Qorvo Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y

Core Insights - Qorvo, Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates [1] Financial Performance - The company reported a GAAP net income of $31.4 million or 33 cents per share, up from $2.7 million or 3 cents per share in the prior-year quarter, attributed to lower operating expenses and an income tax benefit [3] - Non-GAAP net income was $133.3 million or $1.42 per share, slightly down from $135.5 million or $1.39 per share year-over-year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 41 cents [4] - Total revenues for fiscal 2025 were $3.72 billion, a decrease from $3.77 billion in fiscal 2024 [6] Revenue Breakdown - Net sales for the quarter declined to $869.5 million from $941 million in the prior-year quarter, impacted by a drop in Advanced Cellular Group (ACG) and Connectivity and Sensors Group (CSG) verticals, but secured major design wins in various applications [5][2] - High Performance Analog revenues increased to $187.9 million from $164.6 million year-over-year, driven by strong demand in defense and aerospace sectors [7] - Revenues from CSG were $101.3 million, down from $122.8 million in the year-ago quarter, missing estimates [8] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, Qorvo had $1.02 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $1.55 billion in long-term debt, with net cash from operating activities of $199.2 million and free cash flow of $170.7 million for the quarter [11] Outlook - For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company expects revenues of $775 million (+/- $25 million) and non-GAAP gross margin between 42% and 44%, with non-GAAP earnings per share projected in the range of 50-75 cents [12]