LFUS Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how LFUS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, LFUS sees a +0.24% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.98% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.29%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
LFUS Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
529.50M
-0.81%
-6.68%
Gross Margin
33.16%
-0.30%
-5.93%
Operating Margin
11.60%
-12.78%
-26.16%
Net Margin
-7.36%
-191.66%
-171.95%
EPS
-1.57
-191.81%
-167.67%
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LFUS Earnings Analysis
Littelfuse Inc Corporation (LFUS.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Electronics Demand Surge: Electronics segment book to bill reached its highest level since Q2 2022, indicating strong demand and order rates.
Strong Free Cash Flow: Full year 2024 generated $282 million in free cash flow, reflecting strong cash generation and operational efficiency.
Strong Cash Flow Position: Operating cash flow for Q4 was $161 million, contributing to a robust cash position of $725 million at year-end.
Industrial Products Sales Growth: Industrial Products segment sales increased 12% organically in Q4, driven by strong HVAC growth and solid data center momentum.
Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA margins for the full year finished at 18.9%, demonstrating effective cost management and operational execution.
Negative
Q4 Revenue Decline: Revenue in Q4 was $530 million, down 1% year-over-year, indicating a decline in sales performance.
Negative Operating Margins: GAAP operating margins were negative 6.9%, impacted by $93 million in non-cash goodwill and intangible impairment charges, reflecting asset devaluation.
Sales Decline Analysis: Full year sales decreased by 7% to $2.2 billion, highlighting a significant drop in overall revenue compared to the previous year.
Electronics Segment Sales Decline: The Electronics segment saw a 4% organic sales decline in Q4 and a 12% decline for the year, indicating ongoing challenges in this market.
Transportation Sales Decline: The transportation product segment experienced a 7% decline in sales for both the quarter and the year, driven by lower global car sales and market weakness.
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LFUS Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Littelfuse Q4 2024 misses EPS forecast, stock rises
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-1.33%Positive
The earnings call reveals several concerning factors: declining revenues, impairment charges, and competitive pressures in key segments. Despite some positive signs like strong cash flow and shareholder returns, the weak guidance and ongoing challenges in the supply chain and market demand outweigh them. The Q&A section highlights issues with tariffs and unclear management responses, further contributing to uncertainty. Overall, these factors suggest a negative sentiment towards the stock's performance in the short term.
