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Penguin Solutions (PENG) Earnings Transcript

Core Insights - Fiscal year 2025 was transformational for the company, achieving 17% top-line growth, 190 basis points of non-GAAP operating margin expansion, and a 53% increase in non-GAAP diluted EPS [1][6][20] - The company is evolving from a holding company structure into a leading provider of AI infrastructure solutions, with significant progress in customer diversification and partnerships [4][6][9] Financial Performance - Q4 revenue was $338 million, a 9% year-over-year increase, with non-GAAP gross margin at 30.9% and non-GAAP operating income of $39 million, up 16% year over year [5][19] - For the full fiscal year, total net sales reached $1.37 billion, up 17% year over year, with non-GAAP diluted EPS at $1.90, a 53% increase compared to fiscal 2024 [20][26] - Advanced computing revenue for 2025 was $138 million, reflecting a 17% year-over-year growth, with HPC AI revenue from non-hyperscalers increasing by 75% [10][21] Business Segments - Integrated memory segment revenue for Q4 was $132 million, a 38% year-over-year increase, and for the full year, it totaled $464 million, up 30% [13][22] - Optimized LED segment revenue for Q4 was $67 million, a 2% year-over-year increase, with full-year revenue at $256 million, roughly flat year over year [15][22] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on expanding its enterprise customer base and AI infrastructure deployments, while driving innovation across its hardware, software, and services portfolio [17][18] - Key partnerships have been developed with major companies like NVIDIA, CDW, Insight, and Dell, enhancing the company's market reach [4][9] Market Outlook - For fiscal 2026, the company expects net sales to grow by 6% plus or minus 10%, with a focus on diversifying customer sales mix and anticipating zero hardware sales to hyperscale customers [33][35] - The memory segment is projected to grow between 10-20% year over year, while LED sales are expected to change between -5% and +5% [37][39]