Sep 30, 2020

inTEST Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Reported sequential growth in revenue and profitability, with bookings increasing.

Key Takeaways

inTEST Corporation reported solid Q3 2020 financial results, with a 9% sequential increase in net revenues to $14.4 million and non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per diluted share increasing to $0.07 from $0.05 in the previous quarter. The company saw improving conditions in most markets and a 4% sequential increase in bookings to $14.4 million.

Net revenues grew 9% sequentially.

Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per diluted share increased from $0.05 to $0.07 sequentially.

Bookings increased 4% sequentially.

Improving conditions were seen in most markets.

Total Revenue
$14.4M
Previous year: $14.6M
-1.3%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: $0.09
-22.2%
Gross Profit
$6.45M
Previous year: $7.21M
-10.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$0
Previous year: $8.03M
-100.0%
Free Cash Flow
$1.99M
Previous year: $705K
+182.1%
Total Assets
$62.8M
Previous year: $61.3M
+2.4%

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Forward Guidance

inTEST expects net revenues for Q4 2020 to be in the range of $14.0 million to $15.0 million. GAAP net loss per diluted share is expected to range from $(0.08) to $(0.03), and non-GAAP adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share is expected to range from $(0.05) to breakeven. Gross margin is expected to range from 44% to 45%.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues expected between $14.0 million and $15.0 million.
  • Gross margin expected between 44% and 45%.
  • Cost reduction activities initiated in Q3 are expected to result in substantial annual savings.
  • Guidance for Q4, excluding non-recurring charges, would represent an improvement in financial results compared to Q3.
  • Consolidation of EMS manufacturing is expected to streamline operations and better serve global customers.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP net loss per diluted share expected between $(0.08) and $(0.03).
  • Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings (loss) per diluted share expected between $(0.05) and breakeven.
  • Q4 guidance includes $1.3 million in non-recurring charges.
  • COVID-related challenges continue to impact the overall operating environment.
  • Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.