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The earnings call reflects several challenges: tariffs impacting shipments, supply chain issues, and economic uncertainties. Revenue declined, and no shareholder return plans were announced. Despite some positive signs in advanced packaging orders, the overall sentiment is negative due to the lack of clarity on tariff impacts and growth prospects. The market cap suggests a moderate reaction, leading to a stock price decrease in the range of -2% to -8%.
Revenue $167,000,000, down 4% year-over-year and 8% sequentially. The decline was attributed to a decrease in Compound Semiconductor and Scientific and Other revenue, while the Semiconductor business grew 10% sequentially and 3% year-over-year.
Non-GAAP Operating Income $24,000,000, no year-over-year change mentioned.
Non-GAAP EPS $0.37, no year-over-year change mentioned.
Gross Margin Approximately 42%, in line with guidance.
Operating Expenses Approximately $46,000,000, below guidance due to cost management.
Net Income $22,000,000, no year-over-year change mentioned.
Cash and Short-term Investments $353,000,000, a sequential increase from $345,000,000.
Cash Flow from Operations $20,000,000, no year-over-year change mentioned.
CapEx $7,000,000, no year-over-year change mentioned.
Accounts Receivable Increased by $18,000,000 to $114,000,000.
Inventory Increased by $7,000,000 to $254,000,000.
Accounts Payable Increased by $14,000,000 to $58,000,000.
Customer Deposits Decreased by $8,000,000 to $40,000,000.
Laser Spike Annealing Platform: Designated as production tool of record for new applications at advanced gate all around nodes.
Wet Processing Platform: IDM qualified for two new applications, with initial orders placed in Q1.
NSA System: Next generation NSA system launched, expanding capabilities for new applications.
IBD 300 System: Recently launched, differentiates through improved thin film properties and lower resistivity.
Advanced Packaging Orders: $35,000,000 in orders from IDM and OSAT customers, driven by AI and high performance computing.
Semiconductor Market Growth: Expectations for gate all around and advanced packaging revenue to double in 2025.
Laser Annealing Market: Projected SAM growth to around $1,300,000,000 due to increased demand for precise annealing solutions.
Ion Beam Deposition Market: Forecast growth in SAM to approximately $350,000,000 for high value steps.
Operational Efficiency: Gross margin at approximately 42%, operating expenses managed below guidance at $46,000,000.
Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations totaled $20,000,000 with a balance of $353,000,000 in cash and short-term investments.
Intel Supplier Award: Awarded Intel’s 2025 EPYC supplier award for excellence in technology.
Tariff Impact Strategy: Monitoring tariff impacts and working with customers to mitigate delays and costs.
Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty: Recently enacted tariffs are causing some customers to delay shipments, impacting future end market demand and increasing certain costs. The dynamic nature of tariff policies creates uncertainty across Veeco's business.
Supply Chain Challenges: Higher costs due to tariffs on imported materials from overseas suppliers and increased costs from domestic suppliers are affecting operational expenses. The company is working with suppliers to mitigate these impacts.
China Market Risks: A significant portion of Veeco's operations is in the U.S., and products shipped to China are subject to tariffs, leading to delays in shipments from Chinese customers. This situation is expected to impact revenue, with an estimated $15 million in delayed shipments for Q2.
Economic Factors: The macroeconomic environment is unpredictable due to global trade uncertainties, which could affect demand and operational costs.
Customer Demand Fluctuations: While some customers are delaying shipments, others continue to take shipments as scheduled. The overall demand from China is uncertain, particularly in the semiconductor market.
Customer Awards: Veeco was awarded Intel’s 2025 EPYC supplier award for excellence in Aneel technology, recognizing its commitment to quality and innovation.
Strategic Wins: Veeco received laser annealing system orders from leading edge logic customers and designated its Laser Spike Annealing Platform as production tool of record for new applications.
Market Position: Veeco is positioned to capitalize on long-term semiconductor industry growth, particularly in advanced packaging and laser annealing.
Technology Expansion: Veeco's IBD 300 system is expected to enhance performance in memory and logic applications, addressing challenges in device scaling.
Growth Projections: Expectations for growth in advanced packaging and laser annealing driven by AI and high-performance computing.
Q2 Revenue Guidance: Expected between $135 million and $165 million, with a midpoint reflecting $15 million in delayed shipments to China.
Gross Margin Guidance: Expected between 40% to 42%, impacted by tariffs and lower volumes.
Operating Expenses Guidance: Expected between $47 million and $48 million.
Net Income Guidance: Projected between $7 million and $20 million.
EPS Guidance: Expected between $0.12 and $0.32 on approximately 60 million shares.
Long-term Growth Outlook: Confidence in long-term growth due to strong product portfolio in laser annealing, ion beam deposition, and advanced packaging.
Shareholder Return Plan: Veeco has not announced any specific share buyback program or dividend program during this earnings call.
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The earnings call reflects several challenges: tariffs impacting shipments, supply chain issues, and economic uncertainties. Revenue declined, and no shareholder return plans were announced. Despite some positive signs in advanced packaging orders, the overall sentiment is negative due to the lack of clarity on tariff impacts and growth prospects. The market cap suggests a moderate reaction, leading to a stock price decrease in the range of -2% to -8%.
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