NetApp Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
NetApp reported an 8% year-over-year increase in net revenues for Q4 2022, reaching $1.68 billion. The company saw growth in its Hybrid Cloud and Public Cloud segments, with Public Cloud ARR increasing by 68% year-over-year. Net income was $259 million, and non-GAAP net income was $324 million.
Net revenues for the fourth quarter grew 8% year-over-year to $1.68 billion.
Q4 billings were $2.02 billion, an increase of 16% year-over-year.
Q4 product revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $894 million.
Public Cloud ARR increased 68% year-over-year to $505 million.
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Forward Guidance
NetApp provided financial guidance for Q1 2023 and full fiscal year 2023. Net revenues for Q1 2023 are expected to be in the range of $1.475 billion to $1.625 billion. For fiscal year 2023, net revenues are expected to grow in the range of 6% to 8%, and Public Cloud ARR is expected to exit the fiscal year in the range of $780 million to $820 million.
Positive Outlook
- Net revenues are expected to be in the range of $1.475 billion to $1.625 billion for Q1 2023.
- GAAP EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.72 to $0.82 for Q1 2023.
- Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be in the range of $1.05 to $1.15 for Q1 2023.
- Net revenues are expected to grow 6% to 8% for fiscal year 2023.
- Public Cloud ARR is expected to exit fiscal year 2023 in the range of $780 million to $820 million.
Challenges Ahead
- GAAP gross margins are expected to be in the range of 65% - 66% for fiscal year 2023.
- Non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be in the range of 66% - 67% for fiscal year 2023.
- GAAP operating margins are expected to be in the range of 18% - 19% for fiscal year 2023.
- Non-GAAP operating margins are expected to be in the range of 23% - 24% for fiscal year 2023.
- Effective tax rate is expected to be in the range of 24% - 25% for GAAP and 21% - 22% for Non-GAAP for fiscal year 2023.