IPG Photonics reported a 27% year-over-year decrease in first-quarter revenue to $252 million, with sales declining across all major geographies, particularly in China. Despite these challenges, the company generated $55 million in cash from operations and saw a book-to-bill ratio slightly above one, potentially indicating stabilization in industrial demand.
First quarter revenue decreased 27% year over year to $252 million.
Gross margin decreased to 38.7% due to reduced absorption of manufacturing expenses and increased inventory reserves.
Earnings per diluted share (EPS) decreased 59% year over year to $0.52.
The book-to-bill was slightly above one for the first time since the first quarter last year.
For the second quarter of 2024, IPG expects revenue of $240 million to $270 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.30 to $0.60. The Company expects the second quarter tax rate to be approximately 25%, including certain discrete items.
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