Summary
Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) reported solid financial results for the quarter and nine months ended July 30, 2011. Revenue increased by 5% and 14% respectively, year-over-year, driven by a resurgence in economic activity and improving global conditions. Diluted EPS from continuing operations saw a notable increase to $0.71 for the quarter and $2.19 for the nine-month period, reflecting improved profitability and operational leverage. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with substantial cash and short-term investments totaling $3.5 billion. Despite increased interest expenses due to recent debt issuances, ADI demonstrated healthy operating income growth and maintained a solid gross margin of 67.2% for the quarter. Management anticipates continued revenue growth in the fourth quarter, projecting revenues between $715 million and $755 million, with diluted EPS from continuing operations estimated between $0.60 and $0.68.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $757.90M |
| Cost of Revenue | $248.26M |
| Gross Profit | $509.64M |
| R&D Expenses | $128.48M |
| SG&A Expenses | $102.32M |
| Operating Expenses | $230.80M |
| Operating Income | $278.84M |
| Interest Expense | $6.16M |
| Net Income | $219.94M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.73 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.71 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 299.62M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 308.74M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $757.9 million for the third quarter and 14% to $2.28 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2011.
- 2Diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $0.71 in Q3 2011 from $0.65 in Q3 2010, and to $2.19 from $1.59 for the nine-month periods.
- 3Gross margin improved to 67.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from 66.7% in the prior year period.
- 4The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position, holding $3.5 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.
- 5Operating income from continuing operations increased by $27.7 million to $278.8 million in the third quarter compared to the prior year.
- 6The company acquired Lyric Semiconductor, Inc. for approximately $27.8 million in cash and contingent consideration.
- 7Management provided guidance for Q4 2011, expecting revenue between $715 million and $755 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.60 to $0.68.