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Logitech International Reports Strong Quarterly Results Amid Increased Demand for Computer Peripherals

Logitech Surpasses Expectations with Strong Quarterly Results Amid Rising Demand

Zug, Switzerland – Logitech International, the Swiss-U.S. tech giant, reported impressive quarterly results on Tuesday, driven by a surge in demand for its computer peripherals from businesses re-equipping their offices. The company’s non-GAAP operating income soared to $202 million for the three months ending in June, significantly outpacing analysts’ expectations of $167.2 million, according to a consensus gathered by Visible Alpha.

First-quarter sales reached $1.15 billion, exceeding forecasts of $1.11 billion. This growth reflects a robust demand for Logitech’s range of products, including computer mice, keyboards, audiovisual equipment for meeting rooms, and webcams, particularly from business users.

“Our growth was driven by our strategic priorities and strong demand. We executed well across all regions—with notably strong performance in Asia Pacific,” said CEO Hanneke Faber in a statement.

Despite the positive results, Logitech’s shareholder letter highlighted a 120-basis-point decline in first-quarter non-GAAP gross margin year-over-year. This drop has been attributed to tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, elevated promotional costs, and other factors. However, the company noted that price hikes in North America and ongoing cost-cutting measures have helped mitigate these impacts. In April, Logitech announced a 10% price increase in the U.S. to offset tariff costs.

In a strategic move to further reduce the impact of increased U.S. import duties, Logitech is shifting production out of China. Currently, around 40% of its products sold in the U.S. are manufactured in China, but the company aims to reduce this figure to just 10% by the end of the 2025 calendar year. This transition will involve relocating production lines to countries such as Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Mexico, where Logitech has established partnerships with contract manufacturers.

Looking ahead, Logitech anticipates sales growth of 3% to 7% in the second quarter, projecting revenues between $1.15 billion and $1.19 billion. The company expects non-GAAP operating income to fall within the range of $180 million to $200 million.

In light of ongoing uncertainties stemming from the global trade war, Logitech withdrew its guidance for its 2026 financial year, which concludes at the end of March.

As businesses continue to adapt to new working environments, Logitech’s strategic initiatives and strong performance position it well for future growth in the competitive tech landscape.

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