Mobileye Global Inc. MBLY reported fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of 13 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. However, earnings were lower than 28 cents per share recorded in the year-ago quarter.

Total revenues amounted to $490 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $480 million. However, the metric was down 23% year over year. This was primarily due to a 20% reduction in EyeQ SoC volumes. The decrease stemmed from the previously disclosed significant inventory build-up by Tier 1 customers.

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In the fourth quarter, Mobileye’s gross margin decreased 5 percentage points year over year. The decline was mainly due to costs related to amortization of intangible assets on a lower revenue base. The adjusted gross margin remained flat year over year.

Adjusted operating margin declined 18 percentage points year over year to 21% due to higher operating expenses on a lower revenue base.

MBLY had cash and cash equivalents of $1.43 billion as of Dec. 28, 2024, compared with $1.21 million as of Dec. 30, 2023. Operating cash flow for 2024 (ended Dec. 28, 2024) was $400 million. Capex was $81 million during the same time frame.

Mobileye has provided its sales and profit guidance for full-year 2025. MBLY estimates revenues in the range of $1.69-$1.81 billion compared with $1.65 billion recorded in 2024. It expects operating loss in the band of $489-$574 million compared with the operating loss of $3.2 billion incurred in 2024. Adjusted operating income is estimated in the band of $175-$260 million compared with $193 million in 2024.

Zacks Rank & Key Picks

MBLY carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.

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