IPG Photonics reported a 21% year-over-year decrease in first-quarter revenue, totaling $249 million. EPS decreased by 33% year-over-year to $0.68, but was positively impacted by foreign exchange gains of $0.28. The company's book-to-bill ratio was meaningfully greater than 1.0. They have increased the share repurchase program by $200 million.
First quarter revenue decreased 21% year over year to $249 million.
Earnings per diluted share decreased 33% year over year to $0.68, including a $0.28 benefit from foreign exchange gains.
Sales of materials processing decreased 28% year over year, while sales into other applications increased 123%.
Sales decreased 40% in China, 15% in Europe, 12% in Japan and increased 4% in North America.
For the second quarter of 2020, IPG expects revenue of $260 million to $290 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.40 to $0.70.
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