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ON Semiconductor(ON) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
ONON Semiconductor(ON)2025-05-05 13:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 revenue of 1,450millionandnon−GAAPearningspershareof1,450 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of 0.55, both exceeding the midpoint of guidance, with a non-GAAP gross margin of 40% [5][16] - Free cash flow increased by 72% year over year to 455million,representing31455 million, representing 31% of revenue [24][16] - GAAP gross margin was 20.3%, while non-GAAP gross margin was down 530 basis points sequentially and 590 basis points year over year [21][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Automotive revenue was 762 million, a sequential decline of 26%, while industrial revenue was 400million,downonly4400 million, down only 4% sequentially [19][20] - Revenue for the Power Solutions Group (PSG) was 645 million, a decrease of 20% quarter over quarter, and for the Analog and Mixed Signal Group (AMG) it was 566million,down7566 million, down 7% quarter over quarter [20] - The Intelligent Sensing Group (ISG) revenue was 234 million, a 23% decrease quarter over quarter [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted early signs of stabilization in certain parts of the industrial market, with traditional industrial segments starting to recover [6][60] - Medical and Aerospace and Defense revenues increased sequentially, while AI data center revenue more than doubled year over year [8][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on streamlining operations through a "fab right" approach and investing in R&D to deliver differentiated products [5][6] - The company aims to increase share repurchase to 100% of free cash flow for 2025, with approximately 1.5billionremainingontherepurchaseauthorization[17][16]−Thecompanyiscommittedtobuildingasolidfoundationforfuturegrowth,particularlyinthesiliconcarbidemarket,whichisexpectedtorampsignificantlyinthecomingyears[9][91]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−Managementexpressedcautiousoptimismabouttherecoveryinthesemiconductormarket,particularlyinautomotiveandindustrialsectors[6][60]−Thegeopoliticalenvironmentremainsuncertain,butthecompanyexpectsminimaldirectimpactfromcurrenttariffpolicies[6][100]−ManagementanticipatesQ2revenueintherangeof1.5 billion remaining on the repurchase authorization [17][16] - The company is committed to building a solid foundation for future growth, particularly in the silicon carbide market, which is expected to ramp significantly in the coming years [9][91] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the recovery in the semiconductor market, particularly in automotive and industrial sectors [6][60] - The geopolitical environment remains uncertain, but the company expects minimal direct impact from current tariff policies [6][100] - Management anticipates Q2 revenue in the range of 1,400 million to 1,500million,withnon−GAAPgrossmarginexpectedbetween36.51,500 million, with non-GAAP gross margin expected between 36.5% and 38.5% [27][28] Other Important Information - The company reduced internal fab capacity by 12% as part of its manufacturing realignment program, which is expected to lower ongoing depreciation costs by approximately 22 million annually [18][19] - A company-wide restructuring initiative led to a 9% reduction in the global workforce, expected to generate approximately 25 million in savings in Q2 [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why is ON Semiconductor's revenue guidance flat compared to peers? - Management indicated that the difference is due to the specific end markets ON is exposed to, particularly in automotive EVs, which have not yet seen recovery outside of China [30][31] Question: What metrics should be used to think about gross margin moving forward? - Management stated that for every point of utilization increase, gross margin improves by 25 to 30 basis points, with expectations for improvement as the market recovers [32][34] Question: What has changed regarding pricing? - Management noted that the extended downturn has necessitated a more opportunistic pricing approach to defend and increase market share, rather than a return to previous pricing strategies [39][40] Question: Update on the non-core business exit plan? - Management confirmed the plan to exit the non-core business remains, with approximately 300 million expected to be exited this year, depending on market conditions [47][50] Question: Expectations for demand within the automotive segment by geography? - Management highlighted strength in the Chinese automotive market, particularly driven by EVs, with expectations for new models ramping in the second half of 2025 [76][78] Question: What is the outlook for silicon carbide growth? - Management remains bullish on silicon carbide, expecting to maintain and increase market share, particularly in the growing EV market in China [52][91]