Diodes(DIOD) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $332.1 million, a 10% increase year-over-year compared to$ 302 million in Q1 2024, but a decrease of 2.1% sequentially from $339.3 million in Q4 2024 [12][18] - GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was$ 4.4 million, or a loss per share of $0.10, compared to net income of$ 14 million or $0.30 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [14] - Non-GAAP adjusted net income for Q1 2025 was$ 8.8 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, down from$ 13 million or $0.28 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [14] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was$ 26.2 million, or 7.9% of revenue, compared to $48.3 million or 16% of revenue in the prior year period [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Automotive and industrial markets accounted for 42% of Q1 2025 product revenue, maintaining the same level as the previous quarter [7][19] - The computing segment represented 27% of product revenue, with ongoing design momentum in AI server and data center applications [18][25] - Consumer market revenue was 17%, while communication market revenue was 14% [19][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia represented 78% of revenue, Europe 13%, and North America 9% in Q1 2025, with improvements noted across all regions [18] - Channel inventory levels decreased, indicating a better alignment with actual demand [7][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a$ 100 million stock repurchase program, reflecting confidence in future growth prospects [10] - The hybrid manufacturing model allows the company to adapt to global customer needs and mitigate tariff impacts [10][28] - The focus remains on content expansion and gaining market share in the automotive sector as it recovers [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025 and beyond, despite current economic uncertainties due to tariffs [29] - The company expects revenue for Q2 2025 to increase to approximately $355 million, representing 11% growth year-over-year [17] Other Important Information - Total inventory days at the end of Q1 2025 were approximately 187, down from 193 in the previous quarter [16] - Cash flow provided by operations was$ 56.7 million for Q1 2025, with free cash flow of $40.8 million [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand pull forward due to inventory levels and tariffs - Management noted that while tariffs create uncertainty, they do not see significant demand pull forward, but rather an improvement in channel inventory and backlog [35][36] Question: Impact of tariffs on manufacturing strategy - The hybrid manufacturing model will continue to be a focus, with no changes to the strategy despite tariff issues [39][40] Question: AI CapEx trends and regional demand - Demand is strong in data center applications, particularly among hyperscalers, with positive trends in edge computing as well [44][46] Question: Gross margin catalysts and potential headwinds - Management expects margin improvement in the second half of the year, driven by increased revenue and improved product mix [48][52] Question: Normalization of distributor inventories - Current inventory levels are slightly above the target range of 11 to 14 weeks, but management is comfortable with the levels supporting expected growth [58]