Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, revenue excluding divestitures grew 11% year on year, exceeding guidance [7] - Full-year revenue grew more than 5% excluding divestitures and currency impact, yielding an estimated market outperformance of 4% [10] - Gross margin for Q4 was 45.6%, and EBITDA margin expanded more than 100 basis points year on year to reach 28.7% [13][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Material Solutions division sales in Q4 were $361 million, up 14% year on year, driven by CMP consumables, advanced deposition materials, and etching chemistries [24] - Advanced Purity Solutions division sales in Q4 were $491 million, up 9% year on year, with growth in fluid handling, wafer handling, and gas purification [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Semiconductor customers with significant exposure to advanced logic and AI performed well, while the rest of the industry remained weak throughout 2024 [9] - The company expects the semiconductor market to grow between 1% and 3% in 2025, with an anticipated outperformance of four to five points [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering strong market outperformance, improving free cash flow, and paying down debt while funding critical investments for long-term competitiveness [36] - The company is optimistic about the long-term growth outlook of the semiconductor industry, driven by complex device architectures and miniaturization [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted limited visibility outside of advanced logic and AI-driven applications as they enter 2025 [18] - The company anticipates a significant revenue loss of $30 million to $40 million in 2025 due to new restrictions on sales to China [20][101] Other Important Information - The company paid down almost $625 million of debt in 2024, with a focus on continuing debt reduction in 2025 [15] - The new facility in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is progressing well, with product qualifications expected to be completed by the end of the year [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Market outlook and outperformance - Management indicated that wafer starts are expected to be up in the low single digits, with limited visibility in mainstream and traditional memory [43][44] Question: Working capital optimization - Management emphasized the importance of improving free cash flow margins and optimizing working capital, particularly inventory [51][55] Question: March quarter guidance - Management noted that guidance for Q1 is in line with normal seasonal market decline, expecting a sequential decline in wafer starts [59] Question: Advanced packaging growth - Management highlighted that advanced packaging revenues are approaching $100 million and expect significant growth in 2025 [63][64] Question: Impact of China restrictions - Management confirmed that the new restrictions will impact both divisions, leading to an estimated annual revenue loss of $30 million to $40 million [101] Question: Supply constraints - Management stated that supplier issues discussed in previous quarters are largely resolved, with improvements expected in Q1 [108] Question: Tariff impacts - Management is monitoring the impact of tariffs but expects immaterial effects on raw material costs due to established local supply chains [111] Question: Silicon carbide growth - Management noted that silicon carbide revenue was flat year on year but remains a promising area for future growth [148]

Group 1 - Entegris reported quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.77 per share, and up from $0.65 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 9.09% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $849.84 million for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.36% and increasing from $812.29 million year-over-year [2] - Entegris has outperformed the S&P 500, gaining approximately 4.9% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 3.1% [3] Group 2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.76 on revenues of $805.87 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.63 on revenues of $3.54 billion [7] - The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry, to which Entegris belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 10% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] Group 3 - The estimate revisions trend for Entegris is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, suggesting expected underperformance in the near future [6] - Cohu, another company in the same industry, is anticipated to report a quarterly loss of $0.11 per share, with a significant year-over-year decline in revenues expected [9]

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q4 2024 were $849.8 million, a 4.6% increase from $812.3 million in Q4 2023[3] - Net income for Q4 2024 was $102.2 million, significantly up from $38.0 million in Q4 2023, representing a 169% increase[3] - Total net sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, were $3,241,208, a decrease of 8.0% compared to $3,523,926 for the same period in 2023[25] - Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $292,787, an increase of 62.0% from $180,669 in 2023[23] - Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2024, were $849.8 million, an increase from $812.3 million in the same period last year, representing a growth of 4.0%[32] Earnings and Margins - Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share for Q4 2024 were $0.84, compared to $0.65 in Q4 2023, reflecting a 29% increase[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was 29.2% of net sales, up from 26.0% in Q4 2023[3] - Adjusted operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $200.1 million, up from $168.3 million year-over-year, indicating a growth of 18.9%[32] - The company reported an adjusted operating margin of 23.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 20.7% in the same period last year[32] - The adjusted operating margin for the first quarter of 2025 is projected to be between 21.2% and 22.6%[37] Future Outlook - For Q1 2025, the company expects sales between $775 million and $805 million, indicating a 7% year-on-year increase at the midpoint[4] - The company expects net sales for the first quarter of 2025 to be in the range of $775 million to $805 million, with a GAAP operating margin projected between 15.0% and 16.7%[37] - Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2025 is anticipated to be between $97 million and $108 million, with diluted non-GAAP earnings per share expected to range from $0.64 to $0.71[37] Cost Management - The company reported a significant reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses, down to $109.6 million from $144.7 million in Q4 2023[3] - The company incurred restructuring costs of $3.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $2.3 million in the prior year[34] Asset and Debt Management - Total assets decreased to $8,394,620 as of December 31, 2024, down 4.7% from $8,812,591 in 2023[21] - Long-term debt decreased to $3,981,105 as of December 31, 2024, down 13.1% from $4,577,141 in 2023[21] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $329,213, a decrease of 28.0% from $456,929 at the end of 2023[23] Segment Performance - Entegris operates in two segments: Materials Solutions and Advanced Purity Solutions, both contributing to improved device performance and reliability[6][7] - Segment profit for Advanced Purity Solutions for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $496,131, a decrease of 6.6% from $531,448 in 2023[30] - Adjusted gross profit for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $1,487,148, a decrease of 1.2% from $1,505,799 in 2023[27] Cash Flow - Net cash provided by operating activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was $631,721, a decrease of 2.0% from $644,476 in 2023[23] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024, reached $248.4 million, compared to $210.8 million in the same quarter last year, marking an increase of 17.9%[32]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry is facing challenging macroeconomic conditions globally, with softness in the 3D NAND end-market being a headwind [1] - Industry participants are benefiting from increased capital spending on high-performance computing, AI, mobility, augmented reality, virtual reality, advanced packaging, lithography, and wet processing solutions by semiconductor manufacturers [1] - The industry comprises companies providing solutions for wafer processing, device packaging, and test facilities, including thin-film processing systems, photonics, process-control tools, and advanced material-handling solutions [3] Key Trends Shaping the Industry - Miniaturization of electronic products is driving demand for advanced packaging solutions, with a consistent shift to smaller dimensions and new device architectures like FinFET transistors and 3D-NAND [4][5] - The complexity of semiconductor manufacturing processes is increasing due to the demand for faster, more powerful, and energy-efficient semiconductors, driven by cloud computing, IoT, and AI adoption [6][7] - Strong demand for NAND, DRAM, and SSDs, particularly from data centers and cloud spending, is benefiting industry participants [8][9] Industry Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry has underperformed the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500, returning 14% compared to the S&P 500's 24.4% and the sector's 27.1% over the past year [14] - The industry is trading at a trailing 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.88X, below the S&P 500's 18.73X and the sector's 18.78X [15] - The industry's earnings estimate for 2025 has decreased by 10.7% since September 30, 2024, reflecting a bearish outlook [12] Companies to Watch - **Entegris (ENTG)**: A leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, expecting $10-$15 million in annualized cost savings to be reinvested in R&D and new operational capabilities [16][17] - **MKS Instruments (MKSI)**: Benefiting from strong adoption of Photonics and Optical solutions, with steady earnings estimates and a 10.6% share price increase over the past year [18][19] - **Axcelis Technologies (ACLS)**: Experiencing robust demand for ion implantation systems in the silicon carbide market, driven by the EV market, despite a 48.2% decline in share price over the past year [20][21]

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Entegris (ENTG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.77 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.68 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -2.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of equipment used in chip manufacturing would post earnings of $0.70 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.71, delivering a surprise of 1.43%.Over the la ...

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q3 2024 were $808 million, a decrease of 9% from the prior year, but adjusted net sales increased by 7% when excluding divestitures[2] - GAAP net income for Q3 2024 was $77.6 million, significantly higher than $33.2 million in Q3 2023[4] - Basic earnings per common share increased to $1.26 from $0.95, representing a 32.6% growth year-over-year[19] - Total net sales for the three months ended September 28, 2024, were $807.694 million, down 9.1% from $888.239 million in the same period last year[25] - Net income for the three months ended September 28, 2024, was $77.582 million, significantly up from $33.212 million in the same period last year, marking a 133.3% increase[22] - The diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 28, 2024, was $0.51, an increase from $0.22 in the same period of 2023[30] Margins and Profitability - Adjusted gross margin was 46.0% for Q3 2024, up from 41.4% in Q3 2023, while adjusted operating margin improved to 23.0% from 22.0%[1] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was 28.8% of net sales, an increase from 26.5% in Q3 2023[1] - Operating margin as a percentage of net sales improved to 16.9% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, up from 13.2% in the same period last year[29] - The company reported a net income margin of 9.6% for the three months ended September 28, 2024, compared to 3.7% in the same period last year[29] Future Outlook - The company expects Q4 2024 sales to be between $810 million and $840 million, representing an 8% year-on-year increase when excluding divestitures[5] - The fourth quarter outlook for net sales is projected to be between $810 million and $840 million[33] - The adjusted operating margin for the fourth quarter is expected to be between 22.5% and 23.9% of net sales[33] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter is forecasted to be between $231 million and $248 million, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.5% to 29.5%[33] - GAAP net income for the fourth quarter is estimated to be between $75 million and $86 million[34] - Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter is projected to be between $114 million and $125 million[34] - Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share for the fourth quarter are expected to range from $0.75 to $0.82[34] Operational Changes - The company has realigned its operating structure, combining the Microcontamination Control and Advanced Materials Handling segments into one reportable segment[6] - The company plans to continue funding critical investments to enhance its technology capabilities and market position[3] - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[23] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $432.072 million, down from $594.020 million at the end of the previous year[22] - Total assets decreased to $8.472 billion from $8.813 billion, reflecting a 3.9% decline[20] - Total liabilities decreased to $4.880 billion from $5.000 billion, a reduction of 2.4%[21] Segment Performance - Segment profit for Materials Solutions increased to $71.706 million from $56.955 million year-over-year, a growth of 25.9%[24] - Total adjusted segment profit for the three months ended September 28, 2024, was $199.021 million, compared to $206.843 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 3.8%[29] Adjustments and Impairments - The company experienced a goodwill impairment charge of $15.913 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023[30] - The company reported divestitures impacting net sales, with a reduction of $132,250,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2023[31] - Adjusted net sales (excluding divestitures) for the nine months ended September 28, 2024, were $2,357,464,000, reflecting a 2.5% increase from $2,300,122,000 for the same period in the previous year[31]

Group 1 - Entegris (ENTG) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.2% [1] - Revenues are anticipated to be $830.73 million, which represents a decline of 6.5% from the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 1.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [1][2] Group 2 - Analysts predict 'Net Sales- Microcontamination Control' will reach $303.20 million, showing a year-over-year increase of 5.9% [4] - The estimate for 'Net Sales- Advanced Materials Handling' is $188.15 million, indicating a year-over-year change of 4.4% [4] - 'Segment Profit- Microcontamination Control' is expected to be $101.80 million, slightly up from $101.13 million in the previous year [4] Group 3 - 'Segment Profit- Advanced Materials Handling' is projected to reach $34.70 million, compared to $31.64 million from the year-ago quarter [5] - Entegris shares have shown a return of -0.9% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change [5] - Entegris holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the overall market [5]

The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry participants are benefiting from increased capital spending on high-performance computing, AI, mobility, augmented reality and virtual reality, advanced packaging, lithography and wet processing solutions by semiconductor manufacturers. The ongoing transformation in cloud computing is noteworthy. Entegris (ENTG) , MKS Instruments (MKSI) and Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) are gaining from the above-mentioned trends. These companies provide solutions to se ...

Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when Entegris (ENTG) reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 4, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than ex ...