FormFactor, Inc. Reports 2025 First Quarter Results

Core Viewpoint - FormFactor, Inc. reported a decrease in first-quarter revenue and profitability due to reduced demand for DRAM probe cards and systems, but remains optimistic about long-term growth prospects in the semiconductor industry driven by trends in Advanced Packaging, High-Bandwidth Memory, and Co-Packaged Optics [2][3]. Financial Performance - Quarterly revenues for Q1 fiscal 2025 were $171.4 million, down 9.6% from $189.5 million in Q4 fiscal 2024, but up 1.6% from $168.7 million in Q1 fiscal 2024 [1]. - GAAP net income for Q1 fiscal 2025 was $6.4 million, or $0.08 per fully-diluted share, compared to $9.7 million, or $0.12 per share in Q4 fiscal 2024, and $21.8 million, or $0.28 per share in Q1 fiscal 2024 [3]. - Non-GAAP net income for Q1 fiscal 2025 was $18.0 million, or $0.23 per fully-diluted share, compared to $21.3 million, or $0.27 per share in Q4 fiscal 2024, and $14.3 million, or $0.18 per share in Q1 fiscal 2024 [4]. Gross Margin - GAAP gross margin for Q1 fiscal 2025 was 37.7%, down from 38.8% in Q4 fiscal 2024 and up from 37.2% in Q1 fiscal 2024 [3]. - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 fiscal 2025 was 39.2%, compared to 40.2% in Q4 fiscal 2024 and 38.7% in Q1 fiscal 2024 [4]. Cash Flow and Operating Activities - GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for Q1 fiscal 2025 was $23.5 million, down from $35.9 million in Q4 fiscal 2024 and $33.0 million in Q1 fiscal 2024 [6]. - Free cash flow for Q1 fiscal 2025 was $6.3 million, compared to $28.8 million in Q4 fiscal 2024 and $19.7 million in Q1 fiscal 2024 [6]. Future Outlook - The company expects double-digit sequential revenue growth for Q2 fiscal 2025, with increases across all major served markets and segments, despite uncertainties from the current tariff situation [7]. - For Q2 fiscal 2025, FormFactor projects revenue of approximately $190 million, with a gross margin of 38.5% and net income per diluted share of $0.18 [7]. Market Dynamics - Demand in the Foundry & Logic segment increased slightly, while there was a reduction in DRAM due to export controls affecting shipments to China [8]. - The company has completed the acquisition of a minority interest in FICT Limited, a key supplier of advanced probe card components [8].