Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 40%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.04 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.04, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the quarter increased by 15% compared to the same period last year [1]. - Net profit margin improved to 12%, up from 10% in the previous quarter [2]. - Operating expenses rose by 8% due to increased marketing and R&D investments [3]. Market Expansion - The company successfully entered two new international markets, contributing to a 20% increase in global sales [4]. - A new distribution center was opened in Europe to support the growing demand in the region [5]. - Strategic partnerships were formed with local retailers to enhance market penetration [6]. Product Development - Launched three new products, which accounted for 25% of total sales this quarter [7]. - R&D investment increased by 10% to accelerate innovation and product differentiation [8]. - Customer feedback on the new product line has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 90% satisfaction rate [9]. Operational Efficiency - Implemented new supply chain management software, reducing delivery times by 15% [10]. - Energy consumption was reduced by 5% through the adoption of sustainable practices [11]. - Employee productivity improved by 12% following the introduction of a new training program [12]. Risk Management - Identified potential supply chain disruptions and developed contingency plans to mitigate risks [13]. - Increased cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive customer data [14]. - Conducted regular financial audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards [15]. Customer Engagement - Launched a new loyalty program, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat customers [16]. - Enhanced customer service by expanding the support team and implementing a 24/7 helpline [17]. - Social media engagement grew by 40%, driven by targeted marketing campaigns [18].

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Nasdaq: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved energy efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase through the data infrastructure market, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended November 2, 2024. Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue of $72.0 million, grew by 20.6% ...

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Taxes - Provision for income taxes increased by $1.2 million to $622 thousand for the three months ended August 3, 2024, compared to a benefit of $537 thousand in the same period of fiscal year 2023, representing a 215.8% change[90] Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $103.9 million as of August 3, 2024, up from $66.9 million as of April 27, 2024, while working capital decreased slightly to $472.9 million from $485.6 million[91] - The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents, along with other working capital components, will be sufficient to meet its needs for at least the next 12 months[92] Operating Activities - Net cash used in operating activities was $7.2 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, primarily due to $21.5 million in working capital outflows and $9.5 million in net loss, partially offset by $23.8 million in non-cash items[94] Investing Activities - Net cash provided by investing activities was $42.5 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, driven by $162.1 million in maturities of certificates of deposit, offset by $113.7 million in purchases of certificates of deposit and $5.9 million in property and equipment purchases[97] Financing Activities - Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.6 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, primarily due to $2.4 million from employee share option exercises and ESPP issuances, offset by $0.8 million in payments for long-term technology license obligations[99] Accounts Receivable - Accounts receivable increased by $12.2 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, primarily due to large customer billings not yet due[94] Inventory - Inventory increased by $5.4 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, to support unfulfilled backlog and new product ramps[94] Contract Assets - Contract assets increased by $2.8 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, due to unmet billing milestones in product engineering services and IP licensing arrangements[95] Accounts Payable - Accounts payable increased by $5.8 million for the three months ended August 3, 2024, due to higher external consultation fees for general and administrative services and R&D[95]

Credo 业绩简评 2024 年 9 月 5 日公司披露 FY25Q1（2024.5~2024.7）业绩，公司 FY25Q1 营收为 5971 万美元，同比增长 70%，GAAP 毛利率为 62.4%， 同比+3.2pcts,环比-3.4pcts，GAAP 净利润为-954 万美元， Non-GAAP毛利率为62.9%，同比+3.1pcts，环比-3.2pcts，Non-GAAP 净利润为 704 万美元，同比实现扭亏。 公司指引 FY25Q2 营收为 6500~6800 万美元，GAAP 毛利率为 61.3%~63.3%，Non-GAAP 毛利率为 62.0%~64.0%。公司预计 FY25H2 环比增速将加速。 经营分析 公司 AEC 产品持续放量，有望实现更多大客户导入。公司本财季 营收占比超 10%的客户有两家，其中首个 AEC 大型云厂商客户营收 占比 10%，第二家 AEC 大型云厂商客户营收占比为 52%，公司预计 该客户 AEC 需求在 FY25 年将有较大爬坡。公司预计 FY25Q2 将有 一个新的客户营收占比超过 10%。目前公司来自微软的收入已经回 到历史水平，公司预计亚马逊将成为公司 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 fiscal 2025, Credo reported revenue of $59.7 million, down 2% sequentially but up 70% year-over-year [13] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 62.9%, down 323 basis points sequentially due to lower IP contribution [14] - Non-GAAP operating income was $2.2 million, compared to $7.5 million in the previous quarter [15] - Non-GAAP net income was $7 million, down from $11.8 million in the last quarter [15] - Cash flow used in operations was $7.2 million, primarily due to changes in working capital [16] - Ending cash and equivalents were $398.6 million, a decrease of $11.4 million from the previous quarter [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product revenues reached $57.3 million, up 30% sequentially and 77% year-over-year, establishing a new quarterly record [14] - The AEC product line continued to be the main source of revenue, expected to drive growth in fiscal 2025 and beyond [5][6] - The Optical DSP business is projected to contribute at least 10% of fiscal 2025 revenue, with ongoing customer engagements [7][8] - Line Card PHY business contributed significantly to overall product revenue growth, driven by strong demand for 400 gig and 800 gig solutions [10] - SerDes licensing and chiplet businesses are expected to see growth opportunities, although quarterly variability is anticipated [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The data center market is evolving rapidly, with increased spending observed from emerging hyperscalers [4][5] - Credo is targeting both leading hyperscalers and the next tier of data center operators, indicating a broadening market focus [4] - The company plans to enter the 64 gig PAM4 PCIe Gen 6 market, optimizing for signal integrity and cost-effectiveness [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Credo aims to extend its reach into new markets as data rates rise, particularly in AI deployments [5][12] - The company is focused on maintaining a competitive edge through system-level products that blend customized hardware and software [6] - Future growth is anticipated in the Optical DSP category, with innovations like Linear Receive Optics (LRO) being adopted [8][9] - The company is committed to advancing its range of solutions to meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity driven by AI [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth prospects of the AEC business, driven by increasing rack power densities and liquid cooling migrations [7] - The company expects an inflection point in the second half of fiscal 2025, supported by existing and new customer engagements [12] - Management highlighted the importance of network quality and reliability in driving customer preferences towards AEC solutions [19][53] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with an inventory of $31.6 million, up $5.7 million sequentially [16] - Credo's strategy includes a focus on energy efficiency and power optimization in its product offerings [9][12] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: What are the key drivers for the acceleration in growth in the AEC business? - Management noted broad adoption of AECs, with potential expansion into rack-to-rack connectivity as rack densities increase, leading to a shift towards high reliability solutions [19] Question: What are the market share aspirations for the Optical DSP business? - Management indicated that they are on track to achieve at least 10% of revenue from Optical DSPs in fiscal 2025, with significant growth expected in fiscal 2026 and beyond [21] Question: Can you elaborate on the timing of entering the PCIe market? - Management explained that entering the PCIe Gen 6 market allows them to deliver compelling benefits similar to those in Ethernet, with plans to accelerate to Gen 7 [26] Question: How does the company view the licensing revenue for fiscal 2025? - Management reaffirmed expectations for licensing revenue to be in the long-term range of 10% to 15% for the full year, despite variability in quarterly contributions [35] Question: Can you clarify the contributions from the two 10% customers? - Management confirmed that the first AEC hyperscale customer remained at 10% of revenue, while the second AEC hyperscale customer contributed 62% [50]

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to loss of $0.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.05 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.07, delivering a surprise of 40%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Credo Technolog ...

Exhibit 99.1 Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results San Jose, Calif. (September 4, 2024) - Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Nasdaq: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved energy efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase through the data infrastructure market, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended August 3, 2024. Firs ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Credo) (NASDAQ: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved energy efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase throughout the data infrastructure market, today announced that Bill Brennan, President and CEO, and Dan Fleming, CFO, are scheduled to present at the following upcoming investor conference. Conference: Goldman Sachs Communacopia ...