Strong Q1 Revenue and Sequential Growth
Q1 revenues of $256.1 million, up 15% sequentially versus Q4, came in at the upper end of guidance and reflect accelerating demand momentum and execution.
Improving Profitability and Operating Leverage
Gross margin expanded to 12.8% in Q1 (up 110 basis points sequentially and 30 basis points above midpoint of guidance). Operating income more than tripled vs. Q4 to $8.7 million (3.4% of revenue). EBITDA was nearly $14 million and GAAP/non-GAAP EPS was $0.15 based on 35.3 million diluted shares.
Confident and Upside Q2 Guidance
Management guided Q2 revenues of roughly $290–$310 million (company phrased as approximately $300M ± $10M). The midpoint implies ~17% sequential growth and ~25% year-over-year increase in revenue volumes. Q2 gross margin guidance is 13%–14%.
Clear Multi-Quarter Margin Expansion Plan
Company expects roughly 100 basis points of gross margin expansion per quarter through 2026, targeting near-term gross margins of at least 15% and stating gross profit dollars should grow about twice the rate of revenues in the second half as transitions complete.
Strategic Footprint Realignment Progress
Half of planned plant equipment moves have been installed and qualified ahead of schedule. Full manufacturing of a substrate product line is now performed within Mexico, and valve product line achieved full customer qualification in Mexico, expanding internal capacity and reducing reliance on external suppliers.
Capacity and Scalability Positioning
Management reports substantial brick-and-mortar capacity and headroom for growth (building/clean-room readiness), with the primary near-term pacing constraints being supply chain and labor headcount rather than facility space. Malaysia ramp will drive higher machining revenues and richer product mix.