Stratasys (SSYS) Up 6.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Company Overview - Stratasys reported Q2 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 3 cents per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to a non-GAAP loss of 4 cents per share in the same quarter last year [2] - Revenues for the quarter were approximately flat year over year at $138.1 million, slightly beating the consensus mark by 0.48% [2] Revenue Breakdown - Product revenues increased by 1.3% year over year to $94.8 million [3] - System revenues grew by 5.5% year over year to $30.6 million [3] - Consumables revenues decreased by 0.6% year over year to $64.2 million [3] - Services revenues declined by 2.6% year over year to $43.3 million [3] Profitability Metrics - Non-GAAP gross profit fell by 2.7% year over year to $65.8 million, with a non-GAAP gross margin contraction of 140 basis points to 47.7% [3] - Operating expenses dropped by 12.1% year over year to $76.1 million, with R&D expenses declining by 22.4% to $19.9 million and SG&A expenses falling by 7.7% to $56.2 million [4] - Non-GAAP operating profit was $1.1 million compared to an operating loss of $3.2 million in the year-ago quarter [4] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of June 30, 2025, Stratasys had cash and short-term deposits of $254.6 million, up from $150.1 million as of March 31, 2025 [5] - The company reported an operating cash flow of $1.1 million for the quarter, down from $2.4 million [5] 2025 Outlook - Stratasys expects revenues between $550 million and $560 million for 2025, with non-GAAP earnings projected in the range of 13-16 cents per share [6] - The anticipated gross margin is between 46.7% and 47%, with a non-GAAP operating margin expected to be in the range of 1.5-2% [6] Estimate Trends - Recent estimates for Stratasys have trended downward, with the consensus estimate shifting by -950% [7][10] Industry Comparison - Stratasys belongs to the Zacks Commercial Printing industry, where competitor 3D Systems has gained 7.7% over the past month [11] - 3D Systems reported revenues of $94.84 million for the last quarter, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 16.3% [11]