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Oct 27, 2023

NetApp Q2 2024 Earnings Report

NetApp's financial performance exceeded expectations with record gross margins, operating margins, and EPS.

Key Takeaways

NetApp reported a strong second quarter with revenue above the midpoint of guidance and record highs for gross margins, operating margins, and EPS. Net revenues were $1.56 billion, and GAAP net income per share was $1.10.

Net revenues reached $1.56 billion.

GAAP consolidated gross margins hit a record of 71%, with non-GAAP gross margins at 72%.

GAAP operating margins were 20%, while non-GAAP operating margins reached a record 27%.

GAAP net income per share was $1.10, with non-GAAP net income per share at a record $1.58.

Total Revenue
$1.56B
Previous year: $1.66B
-6.1%
EPS
$1.58
Previous year: $1.48
+6.8%
Gross Margin
71%
Operating Margin
20%
Gross Profit
$1.11B
Previous year: $1.09B
+2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.62B
Previous year: $3.03B
-13.6%
Free Cash Flow
$97M
Previous year: $137M
-29.2%
Total Assets
$9.07B
Previous year: $9.78B
-7.2%

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Forward Guidance

The Company provided the following financial guidance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024: Net revenues are expected to be in the range of: $1.51 billion - $1.67 billion GAAP Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of: $1.17 - $1.27 Non-GAAP Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of: $1.64 - $1.74

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues are expected to be in the range of $1.51 billion - $1.67 billion.
  • GAAP Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of: $1.17 - $1.27
  • Non-GAAP Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of: $1.64 - $1.74
  • Consolidated gross margins are expected to be approximately 70% (GAAP) and 71% (Non-GAAP) for the full fiscal year 2024.
  • Operating margins are expected to be approximately 19% (GAAP) and 26% (Non-GAAP) for the full fiscal year 2024.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net revenues are expected to be down approximately 2% year-over-year for the full fiscal year 2024.
  • GAAP Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of: $4.15 - $4.35
  • Non-GAAP Earnings per share is expected to be in the range of: $6.05 - $6.25
  • Uncertainty in global political and macroeconomic conditions.
  • Potential impact of supply chain disruptions on business operations.