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Apr 29, 2022

NetApp Q4 2022 Earnings Report

NetApp's Q4 2022 financial results were reported, showing revenue growth and strategic progress.

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.

Total Revenue
$1.68B
Previous year: $1.56B
+8.0%
EPS
$1.42
Previous year: $1.17
+21.4%
Gross Profit
$1.09B
Previous year: $1.04B
+5.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.13B
Previous year: $4.6B
-10.1%
Free Cash Flow
$343M
Previous year: $521M
-34.2%
Total Assets
$10B
Previous year: $9.36B
+7.1%

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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.