Free Post Earnings Research Report: KLA-Tencor’s Revenue Grew 29.2%; Adjusted EPS Surged 55.2%

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Earnings Highlights and Summary

For three months ended September 30, 2017, KLA-Tencor’s total revenues increased 29.2% to $969.58 million from $750.67 million in Q1 FY17. Total revenue surpassed analysts’ expectations of $943 million.

During Q1 FY18, KLA-Tencor’s gross profit increased 30.3% to $616.13 million from $472.84 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s gross margin increased 50 basis points to 63.5% of revenue from 63% of revenue in Q1 FY17. During Q1 FY18, KLA-Tencor’s adjusted gross profit increased 30.5% to $618.07 million from $473.75 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted gross margin increased 60 basis points to 63.7% of revenue from 63.1% of revenue in Q1 FY17

During Q1 FY18, KLA-Tencor’s operating income increased 45.1% to $361.69 million from $249.22 million in the same period last year. During Q1 FY18, the Company’s operating margin increased 410 basis points to 37.3% of revenue from 33.2% of revenue in the same period last year.

During Q1 FY18, KLA-Tencor’s adjusted operating income increased 44.2% to $366.29 million from $254.09 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s adjusted operating margin increased 400 basis points to 37.8% of revenue from 33.8% of revenue in Q1 FY17.

For the reported quarter, KLA-Tencor’s net income increased 57.7% to $280.94 million on a y-o-y basis from $178.10 million in Q1 FY17. During Q1 FY18, the Company’s diluted EPS increased 57.5% to $1.78 on a y-o-y basis from $1.13 in the same period last year.

For the reported quarter, KLA-Tencor’s adjusted net income increased 56.3% to $283.94 million on a y-o-y basis from $181.71 million in Q1 FY17. During Q1 FY18, the Company’s adjusted diluted EPS increased 55.2% to $1.80 on a y-o-y basis from $1.16 in the same period last year. Adjusted diluted EPS surpassed analysts’ expectations of $1.63.

Operating Results

During Q1 FY18, the Company’s product revenue increased 35.4% to $760.79 million from $561.75 million in the same period last year. For the reported quarter, the Company’s service revenue increased 10.5% to $208.79 million from $188.92 million in Q1 FY17.

For the reported quarter, the Company’s Shipments increased 0.6% to $977 million on a sequential basis.

Balance Sheet

As on September 30, 2017, KLA-Tencor’s cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities increased 1.3% to $3.06 billion from $3.02 billion on June 30, 2017. For the reported quarter, the Company’s long-term debt decreased 5.8% to $2.52 billion from $2.68 billion in Q4 FY17.

For the reported quarter, the Company’s net accounts receivables increased 16.7% to $666.74 million from $571.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. For the reported quarter, the Company’s accounts payable decreased 5.9% to $138.66 million from $147.38 million in Q4 FY17.

During Q1 FY18, the Company’s cash provided by operating activities increased 120.1% to $373.63 billion from $169.78 billion in the same period last year.

On November 02, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share on its common stock payable on December 01, 2017, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2017.

Outlook

For Q2 FY18, KLA-Tencor expects revenue to be in the range of $930 million to $990 million and diluted EPS to be in the band of $1.58 to $1.82. The Company estimates adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $1.59 to $1.83 for Q2 FY18.

Stock Performance Snapshot

November 29, 2017 – At Wednesday’s closing bell, KLA-Tencor’s stock dropped 6.35%, ending the trading session at $100.35.

Volume traded for the day: 3.46 million shares, which was above the 3-month average volume of 1.38 million shares.

Stock performance in the last three-month – up 7.29%; past twelve-month period – up 22.86%; and year-to-date – up 27.54%

After yesterday’s close, KLA-Tencor’s market cap was at $15.74 billion.

Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio was at 15.38.

The stock has a dividend yield of 2.35%.

The stock is part of the Technology sector, categorized under the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry.

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