Maxwell Technologies, Inc. reported adjusted loss of 13 cents per share in third-quarter 2017, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 15 cents. On a year-over-year basis, the quarterly loss narrowed from the year-ago loss of 15 cents per share.
Excluding one-time items, the company incurred loss of 37 cents per share, substantially wider than earnings of 28 cents reported in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues
Maxwell Technologies’ third-quarter revenues of $35.8 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $36.4 million by 1.6%. Also, the top line declined 3.5% from the year-ago figure of $37.1 million.
While high voltage revenues dropped 31.4% in the quarter, ultracapacitor revenues improved 9.9%, resulting in a decline in total revenues.
Operational Highlights
In the quarter under review, the company’s cost of revenue was $28.4 million, down 2.9% year over year.
Total operating expenses were $20.7 million (or 57.8% of revenues) compared with $16.5 million (or 44.5% of revenues) in the prior-year quarter.
Financial Condition
As of Sep 30, Maxwell Technologies had cash and cash equivalents of $52.9 million compared with $25.4 million as of Dec 31, 2016.
As of Sep 30, long-term debt (excluding current portion) was $30.2 million compared with $0.04 million as of Dec 31, 2016.
Guidance
Maxwell Technologies expects total revenues in the range of $31-$33 million in fourth-quarter 2017. While adjusted gross margin is anticipated to be in the range of 26-29%, adjusted operating expenses are projected in the range of $11.9-$12.3 million.
Zacks Rank
Maxwell Technologies currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Maxwell Technologies, Inc. reported adjusted loss of 13 cents per share in third-quarter 2017, which was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 15 cents. On a year-over-year basis, the quarterly loss narrowed from the year-ago loss of 15 cents per share.
Excluding one-time items, the company incurred loss of 37 cents per share, substantially wider than earnings of 28 cents reported in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues
Maxwell Technologies’ third-quarter revenues of $35.8 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $36.4 million by 1.6%. Also, the top line declined 3.5% from the year-ago figure of $37.1 million.
While high voltage revenues dropped 31.4% in the quarter, ultracapacitor revenues improved 9.9%, resulting in a decline in total revenues.
Operational Highlights
In the quarter under review, the company’s cost of revenue was $28.4 million, down 2.9% year over year.
Total operating expenses were $20.7 million (or 57.8% of revenues) compared with $16.5 million (or 44.5% of revenues) in the prior-year quarter.
Financial Condition
As of Sep 30, Maxwell Technologies had cash and cash equivalents of $52.9 million compared with $25.4 million as of Dec 31, 2016.
As of Sep 30, long-term debt (excluding current portion) was $30.2 million compared with $0.04 million as of Dec 31, 2016.
Guidance
Maxwell Technologies expects total revenues in the range of $31-$33 million in fourth-quarter 2017. While adjusted gross margin is anticipated to be in the range of 26-29%, adjusted operating expenses are projected in the range of $11.9-$12.3 million.
Zacks Rank
Maxwell Technologies currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Stoneridge, Inc.’s (SRI - Free Report) third-quarter 2017 earnings per share came in at 36 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 32 cents by 12.5%.
Rogers Corporation (ROG - Free Report) reported third-quarter 2017 earnings of $1.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 by 11.9%.
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