Quantenna Announces Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Another Record Revenue Quarter Highlights Quantenna’s Broad Product Portfolio
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantenna Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTNA), a global leader and innovator of leading-edge performance Wi-Fi solutions, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
"Our strong third quarter operating results highlight the success of our Wave 3 10G product. This solution is now also designed into the flagship offering of one of the largest European broadband service providers in addition to its continued deployment by cable MSOs in North America. With strong customer engagement and positive market feedback, we also expanded our 802.11ax product family with the launch of our mainstream offering, the world’s only dual-band, 9-stream 802.11ax solution,” commented Dr. Sam Heidari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We expect record revenue in the fourth quarter driven by continued growth across our primary product segments as we are expanding our addressable market into mainstream opportunities that are seeking a superior Wi-Fi experience.”
Financial Summary
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2018 | October 1, 2017 | % Change | September 30, 2018 | October 1, 2017 | % Change | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 59,349 | $ | 50,108 | 18.4% | $ | 157,893 | $ | 135,084 | 16.9% | |||||||||
| Gross Profit | 29,490 | 24,517 | 20.3% | 78,119 | 66,872 | 16.8% | |||||||||||||
| Gross Margin | 49.7 | % | 48.9 | % | 80 bps | 49.5 | % | 49.5 | % | — bps | |||||||||
| Net income: | |||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | 3,879 | $ | 2,802 | $ | 1,664 | $ | 2,087 | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP | 6,968 | 5,571 | 12,752 | 9,534 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per share - diluted: | |||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.05 | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.32 | 0.25 | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands except per share data, unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
Commentary on the third quarter 2018 financial results by Company management is available at .
Please see the note below regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures, including a detailed reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP information in the tables included herein.
Third Quarter Company Highlights
- Record revenue of $59.3 million, representing year over year growth of 18% over the third quarter of 2017 and 11% sequential growth over the second quarter of 2018.
- Third quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $0.10 compares to $0.07 in the third quarter of 2017. Third quarter non-GAAP dilutive EPS of $0.17 compares to $0.14 in the third quarter of 2017.
- Third quarter GAAP operating income grew 24% compared to the third quarter of 2017. Third quarter non-GAAP operating income grew 35% compared to the third quarter of 2017.
- Third quarter cash generated from operations grew 118% compared to the third quarter of 2017. Cumulative 2018 year-to-date cash from operations grew 39% compared to 2017.
- Record revenue from both our Wave 3 10G and Wave 2 product segments.
- Expansion of Wave 3 10G into Europe with Deutsche Telekom’s award-winning Speedport Pro gateway powered by Quantenna’s Wave 3 10G solution, using its full 12 stream capabilities for maximum Wi-Fi performance.
- Released and sampled to customers the QSR5GU-AX PLUS, the world’s only dual-band, 9-stream 802.11ax solution.
- The latest North American cable MSO initiated a full volume rollout using our Wave 3 QSR 10G technology in their next generation gateway bringing our total to four cable MSOs in deployment.
- Enabled individual Wi-Fi clients to exceed 1Gbps throughput using Quantenna's QSR10GU-AX PLUS and QSR10G with commercially available mobile products from Intel Corp.
- Orange Poland launched their new dual-band dual-concurrent Wi-Fi repeater, the Smart Wi-Fi Box, based on one of our Wave 2 chipsets.
- Integrated Plume’s Adaptive WiFi™ AI driven mesh solution into our QSR5GU-AX PLUS solution to deliver the next generation of whole-home mesh networking.
- Announced a strategic partnership with Aerial Technologies to bring the latest in Wi-Fi motion detection technology to the market.
Business Outlook
| Fourth Quarter 2018 Guidance Range | |
| Revenue | $61M to $63M |
| Gross Margin | |
| GAAP | 49.9% +/- 100bps |
| Non-GAAP | 50.0% +/- 100bps |
| Operating Expense | |
| GAAP | $27.1M to $28.1M |
| Non-GAAP | $23.0M to $24.0M |
| Net income per share-diluted | |
| GAAP | $0.08 - $0.10 |
| Non-GAAP | $0.18 - $0.20 |
| Gross margin, operating expense and net income GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation relates to stock-based compensation expense and change in deferred tax assets. | |
Webcast and Conference Call
Quantenna management will host a conference call discussing the quarterly results and business outlook following this press release at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 239-5585 for domestic callers or (661) 378-9806 for international callers. Please reference Conference ID: 1795125. An audio webcast and replay will be available on the “Investor Relations” section of Quantenna’s website at .
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to GAAP reporting, Quantenna provides information regarding net income, gross profit, gross margin, and operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes stock-based compensation expense and changes to deferred tax balances. These non-GAAP measures are used by the Company’s management for the purposes of evaluating the underlying operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, comparing performance with internal forecasts and goals, strategic planning, benchmarking against other companies, to provide a more consistent basis of comparison and to enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. These non-GAAP measures are provided in addition to, and not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial tables included in this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Quantenna’s current expectations, including statements regarding Quantenna’s preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018, forecasted financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, expected future business and financial performance, growth opportunities, product technologies and customer relationships. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "will" and similar phrases as they relate to Quantenna are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Quantenna and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: challenges developing new and leading edge products on a timely basis that achieve market acceptance; the complexity of the products, including integration requirements with components from other third parties that are outside of Quantenna's control; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; intense market competition, including competition from other companies that are larger and have greater resources and broader product ecosystem offerings; ability to accurately predict future revenue and expenses; potential cancellation of customer orders; risks that Quantenna may not be able to maintain its historical growth or achieve similar levels of success with respect to new products; ability to attract and retain customers and service providers; dependence on a limited number of products and customers; intellectual property litigation risks; industry consolidation and risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships with respect to Quantenna as well as third parties; product liability risks; risks related to international operations, including the impact of increased tariffs and escalating trade tensions among countries on Quantenna and its customers, end customers, vendors and partners; dependence of Quantenna's customers on components from other third parties; risks that Quantenna may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; changes in tax and other laws affecting Quantenna’s business and operations; cyberattacks; adjustments to the preliminary financial results reported in this press release and related earnings call announcement and materials for the third quarter of 2018 in connection with completion of the final closing process and procedures and preparation of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; and other factors that are detailed in the Securities and Exchange (“SEC”) filings of Quantenna, which you may obtain for free at the SEC’s website at Quantenna disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Quantenna Communications
(Nasdaq:QTNA) is the global leader and innovator of high performance Wi-Fi solutions. Founded in 2006, Quantenna has demonstrated its leadership in Wi-Fi technologies with many industry firsts. Quantenna continues to innovate with the mission to perfect Wi-Fi by establishing benchmarks for speed, range, efficiency and reliability. Quantenna takes a multidimensional approach, from silicon and system to software, and provides total Wi-Fi solutions. For more information, visit .
| Quantenna Communications, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands except per share data, unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2018 | October 1, 2017 | September 30, 2018 | October 1, 2017 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 59,349 | $ | 50,108 | $ | 157,893 | $ | 135,084 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 29,859 | 25,591 | 79,774 | 68,212 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 29,490 | 24,517 | 78,119 | 66,872 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 17,783 | 15,011 | 52,468 | 43,699 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3,833 | 3,363 | 12,307 | 9,553 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 4,886 | 3,735 | 13,602 | 11,231 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 26,502 | 22,109 | 78,377 | 64,483 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 2,988 | 2,408 | (258 | ) | 2,389 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | (103 | ) | — | (442 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income, net | 243 | 223 | 807 | 610 | ||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 3,231 | 2,528 | 549 | 2,557 | ||||||||||||
| Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 648 | 274 | 1,115 | (470 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 3,879 | $ | 2,802 | $ | 1,664 | $ | 2,087 | ||||||||
| Net income per share - basic | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||
| Net income per share - diluted | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.05 | ||||||||
| Shares used in computing net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 37,070 | 34,734 | 36,476 | 33,907 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 40,026 | 38,525 | 39,425 | 38,419 | ||||||||||||
| Quantenna Communications, Inc. Unaudited reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Income Statement Items | Three months ended September 30, 2018 | Three months ended October 1, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Measure | Stock-based Compensation Expense | Income Taxes* | Non-GAAP Measure | GAAP Measure | Stock-based Compensation Expense | Non-GAAP Measure | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 59,349 | $ | 59,349 | $ | 50,108 | $ | 50,108 | |||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 29,490 | 50 | 29,540 | 24,517 | 38 | 24,555 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 49.7 | % | 0.1 | % | 49.8 | % | 48.9 | % | 0.1 | % | 49.0 | % | |||||||||
| Research and development | 17,783 | 2,248 | 15,535 | 15,011 | 1,367 | 13,644 | |||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3,833 | 541 | 3,292 | 3,363 | 416 | 2,947 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 4,886 | 1,163 | 3,723 | 3,735 | 948 | 2,787 | |||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 2,988 | 4,002 | 6,990 | 2,408 | 2,769 | 5,177 | |||||||||||||||
| (Provision) benefit for income taxes | 648 | — | (913 | ) | (265 | ) | 274 | — | 274 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 3,879 | $ | 4,002 | $ | (913 | ) | $ | 6,968 | $ | 2,802 | $ | 2,769 | $ | 5,571 | ||||||
| Basic shares outstanding | 37,070 | 37,070 | 34,734 | 34,734 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.19 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.16 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted shares outstanding | 40,026 | 40,026 | 38,525 | 38,525 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.14 | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Income Statement Items | Nine months ended September 30, 2018 | Nine months ended October 1, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Measure | Stock-based Compensation Expense | Income Taxes* | Non-GAAP Measure | GAAP Measure | Stock-based Compensation Expense | Non-GAAP Measure | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 157,893 | $ | 157,893 | $ | 135,084 | $ | 135,084 | |||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 78,119 | 146 | 78,265 | 66,872 | 123 | 66,995 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 49.5 | % | 0.1 | % | 49.6 | % | 49.5 | % | 0.1 | % | 49.6 | % | |||||||||
| Research and development | 52,468 | 7,170 | 45,298 | 43,699 | 3,986 | 39,713 | |||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 12,307 | 2,118 | 10,189 | 9,553 | 1,179 | 8,374 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 13,602 | 3,489 | 10,113 | 11,231 | 2,159 | 9,072 | |||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (258 | ) | 12,923 | 12,665 | 2,389 | 7,447 | 9,836 | ||||||||||||||
| (Provision) benefit for income taxes | 1,115 | — | (1,835 | ) | (720 | ) | (470 | ) | — | (470 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,664 | $ | 12,923 | $ | (1,835 | ) | $ | 12,752 | $ | 2,087 | $ | 7,447 | $ | 9,534 | ||||||
| Basic shares outstanding | 36,476 | 36,476 | 33,907 | 33,907 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.28 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted shares outstanding | 39,425 | 39,425 | 38,419 | 38,419 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.25 | |||||||||||||
| *Income tax adjustment relating to change in US Federal and State deferred tax assets. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Quantenna Communications, Inc. Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook | ||||||||
| Business Outlook | Three Months Ended December 30, 2018 | |||||||
| Low | High | |||||||
| Estimated GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.10 | ||||
| Estimated stock compensation expense | $ | (0.10 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||
| Estimated Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.20 | ||||
| Quantenna Communications, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, unaudited) | |||||||
| September 30, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 34,559 | $ | 24,432 | |||
| Marketable securities | 97,471 | 94,195 | |||||
| Accounts receivable | 20,081 | 26,786 | |||||
| Inventory | 21,578 | 12,662 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,512 | 2,744 | |||||
| Total current assets | 180,201 | 160,819 | |||||
| Deferred tax assets | 37,443 | 35,422 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 13,418 | 12,511 | |||||
| Intangible and other assets, net | 3,571 | 3,952 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 234,633 | $ | 212,704 | |||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 10,255 | $ | 3,754 | |||
| Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities | 23,220 | 21,065 | |||||
| Long-term debt, current portion | — | 3,943 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 33,475 | 28,762 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 2,670 | 3,339 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 36,145 | 32,101 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Common stock | 3 | 3 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 324,931 | 308,023 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (894 | ) | (207 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (125,552 | ) | (127,216 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 198,488 | 180,603 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 234,633 | $ | 212,704 | |||
| Quantenna Communications, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows (in thousands, unaudited) | |||||||
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||
| September 30, 2018 | October 1, 2017 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,664 | $ | 2,087 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,467 | 1,566 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 12,923 | 7,447 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | (1,821 | ) | — | ||||
| Other | 705 | 347 | |||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 6,705 | (8,340 | ) | ||||
| Inventory | (8,916 | ) | (7,880 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (3,768 | ) | (22 | ) | |||
| Deferred rent and other assets | 159 | (790 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | 6,498 | 5,119 | |||||
| Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities | 2,075 | 14,660 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 19,691 | 14,194 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (3,962 | ) | (6,961 | ) | |||
| Purchase of long-term investment | (590 | ) | — | ||||
| Purchase of marketable securities | (47,917 | ) | (104,044 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sales of marketable securities | — | 3,670 | |||||
| Maturities of marketable securities | 44,259 | 12,239 | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (8,210 | ) | (95,096 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 6,091 | 5,083 | |||||
| Payments of taxes withheld for vested stock awards | (2,428 | ) | (626 | ) | |||
| Payments related to intangible asset purchase | (815 | ) | — | ||||
| Repayments of long-term debt | (3,943 | ) | (1,756 | ) | |||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (1,095 | ) | 2,701 | ||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (259 | ) | — | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 10,127 | (78,201 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Beginning of period | 24,432 | 117,045 | |||||
| End of period | $ | 34,559 | $ | 38,844 | |||
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