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Mar 31

Nova Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Nova reported record revenue and profitability for Q1 2025, surpassing expectations.

Key Takeaways

Nova delivered an outstanding first quarter, with record revenue of $213.4M and strong profitability, driven by increasing adoption of metrology solutions in advanced semiconductor processes.

Revenue hit an all-time high at $213.4M, up 50% YoY.

GAAP net income reached $64.8M, exceeding company guidance.

Non-GAAP EPS came in at $2.18, also above expectations.

Acquisition of Sentronics strengthened backend metrology portfolio.

Total Revenue
$213M
Previous year: $142M
+50.5%
EPS
$2.18
Previous year: $1.39
+56.8%
Gross Margin
57%
Previous year: 59%
-3.4%
Operating Margin
30%
Previous year: 26%
+15.4%
Gross Profit
$122M
Previous year: $83.3M
+46.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$141M
Previous year: $496M
-71.5%
Total Assets
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.19B
+23.1%

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Forward Guidance

Nova expects Q2 2025 revenue between $210M–$220M, with GAAP EPS of $1.70–$1.88 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.96–$2.14.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong demand continues in Gate-All-Around technologies.
  • Advanced packaging remains a key growth driver.
  • Positioning and portfolio are well-aligned with AI-driven demand.
  • Integration of Sentronics expands backend capabilities.
  • Operational agility remains high amid macro challenges.

Challenges Ahead

  • Gross margin slightly declined YoY.
  • Revenue guidance implies potential sequential slowdown.
  • Cash reserves decreased due to acquisition and treasury share buyback.
  • Inventories rose to $174.8M, up from $156.6M QoQ.
  • Macro uncertainty continues to pose challenges.