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Dec 03, 2020

Micron Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Micron's Q1 2021 financial results were announced, marked by strong end-market demand and focused execution.

Key Takeaways

Micron Technology, Inc. reported outstanding fiscal first quarter results, driven by focused execution and strong end-market demand. The company is excited about the strengthening DRAM industry fundamentals and leading on both DRAM and NAND technologies.

Revenue reached $5.77 billion, compared to $6.06 billion in the prior quarter and $5.14 billion in the same period last year.

GAAP net income was $803 million, or $0.71 per diluted share.

Non-GAAP net income amounted to $897 million, or $0.78 per diluted share.

Operating cash flow was $1.97 billion, versus $2.27 billion for the prior quarter and $2.01 billion for the same period last year.

Total Revenue
$5.77B
Previous year: $5.14B
+12.2%
EPS
$0.78
Previous year: $0.48
+62.5%
Gross Profit
$1.74B
Previous year: $1.37B
+27.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.99B
Previous year: $6.97B
-14.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$816M
Previous year: $68M
-1300.0%
Total Assets
$53.7B
Previous year: $49.6B
+8.1%

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Forward Guidance

Micron's guidance for the second quarter of 2021 includes revenue of $5.8 billion ± $200 million, a GAAP gross margin of 25% ± 1%, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.41 ± $0.07.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue: $5.8 billion ± $200 million (GAAP and Non-GAAP)
  • Gross Margin: 25% ± 1% (GAAP)
  • Gross Margin: 31% ± 1% (Non-GAAP)
  • Operating Expenses: $882 million ± $25 million (GAAP)
  • Operating Expenses: $825 million ± $25 million (Non-GAAP)

Challenges Ahead

  • Interest (income) expense, net: $37 million (GAAP)
  • Interest (income) expense, net: $35 million (Non-GAAP)
  • Diluted earnings per share: $0.41 ± $0.07 (GAAP)
  • Diluted earnings per share: $0.75 ± $0.07 (Non-GAAP)