indie Semiconductor Posts Mixed Q4 Results; Shares Pop 5.7%

Autotech solutions provider indie Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ: INDI) has reported mixed results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, as revenues surpass but earnings miss estimates.

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However, following the results, shares of the company rose 5.7% to close at $8.10 in Tuesday’s extended trading session.

Revenue & Earnings

indie Semiconductor reported quarterly revenues of $19 million, up 185% from the same quarter last year. The figure also topped the consensus estimate of $18.26 million. A year-over-year increase of 163.6% in product revenues to $16.3 million was the primary contributor to the overall growth in revenues for the company.

However, a loss per share of $0.26 during the quarter came in wider than the consensus estimate of a loss per share of $0.09. The figure compares favorably with a loss of $2.01 per share reported in the year-ago quarter.

The company’s gross margin improved to 46.3%, compared to 35.4% last year.

Outlook

For the first quarter of 2022, the company forecasts revenue to hover between $21 million and $22 million, up 160% to 170% year-over-year. The gross margin for the same period is expected to be 47%.

CEO Comments

The CEO of indie Semiconductor, Donald McClymont, said, “Our outperformance reflects the strength of indie’s differentiated product portfolio coupled with crisp operational execution. At a higher level, indie is at the epicenter of several powerful automotive megatrends, including ADAS, connected car, user experience and electrification. Looking ahead, we believe our deeper investments and targeted acquisitions are setting the stage for accelerating growth in 2022 and positioning indie to become the leading provider of edge sensors spanning LiDAR, radar, ultrasound and vision applications.”

Stock Rating

Consensus among analysts is a Moderate Buy based on 2 unanimous Buys. The average indie Semiconductor stock prediction of $19.50 implies upside potential of 154.6% from current levels. Shares have declined 29.5% over the past year.

News Sentiment

News Sentiment for INDI is Neutral based on five articles over the past seven days. 50% of the articles have Bullish sentiment, compared to a sector average of 62%.

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