Looking back on electronic components & manufacturing stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Coherent (NYSE: COHR) and its peers.
The sector could see higher demand as the prevalence of advanced electronics increases in industries such as automotive, healthcare, aerospace, and computing. The high-performance components and contract manufacturing expertise required for autonomous vehicles and cloud computing datacenters, for instance, will benefit companies in the space. However, headwinds include geopolitical risks, particularly U.S.-China trade tensions that could disrupt component sourcing and production as the Trump administration takes an increasingly antagonizing stance on foreign relations. Additionally, stringent environmental regulations on e-waste and emissions could force the industry to pivot in potentially costly ways.
The 10 electronic components & manufacturing stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 3% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.
Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 6.9% on average since the latest earnings results.
Coherent (NYSE: COHR)
Created through the 2022 rebranding of II-VI Incorporated, a company with roots dating back to 1971, Coherent (NYSE: COHR) develops and manufactures advanced materials, lasers, and optical components for applications ranging from telecommunications to industrial manufacturing.
Coherent reported revenues of $1.50 billion, up 23.9% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 3.9%. Overall, it was a strong quarter for the company with a solid beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.
Jim Anderson, CEO, said, “We delivered strong growth and profitability in the March quarter with record revenue driven by another quarter of strong AI-related datacenter demand. We also introduced many new industry-leading optical networking products and technologies during the past quarter which position us well for long-term growth.”
The stock is up 1.5% since reporting and currently trades at $70.65.
Is now the time to buy Coherent? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Best Q1: TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI)
As one of the world's largest printed circuit board manufacturers with facilities spanning North America and Asia, TTM Technologies (NASDAQ: TTMI) manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs) and radio frequency (RF) components for aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications industries.
TTM Technologies reported revenues of $648.7 million, up 13.8% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.6%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EPS guidance for next quarter estimates.
The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 28.7% since reporting. It currently trades at $25.80.
Is now the time to buy TTM Technologies? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.
Weakest Q1: Benchmark (NYSE: BHE)
Operating as a critical behind-the-scenes partner for complex technology products since 1979, Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE) provides advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology solutions for original equipment manufacturers across aerospace, medical, industrial, and technology sectors.
Benchmark reported revenues of $631.8 million, down 6.5% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 1.3%. It was a softer quarter as it posted revenue guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations and a slight miss of analysts’ EPS guidance for next quarter estimates.
As expected, the stock is down 9.1% since the results and currently trades at $34.81.
Read our full analysis of Benchmark’s results here.
CTS (NYSE: CTS)
With roots dating back to 1896 and a global manufacturing footprint, CTS (NYSE: CTS) designs and manufactures sensors, connectivity components, and actuators for aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and transportation markets.
CTS reported revenues of $125.8 million, flat year on year. This number missed analysts’ expectations by 2.3%. Overall, it was a slower quarter as it also recorded a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.
CTS had the weakest performance against analyst estimates among its peers. The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $40.02.
Read our full, actionable report on CTS here, it’s free.
Knowles (NYSE: KN)
With roots dating back to 1946 and a focus on components that must perform flawlessly in critical situations, Knowles (NYSE: KN) designs and manufactures specialized electronic components like high-performance capacitors, microphones, and speakers for medical technology, defense, and industrial applications.
Knowles reported revenues of $132.2 million, down 32.7% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 2.5%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also put up revenue guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations and a solid beat of analysts’ EPS guidance for next quarter estimates.
Knowles had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is up 4.5% since reporting and currently trades at $16.37.
Read our full, actionable report on Knowles here, it’s free.
Market Update
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