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 YearFiled
2026Feb 13, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 14, 2025
2023Feb 16, 2024
2022Feb 23, 2022
2021Feb 26, 2021
2019Feb 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.