Release Date: November 07, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Indie Semiconductor Inc (INDI, Financial) achieved total revenue of $54 million in Q3 2024, surpassing the midpoint of their guidance despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.
- The company reported a non-GAAP gross margin of 50.4%, which was above their outlook, driven by an improved product mix.
- Indie Semiconductor Inc (INDI) has a strategic backlog that increased to $7.1 billion, up over 12% from the previous year, indicating strong future revenue potential.
- The iND880 vision processor family has been recognized with the 'Sensor Innovation of the Year' award, validating its technological leadership.
- The company is experiencing strong demand in China, particularly for its in-cabin user experience products, with design wins from major OEMs like Xiaomi, Avatar, and BYD.
Negative Points
- Indie Semiconductor Inc (INDI) reported a non-GAAP operating loss of $16.8 million for Q3 2024, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
- The company experienced a net cash usage of $15.4 million during the quarter, primarily due to an accelerated inventory build.
- There is ongoing uncertainty in the automotive market, with high credit costs and elevated inventory levels impacting consumer purchasing decisions.
- Indie Semiconductor Inc (INDI) has faced delays in program ramps, although they believe these issues are largely behind them.
- The company anticipates a net loss per share of $0.7 for Q4 2024, reflecting continued financial pressure.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide an update on the large radar programs and their impact on OEM programs and growth opportunities?
A: The radar program remains on track, with better-than-planned progress this quarter. We expect significant revenue in 2025 as part of the program's ramp. Homologation refers to qualification and approval, which is progressing well.
Q: How do new regulations impact Indie Semiconductor's product sets and shipment timing?
A: Regulations for automatic emergency braking and driver monitoring systems are becoming more stringent, driving demand for our products. These regulations are a tailwind for us, aligning with our product base and design timelines.
Q: Are there any specific product areas impacted by cost improvement efforts, and what revenue run rate would imply break-even?
A: No specific product areas are impacted. We are reviewing cost efficiencies across the board. We are comfortable with the consensus model of $80 million in top-line revenue for break-even.
Q: How is Indie Semiconductor able to buck the trend of declining visibility and demand in the automotive market?
A: The macro issues affecting us are largely behind us. We are seeing more stability in program ramps, and our revenue is now more governed by our own share gain rather than macroeconomic factors.
Q: Can you discuss the backlog growth and any factors affecting it?
A: We won more business than the incremental backlog growth suggests, but some well-publicized pushouts impacted next year's numbers. We are happy with the backlog, which will translate into future business.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
