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Dec 31, 2022

IPG Photonics Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Financial results reported a decrease in revenue and a net loss due to inventory related charges, impairment of long-lived assets, and restructuring charges.

Key Takeaways

IPG Photonics reported a decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022, with a net loss attributable to IPG Photonics Corporation. The company's results were impacted by inventory related charges, impairment of long-lived assets, and restructuring charges. However, there was a record demand for EV and medical applications.

Revenue decreased by 8% year over year to $333.5 million, including a $25 million impact from foreign currency translation.

Loss per diluted share was $1.91, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.08.

Materials processing sales accounted for 89% of total revenue, decreasing by 6% year over year.

Sales decreased in North America, Europe, and China, but increased in Japan.

Total Revenue
$334M
Previous year: $364M
-8.5%
EPS
$1.08
Previous year: $1.21
-10.7%
Gross Margin
18.2%
Previous year: 45.5%
-60.0%
Operating Margin
-26.5%
Previous year: 23.3%
-213.7%
Gross Profit
$60.8M
Previous year: $166M
-63.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$698M
Previous year: $709M
-1.5%
Free Cash Flow
$16M
Previous year: $55.3M
-71.0%
Total Assets
$2.74B
Previous year: $3.17B
-13.5%

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IPG Photonics Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For the first quarter of 2023, IPG expects revenue of $310 million to $340 million and earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.90 to $1.20. The first quarter guidance range is reduced by approximately $9 million due to foreign currency headwinds.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of $310 million to $340 million is expected.
  • Earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.90 to $1.20 is anticipated.
  • Strong bookings in e-mobility and welding applications give reason to be optimistic.
  • Focusing on emerging products.
  • Building production capabilities

Challenges Ahead

  • First quarter guidance range is reduced by approximately $9 million due to foreign currency headwinds.
  • Macroeconomic challenges are expected to persist into 2023.
  • Trade policy changes and trade restrictions with Russia.
  • COVID-19 pandemic.
  • General economic conditions.

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