Financial Performance - Full Year 2024 sales increased by 8% to a record $1.05 billion[2] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the full year reached a record $1.35[3] - Q4 2024 net sales were $240.581 million, with automotive sales contributing $181.939 million[5] - Full year 2024 gross margin was 54.8% on a GAAP basis and 56.3% on a non-GAAP basis[5] - Q1 2025 net sales are expected to be between $160 million and $170 million[6] - Q1 2025 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are projected to be in the range of $0.01 to $0.03[6] - Net sales for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, were $240.581 million, a decrease of 11% compared to $269.445 million in the same period last year[13][15] - Gross profit for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, was $123.248 million, down from $153.089 million in the same period last year[13] - Operating income for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, was $15.897 million, a significant decrease from $63.104 million in the same period last year[13] - Net loss for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, was $7.115 million, compared to a net income of $61.977 million in the same period last year[13] - Total net sales for the twelve-month period ending March 29, 2024, were $1.049367 billion, an 8% increase compared to $973.653 million in the same period last year[13][15] - Non-GAAP Gross Profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $129.508 million, with a Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 53.8%[23] - Non-GAAP Gross Profit for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, was $590.426 million, with a Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 56.3%[23] - Non-GAAP Operating Income for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, was $298,598 thousand, up from $278,176 thousand in the previous year[25] - Non-GAAP Operating Margin for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, was 28.5%, slightly down from 28.6% in the previous year[26] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three-month period ended March 29, 2024, was $73,878 thousand, compared to $87,242 thousand for the same period in 2023[27] - Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, was 34.7%, up from 33.7% in the previous year[27] - Non-GAAP Profit before Tax for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, was $296,599 thousand, compared to $278,455 thousand in the previous year[28] - GAAP Operating Income for the three-month period ended March 29, 2024, was $15,897 thousand, down from $36,686 thousand in the same period in 2023[25] - GAAP Net Loss for Q1 2024 was $7.115 million, compared to a net income of $33.345 million in Q4 2023 and $61.977 million in Q1 2023[30] - Non-GAAP Net Income for Q1 2024 was $47.914 million, compared to $61.549 million in Q4 2023 and $71.567 million in Q1 2023[30] - Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share for Q1 2024 was $0.25, compared to $0.32 in Q4 2023 and $0.37 in Q1 2023[30] Automotive Sales - Automotive sales grew by 17% year-over-year, driven by a 38% increase in e-Mobility[2] - Automotive market sales increased by 2% to $181.939 million for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, compared to $178.802 million in the same period last year[15] Industrial Sales - Industrial market sales decreased by 29% to $43.789 million for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, compared to $61.807 million in the same period last year[15] Cash Flow and Debt - The company made a $50 million voluntary payment on its term loan, reducing annualized interest expense by approximately $4 million[6] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $12.764 million, compared to $47.548 million for the same period in 2023[19] - Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $14.272 million, compared to $30.405 million for the same period in 2023[19] - Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $730,000, compared to a net cash used of $3.304 million for the same period in 2023[19] - The company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period were $222.161 million, compared to $358.705 million at the end of the same period in 2023[19] - The company's net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was a decrease of $1.574 million, compared to an increase of $14.577 million for the same period in 2023[19] - The company's net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, was a decrease of $136.544 million, compared to an increase of $68.906 million for the same period in 2023[19] - Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow for Q1 2024 was $17.336 million, representing 6.4% of net sales, compared to $56.943 million (5.4% of net sales) for the twelve-month period ending March 29, 2024[31] - Purchases of property, plant and equipment for Q1 2024 were $30.212 million, contributing to the Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow calculation[31] Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the three-month period ending March 29, 2024, were $45.839 million, an increase from $41.833 million in the same period last year[13] - Research and Development Expenses (Non-GAAP) for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, were $159,934 thousand, up from $140,878 thousand in the previous year[24] Non-GAAP Adjustments - Total Non-GAAP Adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were $6.260 million, including $4.959 million for purchased intangible amortization and $734,000 for stock-based compensation[23] - Total Non-GAAP Adjustments for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, were $15.897 million, including $9.282 million for purchased intangible amortization and $5.359 million for stock-based compensation[23] - Total Non-GAAP Adjustments for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, were $101,802 thousand, compared to $67,109 thousand in the previous year[28] - Total Non-GAAP Adjustments for Q1 2024 were $35.766 million, including $13.218 million for impairment of long-lived assets and $9.618 million for stock-based compensation[30] Tax Rates - GAAP effective tax rate for Q1 2024 was 141.0%, significantly higher than 8.2% in Q4 2023 and 8.7% in Q1 2023[29] - Non-GAAP effective tax rate for Q1 2024 was 9.5%, compared to 9.8% in Q4 2023 and 11.6% in Q1 2023[29] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 29, 2024, were $1.530603 billion, an increase from $1.181155 billion as of March 31, 2023[17] - Long-term debt as of March 29, 2024, was $249.611 million, up from $25 million as of March 31, 2023[17] Operational Expenses - Non-GAAP Operating Expenses for the three-month period ended March 29, 2024, were $72,175 thousand, compared to $69,928 thousand for the same period in 2023[24] - Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Non-GAAP) for the twelve-month period ended March 29, 2024, were $131,894 thousand, down from $133,982 thousand in the previous year[24] Transaction Costs - Transaction-related costs for Q1 2024 were $7.144 million, compared to $10.409 million in Q4 2023 and $544,000 in Q1 2023[30] Share Information - Basic weighted average common shares outstanding for Q1 2024 were 193,139,519, slightly higher than 192,724,541 in Q4 2023[30] Product and Technology - Record design wins exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024[3] - The company introduced high voltage isolated gate drivers and added TMR technology to its portfolio during fiscal year 2024[3]

MANCHESTER, N.H., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. ("Allegro") (NASDAQ:ALGM) a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor technology for motion control and energy efficient-system is pleased to announce, that GHSP, a global provider of mechanical and electromechanical systems and portfolio company of JSJ Corporation, is closely collaborating with and has adopted Allegro's best-in-class gate driver and vehicle sensor technology for its new eVibe vibration enhancement system ...

MANCHESTER, N.H., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGM) today announced it plans to release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 prior to the market open on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Following the press release, Vineet Nargolwala, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Derek D'Antilio, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's results and business outlook. A ...

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Core Viewpoint - The technology sector has compelling stocks that are not receiving adequate attention, presenting potential rebound opportunities for investors [1]. Group 1: Shift4 Payments (FOUR) - Shift4 Payments operates in the infrastructure software category, providing software and payment processing solutions [2]. - Wall Street rates Shift4 Payments as a consensus strong buy with an average price target of $93.18, and a high estimate of $105 [2]. - For fiscal 2024, experts project EPS of $3.68, up from $2.83 last year, and revenue of $3.75 billion, a 46% increase from $2.56 billion in 2023 [3]. Group 2: LiveRamp (RAMP) - LiveRamp operates a data collaboration platform, unifying customer data while protecting privacy [5]. - The company enjoys a unanimous strong buy rating with an average price target of $48.75 and a high estimate of $51 [5]. - For fiscal 2024, EPS is expected to reach $1.47, up from 86 cents last year, with projected sales of $648.28 million, indicating nearly 9% year-over-year growth [6]. Group 3: Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) - Allegro MicroSystems designs and manufactures sensor integrated circuits and application-specific analog power ICs [7]. - Analysts rate Allegro as a consensus strong buy, with an average price target of $38.13 and a high estimate of $45 [7]. - For fiscal 2024, EPS is projected to be $1.32, slightly up from $1.28 last year, with expected sales growth of 7.2% to $1.04 billion [8]. Group 4: Intapp (INTA) - Intapp provides industry-specific cloud-based software solutions for professional and financial services [10]. - The stock has a unanimous strong buy rating, with an average price target of $50.44 and a high estimate of $57 [10]. - For fiscal 2024, EPS is expected to be 34 cents, up from 11 cents last year, with revenue projected at $425.04 million, a 21.1% increase year-over-year [11]. Group 5: Sonos (SONO) - Sonos designs and sells audio products globally, including wireless and home-theater speakers [12]. - Analysts rate Sonos as a consensus strong buy, with an average price target of $29.52 and a high estimate of $55 [12]. - For fiscal 2024, EPS is expected to reach 25 cents, a significant improvement from a loss of eight cents per share last year [13]. Group 6: Braze (BRZE) - Braze operates a customer engagement platform that facilitates interactions between consumers and brands [14]. - The stock is rated as a consensus strong buy, with an average price target of $68.86 and a high estimate of $80 [14]. - For fiscal 2025, analysts project revenue of $574.15 million, a 21.7% increase from last year's $471.8 million [15]. Group 7: Coursera (COUR) - Coursera operates an online educational content platform, which has gained relevance post-pandemic [16]. - Analysts have a moderate buy consensus on Coursera, with an average price target of $23.20 and a low-side target of $15 [16]. - For fiscal 2024, revenue is expected to reach $736.45 million, a 15.8% increase from $635.76 million last year [18].

In the latest market close, Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (ALGM) reached $25.74, with a +0.23% movement compared to the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.11% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.11%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.23%.Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 12.71% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.54% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.5% in that time.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a clo ...

MANCHESTER, N.H., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. ("Allegro") (NASDAQ:ALGM) a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor solutions for motion control and energy-efficient systems, today announced the appointment of Jennie Raubacher to Allegro's Board of Directors ("Board") as an independent director. Ms. Raubacher's appointment is effective on April 3, 2024. Jennie Raubacher joins Allegro's Board with over 25 years of experience in investment banking focused on the semico ...

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (ALGM) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -11.6%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, which Allegro MicroSystems falls in, has gained 1.1%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future dir ...

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (ALGM) closed at $27.78 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.02% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.63%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.2%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.82%.The company's shares have seen a decrease of 11.72% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.16% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.76%.The upcoming earnings release of ...

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (ALGM) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -0.5%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.9% change. During this period, the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, which Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. falls in, has gained 10.4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock ...