The chart below shows how VLN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, VLN sees a -0.12% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -5.61% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.81%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Exceeds Guidance: We reported revenues of $16 million which exceeded the top end of our guidance.
Acquisition Revenue Contribution: Acroname, the recent acquisition we made in May 2024 contributed $1.6 million of revenue.
Quarterly Performance Highlights: GAAP gross margin for the third quarter came in at 56.4% and adjusted EBITDA loss was $5.1 million, both beating our guided ranges.
Strong Cash Position: We ended the third quarter of 2024 with a strong balance sheet with $133.1 million of cash and cash equivalents.
Fourth Quarter Revenue Projection: We expect fourth quarter revenue to be in the range of $16 million to $16.3 million.
Negative
Gross Margin and EBITDA Performance: GAAAP gross margin for the third quarter came in at 56.4% and adjusted EBITDA loss was $5.1 million, both beating our guided ranges.
Net Loss Comparison: GAAP net loss was $10.4 million versus a net loss of $8.9 million recorded in the second quarter of 2024 and versus a net loss of $12.5 million recorded in the third quarter of 2023.
Operating Expenses Comparison: Operating expenses in the third quarter totaled $21.3 million compared to $17.8 million at the end of the second quarter of 2024 and compared to $21.3 million in the third quarter of 2023.
R&D Expense Comparison: Research and development expenses totaled $10.3 million compared to $10 million in the second quarter of 2024 and compared to $13.4 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Audio-Video Margin Improvement: The increase in the audio-video gross margin was due to product mix shift and lower fixed cost absorption.
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (VLN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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