SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.
“We are happy to report another record revenue quarter and a very strong year in which we continued to take market share”
Fourth Quarter 2018 Highlights
- Total revenues of $263.7 million
- GAAP gross margin of 30.2%
- GAAP net diluted EPS of $0.27
- Non-GAAP net diluted EPS of $0.63
- 1.1 Gigawatts (AC) of inverters shipped
- Revenues from solar products of $243.4 million
- Non-GAAP gross margin from sale of solar products of 32.8%
Full Year 2018 Highlights
- Total revenues of $937.2 million
- GAAP gross margin of 34.1%
- GAAP net diluted EPS of $2.69
- Non-GAAP net diluted EPS of $3.17
- 3.9 Gigawatts (AC) of inverters shipped
- Revenues from solar products of $914.3 million
- Non-GAAP gross margin from sale of solar products of 35.4%
“We are happy to report another record revenue quarter and a very strong year in which we continued to take market share,” said Guy Sella, Founder, Chairman and CEO of SolarEdge. “In addition to the growth and strong profitability of our solar business, this quarter we continued to lay the foundations for our non-solar future growth with the acquisition of Kokam, a leading provider of lithium-ion batteries and the post quarter acquisition of a majority holding of S.M.R.E, a provider of innovative integrated powertrain technology and electronics for the e-mobility market. I am confident that these acquisitions, which will initially dilute our margins and EPS, will over time and with our investment, innovation and operational excellence, become a meaningful part of the SolarEdge success.”
Fourth Quarter 2018 Summary
The Company reported record revenues of $263.7 million, up 11% from $236.6 million in the prior quarter and up 39% from $189.3 million year over year.
GAAP gross margin was 30.2%, down from 33.0% in the prior quarter and down from 37.5% year over year.
Non-GAAP gross margin was 30.9%, down from 33.6% in the prior quarter and down from 37.9% year over year.
GAAP operating expenses were $55.3 million, up 26% from $43.9 million in the prior quarter and up 52% from $36.4 million year over year.
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $45.1 million, up 22% from $37.0 million in the prior quarter and up 42% from $31.7 million year over year.
GAAP operating income was $24.4 million, down 28% from $34.0 million in the prior quarter and down 29% from $34.6 million year over year.
Non-GAAP operating income was $36.4 million, down 14% from $42.5 million in the prior quarter and down 9% from $40.0 million year over year.
GAAP net income was $12.9 million, down 72% from $45.6 million in the prior quarter and down 34% from $19.5 million year over year.
Non-GAAP net income was $31.5 million, down 26% from $42.7 million in the prior quarter and down 24% from $41.2 million year over year.
GAAP net diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.27, down from $0.95 in the prior quarter and down from $0.42 year over year.
Non-GAAP net diluted EPS was $0.63, down from $0.86 in the prior quarter and down from $0.85 year over year.
Cash flow from operating activities was $46.9 million, up from $34.3 million in the prior quarter and up from $45.8 million year over year.
As of December 31, 2018, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, bank deposit and marketable securities totaled $392.2 million, compared to $453.2 million on September 30, 2018 following a payment of $101.2 million for the acquisition of Kokam shares.
Full Year 2018 Summary
Total revenues of $937.2 million, up 54% from the prior year.
GAAP gross margin was 34.1%, down from 35.4% in the prior year.
GAAP operating income was $139.9 million, up 54% from $91.1 million in the prior year.
GAAP net income was $128.8 million, up 53% from $84.2 million in the prior year.
Non-GAAP net income was $157.3 million, up 37% from $115.0 million in the prior year.
GAAP net diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $2.69, up from $1.85 in the prior year.
Non-GAAP net diluted EPS was $3.17, up from $2.43 in the prior year.
Cash flow from operating activities of $189.1 million, up from $136.7 million in the prior year.
Outlook for the First Quarter 2019
The Company also provides guidance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2019 as follows:
- Revenues to be within the range of $260 million to $270 million
- Gross margins expected to be within the range of 30% to 32%
- Revenues from solar products to be within the range of $245 million to $255 million
- Gross margins from sale of solar products expected to be within the range of 32% to 34%
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