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Logitech's Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Match
LogitechLogitech(US:LOGI) ZACKSยท2025-04-30 12:00

Core Insights - Logitech International S.A. reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 93 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.1%, although this represents a 6% decrease year-over-year due to higher promotional spending and increased operating expenses [1] - The company reported revenues of $1.01 billion for the fourth quarter, aligning with consensus estimates, and showing flat growth year-over-year on a reported basis, with a 2% increase on a constant currency basis [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from Keyboards & Combos increased by 2% year-over-year to $220.6 million, while Pointing Devices grew by 9% to $185.9 million [2] - Tablet Accessories saw a 4% increase to $58 million, and Webcams rose by 3% to $77.9 million [2] - Gaming revenues decreased by 4% to $261.8 million, and Video Collaboration sales declined by 3% to $143.2 million [3] - Headsets product category revenues fell by 6% to $42.7 million, and Other categories' sales plunged by 21% to $20.2 million [3] Margins and Operating Metrics - Non-GAAP gross profit declined to $439.4 million from $441.4 million year-over-year, with a non-GAAP gross margin contraction of 10 basis points to 43.5% [4] - Non-GAAP operating expenses increased by 8.2% year-over-year to $305.9 million, representing 30.3% of revenues, an increase of 230 basis points [5] - Non-GAAP operating income fell by 15.8% to $133.5 million, with an operating margin contraction of 250 basis points to 13.2% [5] Liquidity and Shareholder Return - As of March 31, 2025, Logitech's cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.5 billion, unchanged from the previous quarter [6] - The company generated $129.7 million in cash from operational activities in the fourth quarter and $842.6 million for the full fiscal year [6] - Logitech returned $125.5 million to shareholders through share repurchases in the fourth quarter, totaling $796.7 million for the full fiscal year [7] Future Guidance - Logitech issued strong sales guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting revenues between $1.1 billion and $1.15 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 billion [8] - The guidance reflects year-over-year growth of 1%-6% on a reported basis and 0%-5% on a constant currency basis [9] - Projected non-GAAP operating profit for the first quarter is estimated to be between $155 million and $185 million, indicating a potential year-over-year decline of 15% to a slight increase of 1% [9]