Summary
Motorola, Inc. reported a significant net loss of $397 million for the third quarter of 2008, a stark contrast to the $60 million net earnings in the same period of 2007. This downturn was primarily driven by a 15% decrease in net sales, falling to $7.5 billion from $8.8 billion year-over-year. The company's Mobile Devices segment, which constitutes a substantial portion of its revenue, experienced a severe 31% decline in net sales, attributed to product portfolio gaps, particularly in 3G and low-tier devices, and a 32% drop in unit shipments. This segment also incurred a substantial operating loss of $840 million, exacerbated by $370 million in charges for excess inventory and a $150 million settlement for a purchase commitment. Despite the challenging performance in Mobile Devices, the Enterprise Mobility Solutions segment showed resilience with a 4% increase in net sales, while Home and Networks Mobility remained relatively flat. The company is also navigating a difficult macroeconomic environment, leading to a deferral of its previously planned separation of businesses into two independent companies, originally targeted for mid-2009. Motorola is implementing cost-reduction initiatives globally, including workforce reductions, to mitigate the impact of the weakened economic outlook.
Financial Highlights
28 data points| Revenue | $7.48B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.68B |
| Gross Profit | $1.80B |
| R&D Expenses | $999.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.04B |
| Operating Income | -$452.00M |
| Net Income | -$397.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.18 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.18 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2.27B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.27B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales decreased by 15% to $7.5 billion in Q3 2008, down from $8.8 billion in Q3 2007.
- 2The company reported a net loss of $397 million in Q3 2008, compared to a net earning of $60 million in Q3 2007.
- 3The Mobile Devices segment saw a significant 31% decline in net sales, with unit shipments down 32%.
- 4The Mobile Devices segment recorded a substantial operating loss of $840 million in Q3 2008.
- 5Significant charges include $370 million for excess inventory consolidation and $150 million for a purchase commitment settlement.
- 6Enterprise Mobility Solutions segment sales increased by 4%, demonstrating relative strength.
- 7The planned separation of the company into two independent entities has been postponed due to economic conditions.
- 8Operating cash flow for Q3 2008 was $180 million, down from $342 million in Q3 2007.