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TTM Technologies(TTMI) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-04 22:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved sales of $774.3 million in Q4 2025, a 19% year-on-year increase, exceeding the high end of the guided range [9][15] - Non-GAAP EPS reached $0.70 per diluted share, marking an all-time quarterly record high for the company [9][22] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.3% in Q4 2025, up from 14.7% in the prior year, reflecting improved execution [9][22] - Cash flow from operations was $63 million, or 8.1% of sales, bringing total cash flow for fiscal 2025 to $292 million, or 10% of sales [9][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace and defense represented 41% of Q4 2025 sales, with a 5% year-on-year growth for the quarter and 13% for the full year [10][11] - Data center computing accounted for 20% of Q4 2025 sales, experiencing a 57% year-on-year growth [11][12] - The networking end market represented 8% of Q4 2025 sales, with a 23% year-on-year growth [11][12] - Medical, industrial, and instrumentation accounted for 14% of Q4 2025 sales, with a 28% year-on-year growth [12][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall book-to-bill ratio was 1.35 for Q4 2025, with the aerospace and defense segment at 1.46 [14] - The company expects sales from the aerospace and defense market to represent 42% of total sales in Q1 2026 [10][11] - The combined sales for data center and networking would have represented 36% of total sales in Q4 2025, expected to be 37% in Q1 2026 [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on Advanced Interconnect technologies and aims to move up the value chain into complex modules and subsystems [4][5] - The strategy includes capital investment to support growth in artificial intelligence and defense markets, which account for approximately 80% of net sales [6][7] - The company aims to grow revenues by 15%-20% per year for the next three years and to double earnings from 2025 to 2027 [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to meet growth targets, citing strong demand in key markets [6][7] - The company is well-positioned to support growth across end markets and is investing in capacity expansion [7][8] - Management highlighted the importance of technological innovation and customer alignment in product development [5][6] Other Important Information - The company plans to participate in upcoming industry conferences, including the Citi Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference and the JPMorgan Leveraged Finance Conference [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capacity addition in China and Syracuse - Management confirmed good progress in extending capacity in both China and the U.S., with no issues anticipated in supply chain or equipment [28] - Syracuse facility is on track, with first revenues expected in the second half of the year [29] Question: Gross margin improvement and Penang headwinds - Management noted a headwind of about 180 basis points from Penang, with improvements expected throughout the year [31][32] Question: Eau Claire facility plans - Eau Claire is the largest PCB site in the U.S., with plans to tool up the facility over the next 18-24 months [36] Question: Book-to-bill ratio and order visibility - Management indicated that visibility for commercial business remains at six to nine months, while defense backlog is significant and spans multiple years [41] Question: CapEx and growth targets - The company plans additional capital expenditures of $200 million-$300 million for data center capacity in China over the next two to three years [46] Question: Impact of copper prices - Management does not expect significant impacts from copper price volatility, as pricing adjustments can be passed through to customers [58]
TTM Technologies(TTMI) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-04 22:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved sales of $774.3 million in Q4 2025, a 19% year-over-year increase from $651 million in Q4 2024, driven by strong demand in various end markets [9][15] - Non-GAAP EPS reached $0.70 per diluted share, marking an all-time quarterly record high for the company [9][22] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 16.3% in Q4 2025 from 14.7% in the prior year, reflecting better operational execution [9][22] - Cash flow from operations was $63 million, or 8.1% of sales, bringing total cash flow for fiscal 2025 to $292 million, or 10% of sales [9][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aerospace and defense end market represented 41% of Q4 2025 sales, growing 5% year-over-year [10] - Data center computing sales grew 57% year-over-year in Q4 2025, representing 20% of total sales [11] - The medical, industrial, and instrumentation end market saw a 28% year-over-year growth in Q4 2025, accounting for 14% of total sales [12] - Automotive sales represented 9% of Q4 2025 sales, with a focus on higher-value products expected to decrease to 8% in Q1 2026 [13][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall book-to-bill ratio was 1.35 for Q4 2025, with the aerospace and defense segment at 1.46 [14] - The company expects sales from the aerospace and defense market to represent 42% of total sales in Q1 2026 [10] - The combined sales for data center and networking markets would have represented 36% of total sales in Q4 2025, expected to rise to 37% in Q1 2026 [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on Advanced Interconnect technologies and aims to move up the value chain into complex modules and subsystems [4][5] - The strategy includes investing in capacity expansion to support growth in AI and defense markets, with a revenue growth target of 15%-20% per year for the next three years [6][7] - The company is positioned to leverage its global footprint across 24 sites to meet increasing demand for complex technology solutions [6][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential driven by megatrends in AI and defense, with 80% of net sales related to these areas [6][7] - The company anticipates continued strong demand in data center computing and networking markets, particularly for AI applications [11][12] - Management highlighted the importance of technological innovation and capacity expansion to seize growth opportunities [6][7] Other Important Information - The company plans to participate in upcoming industry conferences, including the Citi Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference and the JPMorgan Leveraged Finance Conference [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capacity addition in China and Syracuse - Management confirmed good progress in extending capacity in both China and the U.S., with no issues in supply chain or equipment [28] - Syracuse facility is on track, with first revenues expected in the second half of the year [29] Question: Gross margin improvement and Penang headwinds - Management noted a headwind of about 180 basis points from Penang, with improvements expected throughout the year [31][32] Question: Eau Claire facility plans - Eau Claire is the largest PCB site in the U.S., with plans to tool up the facility over the next 18-24 months [36] Question: Book-to-bill ratio and order visibility - Management indicated that visibility for ongoing commercial business is about 6-9 months, with a significant backlog in defense [41] Question: CapEx and growth targets - The company plans additional capital expenditures of $200 million-$300 million for data center capacity in China over the next two to three years [46] Question: Impact of copper prices - Management does not expect significant impacts from copper price volatility, as they can pass costs through to customers [58]
TTM Technologies, Inc. Appoints Two New Independent Directors
Globenewswire· 2026-02-02 12:00
Core Viewpoint - TTM Technologies, Inc. announces the retirement of Thomas Edman and John Mayer from the Board of Directors, effective May 7, 2026, following the company's annual meeting of stockholders, and introduces Daniel G. Korte and Ryan D. McCarthy as new board members to enhance the board's capabilities and support growth in the Aerospace and Defense market [1][3][4]. Board Changes - Thomas Edman, former President and CEO, and John Mayer, current Class III board member, will retire from the Board effective May 7, 2026 [1]. - Daniel G. Korte has been appointed as a Class I director to fill the vacancy created by Edman's retirement, with a term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders [2]. - Ryan D. McCarthy has been appointed as a Class III director, succeeding John Mayer, with a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders [3]. Leadership Appreciation - Rex Geveden, Chair of the Board, expressed gratitude for Edman’s visionary leadership and Mayer’s contributions, particularly in PCB manufacturing [4]. - Dr. Edwin Roks, President and CEO, acknowledged Edman's 22 years of board leadership and Mayer's 26 years of service, emphasizing their impact on the company's current standing [4]. New Board Members' Background - Daniel G. Korte is a seasoned aerospace and defense executive with a history of driving revenue growth and profitability, having served as Global Vice President of Aerospace at PPG Industries and CEO of LMI Aerospace [5]. - Ryan D. McCarthy, former U.S. Army Secretary, has extensive experience in aerospace and defense, including roles at Lockheed Martin and as an Operating Partner at Capitol Meridian Partners [6][8].