The chart below shows how DIOD performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DIOD sees a +3.76% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.77% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.58%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Growth Recovery: Achieved 5% revenue growth in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, marking a return to year-over-year growth after a multiyear market slowdown.
Product Revenue Stability: Automotive and industrial product revenue maintained at 42% of total revenue, reflecting successful new product initiatives and content expansion efforts.
New Automotive Part Introductions: Introduced 755 new part numbers in 2024, with 330 specifically for the automotive market, increasing addressable content per car from $160 to $213, a 33% increase.
Gross Profit Performance: Full year 2024 GAAP gross profit was $435.9 million, representing 33.2% of revenue, demonstrating effective cost management despite challenging market conditions.
Strong Cash Flow Performance: Cash flow from operations for Q4 2024 was $81.8 million, contributing to a solid balance sheet with approximately $322 million in cash and short-term investments.
Negative
Q4 Revenue Decline: Revenue for Q4 2024 decreased to $339.3 million from $350.1 million in Q3 2024, marking a decline of 3.3% sequentially and a decrease from $322.7 million in Q4 2023, indicating a challenging revenue environment.
Net Income Decline: GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $8.2 million, down 40.9% from $13.7 million in Q3 2024 and down 67.6% from $25.3 million in Q4 2023, reflecting significant profitability pressure.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Full year 2024 revenue was $1.3 billion, a substantial decline of 23.5% compared to $1.7 billion in 2023, highlighting a significant downturn in overall business performance.
Declining EBITDA Margin: EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $40.7 million, representing only 12% of revenue, down from 13.4% in Q3 2024 and 18.1% in Q4 2023, indicating deteriorating operational efficiency.
Negative Cash Flow Challenges: Net cash flow for the full year 2024 was negative $3.8 million, which included a net pay down of $7.6 million in total debt, suggesting cash flow challenges despite debt reduction efforts.
Earnings call transcript: Diodes Q4 2024 misses EPS forecast, stock dips
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