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Camtek(CAMT) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-05 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Camtek reported record revenues of $123.3 million for Q2, reflecting over 20% growth year over year [6][12] - Gross margin was maintained at approximately 52%, contributing to a record operating income of over $37 million [6][12] - Operating profit for the quarter was $37.4 million, compared to $30.8 million in the same quarter last year [13] - Net income for Q2 was $38.8 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to $32.6 million, or $0.66 per share in the prior year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - High-performance computing (HPC) applications contributed approximately 45-50% of total revenue, while advanced packaging applications accounted for about 20% [7] - The advanced packaging segment is rapidly evolving, driven by technological changes to support high-performance computing for AI applications [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Geographic revenue split for the quarter was 90% from Asia and 10% from the rest of the world [12] - The advanced packaging market supporting AI-related applications is expected to grow rapidly over the next few years [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Camtek has made significant strategic investments to develop innovative solutions addressing emerging opportunities in advanced packaging and inspection technologies [10] - The company anticipates that its new systems, AUK and Eagle 5, will generate approximately 30% of total revenue this year, with larger contributions expected next year [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed positive momentum heading into the third quarter, with expectations of approximately $125 million in revenue for Q3 [8][16] - The company expects continued growth in the high-performance computing market, driven by advancements in packaging technologies [36][54] Other Important Information - Operating expenses increased to $26.6 million due to exceptionally high shipping costs related to geopolitical conflicts, but these costs are expected to normalize [13][75] - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, were $544 million, up from $523 million at the end of the previous quarter [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on business composition for the second half of the year - Management expects HPC contribution to remain similar to the first half, with a slight increase in China's contribution to total revenue [20][21] Question: Camtek's position against KLA in HPC markets - Management believes they are well-positioned to compete with KLA, citing strong customer relationships and competitive technology [25][26] Question: Traction for Eagle G5 and Hawk products - The Hawk provides high throughput and addresses challenging applications, while the Eagle G5 is faster and offers better defect detection capabilities [30][32] Question: Growth prospects for 2026 - Management anticipates rapid growth in the high-performance computing market, with expectations for another growth year in 2026 [36][54] Question: Impact of HBM4 on shipments - The ratio of Hawk versus Eagle shipments for HBM4 is customer-dependent, with both products being successful in the market [85] Question: OSATs and their strengthening - OSATs are increasingly involved in high-performance computing applications, with significant orders being received for these applications [58][89]