The earnings call reflected a positive outlook with strong growth in key segments, new customer acquisitions, and optimistic revenue guidance for Q4. However, the company faced challenges with year-over-year revenue decline in the data center business and higher-than-expected losses due to increased R&D spending. Despite these challenges, the company's forward-looking growth projections and strategic engagements indicate a positive trajectory.
Company Guidance
In the third quarter earnings call for Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), the company reported a revenue of $65.2 million, which was at the high end of their guidance range of $60 million to $66 million. The non-GAAP gross margin was 25%, aligning with their guidance range of 24% to 26%, while the non-GAAP loss per share was $0.21, slightly higher than their anticipated range due to increased R&D spending. The data center segment generated $40.9 million in revenue, marking a 19% sequential increase, although it was down 16% year-over-year. The 400G product line exhibited significant growth, with a 140% increase year-over-year. The CATV segment also showed remarkable performance, with revenue reaching $20.9 million, up 104% year-over-year and 260% sequentially. Looking forward, AAOI anticipates Q4 revenue between $94 million and $104 million, with an expected non-GAAP gross margin range of 27.5% to 29.5%, driven by continued growth in both data center and CATV businesses.
Strong Growth in Data Center and CATV Segments
Data center business revenue up 19% sequentially, driven by 400G products with a 140% increase year-over-year. CATV segment revenue up 104% year-over-year and 260% sequentially.
Revenue Achieves High End of Guidance
Q3 revenue reached $65.2 million, at the high end of the guidance range of $60 million to $66 million.
New Customer Engagements
Received initial orders for 400G products from a new large hyperscale customer. Anticipated additional orders in Q4 and into 2025 for both 400G and 800G products.
Positive Outlook for Q4
Q4 revenue is expected to be between $94 million and $104 million, with non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 27.5% to 29.5%.
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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AAOI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 07, 2024
$17.90
$27.76
+55.08%
Aug 06, 2024
$7.29
$6.87
-5.76%
May 09, 2024
$10.54
$10.22
-3.04%
Feb 23, 2024
$20.35
$14.15
-30.47%
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FAQ
When does Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) report earnings?
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 20, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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