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Jun 30, 2022

IPG Photonics Q2 2022 Earnings Report

IPG Photonics experienced sales growth driven by strong performance in electric vehicle and medical applications.

Key Takeaways

IPG Photonics reported a 1% increase in revenue year-over-year, reaching $377 million. Growth was driven by strong sales in North America and Japan, particularly in e-mobility and medical applications. EPS decreased by 15% year over year to $1.10, impacted by foreign exchange transaction losses.

Second quarter revenue increased 1% year over year to $377 million, with exchange rates reducing revenue by approximately $18 million on a constant currency basis.

Sales into Other applications increased 29% year over year, driven by the strength in medical.

By region, sales increased 33% in North America, 43% in Japan, and 2% in Europe, and decreased 14% in China on a year-over-year basis.

Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.10 decreased by 15% year over year.

Total Revenue
$377M
Previous year: $372M
+1.4%
EPS
$1.1
Previous year: $1.29
-14.7%
Gross Margin
45.7%
Previous year: 48.6%
-6.0%
Operating Margin
19%
Previous year: 24.8%
-23.4%
Cash from Operations
$79M
Previous year: $116M
-31.9%
Gross Profit
$172M
Previous year: $181M
-4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$772M
Previous year: $754M
+2.3%
Free Cash Flow
$44M
Previous year: $88.7M
-50.4%
Total Assets
$3.05B
Previous year: $3.09B
-1.2%

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IPG Photonics Revenue by Segment

IPG Photonics Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2022, IPG expects revenue of $350 to $380 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.00 to $1.30. The Company expects the third quarter tax rate to be approximately 25%.

Positive Outlook

  • Fiber laser adoption will continue to drive demand across many applications and geographies
  • Benefit from global trends including increasing automation
  • Benefit from global trends including e-mobility
  • Benefit from global trends including renewable energy
  • Benefit from global trends including energy efficiency as energy costs rise globally

Challenges Ahead

  • Operating environment is uncertain
  • Bookings declined from the record level last quarter on more moderate demand in Europe
  • Currency headwinds
  • Third quarter guidance range is reduced by approximately $15 million due to foreign currency translation headwinds that are primarily related to the strength of the U.S. dollar as compared to the Euro and Chinese Yuan.
  • Actual results may differ from this guidance due to various factors including, but not limited to, trade policy changes and trade restrictions with Russia, the COVID-19 pandemic, product demand, order cancellations and delays, competition, tariffs, currency fluctuations and general economic conditions.

Revenue & Expenses

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