Summary
Teradyne, Inc.'s 2018 Form 10-K filing highlights a company navigating diverse markets within test automation and industrial automation. The company experienced a slight revenue dip in 2018 compared to 2017, primarily driven by a decline in the Semiconductor Test segment's mobility and microcontroller test sales, though growth in memory and analog segments, along with increased service revenues, provided some offset. The Industrial Automation segment showed robust growth, fueled by increased demand for collaborative robotic arms and the recent acquisitions of MiR and Energid. Key risk factors include the cyclical nature of the semiconductor and electronics industries, intense competition, and significant customer concentration, with a single OEM and its supply partners contributing a notable portion of revenue. Despite these challenges, Teradyne continues to invest in product development and strategic acquisitions, expanding its Industrial Automation capabilities. The company's financial position remained solid, with significant cash and marketable securities, and it continued its share repurchase program and dividend payments.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $2.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | $880.41M |
| Gross Profit | $1.22B |
| SG&A Expenses | $390.67M |
| Operating Expenses | $746.60M |
| Operating Income | $473.80M |
| Interest Expense | $21.78M |
| Net Income | $451.78M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.41 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.35 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 187.67M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 192.60M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for 2018 was $2.10 billion, a slight decrease from $2.14 billion in 2017, primarily due to a slowdown in Semiconductor Test (down 10%), partially offset by strong growth in Industrial Automation (up 54%).
- 2Industrial Automation segment revenue grew significantly due to higher demand for collaborative robots and the acquisitions of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Energid Technologies.
- 3The company faces significant customer concentration risk, with a single OEM and its supply chain accounting for approximately 13% of 2018 revenues, a decrease from 22% in 2017 and 26% in 2016.
- 4Backlog at the end of 2018 was $568.7 million, a decrease from $626.4 million in 2017, indicating a potential softening in near-term demand, particularly in Semiconductor Test.
- 5Teradyne continued its capital allocation strategy by repurchasing approximately $823.5 million of common stock in 2018 and paying $67.3 million in dividends.
- 6Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges were significant in 2016 related to the Wireless Test segment, but no such impairments were recorded in 2017 or 2018.
- 7The company adopted new revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) in 2018, which impacted reported revenues and expenses due to timing differences.