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Mar 31

Tower Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Tower reported a modest revenue increase with stable margins despite a year-over-year decline in net income.

Key Takeaways

Tower Semiconductor achieved a 9% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2025, while maintaining gross profit levels. Net income decreased due to a prior year tax benefit, but operational performance remained consistent.

Revenue rose to $358,170,000, up from $327,238,000 in Q1 2024.

Net income declined to $40,142,000 due to a non-recurring tax benefit last year.

Adjusted EPS came in at $0.45, higher than GAAP EPS of $0.36.

Free cash flow was negative at -$17,489,000 due to significant investments.

Total Revenue
$358M
Previous year: $327M
+9.5%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.46
-2.2%
Gross Margin
20.43%
Previous year: 22.19%
-7.9%
Operating Margin
9.18%
Previous year: 10.39%
-11.6%
Free Cash Flow Margin
-4.88%
Gross Profit
$73.2M
Previous year: $72.6M
+0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$275M
Previous year: $1.24B
-77.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$17.5M
Previous year: $12M
-245.5%
Total Assets
$3.11B
Previous year: $2.98B
+4.4%

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Forward Guidance

Tower guided Q2 2025 revenues to $372 million, maintaining a sequential growth trajectory.

Positive Outlook

  • Guides 6% YoY growth in Q2 2025 revenue.
  • Targets continued QoQ growth throughout 2025.
  • Sees strength in RF infrastructure including SiPho and SiGe.
  • Expects growth in high voltage 200mm power management business.
  • Entered new market for envelope trackers on 300mm platform.

Challenges Ahead

  • Gross and operating margins slightly declined YoY.
  • Net income impacted by absence of prior year tax benefit.
  • Significant capital expenditures impacted free cash flow.
  • Ongoing geopolitical risks may affect operations.
  • Macroeconomic conditions continue to pose uncertainties.