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Jun 30, 2020

IPG Photonics Q2 2020 Earnings Report

IPG Photonics' second quarter results exceeded guidance due to strong performance in China and new products, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Total Revenue
$296M
Previous year: $364M
-18.5%
EPS
$0.91
Previous year: $1.34
-32.1%
Gross Margin
46%
Previous year: 49.5%
-7.1%
Operating Margin
15.9%
Previous year: 25%
-36.4%
Cash from Operations
$73M
Gross Profit
$136M
Previous year: $180M
-24.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$748M
Previous year: $530M
+41.1%
Free Cash Flow
$53.9M
Previous year: $4.62M
+1066.8%
Total Assets
$2.76B
Previous year: $2.74B
+0.8%

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IPG Photonics Revenue by Segment

IPG Photonics Revenue by Geographic Location

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

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