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IPG Photonics (IPGP - Free Report) has reported earnings of 29 cents per share in the third quarter of 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 70.59%. The company had registered earnings of $1.16 in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $233.1 million declined 23% on a year-over-year basis but beat the consensus mark by 3.69%. Foreign exchange had no significant impact on revenues for the reported quarter.
The year-over-year decline in revenues primarily resulted from lower demand in the general industrial and e-mobility markets.
Emerging growth product revenues contributed 45% to the total revenues, which declined sequentially due to weakness in high-power pulsed lasers and medical products.
IPG Photonics Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
The stock has declined 22.4% year to date against the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s growth of 27.1%.
IPGP's Quarterly Details
Materials processing (89% of the total revenues) fell 22% year over year. The downside was mainly led by lower sales in cutting applications.
Revenues from other applications decreased 28% year over year due to lower revenues in medical and advanced applications.
Sales dropped 20% in North America, 27% in China and 8% in Japan on a year-over-year basis. Sales decreased 29% year over year in Europe.
IPG Photonics has reported a gross margin of 23.2%, down significantly on a year-over-year basis. The downside was led by higher inventory provisions and under-absorption of manufacturing costs, partially offset by lower import duties and shipping costs.
Balance Sheet
As of Sept. 30, 2024, IPG Photonics had $1.02 billion in cash and cash equivalents compared with $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2024.
The third-quarter 2024 cash flow from operations amounted to $66 million compared with the previous quarter’s $53 million.
In the third quarter, IPG generated $66 million in cash from operations compared with the previous quarter’s $53 million. The company spent $23 million in capital expenditure and allocated $74 million for share repurchases.
Guidance
For fourth-quarter 2024, IPG Photonics anticipates sales of $210-$240 million. Earnings are projected between 5 cents and 30 cents per share.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
IPG Photonics currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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IPG Photonics Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
IPG Photonics (IPGP - Free Report) has reported earnings of 29 cents per share in the third quarter of 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 70.59%. The company had registered earnings of $1.16 in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $233.1 million declined 23% on a year-over-year basis but beat the consensus mark by 3.69%. Foreign exchange had no significant impact on revenues for the reported quarter.
The year-over-year decline in revenues primarily resulted from lower demand in the general industrial and e-mobility markets.
Emerging growth product revenues contributed 45% to the total revenues, which declined sequentially due to weakness in high-power pulsed lasers and medical products.
IPG Photonics Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
IPG Photonics Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | IPG Photonics Corporation Quote
The stock has declined 22.4% year to date against the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s growth of 27.1%.
IPGP's Quarterly Details
Materials processing (89% of the total revenues) fell 22% year over year. The downside was mainly led by lower sales in cutting applications.
Revenues from other applications decreased 28% year over year due to lower revenues in medical and advanced applications.
Sales dropped 20% in North America, 27% in China and 8% in Japan on a year-over-year basis. Sales decreased 29% year over year in Europe.
IPG Photonics has reported a gross margin of 23.2%, down significantly on a year-over-year basis. The downside was led by higher inventory provisions and under-absorption of manufacturing costs, partially offset by lower import duties and shipping costs.
Balance Sheet
As of Sept. 30, 2024, IPG Photonics had $1.02 billion in cash and cash equivalents compared with $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2024.
The third-quarter 2024 cash flow from operations amounted to $66 million compared with the previous quarter’s $53 million.
In the third quarter, IPG generated $66 million in cash from operations compared with the previous quarter’s $53 million. The company spent $23 million in capital expenditure and allocated $74 million for share repurchases.
Guidance
For fourth-quarter 2024, IPG Photonics anticipates sales of $210-$240 million. Earnings are projected between 5 cents and 30 cents per share.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
IPG Photonics currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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