NASDAQ$ITRI

Itron Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Itron reported strong Q4 2024 earnings, with increased revenue and net income driven by robust demand.

Itron delivered a solid performance in Q4 2024, with revenue reaching $613 million, a 6% increase year-over-year. Net income rose to $58 million, with GAAP EPS at $1.26 and non-GAAP EPS at $1.35. The company achieved record backlog levels of $4.7 billion and experienced strong growth in its Outcomes segment. Free cash flow increased significantly to $70 million.

  • Revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $613 million.
  • GAAP EPS increased to $1.26, while non-GAAP EPS rose to $1.35.
  • Record backlog of $4.7 billion, with strong bookings of $1.4 billion in Q4.
  • Free cash flow surged to $70 million, up from $39 million last year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$613M

Previous: $577M+6.2%
EPS (adj)

$1.35

Previous: $1.23+9.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$9.68M

Previous: -$8.58M-12.9%
Free Cash Flow

$70.2M

No prior period
Net Income

$58M

Previous: $44M+31.8%
Operating Income

$62.7M

Previous: $49.3M+27.3%
Gross Profit

$214M

Previous: $196M+8.9%
R&D Expense

$58.3M

Previous: $53.9M+8.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Itron · Revenue · Quarterly

$613M

Q4 2024+6.2%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Itron · $628M total across 3 segments · Q4 2019

  • Networked Solutions
    $369M+20.8%
  • Device Solutions
    $206M-9.5%
  • Outcomes
    $53.6M-1.2%

Forward guidance

Itron expects continued revenue growth and profitability in 2025, with stable market conditions and strong customer demand.

Tailwinds

  • Q1 2025 revenue guidance of $610M to $620M.
  • Non-GAAP EPS for Q1 expected between $1.25 and $1.35.
  • FY 2025 revenue forecasted between $2.4B and $2.5B.
  • Non-GAAP EPS for FY 2025 projected between $5.20 and $5.60.
  • Strong demand and backlog position support future growth.

Headwinds

  • Potential macroeconomic uncertainties impacting project execution.
  • Higher operating expenses due to increased investments in growth.
  • Continued decline in legacy electricity product sales within Device Solutions.
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations may affect revenue and profitability.
  • Tax expense expected to be higher compared to 2024.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.6%

Avg return

30 days after

56%

38 / 68 earnings

Positive

+26.8%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-21.3%

Q3 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.3%-1.7%-3.9%
Q4 2025+8.0%+11.4%+3.7%
Q3 2025-21.3%-22.9%-28.3%
Q1 2025-2.9%-4.1%+3.9%
Q4 2024+9.9%+17.6%+13.7%
Q3 2024+7.7%+13.3%+14.1%
Q2 2024-2.2%-5.5%-1.2%
Q1 2024+16.9%+18.3%+17.5%
Q4 2023+21.5%+24.4%+22.2%
Q3 2023+13.1%+11.4%+21.4%
Q2 2023-6.4%-10.1%-10.8%
Q1 2023+26.8%+22.7%+28.9%
Q4 2022+2.1%+3.9%-1.4%
Q3 2022+0.5%+8.3%+17.2%
Q2 2022-11.9%-14.3%-18.8%
Q1 2022+1.0%+5.4%+6.4%
Q4 2021-8.7%-13.5%-3.0%
Q3 2021-0.0%-7.4%-22.7%
Q2 2021-21.0%-16.6%-16.2%
Q1 2021-6.0%-2.8%+6.7%
Q4 2020+20.1%+21.1%-8.3%
Q3 2020+1.3%+0.7%+21.5%
Q2 2020-4.0%-3.6%-10.9%
Q1 2020-17.7%-8.8%-0.1%
Q4 2019-9.5%-10.8%-32.2%
Q3 2019+3.4%+1.2%+4.6%
Q2 2019+13.3%+13.5%+15.8%
Q1 2019+22.1%+12.1%+10.3%
Q4 2018-12.4%-15.8%-22.9%
Q3 2018-5.0%-0.8%-3.9%
Q2 2018+8.1%+3.4%+10.8%
Q1 2018-6.2%-11.9%-12.5%
Q4 2017+4.9%+3.5%+1.1%
Q3 2017-14.9%-11.2%-17.1%
Q2 2017-1.0%-0.1%-0.5%
Q1 2017+2.8%+2.1%+7.5%
Q4 2016-7.9%-10.2%-8.4%
Q3 2016+9.1%+9.8%+18.3%
Q2 2016+12.1%+13.3%+17.1%
Q1 2016+11.4%+9.5%+24.5%
Q4 2015+7.7%
Q3 2015-7.0%
Q2 2015+4.6%
Q1 2015-1.8%
Q4 2014-3.7%
Q3 2014+0.1%
Q2 2014+9.1%
Q1 2014+13.3%
Q4 2013-14.2%
Q3 2013-6.7%
Q2 2013-5.9%
Q1 2013-11.8%
Q4 2012-9.2%
Q3 2012-3.8%
Q2 2012+8.2%
Q1 2012+1.3%
Q4 2008-3.0%
Q4 2011-3.0%
Q3 2011+2.1%
Q2 2011+1.3%
Q1 2010-1.7%
Q1 2011+0.4%
Q4 2010+0.1%
Q3 2009+1.5%
Q3 2010+1.5%
Q2 2009+2.3%
Q2 2010+2.3%
Q4 2009+2.3%

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