Celestica(US:CLS)2025-07-29 13:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved revenues of $2.89 billion in Q2 2025, up 21% year-over-year, exceeding the high end of guidance [6][8] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.39, an increase of $0.49 or 54% compared to the previous year [8] - Adjusted operating margin reached 7.4%, marking the highest performance in company history, up 110 basis points [6][8] - Adjusted gross margin was 11.7%, also up 110 basis points, driven by higher volumes and improving mix [8][9] - Adjusted ROIC was 35.5%, compared to 26.6% a year ago, reflecting higher operating profit and strong working capital management [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ATS segment reported revenue of $819 million, up 7% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in capital equipment and industrial businesses [9][10] - The CCS segment revenue was CAD 2.07 billion, up 28%, primarily due to strong growth in the communications end market [10][11] - Communications end market revenues increased by 75%, significantly exceeding guidance, while enterprise end market revenues decreased by 37% [10][11] - CCS segment margin improved to 8.3%, up 130 basis points, driven by a higher mix of HPS revenues [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted minimal impact from tariffs due to exemptions on electronics goods and data center hardware [7] - The cash balance at the end of Q2 was CAD 314 million, with total liquidity of approximately CAD 1 billion [15] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $120 million, up $54 million from the prior year [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company raised its 2025 revenue outlook from $10.85 billion to $11.55 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20% [19] - Non-GAAP adjusted EPS outlook for 2025 was increased from $5 to $5.5 per share, representing a 42% growth [19] - The CCS segment is expected to grow nearly 30% for the full year, driven by strong demand for networking products [20] - The ATS segment is anticipated to remain flat compared to 2024, with continued strength in the industrial business [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current macro environment, supported by a globally diversified manufacturing network [24] - The company expects to continue strong momentum into 2026, backed by long-term secular tailwinds [24] - Management highlighted the importance of managing complexity and maintaining operational execution to sustain positive momentum [25] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 600,000 shares for cancellation at a cost of $40 million during the quarter [16] - Capital expenditures for Q2 were CAD 33 million, approximately 1.1% of revenue, with expectations for an increase in the second half of the year [13][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to the breadth of customers and platforms for 800 gig switch ports? - Management indicated that every 400G customer has transitioned to an 800G customer, showing strong market share growth in 800G [28][30] Question: What is the manufacturing capacity at your Monterey and Richardson campuses? - Management confirmed sufficient capacity to support growth, with the ability to handle an additional $3 billion to $4 billion in revenue [34][35] Question: Can you walk through the implications for Q4 based on Q3 guidance? - Management noted that while Q4 may see an 18% growth, the demand outlook remains strong despite uncertainties [41][42] Question: What are the trends in server market share? - Management reported gaining share in the AI server market due to strong execution and technology transitions [88] Question: What is the status of the 1.6 terabyte program? - Management confirmed ongoing wins in the 1.6 terabyte space, with continued discussions opening new opportunities [92][94] Question: How is the company positioned for service offerings? - Management stated that services are a focus area, with plans to expand the services footprint to meet customer demand [96][97]