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Sep 30, 2020

IPG Photonics Q3 2020 Earnings Report

IPG Photonics' Q3 2020 results were announced, with revenue exceeding guidance and gross margin increasing despite a goodwill impairment charge.

Key Takeaways

IPG Photonics reported Q3 2020 revenue of $318.4 million, a 3% decrease year-over-year, but above the guidance range. Earnings per diluted share were $0.66, impacted by a $0.63 reduction due to a goodwill impairment charge. Despite the revenue decrease, gross margin improved by 160 basis points year-over-year. Sales growth in China and sequential improvement in Europe contributed to the results.

Third quarter revenue reached $318 million, exceeding the high end of guidance.

Earnings per diluted share were $0.66, reduced by $0.63 due to a goodwill impairment charge.

Sales in China increased by 22%, while sales decreased in Europe, Japan, and North America.

Gross margin increased by 160 basis points year-over-year despite a 3% decrease in revenue.

Total Revenue
$318M
Previous year: $329M
-3.3%
EPS
$1.29
Previous year: $1.07
+20.6%
Gross Margin
48%
Previous year: 46.4%
+3.4%
Operating Margin
13%
Previous year: 22.5%
-42.2%
Cash from Operations
$70M
Gross Profit
$153M
Previous year: $153M
+-0.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$764M
Previous year: $580M
+31.6%
Free Cash Flow
$45.3M
Previous year: $70.8M
-36.0%
Total Assets
$2.79B
Previous year: $2.73B
+2.3%

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IPG Photonics Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2020, IPG expects revenue of $290 to $320 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.75 to $1.05.

Positive Outlook

  • Growth opportunities in ultra-high power cutting
  • Growth opportunities in electric vehicle battery processing
  • Growth opportunities in medical procedures
  • Growth opportunities in advanced applications
  • Strides in higher power products

Challenges Ahead

  • Considerable macroeconomic uncertainty due to the pandemic
  • Impacts to the global business environment
  • Public health requirements
  • Government mandates
  • Risk of order cancellations and delays

Revenue & Expenses

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