Record Quarterly Revenue and EPS
Total revenues reached a fiscal Q3 record of $453 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS set a fiscal Q3 record of $2.60.
Record Backlog and Strong Bookings
Backlog ended the quarter at approximately $1.9 billion (highest in company history) with a 1.3 book-to-bill ratio, driven by Security and Optoelectronics bookings.
Security Revenue Growth (Excluding Mexico)
Security revenues were $319 million in Q3; excluding large Mexico contracts, Security revenues grew 25% year over year.
Optoelectronics Strength
Optoelectronics and Manufacturing revenues increased 10% year over year to $111 million (a Q3 record); Opto received a $40 million award from a medical OEM and book-to-bill remained well above 1.
RF Business Momentum and Homeland Award
RF business revenue reached a quarterly record of about $38 million. The company won an undefinitized Homeland Defense award (UCA) with a not-to-exceed value of approximately $235 million and is a participant on the $151 billion Shield IDIQ.
Improved Cash and Balance Sheet Metrics
Generated $14 million in Q3 operating cash flow despite limited quarter collections; shortly after quarter end received approx. $74 million from largest Mexico receivable. Ended quarter with $345 million in cash and net leverage of ~2.2x.
Operating Expense and Interest Improvements
SG&A decreased 2% year over year to $71.5 million (15.8% of sales vs 16.5% prior year). Interest and other expense, net fell to $4.0 million from $8.2 million year over year, reducing borrowing costs.
Sustained Investment in R&D
R&D increased to $19.5 million (4.3% of revenues) from $18.6 million (4.2%), reflecting continued investment in product innovation to support future growth.