The chart below shows how ZEPP performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ZEPP sees a -10.27% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -7.86% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +10.76%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Self-Branded Product Revenue Growth: Self-branded product revenue grew 10% over the previous quarter to USD 40 million, primarily driven by ASP growth of 44%.
Record Gross Margin Achievement: Q3 gross margin reached 41%, the highest in our history.
Record Amazfit Sales Growth: This quarter marked our highest sequential growth in Amazfit product sales for the year.
Record Gross Margin Achievement: We achieved the highest gross margin in our history due to a better mix of products with higher gross margins.
Product Innovation Commitment: Our commitment to product innovation remains central to our growth strategy, as demonstrated by the market's positive reception of our recent launches.
Negative
Sales Performance Challenges: Despite a 10% increase in self-branded sales quarter-over-quarter, overall sales for the third quarter fell short of expectations due to supply constraints and reduced consumer spending.
Operating Costs Analysis: Operating costs for the quarter stood at USD 29 million, which included a foreign exchange loss of USD 1 million due to a sharp RMB to dollar exchange rate appreciation.
R&D Expense Increase: Research and development expenses increased by 11.7% year-over-year to USD 10.6 million, accounting for 24.9% of revenue compared to 11.4% for the same period in 2023.
G&A Expense Increase: G&A expenses were USD 6.7 million in Q3 2024, an increase of 14.7% year-over-year, representing 15.7% of revenue compared to 7% in the same period in 2023.
Operating Loss Reported: The company reported an operating loss this quarter, attributed largely to cost coverage issues, despite improvements throughout the year.
Zepp Health Corporation (ZEPP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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