysts estimates of $1.16 billion.
(Reporting by Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
Key Takeaways
- •Qnity guided 2026 revenue to $4.97–$5.17B and EPS to $3.55–$3.95, topping consensus.
- •Board authorized a $500 million share repurchase program.
- •Q4 revenue came in at $1.19B, ahead of the $1.16B estimate.
- •Management sees sustained demand from AI, HPC, data centers and next‑gen connectivity.
- •Shares gained about 2% in premarket trading after the update.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qnity forecasts upbeat full-year earnings as AI boom boosts demand
1What is the main topic?
Qnity Electronics issued an upbeat 2026 earnings outlook, citing strong AI, HPC and connectivity demand, announced a $500M stock buyback, and posted a Q4 revenue beat.
2How did Qnity’s guidance compare with estimates?
The company guided 2026 EPS to $3.55–$3.95 versus a $3.14 consensus and set revenue at $4.97–$5.17B, modestly above analyst expectations.
3What moved the stock?
Stronger‑than‑expected guidance, a $500M buyback authorization, and a Q4 revenue beat helped lift shares about 2% in premarket trading.
