PLANO, Texas - Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) reported fourth quarter results that fell short of analyst estimates, sending shares down 3.8% in after-hours trading.
The semiconductor company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, missing the consensus forecast of $0.50. Revenue came in at $339.3 million, below expectations of $351.75 million but up 5.1% YoY.
"Our above seasonal revenue results in the fourth quarter reflect the improving momentum we have seen over the past few quarters as the markets in Asia gradually improve, especially in China and the Southeast Asia region," said Gary Yu, President of Diodes.
Gross margin declined to 32.7% from 34.9% in the year-ago quarter. Operating income fell to $11.9 million from $20.7 million last year.
For the first quarter of 2025, Diodes expects revenue of approximately $323 million, plus or minus 3%, representing a 4.8% sequential decrease but 7% YoY growth. GAAP gross margin is forecast at 32.5%, plus or minus 1%.
"Diodes enters the new year having strong POS in Asia for 2024, improved levels of channel inventory and a solid balance sheet combined with a committed focus on expanding growth in our target markets," Yu added.
The company generated $81.8 million in operating cash flow and $62.1 million of free cash flow in Q4. Diodes ended the quarter with $322 million in cash and short-term investments.
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