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SkyWater's Q3 financial performance exceeded expectations, with revenue, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA surpassing guidance. Despite economic and regulatory uncertainties, the company maintains strong growth projections, especially in Quantum computing. The Fab 25 acquisition is contributing positively, and the company is confident in its conservative revenue guidance. The Q&A reveals optimism from management and analysts, with positive sentiment towards strategic positioning and potential synergies. Overall, the positive financial results and optimistic outlook suggest a likely positive stock price movement.
Q3 Revenue $150.7 million, exceeded the midpoint of guidance by $15 million. Reasons: Timing of program execution and higher-than-expected Texas wafer services revenue.
ATS Revenue $54 million in Q3, with $4 million pulled in from Q4. Reasons: Timing of program execution and government funding dynamics.
Texas Wafer Services Revenue $87 million in Q3, $9 million above expectations. Reasons: Higher level of work-in-process wafers and purchase accounting adjustments.
Gross Margin 24.6% in Q3. Reasons: Revenue upside flowed directly to gross profit, nonrecurring cost savings, and reallocation of costs.
Adjusted EBITDA $25.8 million in Q3, exceeded expectations of $10-$12 million. Reasons: Revenue upside and gross margin improvements.
Operating Expenses $23.5 million in Q3, exceeded expectations by $4.5 million. Reasons: Reclassification of costs and higher overhead from Fab 25 acquisition.
Tax Benefit $31.8 million in Q3, including a $27.5 million noncash tax benefit. Reasons: Reversal of deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
Net Debt $184 million at the end of Q3, increased by $118 million. Reasons: Borrowing for Fab 25 acquisition and related costs.
Quantum computing-related revenue: Strongest ever quarter for quantum computing-related revenue, positioning SkyWater to exceed 30% revenue growth with Quantum customers in fiscal 2025. Signed 4 new Quantum customer engagements since Q2, including Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) and QuamCore.
Fab 25 operations: First full quarter of newly acquired Fab 25 operations in Texas contributed nearly $87 million of wafer services revenue, well ahead of expectations. Fab 25 acquisition has doubled the scale of SkyWater's business and improved financial contributions.
Quantum computing market: Significant increase in activity and investment across the Quantum ecosystem. SkyWater is recognized as a key U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing partner for Quantum technologies.
Advanced packaging market: Florida operations expanding advanced packaging platform with a $120 million program award. Tool installations ramping in Q4, with customer prototypes expected by the second half of next year. Global advanced packaging market projected to reach $80 billion by 2030.
Revenue performance: Record Q3 revenues of $150.7 million, exceeding expectations by $15 million. Texas operations contributed significantly to this performance.
Profitability: Stronger-than-expected profitability at both gross and operating levels. Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 reached $25.8 million, well above the expected range of $10 million to $12 million.
Domestic semiconductor production: SkyWater's acquisition of Fab 25 strengthens its position as the largest exclusively U.S.-based pure-play foundry service provider. Supports U.S. policy for domestic semiconductor production.
Technology-as-a-Service model: Enables rapid development and scaling of diverse Quantum architectures, positioning SkyWater as a leader in Quantum foundry services.
Government Budget Dynamics: The decline in aerospace and defense-related ATS revenues due to government budget dynamics, including the stagnation of progress exacerbated by the U.S. government shutdown, poses a risk to revenue stability.
Texas Operations Normalization: The elevated work-in-process (WIP) inventory in Texas is expected to normalize, potentially leading to a decline in revenue contributions from the Texas operations in 2026.
Inflation-Related Cost Increases: Inflation-related cost increases have led to a potential $5 million overrun in the tooling program in Florida, which may result in a net loss on tools if additional funding is not secured.
Customer Demand and Program Timing: The timing of program execution and customer demand fluctuations, particularly in the aerospace and defense sector, could impact revenue predictability and financial performance.
Advanced Packaging Ramp-Up: Delays in the ramp-up of advanced packaging capabilities in Florida could impact the company's ability to meet growing demand and generate expected revenues.
Economic and Regulatory Uncertainties: Economic uncertainties and evolving U.S. policies regarding domestic semiconductor production could impact operational and strategic objectives.
Quantum Computing Revenue Growth: SkyWater expects to exceed 30% growth in Quantum-related ATS revenues for fiscal 2025 and anticipates similar growth levels in 2026, driven by new customer onboarding and program growth.
Q4 ATS Revenue: Q4 ATS revenues are expected to be approximately $50 million, with the second half of fiscal 2025 ATS revenues forecasted at around $105 million.
Q4 Total Revenue: Total Q4 revenues are expected to reach a new record between $155 million and $165 million.
Texas Operations Revenue: Texas operations are expected to contribute $84 million to $88 million in Q4 revenues, with normalization to the low $80 million range in 2026.
Florida Operations Ramp-Up: Florida operations are expected to contribute a greater level of ATS revenues over the next couple of quarters, with customer prototypes anticipated by the second half of next year.
2026 Revenue and EBITDA Baseline: Initial baseline expectations for 2026 include at least $600 million in revenue and at least $60 million in adjusted EBITDA, which are considered conservative.
Advanced Packaging Market: The global advanced packaging market is projected to reach nearly $80 billion by 2030, with SkyWater's Florida operations positioned to capitalize on this growth.
Q4 Gross Margin and Profitability: Consolidated Q4 gross margin is expected to range between 17% and 20%, with adjusted EBITDA in the range of $16 million to $22 million.
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SkyWater's Q3 financial performance exceeded expectations, with revenue, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA surpassing guidance. Despite economic and regulatory uncertainties, the company maintains strong growth projections, especially in Quantum computing. The Fab 25 acquisition is contributing positively, and the company is confident in its conservative revenue guidance. The Q&A reveals optimism from management and analysts, with positive sentiment towards strategic positioning and potential synergies. Overall, the positive financial results and optimistic outlook suggest a likely positive stock price movement.
The earnings call revealed mixed signals. Strong Q2 financial performance, including revenue and gross margin exceeding expectations, is positive. However, uncertainties like tariff issues, geopolitical risks, and dependency on customer-funded CapEx pose challenges. The acquisition of Fab 25 adds potential but also introduces near-term gross margin compression. Management's vague responses in the Q&A add uncertainty. Overall, while there are positive elements, significant risks and uncertainties balance the sentiment, leading to a neutral stock price prediction.
While the earnings call highlights positive developments like the acquisition of Fab 25 and the launch of ThermaView Solutions, there are significant concerns such as supply chain challenges, competition, and dependence on government funding. The Q&A revealed uncertainties in budget approvals and management's vague responses. Despite a slight improvement in financial metrics, the lack of a share repurchase program and potential risks in revenue growth balance out the positives. Thus, the overall sentiment is neutral, suggesting a stock price movement between -2% to 2% over the next two weeks.
SkyWater's earnings call indicates strong financial performance with Q4 revenue and EPS exceeding guidance, driven by ATS and Wafer Services. The Fab 25 acquisition is projected to significantly boost revenue and cash flow, despite some operational risks. The market strategy involving partnerships and advanced packaging expansion is positive. Despite a slight dip in gross margin, the overall outlook remains favorable with strong revenue growth expectations for 2024 and 2025. Shareholder returns are promising with the acquisition's accretive nature. The Q&A confirmed strategic partnerships, adding to positive sentiment.
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