- TriQuint (TQNT) expects Q4 revenue of $330M-$340M and EPS of $0.40-$0.45, well above a consensus of $313.9M and $0.35.
- The company adds it's "fully booked to the midpoint of revenue guidance." Strong iPhone-related orders are likely helping.
- Q3 gross margin was 46.6%, up from 41.7% in Q2 and 38% a year ago; a GM of 46%-48% is expected in Q4. Opex rose 9% Y/Y to $74.7M.
- Merger partner RF Micro (RFMD) is following TriQuint higher ahead of tomorrow's FQ2 report.