LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP Revenue Disclosure
Note 3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables provide information about revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by channel and by geographical market. Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based on the ship-to location of the customer. The Greater China geography includes revenue associated with shipments to both Hong Kong and mainland China. Products shipped to Hong Kong may subsequently be transferred to mainland China or other destinations, and products shipped to mainland China may similarly move through intermediary locations
| Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue by Channel | January 3, | December 28, | December 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributors | $ | 438,455 | 84 | % | $ | 455,160 | 89 | % | $ | 644,181 | 87 | % | ||||||||||||
| Direct | 84,807 | 16 | % | 54,241 | 11 | % | 92,973 | 13 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 523,262 | 100 | % | $ | 509,401 | 100 | % | $ | 737,154 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||
| Revenue by Geographical Market | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greater China | $ | 273,246 | 52 | % | $ | 206,380 | 40 | % | 239,192 | 32 | % | |||||||||||||
| Japan | 28,602 | 6 | % | 81,043 | 16 | % | 110,403 | 15 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Other Asia | 51,851 | 10 | % | 45,324 | 9 | % | 94,170 | 13 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Asia | 353,699 | 68 | % | 332,747 | 65 | % | 443,765 | 60 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | 102,758 | 19 | % | 101,217 | 20 | % | 145,839 | 20 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Europe | 66,805 | 13 | % | 75,437 | 15 | % | 147,550 | 20 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 523,262 | 100 | % | $ | 509,401 | 100 | % | $ | 737,154 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||
Contract Balances
Our contract assets relate primarily to our rights to consideration for licenses and royalties due to us as a member of the HDMI Founders consortium. The balance results primarily from the amount of estimated revenue related to HDMI that we have recognized to date, but which has not yet been distributed to us by the HDMI licensing agent. Contract assets are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes activity during the periods presented:
| (In thousands) | ||||
| Contract assets as of December 30, 2023 | $ | 11,194 | ||
| Revenues recorded during the period | 14,408 | |||
| Transferred to Accounts receivable or collected | (7,724 | ) | ||
| Contract assets as of December 28, 2024 | $ | 17,878 | ||
| Revenues recorded during the period | 25,854 | |||
| Transferred to Accounts receivable or collected | (36,063 | ) | ||
| Contract assets as of January 3, 2026 | $ | 7,669 |
Contract liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes activity during the periods presented:
| (In thousands) | ||||
| Contract liabilities as of December 30, 2023 | $ | 5,304 | ||
| Unperformed performance obligations | 6,945 | |||
| Accruals for estimated future stock rotation and scrap returns | 13,051 | |||
| Less: Release of accruals for recognized stock rotation and scrap returns | (14,118 | ) | ||
| Contract liabilities as of December 28, 2024 | $ | 11,182 | ||
| Revenue recognized from satisfied performance obligations | (6,945 | ) | ||
| Accruals for estimated future stock rotation and scrap returns | 6,131 | |||
| Less: Release of accruals for recognized stock rotation and scrap returns | (6,362 | ) | ||
| Contract liabilities as of January 3, 2026 | $ | 4,006 |
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 16, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 24, 2020 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.