Jul 31, 2022

Comtech Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Comtech's Q4 2022 financial results exceeded expectations with third consecutive quarter of sequential growth in revenue, bottom-line, and bookings, alongside an ending backlog of $618.1 million.

Key Takeaways

Comtech delivered financial results for Q4 2022 that exceeded expectations, marking the third consecutive quarter of sequential growth in both top-line and bottom-line performance. The company's consolidated net sales reached $127.0 million, a 4.0% increase over the previous quarter. Bookings also saw sequential growth, leading to a funded backlog of $618.1 million.

Consolidated net sales for Q4 fiscal 2022 were $127.0 million, a 4.0% increase over last quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $12.7 million, a 13.4% sequential increase from Q3 fiscal 2022.

Consolidated bookings for the quarter were $142.8 million.

Exited the fiscal year with backlog of $618.1 million, up 2.6% from Q3 fiscal 2022.

Total Revenue
$127M
Previous year: $146M
-12.9%
EPS
-$0.02
Previous year: $0.23
-108.7%
Gross Profit
$45.6M
Previous year: $55.1M
-17.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.7M
Previous year: $30.9M
-29.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$11.6M
Previous year: $8.14M
-242.7%
Total Assets
$974M
Previous year: $993M
-1.9%

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Forward Guidance

Comtech is targeting the following for Q1 fiscal 2023:

Positive Outlook

  • Consolidated net sales are expected to grow between 1% and 3%, sequentially.

Challenges Ahead

  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to approximate 8%.