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Fabrinet(FN) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-02 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record revenue of $1.13 billion for the second quarter, representing a 36% increase year-over-year and a 16% increase from the prior quarter [5][9] - Non-GAAP EPS reached a new record of $3.36 per share, exceeding guidance despite foreign exchange headwinds [5][11] - Gross margin improved to 12.4%, a 10 basis point increase from Q1, while operating margin reached 10.9%, up 30 basis points from both Q1 and the previous year [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Optical Communications revenue grew 29% year-over-year and 11% sequentially, totaling $833 million [9][10] - Telecom revenue surged to a record $554 million, up 59% from last year and 17% from Q1, with DCI revenue increasing 42% year-over-year [9][10] - Non-Optical Communications revenue was $300 million, a 61% increase from a year ago and 30% from Q1, driven by high-performance computing products [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong demand in telecom, particularly in DCI modules, which saw a 42% year-over-year growth [6][10] - Datacom revenue showed a sequential increase of 2%, with a year-over-year decline narrowing to 7% as demand strengthens [6][10] - Automotive revenue grew 12% year-over-year but slightly declined sequentially, while industrial laser revenue increased by 10% year-over-year [6][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic capacity expansion, with the construction of Building 10, a 2 million sq ft facility, on track for completion by the end of 2026 [7][8] - The company is converting office space into manufacturing space at its Pinehurst campus to support anticipated growth [7][8] - The management is pursuing new opportunities across all business areas, with a strong emphasis on execution and capacity expansion [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining growth trends across all major business areas, with the exception of automotive [7][13] - The company anticipates revenue growth in telecom, datacom, and HPC, while expecting a modest decline in automotive revenue [13] - Management highlighted the importance of operational execution and strategic capacity expansion to meet increasing demand [8][13] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $961 million, with capital expenditures of $52 million reflecting ongoing construction and capacity enhancements [12] - The company repurchased over 12,000 shares at an average price of $387 per share during the quarter [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: HPC customer ramp and production lines - Management indicated they are a little over halfway to fully ramped volume, expecting revenue from the HPC program to exceed $150 million when fully ramped [15][16] Question: Co-packaged optics and optical circuit switches - Management is working on co-packaged optics programs with three different customers and is excited about the potential of optical circuit switches [19][22] Question: Datacom transceivers supply constraints - Management confirmed they have been supply-constrained in Datacom but are making progress with a second source for lasers to alleviate constraints [26][27] Question: Telecom revenue mix - Management noted that the growth in telecom was primarily driven by DCI, with satellite communications also contributing [30] Question: New customer opportunities in telecom - Management is pursuing both new and existing customers, focusing on transceivers for hyperscalers and merchant vendors [42][43] Question: Hyperscale business ramp and margins - Management expressed confidence in growing the business further, with multiple programs ramping and a strong performance expected [51][52] Question: Currency impact on EPS - Management indicated a similar impact from foreign exchange headwinds in the upcoming quarter, with expectations to offset through operating leverage [53][56] Question: Capacity additions and timelines - Management confirmed that the Pinehurst capacity addition is happening now, with significant demand from legacy customers [89][91]
Stocks Climb to Start February as Gold and Silver Sell Off | Closing Bell
Youtube· 2026-02-02 22:39
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Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly combining with xAI ahead of potential IPO
CNBC· 2026-02-02 21:29
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather satellite Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite U (GOES-U) lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, June 25, 2024.Elon Musk is combining rocket maker SpaceX with his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, according to reporting from Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter. The agreement was announced in a memo on Monday, Bloomberg reported, ad ...
Experian Automotive: Fraud is Top-of-Mind for Nearly Nine-in-10 Automotive Dealers
Businesswire· 2026-02-02 14:30
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With fraud continuing to emerge as a growing operational challenge for the automotive industry, new research from Experian, a global data and technology leader, reveals how significant fraud is becoming. Based on a survey of automotive dealers, nearly nine-in-10 are concerned about fraud. The findings also show 70% of dealers believe fraudulent transactions are on the rise, signaling upward momentum. While income-related fraud schemes are the most common, identity-related fraud h ...
Allegro MicroSystems Sees Industrials Leading Growth
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-02 13:40
Allegro MicroSystems ( ALGM ) is at the early stages of a major growth cycle across its two market segments: automotive and industrial. With data center development expected to continue for the coming years with the growingMonte Independent Investment Research: Michael Del Monte is a buy-side equity analyst with expertise in the technology, energy, industrials, and materials sectors. Prior to working in the investment management industry, Michael spent over a decade in professional services working across i ...
Garrett Motion introduces breakthrough oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for HVAC systems at AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas
Globenewswire· 2026-02-02 13:06
Core Insights - Garrett Motion Inc. has introduced a breakthrough oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for HVAC systems, aiming to cover cooling demands from 7 to 500 Tons (25 to 1,750 kWc) [2][3] - The company plans to generate $1 billion in revenues outside its Turbo automotive business by 2030, leveraging proven automotive technologies for industrial HVAC applications [3] Technology and Innovation - The new HVAC compressor technology offers a superior alternative to existing solutions such as scroll, screw, and magnetic bearing-based compressors, utilizing efficient turbo machinery and high-speed electric motors [3] - The compressors are designed to enable significant energy savings of over 10% in real-life applications compared to current solutions [5] Sustainability and Cost Efficiency - Garrett's compressors support sustainability goals by facilitating the use of next-generation ultra-low GWP refrigerants and providing cost savings through lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance needs [4] - The compact and lightweight design allows for retrofitting onto existing installations, ensuring a fast payback for end users [4] Market Applications - The comprehensive portfolio of oil-free centrifugal compressors is tailored for various commercial HVAC needs, including rooftop units, chillers for comfort cooling, data center cooling, and battery energy storage applications [5] - Customer testing samples are currently available, with production set to begin in late 2026 [6]
The Precious Metal Meltdown
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-02 12:28
Precious Metals Market - The precious metals market has experienced significant volatility, with gold prices rising from $4,000 in early October to over $5,500 in January, while silver surged from $50 to nearly $120 per ounce [4] - Recent sell-offs saw gold and silver prices drop by 16% and 34% respectively, attributed to profit-taking and increased margin requirements by CME Group [5] Economic and Market Trends - Central bank buying, concerns over debt and the dollar, and geopolitical tensions were key catalysts for the recent rally in precious metals [5] - The volatility in precious metals is impacting other sectors, including cryptocurrencies and crude oil, with Bitcoin experiencing fluctuations around $75,000 and crude oil prices dropping 5% to $60 per barrel [6] Company Earnings and Developments - Disney (DIS) is set to report earnings amid speculation about a new leadership transition [3] - Oracle (ORCL) plans to raise $50 billion through debt and equity for cloud expansion [9]
Trane Technologies and Garrett Motion Collaborate to Advance Ultra High Efficiency Commercial HVAC Solutions
Globenewswire· 2026-02-02 12:00
Garrett Motion’s breakthrough oil-free centrifugal compressor technology exclusively available through Trane portfolio for commercial applicationsDAVIDSON, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Mich. and ROLLE, Switzerland, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, and Garrett Motion (Nasdaq: GTX), a global leader in differentiated turbocharging and electrification technologies, today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate next generation, oil-free cent ...
“落地”为王,南京掀AI应用热潮
Xin Hua Ri Bao· 2026-02-02 03:31
马年春节"AI红包大战"打响之前,南京优通科技的"超级软件工厂"大模型已迎来一波"红包行情"—— 给它一句指令,不到20分钟即可写出数十万行代码,生成一整套政企管理系统;相比传统软件开发方 式"七八个码农干半年",效率几何倍数提升,成本骤省数十万元。两成参观客户当场拍板下单,今年1 月份没过完,公司已新增1000多万元营收。 "忽如一夜春风来,千树万树梨花开。"2026开年,马斯克关于AI的发言再次引爆科技圈。AI变革正从上 游的算力基建,向下游的应用端和端侧硬件延伸,进入产业应用兑现阶段。巨头和大厂豪掷千金争夺 AI入口,正加速助推这一进程。 记者走访发现,在南京,随着"人工智能+"行动推进,新一波AI应用热潮已席卷各行各业。企业注意力 正从"大而全"的通用模型,转向聚焦"小而美"的垂直场景,找到AI与细分行业结合的精准切口。一些AI 应用领跑企业从广撒网式的"做大",转向"做小、做深、做对",用落地能力实现"技术突破—场景落地 —产业升级"的完整闭环。 AI怎么用?南京企业正在用行动作答:聚焦"细分","落地"为王。 卖车时,AI已替你谈好了价格 你不知道它,但你的车可能都被它"算计"过。你可能没听过"车 ...
AI 代理社交平台 Moltbook 曝严重漏洞;雷军:新 SU7 量产,春节到店;宇树机器人挑战极寒天自主行走|极客早知道
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2026-02-02 02:58
AI 社交平台 Moltbook 曝严重漏洞,15 万智能体面临「夺舍」风险 2 月 1 日,当下最热门的 AI 社交网络 Moltbook 被曝存在严重安全漏洞。安全研究员 Jameson O'Reilly 发现,该平台后端数据库在未受任何保护的情况下 对外完全公开。 这一严重的配置错误导致平台内近 15 万个 AI「智能体」 的敏感数据全部泄露,其中包含电子邮件、登录令牌以及最关键的 API 密钥。这意味着,任何 人只要获得密钥,即可直接接管任意 AI 账号(包括拥有 190 万粉丝的知名学者 Andrej Karpathy 的 AI 分身),并以其名义随意发布内容。 在接到媒体 404 Media 的预警后,Moltbook 创始人已紧急修复了该漏洞。此次事件被指是业界过度追求开发速度的「氛围编程」(Vibe Coding)所致, 与此前 Rabbit R1 密钥泄露及 ChatGPT 用户数据「串台」如出一辙,再次暴露了 AI 应用在基础安全建设上的巨大隐患。(来源:极客公园) 苹果人工智能团队再现离职潮,多名研究员转投 Meta 和谷歌 2 月 1 日,除了失去一位 Siri 高管外,苹果公司近几周 ...