NASDAQ$NTGR

NETGEAR Inc · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

NETGEAR's first quarter 2021 results were reported, showing strong revenue growth and record non-GAAP operating profit.

NETGEAR reported a strong first quarter with revenue of $317.9 million, a 38.3% increase year-over-year. The company achieved a record non-GAAP operating profit of $42.3 million. Strong demand across both the SMB and CHP businesses drove the positive results.

  • NETGEAR's Q1 revenue reached $317.9 million, a 38.3% increase year-over-year.
  • The company delivered a record non-GAAP operating profit of $42.3 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 13.3%.
  • SMB business saw strong sequential growth of 8.5% and year-over-year growth of 17.9% due to the reopening of economies worldwide.
  • NETGEAR added 44,000 subscribers to its recurring subscription services, ending the quarter with 481,000 subscribers.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$318M

Previous: $230M+38.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.99

Previous: $0.21+371.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$1.59M

Previous: -$1.28M-24.5%
Free Cash Flow

$21.4M

Previous: -$5.45M+492.3%
Net Income

$23M

Previous: -$4.17M+650.2%
Operating Income

$31.3M

Previous: $669K+4582.7%
Gross Profit

$111M

Previous: $66.2M+67.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$364M

Previous: $204M+77.9%
Total Assets

$1.14B

Previous: $879M+29.3%
Stock-Based Comp

$6.96M

Previous: $6.34M+9.8%

Revenue & EPS history

NETGEAR · Revenue · Quarterly

$318M

Q1 2021+38.3%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 13 of 16 quarters(81%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

NETGEAR expects Q2 2021 net revenue to be in the range of $305 million to $320 million. GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 6.5% to 7.5%, and non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.0% to 10.0%.

Tailwinds

  • Supply constraints are expected to ease.
  • Company expects to selectively participate in promotional activities planned by some key channel partners, which will steer us towards further share gains.
  • GAAP tax rate is expected to be approximately 27%.
  • Non-GAAP tax rate is expected to be 24.5%.
  • Company has a healthier inventory position in the channel.

Headwinds

  • Considerable uncertainty remains in the market due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Challenges related to transportation delays into any of regional distribution centers.
  • Costs for sea freight have increased meaningfully.
  • Unforeseen events could occur.
  • Actual results could differ from the guidance.

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 Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

-0.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.9%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.7%

Avg return

30 days after

38%

25 / 65 earnings

Positive

+30.6%

Q3 2015

Best reaction

-20.3%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.2%-1.0%+0.3%
Q4 2025-1.5%+2.2%+0.5%
Q3 2025+1.1%-11.4%-21.3%
Q1 2025+16.1%+13.9%+21.6%
Q4 2024+1.3%+9.8%-17.2%
Q3 2024+7.2%+13.4%+20.4%
Q2 2024+2.5%-9.0%+1.2%
Q1 2024-20.3%-18.4%-6.6%
Q4 2023-7.8%-2.7%+3.3%
Q3 2023+14.1%+14.6%+18.9%
Q2 2023-2.1%-4.2%-10.5%
Q1 2023-13.1%-13.9%-16.4%
Q4 2022-3.3%-2.3%-8.8%
Q3 2022-10.0%-9.7%-11.3%
Q2 2022+26.0%+31.0%+21.0%
Q1 2022-0.0%-1.1%-12.4%
Q4 2021+1.4%-5.1%-5.2%
Q3 2021-4.0%-5.7%-15.7%
Q2 2021-9.0%-6.2%-4.5%
Q1 2021-2.5%+3.2%+1.9%
Q4 2020-7.9%-3.5%-11.3%
Q3 2020-1.8%-5.6%-13.4%
Q2 2020+5.4%+0.1%+11.2%
Q1 2020-7.9%-3.2%+7.6%
Q4 2019-4.1%-10.5%-27.7%
Q3 2019-18.5%-14.5%-21.9%
Q2 2019+23.4%+24.3%+21.2%
Q1 2019-15.6%-11.3%-26.1%
Q4 2018-3.8%-0.5%-10.9%
Q3 2018-1.6%-2.2%-4.0%
Q2 2018-13.3%-8.6%-7.2%
Q1 2018-14.1%-11.2%-3.1%
Q4 2017-13.7%-11.0%-11.5%
Q3 2017-4.5%-5.4%+0.0%
Q2 2017+10.9%+7.8%+6.9%
Q1 2017-12.3%-10.8%-19.7%
Q4 2016-6.6%-5.1%-7.3%
Q3 2016-5.8%-5.5%-1.9%
Q2 2016+6.0%+6.9%+15.5%
Q1 2016+11.6%
Q4 2015-3.4%
Q3 2015+30.6%
Q2 2015+17.1%
Q1 2015-9.5%
Q4 2014-9.6%
Q3 2014+4.3%
Q2 2014-7.6%
Q1 2014-5.8%
Q4 2013+4.9%
Q3 2013-8.9%
Q2 2013-9.0%
Q1 2013+2.6%
Q4 2012-9.9%
Q3 2012-4.4%
Q2 2012+2.8%
Q1 2011-0.8%
Q1 2012+16.0%
Q4 2011-1.2%
Q4 2009-1.2%
Q1 2010-1.2%
Q3 2010+1.8%
Q3 2011+1.8%
Q4 2010+3.3%
Q2 2011+3.3%
Q2 2010+3.3%

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