Successful Leadership and Team Expansion
Lattice Semiconductor strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Lorenzo Flores as CFO, Nicole Singer as Chief People Officer, and the promotion of Erhaan Shaikh to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. This expansion is expected to contribute significantly to the company's growth.
New Product Momentum with Nexus and Avant
Revenue from new products, including Nexus and Avant, grew double digits in 2024 compared to 2023. These products are contributing more significantly to overall revenue, moving from single-digit to mid-teens percentage of total revenue.
Growth in Computing Segment
The computing subsegment showed growth in 2024, with design wins reaching record levels. This was driven by strong demand in the server market, particularly in AI and general-purpose servers.
Positive Financial Metrics
Lattice achieved a strong EBITDA margin of 31.8% for the full year 2024, and Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.9%. The company also announced a $100 million share buyback for 2025.
Encouraging Signs of Market Recovery
For the first time in six quarters, the book-to-bill ratio exceeded one, indicating a positive trend in orders exceeding shipments. This suggests a potential recovery in the market.