TTM Technologies(US:TTMI)2025-07-30 21:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - TTM Technologies achieved revenue of $730.6 million in Q2 2025, a 21% increase from $605.1 million in Q2 2024, driven by strong demand in various end markets [25][6][7] - Non-GAAP EPS reached a record $0.58, compared to $0.39 in the same quarter last year [31][7] - Non-GAAP operating margins improved to 11.1%, up 210 basis points year-on-year [29][7] - Cash flow from operations was 13.4% of revenues, with net leverage at 1.2 times [32][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace and defense represented 45% of total revenues, with a program backlog of approximately $1.46 billion, showing strong demand and growth [17][7] - Data center computing accounted for 21% of total sales, with a 20% year-on-year growth, driven by generative AI applications [18][7] - Medical industrial instrumentation contributed 15% of total sales, with a 28% year-on-year growth [19][7] - Automotive sales declined slightly to 11% of total sales due to inventory adjustments and soft demand [19][7] - Networking revenue grew significantly by 52% year-on-year, accounting for 8% of total sales [20][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The defense market is expected to benefit from increased defense budgets, with a significant $150 billion allocated in the fiscal year 2025 reconciliation bill [12][7] - NATO leaders have agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, providing a positive outlook for defense-related revenues [13][7] - The company is seeing growing interest from hyperscalers and EMS companies investing in new facilities in the U.S., particularly for generative AI [10][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TTM is focusing on diversifying its manufacturing footprint and end markets, having divested lower-margin facilities in China and invested in new capabilities in the U.S. and Malaysia [8][7] - The company plans to enhance its production capabilities in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to support high-volume U.S. production of advanced technology PCBs [11][7] - TTM is also expanding its facility in Penang, Malaysia, to meet customer demand and diversify supply chains beyond China [15][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate potential tariff impacts due to its diversified end markets and manufacturing locations [9][7] - The company remains optimistic about future growth in the aerospace and defense sector, supported by a solid backlog and ongoing program bookings [17][7] - Management acknowledged challenges in ramping up the Penang facility but remains focused on achieving breakeven revenue levels [15][7] Other Important Information - The company announced a change in its reportable segments to better reflect its operations, now categorized into aerospace and defense, commercial, and RF and specialty components [26][7] - TTM's top five customers contributed 41% of total sales, indicating a stable customer base [21][7] - The company is actively pursuing M&A opportunities in the microelectronics and RF microwave spaces, anticipating more properties to come to market in the next year [76][7] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timeline for new capacity in Wisconsin and customer requests - Management indicated that the Eau Claire facility is prepared for customer engagement and discussions are ongoing, particularly in the data center space [39][7] Question: Concerns about slippage in Penang's breakeven timeline - Management stated that while there are challenges, they do not believe it impacts their competitive position and are focused on optimizing yields [46][7] Question: Update on capacity expansion in China - Management confirmed that they are on track to add 20% additional capacity in their Dongguan facility and are qualifying programs in Guangzhou [55][7] Question: Customer diversification in the data center segment - Management reported good diversification in the data center space, with ongoing efforts to balance capacity for core customers and new entrants [58][7] Question: Cost competitiveness of the Eau Claire facility - Management acknowledged that initial costs would be higher than in China, but there is customer appetite for U.S.-based capacity [82][7] Question: Margin drag in Penang - Management noted that the margin drag in Penang has increased to about 210 basis points year-over-year [84][7]