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Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB)
NYSE:PRLB
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 02, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.29Last Year’s EPS
0.4Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 07, 2025
|% Change Since: -28.43%
|Next Earnings Date:May 02, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with significant achievements in expanding gross margins, cash generation, and investments to drive future growth. However, these were tempered by revenue declines, challenges in prototyping, and costs associated with the German facility closure. The company is optimistic about its production capabilities and growth strategy for 2025.Company Guidance
During the Proto Labs Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call, the company provided several key metrics and guidance for future performance. Proto Labs reported generating $78 million in cash from operations for the year 2024 and disclosed a 50% growth in customers utilizing their combined offerings, with revenue per customer also expanding. The network revenue grew by 21.3% year-over-year, reaching $100.4 million. The company experienced a consolidated non-GAAP gross margin increase to 45.2% for the full year, with factory gross margin rising to 48.3% and network gross margin increasing to 32.9%. Proto Labs served 52,000 customer contacts in 2024, with revenue per customer growing by 3% year-over-year. Looking ahead, Proto Labs plans to focus on driving revenue growth in 2025 with several strategic investments, including marketing, sales enablement tools, and improving production capabilities. The company anticipates first-quarter 2025 revenue between $120 million and $128 million, with a non-GAAP effective tax rate estimated between 26.5% and 27.5%. Proto Labs aims to continue its transformation and growth trajectory by expanding its production offerings and reinforcing its core prototyping services.Fourth Quarter Financial Performance
Fourth quarter financial results exceeded expectations with strong earnings and cash flows, generating $78 million of cash from operations.
Expansion of Gross Margin
In 2024, Proto Labs expanded its consolidated gross margin and increased earnings per share.
Growth in Production Use Cases
Customers using the combined offer grew 50%, and revenue from production use cases outgrew prototyping.
Investments for Future Growth
Investments in marketing, sales enablement tools, and production capabilities to drive revenue growth in 2025 and beyond.
Strong Cash Generation
Generated $77.8 million in cash from operations in 2024, up from $73.3 million in 2023.
Share Repurchase Program
Returned $60.3 million to shareholders in 2024 through repurchases and announced a new $100 million share repurchase program.
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PRLB Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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PRLB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 07, 2025 | $44.39 | $41.60 | -6.29% |
| Nov 01, 2024 | $27.40 | $38.00 | +38.69% |
| Aug 02, 2024 | $33.53 | $28.39 | -15.33% |
| May 03, 2024 | $31.14 | $31.09 | -0.16% |
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FAQ
When does Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) report earnings?
Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) is schdueled to report earning on May 02, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) earnings time?
Proto Labs Inc. (PRLB) earnings time is at May 02, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is PRLB EPS forecast?
PRLB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.29.
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