The earnings call highlighted significant challenges, including revenue declines, inventory issues, and weak free cash flow, despite some positive impacts from recent acquisitions and growth in the automotive segment. The overall outlook is cautious, with management emphasizing a need to adjust strategies and focus on long-term growth.
Company Guidance
In the third quarter earnings call for 2024, Renesas executives highlighted several metrics and guidance for the upcoming quarters. They reported Q3 revenue of JPY 345.3 billion, with a gross margin of 55.9% and an operating profit margin of 28.5%. Despite meeting their revenue guidance range, excluding FX impacts, they anticipate a significant revenue decline of approximately 20% in Q4, with a 15% decline when adjusted for currency fluctuations. This decline is attributed to weaker-than-expected demand and increased channel inventory. The company aims to reduce inventory levels by about one-third of the 15% decline. Automotive growth remains in the mid-single digits year-over-year, while the IIoT segment witnessed a substantial decline close to 30% year-over-year, excluding FX impacts. Operating margins are expected to decline further due to cost controls and production adjustments, with Q4 gross margins projected at 52.5% and operating margins at 22.5%. The executives emphasized a cautious approach towards demand outlook, especially given the potential for further inventory adjustments by Japanese industrial and automotive customers in the coming quarters.
Altium Acquisition
Renesas completed the acquisition of Altium as of August 1, 2024, and its performance is included in the Q3 results. This acquisition is expected to contribute positively to the industrial infrastructure and IoT segments.
Automotive Segment Growth
Despite challenges, the automotive segment observed mid-single-digit growth year-over-year, indicating a positive trajectory in an otherwise challenging market.
Operating Margin Control
Operating margins stood at 28.5%, above the forecast median, primarily due to effective cost control measures.
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Renesas Electronics (JP:6723) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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JP:6723 Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 31, 2024
¥2190.30
¥2080.84
-5.00%
Jul 26, 2024
¥2547.80
¥2408.25
-5.48%
Apr 25, 2024
¥2486.65
¥2498.98
+0.50%
Feb 08, 2024
¥2341.19
¥2506.87
+7.08%
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Renesas Electronics Corporation (JP:6723) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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