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Ribbon Communications Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
RBBNRibbon munications (RBBN) Prnewswire·2025-02-12 21:03

Core Insights - Ribbon Communications Inc. reported record quarterly sales and operating income, with a revenue growth of 11% year-over-year driven by strong demand from service providers, enterprise customers, and U.S. federal agencies [1][4] Financial Performance - Fourth quarter 2024 revenue was 251million,upfrom251 million, up from 226 million in Q4 2023 and 210millioninQ32024.GAAPoperatingincomewas210 million in Q3 2024. GAAP operating income was 33 million, compared to 17millioninQ42023.NonGAAPadjustedEBITDAincreasedby3017 million in Q4 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased by 30% year-over-year to 55 million, representing 22% of sales [2][3] - For the full year 2024, revenue reached 834million,slightlyupfrom834 million, slightly up from 826 million in 2023. GAAP operating income improved to 17millionfromalossof17 million from a loss of 24 million in 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA rose by 31% to 119million,or14119 million, or 14% of sales [3][6] Market Demand and Growth Drivers - Revenue growth was supported by increased sales to U.S. Tier One service providers, federal defense agencies, and enterprise customers, with notable contributions from U.S. rural broadband, Europe, and India. Profitability improved by over 30% compared to 2023 [5][7] - The company anticipates further momentum in 2025, driven by industry-wide focus on network modernization and investments in fiber networks [5][8] Business Outlook - For 2025, the company projects revenue between 870 million and 890million,withnonGAAPgrossmarginsexpectedtobeintherangeof54890 million, with non-GAAP gross margins expected to be in the range of 54% to 55%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between 130 million and 140million[9][10]Thefirstquarterof2025isexpectedtogeneraterevenuebetween140 million [9][10] - The first quarter of 2025 is expected to generate revenue between 185 million and $195 million, with non-GAAP gross margins projected at 53% to 53.5% [9]