This has turned out to be a forgettable year for Qorvo (QRVO 3.24%) investors as shares of the chipmaker are down 38% as of this writing, which is in stark contrast to the 23% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index in 2024.Known primarily for supplying smartphone chips to the likes of Apple (AAPL 1.88%) and Samsung, shares of Qorvo plunged  following the release of the company's fiscal 2025 second-quarter results in October. Though the company's revenue and earnings were higher than Wall Stree ...

Company and Industry Overview * **Company**: Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRVO) * **Industry**: Semiconductor and Semicap Equipment * **Event**: Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference, December 12, 2024 * **Participants**: Grant Brown (CFO), Dave Fullwood (SVP, Sales and Marketing), Philip Chesley (President, High Performance Analog & Senior VP) Key Points Business Segments and Growth * **ACG (Analog Components Group)**: * Strong position with largest customer, driving content gains over multiple years. * Shift from mid-tier 5G to entry-tier 5G in Android business, focusing on flagship and premium tiers. * Growth expected in mid-teens. * **HPA (High Performance Analog)**: * Expansion in defense and aerospace franchise, particularly in power management. * Growth expected in mid-teens. * **CSG (Custom Solutions Group)**: * Strength in Wi-Fi, investing in diversifying growth businesses like automotive solutions and SoCs for ultra-wideband and Matter. * Growth expected in mid-teens. * **Overall Strategy**: * Reinvest cash flows into attractive opportunities and focus on profitability. * Reduce capital intensity and deliver on long-term financial model. * Execute share repurchase and evaluate inorganic growth through acquisitions. Large Customer and Content Growth * Largest customer accounts for over 50% of total revenue and expected to remain at that level. * Secured sufficient wins for year-over-year content growth in 2025. * Investing to grow content further, engaging on more product programs than ever before. Financials and Margin Improvement * Gross margin headwinds in December and March quarters due to Android mix shift and utilization. * Actions taken to improve gross margin, including: * Removing variable costs. * Reducing fixed costs through capital intensity reduction and workforce reduction. * Adjusting Android roadmap to align with flagship and premium tiers. * Reducing digital transformation spend. * Divesting Silicon Carbide business. * Targeting 50% gross margin by fiscal year 2026. * Actions expected to take out over $100 million of COGS and OpEx annually. Growth Focus Areas * **HPA**: * D&A (Distributed Antenna Systems) and Power Management. * Growth driven by technology upgrades, electronic warfare, and communication and SATCOM segments. * Targeting $1 billion in D&A revenue by fiscal year 2026. * **CSG**: * Ultra-wideband, Matter over Thread, Wi-Fi 7, forward sensing, and automotive connectivity. * Multiyear drivers expected to deliver mid to high teen growth rate. Manufacturing and Security * Significant overlap in production facilities between HPA and CSG, benefiting from economies of scale. * Qorvo has assets located in the United States, providing a competitive advantage in the defense and aerospace markets. * Qorvo is a U.S. Trusted Foundry, ensuring security infrastructure and capability for sensitive information.

GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced that Company executives are scheduled to present at the Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 12:50 p.m. Eastern Time (9:50 a.m. Pacific Time). A live webcast of the event will be available on the Company’s website at the following URL: https://ir.qorvo.com (under “Events & Presentations”). About QorvoQorvo (N ...

GREENSBORO, N.C., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced that MediaTek has selected Qorvo as a key supplier for the inaugural wave of Wi-Fi 7 front-end modules (FEMs) on the MediaTek MT6653 Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth® combo chip. Qorvo’s Wi-Fi 7 FEMs and the MediaTek MT6653 used in the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 platform are optimized to deliver a best-in-class end-user experience that help enable enhanced Wi-Fi 7 performan ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____to _____ Commission File Number 001-36801 Qorvo, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-5288992 (State or oth ...

Core Viewpoint - Qorvo's stock price dropped significantly despite beating sales and earnings estimates, indicating underlying issues in performance and outlook [1][2]. Financial Performance - Qorvo reported adjusted earnings of $1.88 per share and sales of $1.05 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.85 per share and $1.03 billion in sales [1]. - Year-over-year sales declined by 5%, and the gross profit margin fell to 42.6%, while operating costs surged by 29% [2]. - The company experienced a net loss of $0.18 per share for the quarter, compared to a profit of $0.99 per share in the same quarter last year [2]. Future Outlook - CFO Grant Brown indicated that while Q2 performance exceeded guidance, the outlook for Q3 is concerning, with expectations of a sales miss at $900 million against Wall Street's forecast of over $1 billion [3][4]. - Adjusted earnings for Q3 are projected to be around $1.20 per share, significantly lower than the Street's forecast of $1.92 per share [4]. Market Sentiment - Despite the positive free cash flow, Qorvo's price-to-free-cash-flow ratio of 25 is viewed as unattractive, leading to skepticism about the stock being a good buying opportunity [5]. - Wall Street anticipates a net loss of $0.50 per share for the full fiscal year, reflecting a cautious sentiment towards Qorvo's future performance [5].

Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO) reported relatively healthy second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with both adjusted earnings and revenues surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar. The company reported a revenue contraction year over year due to a net sales drop in the High-Performance Analog (HPA) vertical. Despite major improvements in channel inventory, the persistence of low demand in some key end markets impacted the top-line growth. Net Income ...

Qorvo (QRVO) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.39 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 1.62%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this chipmaker would post earnings of $0.71 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.87, delivering a surprise of 22.54%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surp ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ® Qorvo Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results GREENSBORO, N.C. — October 29, 2024 — Qorvo (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced financial results for the Company's fiscal 2025 second quarter ended September 28, 2024. ® On a GAAP basis, revenue for Qorvo's fiscal 2025 second quarter was $1.047 billion, gross margin was 42.6%, operating income was $9.7 million, and loss per share was $0.18. On a non-GAAP basis, gros ...

Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO) is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Oct. 29, after the closing bell. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 22.54%. It pulled off a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 24.93% on average.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The leading provider of radio frequency solutions is expected to have witnessed revenue decline owing to weakness in the Advance Cellular Group (ACG) and High Performance ...