Dec 31, 2020

Novanta Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020.

Key Takeaways

Novanta's Q4 2020 revenue reached $147.5 million, a 7.6% decrease year-over-year, but customer orders increased sequentially by 26%. The company expanded Adjusted EBITDA Margins and achieved record cash flows.

GAAP revenue was $147.5 million, a decrease of 7.6% compared to Q4 2019.

GAAP operating income was $17.1 million, compared to $13.0 million in Q4 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA was $32.4 million, compared to $30.5 million in Q4 2019.

Operating cash flow was $46.6 million, compared to $35.4 million in Q4 2019.

Total Revenue
$147M
Previous year: $160M
-7.6%
EPS
$0.53
Previous year: $0.55
-3.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$32.4M
Previous year: $30.5M
+6.1%
Gross Profit
$62.3M
Previous year: $66M
-5.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$125M
Previous year: $78.9M
+58.4%
Free Cash Flow
$43.2M
Previous year: $32.6M
+32.4%
Total Assets
$865M
Previous year: $870M
-0.5%

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Forward Guidance

For the first quarter of 2021, the Company expects GAAP revenue of approximately $155 million to $157 million. The Company expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $27 million to $29 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.35 to $0.39.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects GAAP revenue of approximately $155 million to $157 million for Q1 2021.
  • Expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $27 million to $29 million for Q1 2021.
  • Expects Adjusted Diluted EPS to be in the range of $0.35 to $0.39 for Q1 2021.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income