Qorvo (QRVO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 09:38 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome to the Corvo Inc. Fourth Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then 1 on your telephone keypad. To withdraw your question, please press then 2. Please note, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Dougl ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Qorvo reported revenue of $869 million for the fourth quarter, exceeding the midpoint of guidance, with non-GAAP diluted earnings of $1.42 per share [22] - For fiscal year 2025, total revenue reached $3.7 billion, with a non-GAAP gross margin of 45.2%, an increase of approximately 70 basis points compared to fiscal year 2024 [23] - The company ended the quarter with approximately $1 billion in cash and equivalents, $1.5 billion in long-term debt, and a net inventory balance of $641 million, down $70 million year-over-year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Advanced Cellular Group (ACG), Qorvo supported a critical phone launch for its largest customer, contributing to a long-term content growth opportunity [6][7] - The High Performance Analog (HPA) segment achieved record revenue in defense and aerospace, with a sales funnel exceeding $5 billion [12][13] - The Connectivity and Sensors Group (CSG) saw a growth in its ultra-wideband sales funnel, which now exceeds $2 billion [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the automotive market, Qorvo began sampling a fully integrated ultra-wideband programmable SoC, addressing industry demand for accurate UWB technology [9] - The defense and aerospace market is experiencing increased government spending, providing a multi-year tailwind for revenue growth [14] - Demand for data center power management ICs is growing, particularly in enterprise and AI data centers [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Qorvo's strategy focuses on winning content with its largest customer, diversifying through CSG and HPA, and maintaining operational efficiency [8][31] - The company is shifting away from legacy Android programs and consolidating its manufacturing footprint to enhance margins [9][29] - Qorvo aims to optimize its portfolio by divesting underperforming areas and focusing on high-performing segments [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of defense and aerospace, citing a robust demand for high-speed reliable connectivity [15][14] - The company anticipates a slight uptick in Android sales in the upcoming quarter, but expects a year-over-year decline as mass-tier phones ramp down [42][43] - Qorvo is actively monitoring the tariff situation and has implemented measures to mitigate potential impacts [25][61] Other Important Information - The company generated free cash flow of $171 million in the fourth quarter and $485 million for the fiscal year [24] - Qorvo plans to close its Costa Rica facility to consolidate operations and enhance efficiency [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Commentary on content growth with the largest smartphone customer - Management highlighted excitement about the upcoming fall launch and the capture of content across multiple product categories, including antenna tuning and envelope tracking [35][37] Question: Clarification on the ET solution and content increase - Management confirmed that the ET PMIC is sole-sourced and that content growth is coming from various product categories [49][50] Question: Impact of tariffs and inventory management - Management noted that while there has been some modest activity related to tariffs, it has not significantly impacted operations [53][61] Question: Guidance for fiscal year 2026 - Management indicated that fiscal year 2026 will focus on execution and margin improvement, with expectations for double-digit growth in HPA and CSG [70][71] Question: Progress on inventory and demand in China - Management reported good progress in reducing inventory levels and does not foresee a noticeable impact from demand fluctuations in China [78]