The chart below shows how MBLY performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MBLY sees a +8.59% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +4.18% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.70%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Sequential Revenue Increase: 1. Sequential Revenue Growth: Mobileye reported an 11% sequential increase in revenue in Q3 compared to Q2, indicating a normalization of inventory at customer sites.
Operating Cash Flow Surge: 2. Strong Operating Cash Flow: The company generated $126 million in operating cash flow in Q3, a significant increase from $70 million in total for the first half of 2024.
Cost Reduction Strategies: 3. Cost Management Initiatives: Mobileye expects adjusted operating expenses to be below the annualized level of slightly over $1 billion in Q3 by 2025, following efficiency actions including the discontinuation of in-house LiDAR development.
Customer Engagement Success: 4. High Customer Engagement: Mobileye has advanced pre-design win engagements with nine out of its top 10 customers, indicating strong interest and commitment to its advanced product portfolio.
Strong Cash Reserves: 5. Robust Cash Position: The company maintains a cash reserve of approximately $1.4 billion, providing a solid foundation for future growth and potential acquisitions.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Revenue was down 8% year-over-year, primarily due to a significant decline in volume to China OEMs, which was down more than 50%.
Operating Expenses Overview: Operating expenses annualized at slightly over $1 billion in Q3, with an increase in spending on technologies approaching production and restructuring expenses associated with the LiDAR unit closure.
Gross Margin Decline: Gross margin decreased by 1 point, attributed to lower EyeQ ASPs and higher EyeQ related costs per unit, despite some offset from higher SuperVision gross margins.
Customer Shipments Decline: Shipments to top 10 customers were down about 4% globally, while overall production for these OEMs declined by approximately 9% in Q3.
SuperVision Volume Expectations: SuperVision volume in Q4 is expected to be around 15,000 units, with half of that coming from the Polestar 4, indicating a lower than anticipated take rate.
Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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