Yahoo Finance Ambarella (AMBA) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Ambarella AMBA reported third-quarter fiscal 2023 non-GAAP earnings of 24 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 19 cents. However, the reported figure declined 57.9% from the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 57 cents.
Third-quarter revenues declined 10% year over year to $83.1 million, mainly due to customer inventory reduction actions. However, the top line marginally exceeded the consensus mark of $83.03 million.
Customer & Market Details
Ambarella had two customers that contributed more than 10% in the reported quarter. WT Microelectronics, a fulfillment partner in Taiwan that serves multiple customers in Asia, accounted for 62% of the company’s revenues. Chicony, a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer serving multiple IOT customers, represented 11% of the company’s revenues.
The momentum in AMBA’s CV flow system-on-a-chip in professional IP cameras continued in the reported quarter. The company expects to achieve its targeted goal of generating 45% of total revenues from the CV portfolio.
Ambarella, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Operating Details
The non-GAAP gross margin was 63.5%, up 40 basis points year over year in the fiscal third quarter.
On a non-GAAP basis, operating expenses were $43.5 million, down 1% sequentially. Non-GAAP operating expenses were below the company’s prior guidance of $44-$46 million, mainly driven by the favorable currency exchange rate impact on its foreign spending.
Net inventory was $45.4 million as of Oct 31, 2022, up 13.2% sequentially.
Balance Sheet
As of Oct 31, 2022, Ambarella had cash and cash equivalents & marketable securities of $199 million compared with $197.9 million as of Jul 31, 2022.
Guidance
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, revenues are expected between $81 million and $85 million. The non-GAAP gross margin is anticipated to be 63-64%.
Non-GAAP operating expenses are projected in the range of $46-$49 million.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Ambarella carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The stock has lost 63.4% year to date (YTD).
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