CAMT Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how CAMT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CAMT sees a -2.47% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.53% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.65%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
CAMT Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
117.29M
32.25%
4.41%
Gross Margin
49.56%
10.48%
-0.32%
Operating Margin
26.69%
27.16%
1.14%
Net Margin
28.14%
20.05%
-3.46%
EPS
0.67
59.52%
1.52%
No Data Available
CAMT Earnings Analysis
Camtek Ltd Corporation (CAMT.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Record Revenue Growth: Q4 revenue reached $117 million, a 32% year-over-year increase, marking the fifth consecutive record quarter in revenues.
Operating Income Surge: Operating income for Q4 was $36.3 million, reflecting a 42% improvement year-over-year, contributing to an annual operating income of $130 million, a 506% increase from the previous year.
Q1 2025 Revenue Guidance: Revenue guidance for Q1 2025 is projected between $118 million to $120 million, indicating a nearly 25% increase compared to Q1 2024.
High-Performance Computing Demand: Received over $10 million in orders for HPC-related products in a single week, reinforcing strong demand in the high-performance computing segment.
Gross Margin Improvement: Gross margin for Q4 improved to 50.6%, up from 49.2% in the same quarter last year, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency.
Negative
China Revenue Decline: Revenue from China decreased to around 30% in 2024 from 47% in 2023, indicating a significant drop in reliance on this market.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses increased to $23.1 million in Q4 2024, up from $18.2 million in Q4 2023, reflecting rising costs that could impact profitability.
Inventory Increase Concerns: Inventory levels rose to $123.1 million from $116.3 million in the previous quarter, suggesting potential overstock issues that may affect cash flow.
Accounts Receivable Increase: Accounts receivable increased to $99.6 million from $71 million in the previous quarter, indicating potential collection issues that could impact liquidity.
Market Growth Reliance Risks: The non-HPC market is expected to grow in line with industry expectations, but overall growth is heavily reliant on HPC, which may pose risks if demand fluctuates.
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CAMT Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Camtek Q4 2024 beats expectations, stock rises
CAMT.O
1.74%Positive
The earnings call highlights record revenue and strong financial metrics, including a 36% annual revenue increase and improved operating income. The launch of new products like Eagle G5 and positive market demand, especially in HPC, indicate growth potential. Despite some uncertainties in the second half of 2025 and competitive pressures, optimistic guidance and a strong backlog support a positive outlook. The lack of a share buyback or dividend program slightly tempers sentiment, but overall, the company's performance and growth prospects suggest a positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
