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Monolithic Power (MPWR) Q4 Earnings In Line With Estimates
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Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPWR - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2018 non-GAAP earnings of 99 cents per share which came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Notably, the figure surged 20.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Revenues of $153.5 million improved 18.6% from the year-ago quarter, coming near the lower end of management’s guidance of $151-$157 million. The reported figure marginally missed the the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $154 million.
However, sturdy demand in high-end consumer markets, including the likes of Internet of Things (“IoT”) based products, lighting and home appliances, aided year-over-year growth.
DC to DC segment (93.2% of total revenues) revenues increased 20% year over year to $143 million. Lighting Control (6.8% of total revenues) inched up 2% to $10.5 million.
Notably, shares of Monolithic Power have returned 21.3% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s gain of 4.6%.
End-Market Highlights
Computing & Storage (28.4% of total revenues) revenues rose 63.2% to $43.5 million. Sales gain in GPU power management applications, SSD storage, cloud computing and high end notebooks aided segment performance.
Industrial (17.5% of total revenues) revenues surged 66.6% to $26.9 million, primarily due to increased adoption of industrial power supplies, meters and security applications.
Automotive (14.5% of total revenues) revenues were $22.2 million, up 40.2%.The upside can be attributed to higher product sales for applications in safety, infotainment and connectivity application products.
Communications (13.1% of total revenues) revenues increased 27.1% to $20.1 million. Sturdy adoption of wireless gateway devices and home router products drove segment results.
However, Consumer (26.5% of total revenues) revenues declined 25.9% from the year-ago quarter to $40.7 million. The decline can be attributed to sluggishness in Greater China.
Operating Details
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 10 basis points ("bps") year over year to 55.6% in the reported quarter, primarily owing to unfavorable business mix. Management had predicted the figure in the range of 55.6-56.6%.
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $38.7 million during the quarter under review, up 14.3% year over year.
Non-GAAP operating income grew almost 22% year over year to $46.6 million. Non-GAAP operating margin (as a percentage of revenues) expanded 90 bps from the year-ago quarter to 30.4%.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $377.3 million at the end of fourth-quarter 2018, up from $347.8 million at the end of the previous quarter.
Monolithic Power generated operating cash flow of approximately $47.6 million up from $52.2 million in the previous quarter.
Moreover, the company declared a quarterly dividend payment of 40 cents (up 10 cents from previous quarterly payments) to be paid on Apr 15, 2019.
Fiscal 2018 Highlights
In 2018, revenues grew 23.7% over 2017 to $582.4 million, wherein DC to DC and Lighting Control segments contributed 92.3% and 7.7% to the reported figure, respectively. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at $582.8 million.
For the full year, non-GAAP earnings advanced 27.6% year over year to $3.74 per share in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
For the first quarter of 2019, Monolithic Power forecasts revenues in the range of $138-$144 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total revenues for the first quarter is pegged at $147.2 million.
Management anticipates non-GAAP gross margin between 55.3% and 55.9%.
Conclusion
We believe Monolithic Power has strong growth potential on account of robust product portfolio that targets In-Car connectivity and infotainment, advanced driver assistance system (“ADAS”) and rapid adoption of LED lightings in cars and vehicles.
However, the company faces significant competition in the highly fragmented analog market. Moreover, sluggishness in China and uncertain macroeconomic environment remains a concern.
Long-term earnings growth rate for MeetMe, Jabil and Twilio is projected to be 20%, 12%, and 9%, respectively.
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Monolithic Power (MPWR) Q4 Earnings In Line With Estimates
Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPWR - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2018 non-GAAP earnings of 99 cents per share which came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Notably, the figure surged 20.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Revenues of $153.5 million improved 18.6% from the year-ago quarter, coming near the lower end of management’s guidance of $151-$157 million. The reported figure marginally missed the the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $154 million.
However, sturdy demand in high-end consumer markets, including the likes of Internet of Things (“IoT”) based products, lighting and home appliances, aided year-over-year growth.
DC to DC segment (93.2% of total revenues) revenues increased 20% year over year to $143 million. Lighting Control (6.8% of total revenues) inched up 2% to $10.5 million.
Notably, shares of Monolithic Power have returned 21.3% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s gain of 4.6%.
End-Market Highlights
Computing & Storage (28.4% of total revenues) revenues rose 63.2% to $43.5 million. Sales gain in GPU power management applications, SSD storage, cloud computing and high end notebooks aided segment performance.
Industrial (17.5% of total revenues) revenues surged 66.6% to $26.9 million, primarily due to increased adoption of industrial power supplies, meters and security applications.
Automotive (14.5% of total revenues) revenues were $22.2 million, up 40.2%.The upside can be attributed to higher product sales for applications in safety, infotainment and connectivity application products.
Communications (13.1% of total revenues) revenues increased 27.1% to $20.1 million. Sturdy adoption of wireless gateway devices and home router products drove segment results.
However, Consumer (26.5% of total revenues) revenues declined 25.9% from the year-ago quarter to $40.7 million. The decline can be attributed to sluggishness in Greater China.
Operating Details
Non-GAAP gross margin contracted 10 basis points ("bps") year over year to 55.6% in the reported quarter, primarily owing to unfavorable business mix. Management had predicted the figure in the range of 55.6-56.6%.
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $38.7 million during the quarter under review, up 14.3% year over year.
Non-GAAP operating income grew almost 22% year over year to $46.6 million. Non-GAAP operating margin (as a percentage of revenues) expanded 90 bps from the year-ago quarter to 30.4%.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Quote
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $377.3 million at the end of fourth-quarter 2018, up from $347.8 million at the end of the previous quarter.
Monolithic Power generated operating cash flow of approximately $47.6 million up from $52.2 million in the previous quarter.
Moreover, the company declared a quarterly dividend payment of 40 cents (up 10 cents from previous quarterly payments) to be paid on Apr 15, 2019.
Fiscal 2018 Highlights
In 2018, revenues grew 23.7% over 2017 to $582.4 million, wherein DC to DC and Lighting Control segments contributed 92.3% and 7.7% to the reported figure, respectively. The Zacks Consensus Estimate was pegged at $582.8 million.
For the full year, non-GAAP earnings advanced 27.6% year over year to $3.74 per share in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Revenue (TTM)
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Soft Guidance
For the first quarter of 2019, Monolithic Power forecasts revenues in the range of $138-$144 million.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for total revenues for the first quarter is pegged at $147.2 million.
Management anticipates non-GAAP gross margin between 55.3% and 55.9%.
Conclusion
We believe Monolithic Power has strong growth potential on account of robust product portfolio that targets In-Car connectivity and infotainment, advanced driver assistance system (“ADAS”) and rapid adoption of LED lightings in cars and vehicles.
However, the company faces significant competition in the highly fragmented analog market. Moreover, sluggishness in China and uncertain macroeconomic environment remains a concern.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Monolithic Power carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the same sector include MeetMe, Inc. , Jabil, Inc. (JBL - Free Report) and Twilio Inc. (TWLO - Free Report) . All the three stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks Rank #1 stocks here.
Long-term earnings growth rate for MeetMe, Jabil and Twilio is projected to be 20%, 12%, and 9%, respectively.
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The greatest discovery in this century of biology is now at the flashpoint between theory and realization. Billions of dollars in research have poured into it. Companies are already generating revenue, and cures for a variety of deadly diseases are in the pipeline.
So are big potential profits for early investors. Zacks has released an updated Special Report that explains this breakthrough and names the best 3 stocks to ride it.
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