Ubiquiti, Inc. UI reported soft third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with both the bottom and top lines falling short of the respective Zack Consensus Estimate. However, the New York-based networking products and solutions providers reported a revenue growth growth year over year, owing to healthy traction in the Enterprise Technology vertical. Soft demand trends in several regions, including South America and Asia Pacific, impeded net sales.
Net Income
Net income, on a GAAP basis, in the quarter was $76.3 million or $1.26 per share compared with $98.6 million or $1.63 per share in the year-ago quarter. The downturn was primarily induced by higher operating expenses and cost of revenues.
Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $77.6 million or $1.28 per share, down from $99.5 million or $1.65 per share in the year-earlier quarter. The bottom line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.79.
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Revenues
Net sales in the quarter increased to $493 million from $457.8 million in the prior year quarter. Healthy demand in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region supported the top line. However, the top line missed the consensus estimate by $5 million.
Enterprise Technology generated $414.3 million in revenues, up 11% from $373.6 million in the prior year quarter. The top line fell short of our estimate of $417.8 million. Strong demand trends across all regions led to revenue growth from this segment.
Service Provider Technology registered $78.7 million in revenues, down from $84.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Net sales fell short of our revenue estimate of $84.9 million.
Region-wise, revenues from North America stood at $242.5 million compared with $230.7 million in the year ago quarter. Net sales from EMEA aggregated $200.7 million, up from $173.3 million. Asia Pacific revenues decreased 2% year over year to $26.5 million from $26.9 million in the year-earlier quarter. Revenues from South America were $23.4 million, down 13% year over year.
Other Details
During the March quarter, gross profit was $174.1 million compared with $188.5 million in the year-ago quarter, with respective margins of 35.3% and 41.2%. The research and development expenses increased 11.3% year over year to $42.5 million due to higher employee-related expenses and prototype-related expenses. Operating income was $111.2 million, down from $133.5 million in the prior year.
Cash Flow & Liquidity
In the nine months ended Mar 31, Ubiquiti generated $310.1 million of cash in operating activities compared with a cash utilization of $159.9 million in the previous-year period. As of Mar 31, 2024, the company had $102.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $839 million of long-term debt.
Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider
Ubiquiti currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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