Group 1 - Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) reported Q1-2025 earnings and provided an outlook for Q2-2025, indicating higher revenue due to increased demand for data center and CATV products [1] - The company has experienced revenue growth for the last two quarters and forecasts continued revenue growth moving forward [1]

Company Performance - Applied Optoelectronics reported a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04, and an improvement from a loss of $0.31 per share a year ago, indicating a 50% earnings surprise [1] - The company posted revenues of $99.86 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.13%, and showing significant growth from year-ago revenues of $40.67 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, the company has exceeded consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Applied Optoelectronics shares have declined approximately 62.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 4.3% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.07 on revenues of $114.9 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.63 on revenues of $526.57 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Electronics - Semiconductors industry, to which Applied Optoelectronics belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 43% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact the stock's performance [5]

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Lindsay Grant Savarese - Managing DirectorThompson Lin - Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, and ChairmanStefan Murry - CFO & Chief Strategy OfficerSimon Leopold - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Mike Genovese - Senior Research AnalystTim Savageaux - MD & Senior Research AnalystDave Kang - Senior Analyst Operator Good afternoon. I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $99.9 million, more than doubled year over year, and was in line with guidance of $94 million to $104 million [9][26] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 30.7%, above the guidance range of 29% to 30.5%, and improved from 28.9% in Q4 2024 and 18.9% in Q1 2024 [29][30] - Non-GAAP net loss for Q1 was $0.9 million or $0.02 per share, compared to a loss of $12 million or $0.31 per share in Q1 2024 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - CATV segment revenue was $64.5 million, up more than six times year over year and increased 24% sequentially, driven by shipments of 1.8 GHz amplifiers [10][26] - Data center products revenue was $32 million, up 11% year over year but down 28% sequentially due to inventory digestion by a major customer [10][26] - Telecom segment revenue was $2.9 million, up 29% year over year but down 17% sequentially [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - 60% of revenue came from CATV products, 32% from data center products, and 3% from FTTH, telecom, and other [26] - Demand for certain 100G products surged in Q1, potentially related to tariff concerns, but supply constraints limited production [20][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding production capacity for 800G and higher transceivers, with plans to reach approximately 40,000 transceivers per month by mid-2026 [14][15] - The company aims to minimize tariff impacts by assessing supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a commitment to onshore production [17][35] - The company is actively engaging with customers, particularly in the hyperscale data center market, to expand revenue opportunities [19][68] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted strong demand in the CATV market and positive long-term growth trends in both CATV and data center markets [12][13] - Tariffs had no material impact on Q1 financials, and management does not expect significant impact in Q2 based on current information [13] - The company expects Q2 revenue to be between $100 million and $110 million, with a modest sequential decrease in CATV revenue and an increase in data center revenue [36] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $66.8 million in cash and equivalents, down from $79.1 million at the end of Q4 2024 [32] - Total debt, excluding convertible debt, was $46.1 million, slightly up from $46 million in the previous quarter [32] - The company raised $98 million net under a new at-the-market offering to fund investments in production and R&D [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Understanding channel inventory for cable TV products - The company has good knowledge of inventory levels through reports from MSOs and channel partners, and there is an intentional inventory buildup due to tariff situations [38][40] Question: Progress with 800G products - The company expects to ramp up production capacity to about 100,000 pieces per month by the end of the year, with a significant revenue contribution anticipated in the second half [44][45] Question: Manufacturing in China - The company is not manufacturing any products with a country of origin in China for tariff purposes, although some operations occur there [46] Question: Retooling to Motorola style amplifiers - The company is shifting production to Motorola style amplifiers, expecting to have significant inventory of both products by June [54][55] Question: Long-term market for 800G - The market for 800G is expected to grow significantly, with the company positioned to capture a substantial share, particularly with major customers like Amazon [57][76] Question: CapEx needs and funding - The company has completed a significant ATM offering and is exploring other funding options, but remains confident in achieving profitability this year [60][61]

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 reached $99,859,000, a 145.5% increase from $40,673,000 in Q1 2024[104] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $30,544,000, representing a gross margin of 30.6%, compared to $7,591,000 and 18.7% in Q1 2024[104] - The company reported a net loss of $9,172,000 in Q1 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $23,170,000 in Q1 2024[104] - Net loss decreased by $13.998 million or 60.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, resulting in a net loss of $9.2 million[122] - Comprehensive loss decreased by $15.5 million or 62.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024[123] Revenue Sources - CATV revenue surged by $55.8 million, or 638.3%, in Q1 2025 due to a major network upgrade project by a North American MSO customer[108] - The top ten customers accounted for 97% of revenue in Q1 2025, up from 92% in Q1 2024, highlighting the need for customer base diversification[109] Cost and Expenses - Cost of goods sold in Q1 2025 was $69,315,000, representing 69.4% of revenue, down from 81.3% in Q1 2024[110] - Cost of goods sold increased by $36.2 million or 109.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024[111] - Total operating expenses increased by $10.2 million or 35.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with research and development expenses rising by $6.1 million or 52.1%[113][114] - Operating expenses totaled $39,481,000 in Q1 2025, with research and development expenses at $17,810,000, or 17.8% of revenue[104] Cash Flow and Financing - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $66.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, with $29.4 million of unused borrowing capacity[125] - Net cash used in operating activities was $50.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable of $54.3 million[132] - Net cash used in investing activities was $36.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, mainly for the purchase of additional plant, machinery, and equipment[133] - Net cash provided by financing activities was $70.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, due to net proceeds from the ATM Offering[134] - The company issued $80.2 million of 5.25% convertible senior notes due in 2026, with an outstanding principal amount of $3.5 million remaining as of March 31, 2025[136] - The company issued $125.0 million of 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2030, maturing on January 15, 2030[137] Manufacturing and Production - The company operates three manufacturing sites in Texas, China, and Taiwan, with a focus on maintaining domestic production capacity[98] - The vertically integrated manufacturing model allows for rapid product development and greater control over quality and costs[94] - Construction costs for the new factory in Ningbo, China, are estimated at approximately $27.5 million, with $27.4 million paid as of March 31, 2025[138] - The company anticipates additional expenses for building improvements to the factory, with full service expected in 2025[138] Future Outlook - The company expects increased demand for 100G data center products through the end of 2025, supported by a supply agreement with Microsoft[106] - Future capital requirements will depend on growth rate, R&D spending, and market acceptance of products[140] - The company may explore additional liquidity sources, including issuing equity or debt securities, incurring secured indebtedness, or selling assets[142] Market Conditions - No material changes in market risk exposure have been noted since December 31, 2024, regarding currency exchange and interest rates[148] - The annual inflation rate in the US decreased to 2.9% in 2024 from 3.4% in 2023, while Taiwan's inflation rate fell to 2.1% from 2.7%[144]

Financial Performance - GAAP revenue for Q1 2025 was $99.9 million, a 145% increase from $40.7 million in Q1 2024[6] - GAAP gross margin improved to 30.6%, up from 18.7% in Q1 2024[6] - GAAP net loss narrowed to $9.2 million, compared to a net loss of $23.2 million in Q1 2024[6] - Non-GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $0.9 million, significantly improved from a loss of $12.0 million in Q1 2024[6] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 reached $99,859 thousand, a significant increase from $40,673 thousand in Q1 2024, representing a growth of 145%[20] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $9,172 thousand, a reduction from a net loss of $23,170 thousand in Q1 2024, indicating improved financial performance[20] - Non-GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $859 thousand, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $12,032 thousand in Q1 2024, reflecting a significant reduction in losses[22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $435 thousand, a notable recovery from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $13,015 thousand in Q1 2024[22] - The company reported a diluted net loss per share of $0.18 for Q1 2025, an improvement from $0.60 in Q1 2024[22] Revenue Guidance and Projections - The company expects Q2 2025 revenue in the range of $100 million to $110 million[10] - The company is increasing confidence in a ramp-up of 800G sales in the second half of 2025 based on customer forecasts[3] Production and Manufacturing - The production capacity for 800G transceivers is projected to exceed 100,000 units per month by year-end, with 40% produced in the US[3] - The company is actively expanding manufacturing capabilities in Taiwan to enhance resilience[3] Research and Development - Operating expenses increased to $39,481 thousand in Q1 2025 from $29,237 thousand in Q1 2024, primarily driven by higher research and development costs of $17,810 thousand, up from $11,712 thousand[20] - Research and development expenses accounted for 17.8% of total revenue in Q1 2025, highlighting the company's commitment to innovation and product development[20] Customer Engagement and Market Expansion - Three new design wins were secured with an existing hyperscale customer in the datacenter business[3] - The company continues to focus on expanding its datacenter segment, which generated $32,049 thousand in revenue for Q1 2025, up from $28,986 thousand in Q1 2024[20]

SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI”), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. “We’re pleased to deliver results that were in line with or better than our expectations,” said Dr. Thompson Lin, AOI’s Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We contin ...

SUGAR LAND, Texas, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) (“AOI”), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. AOI will host a conference call and webcast for analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results and ou ...

Core Insights - Applied Optoelectronics has entered into a business agreement with Amazon and its subsidiaries, although the specifics of the agreement remain undisclosed [1]. Company Summary - Applied Optoelectronics is known for its reluctance to disclose client information, leading to uncertainty regarding the nature of its agreement with Amazon [1].

Core Insights - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is hosting an investor session during the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) in San Francisco on April 1, 2025 [1][2] - The session will be presented by Stefan Murry, the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of AOI [2] - AOI is a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products, serving various markets including internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom, and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) [1][3] Company Overview - AOI develops and manufactures advanced optical products, including components, modules, and equipment [3] - The company's products are essential for broadband fiber access networks globally, utilized in multiple sectors [3] - AOI supplies optical networking lasers and components to tier-1 customers across its target markets [3] - The company has facilities in Sugar Land, Texas, Taipei, Taiwan, and Ningbo, China [3]