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Sep 30, 2020

Microchip Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Microchip's financial performance remained stable with slight revenue decrease, while non-GAAP EPS exceeded guidance.

Key Takeaways

Microchip Technology reported net sales of $1.31 billion, a slight decrease of 2.1% year-over-year. GAAP EPS was $0.27, while non-GAAP EPS reached $1.56, surpassing updated guidance. The company paid down $331.1 million in debt and declared a record quarterly dividend of 36.85 cents per share.

Net sales reached $1.31 billion, slightly below the previous year.

GAAP EPS was $0.27, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.56, exceeding expectations.

The company reduced debt by $331.1 million during the quarter.

A record quarterly dividend of 36.85 cents per share was declared.

Total Revenue
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.34B
-2.1%
EPS
$0.78
Previous year: $0.72
+8.3%
Gross Margin
61.7%
Operating Margin
39.2%
Previous year: 36.7%
+6.8%
Gross Profit
$808M
Previous year: $828M
-2.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$368M
Previous year: $402M
-8.3%
Free Cash Flow
$450M
Previous year: $378M
+18.8%
Total Assets
$16.8B
Previous year: $17.9B
-6.1%

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Forward Guidance

Microchip anticipates flat to 5% sequential net sales growth for the December quarter. They expect significant revenue growth in calendar year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales in the December quarter are expected to be flat to up 5% sequentially.
  • The June and September quarters were believed to be the bottom of this business cycle.
  • A much stronger than seasonal December quarter is anticipated.
  • Significant revenue growth is expected in calendar year 2021.
  • Good recovery is seen in many markets.

Challenges Ahead

  • Shipments to Huawei are stopped for the full December quarter.
  • Supply chain constraints are continuing into the December quarter.
  • Enterprise demand remains weak.
  • Economic uncertainty due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Possible fluctuations in customer order patterns and seasonality