The chart below shows how TWST performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TWST sees a +1.54% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.84% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Revenue and Margin Growth: Twist delivered record quarterly revenue and margin growth, ending the year with a strong cash balance.
Performance Exceeds Guidance: We exceeded our guidance in every metric, including total revenue, gross margin, capital expenditure and ending cash balance.
Consistent Revenue Increase: We increased revenue for the seventh quarter in a row, reporting $84.7 million, an increase of 27% year-over-year and 4% sequentially.
Revenue Increase of 28%: For the year, we reported $330 million in revenue, an increase of 28% over fiscal 2023.
Quarterly Gross Margin Performance: Gross margin for the quarter came in ahead of our guidance at 45.1%.
Negative
Adjusted EBITDA Improvement: For fiscal 2024, adjusted EBITDA was a loss of approximately $93.5 million, an improvement of approximately $54 million versus $147.3 million for fiscal 2023.
Operating Cash Flow Comparison: Net cash used in operating activities was $64.1 million compared to $142.5 million for the equivalent 12-month period in 2023.
Operating Expenses Comparison: Operating expenses, excluding cost of revenues for fiscal 2024 were $354 million, including the impairment charge of $45 million in fiscal Q3, compared with $307 million in fiscal 2023.
Gross Margin Improvement Outlook: We expect to see continued improvement in gross margins sequentially throughout the year, but the timing of which is a bit uncertain on some of when they'll actually hit the P&L.
Adjusted EBITDA Loss Forecast: We expect adjusted EBITDA losses of approximately $60 million to $65 million for fiscal 2025, an improvement of approximately $30 million to $35 million versus fiscal 2024.
Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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