• Revenue: $339.3 million for Q4 2024; $1.3 billion for full year 2024.
• Gross Profit: $110.9 million or 32.7% of revenue for Q4 2024.
• GAAP Net Income: $8.2 million or $0.18 per diluted share for Q4 2024.
• Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income: $12.5 million or $0.27 per diluted share for Q4 2024.
• EBITDA: $40.7 million or 12% of revenue for Q4 2024.
• Cash Flow from Operations: $81.8 million for Q4 2024.
• Capital Expenditures: $19.7 million for Q4 2024.
• Inventory Days: Approximately 193 days at the end of Q4 2024.
• Automotive and Industrial Revenue Mix: 42% of product revenue for Q4 2024.
• First Quarter 2025 Revenue Guidance: Approximately $323 million, plus or minus 3%.
• First Quarter 2025 Gross Margin Guidance: 32.5% plus or minus 1%.

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Release Date: February 11, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Diodes Inc (NASDAQ:DIOD) achieved a 5% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2024, marking a return to growth after a multiyear market slowdown.
• The company maintained a strong product mix with automotive and industrial sectors contributing 42% of total product revenue.
• Diodes Inc (NASDAQ:DIOD) introduced 755 new part numbers in 2024, with 330 specifically for the automotive market, increasing addressable content per car by over 30%.
• The company has a strong presence in Asia, with 80% of Q4 revenue coming from the region, and saw double-digit growth in the second half of 2024 compared to 2023.
• Diodes Inc (NASDAQ:DIOD) is well-positioned for growth in AI-related applications, with increased content in AI servers from $53 to $90 per box year-over-year.

Negative Points

• Revenue for the full year 2024 was $1.3 billion, down from $1.7 billion in 2023, indicating a significant decline.
• GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $8.2 million, a decrease from $25.3 million in the prior year quarter.
• The company is experiencing ongoing inventory rebalancing and demand challenges in the automotive and industrial markets, which may persist into 2025.
• Gross profit margin decreased to 32.7% in Q4 2024 from 34.9% in the prior year quarter.
• Diodes Inc (NASDAQ:DIOD) reported a negative net cash flow of $2.4 million for Q4 2024, including a net paydown of $3.8 million of total debt.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide insights into the seasonality and demand trends in China, particularly regarding the automotive and industrial sectors? A: The Chinese New Year impact was within expectations, with some customers having extended shutdowns. We guided a 4.8% decrease for Q1, which is slightly better than usual seasonality. The automotive and industrial sectors are still undergoing inventory rebalancing, especially in Europe, but we are focusing on content expansion and market share gains.

Q: What factors are contributing to the sequential improvement in gross margin? A: The improvement is driven by product mix enhancements and minimizing underloading costs by qualifying more products in our internal facilities. We introduced over 700 new part numbers in 2024, with a significant portion for the automotive market, which supports our margin improvement efforts.

Q: How do you expect revenue to perform across different end markets in Q1? A: Automotive and industrial markets are still facing inventory rebalancing challenges. The compute market may see a slight decline due to the Chinese New Year impact. Consumer and communication markets are not expected to grow in Q1. Overall, we guided a 4.8% decrease for the quarter, which is better than typical seasonality.

Q: What are the current pricing trends, and have you seen any significant changes? A: Pricing remains stable, with typical erosion of 1.5% to 2% per quarter. We see more price competition in the commodity area, which we are strategically defocusing. Our focus on new product introductions helps maintain stable pricing.

Q: What is driving the growth in AI server applications, and how is Diodes positioned in this market? A: Growth in AI server applications is driven by our expanding product portfolio, including PCI Express packet switches that meet the increased demand for additional PCIe ports. The overall market changes and volume growth are beneficial to our expansion in this sector.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.