Onto Innovation Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Onto Innovation reported record Q4 revenue of $264 million, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of growth. The company achieved a GAAP gross margin of 50% and a non-GAAP gross margin of 55%. GAAP net income was $49 million, while non-GAAP net income reached $75 million. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.98, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.51, exceeding guidance expectations.

Total Revenue
$264M
Previous year: $219M
+20.6%
EPS
$1.51
Previous year: $1.06
+42.5%
Gross profit margin
50%
Previous year: 49%
+2.0%
Non-GAAP gross margin
55%
Previous year: 52%
+5.8%
Gross Profit
$132M
Previous year: $108M
+22.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$852M
Previous year: $698M
+22.1%
Free Cash Flow
$56M
Previous year: $59.1M
-5.3%
Total Assets
$2.12B
Previous year: $1.91B
+10.9%

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Forward Guidance

For Q1 2025, Onto Innovation expects revenue between $260 million and $274 million, with GAAP EPS in the range of $1.14 to $1.28 and non-GAAP EPS between $1.40 and $1.54.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued momentum in AI packaging and advanced nodes
  • New products targeting 3D interconnect and wafer inspection
  • Expanding demand for power semiconductors
  • Operational efficiencies improving gross margins
  • Strong backlog supporting Q1 2025 revenue growth

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty in semiconductor capital spending
  • Potential supply chain disruptions
  • Increasing competition in semiconductor inspection tools
  • Macroeconomic risks impacting customer investments
  • Ongoing restructuring costs affecting short-term profitability