IPG Photonics Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
IPG Photonics reported a 19% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $296 million for Q2 2020, but exceeded their guidance range due to better-than-expected performance in China and strength in new products. EPS decreased 47% year over year to $0.71, which was reduced by $0.20 due to foreign exchange losses and restructuring charges. The company generated $73 million in cash from operations during the quarter.
Second quarter revenue decreased 19% year over year to $296 million.
Earnings per diluted share decreased 47% year over year to $0.71, reduced by $0.20 from foreign exchange loss and restructuring.
Materials processing sales decreased 21% year over year, while sales into other applications increased 36% year over year.
Sales decreased 11% in China, 24% in Europe, 16% in Japan and 16% in North America year over year.
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Forward Guidance
For the third quarter of 2020, IPG expects revenue of $280 million to $310 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.70 to $1.00.
Positive Outlook
- Near-term growth opportunities in ultra-high power cutting.
- Growth opportunities in electric vehicle battery processing.
- Growth opportunities in systems and devices for the medical industry.
- Strides in higher power products within our core materials processing business.
- New solutions will enable the company to emerge from the pandemic in a stronger competitive position.
Challenges Ahead
- Visibility into a recovery in global demand remains uncertain.
- Financial guidance is subject to greater risk and uncertainty given the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Impacts to the global business environment.
- Impacts to public health requirements.
- Impacts to government mandates.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income