Q2 2024 Itron Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Itron Inc (ITRI) reported a 13% year-over-year revenue growth, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth.
- Record quarterly revenue was achieved in the Network Solutions and Outcomes segments.
- Gross margin improved by 250 basis points to 34.6% due to favorable product mix and operational efficiencies.
- Non-GAAP operating income increased by 67% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA grew by 56%.
- The company raised its full-year 2024 revenue guidance, reflecting strong customer demand and operational execution.
- The book-to-bill ratio for the second quarter was below the full-year target of one to one.
- Outcomes segment margins were negatively impacted by a lower margin revenue mix and increased services costs.
- The timing of bookings is skewed to the latter part of the year, potentially impacting 2025 revenue.
- Higher tax expenses had a negative year-over-year impact on earnings per share.
- The company still has 30% of its backlog with pre-inflation pricing, which could affect future margins.
Good day. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Itron's second quarter 2024 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Please note that today's conference is being recorded.
I will now hand the conference over to your speaker host, Paul Vincent, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Good morning, and welcome to Itron's second quarter 2024 earnings conference call, Tom Deitrich, Itron's President and Chief Executive Officer; and Joan Hooper, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will review Itron's second quarter results and provide a general business update and outlook. Earlier today, the company issued a press release announcing its results. This release also includes details related to the conference call and webcast replay information.
Accompanying today's call is a presentation that is available through the webcast and on our corporate website under the Investor Relations tab. Following prepared remarks, the call will open for questions using
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