AXT, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
AXT Inc reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $23.6 million, showing a 36% increase from Q3 2023 but down from $27.9 million in Q2 2024. GAAP gross margin improved to 24.0% from 10.7% year-over-year. The company reported a GAAP net loss of ($2.9) million, or ($0.07) per share, an improvement from ($5.8) million loss in Q3 2023. Data center-related demand remained strong, with all products showing double-digit year-over-year growth. The company expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025, particularly in indium phosphide substrates for AI applications.
AXT Inc ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q3 2024 con un fatturato di $23.6 milioni, segnando un aumento del 36% rispetto al Q3 2023, ma in calo rispetto ai $27.9 milioni del Q2 2024. Il margine lordo GAAP è migliorato al 24.0% rispetto al 10.7% dell'anno precedente. L'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta GAAP di ($2.9) milioni, ovvero ($0.07) per azione, un miglioramento rispetto alla perdita di ($5.8) milioni nel Q3 2023. La domanda legata ai data center è rimasta forte, con tutti i prodotti che hanno mostrato una crescita a due cifre rispetto all'anno precedente. L'azienda ha espresso ottimismo riguardo alle prospettive di crescita per il 2025, in particolare per i substrati di fosfuro d'indio per applicazioni di intelligenza artificiale.
AXT Inc informó los resultados financieros del Q3 2024 con ingresos de $23.6 millones, mostrando un aumento del 36% en comparación con el Q3 2023, pero una disminución respecto a los $27.9 millones en el Q2 2024. El margen bruto GAAP mejoró al 24.0% desde el 10.7% en comparación interanual. La empresa reportó una pérdida neta GAAP de ($2.9) millones, o ($0.07) por acción, una mejora respecto a la pérdida de ($5.8) millones en el Q3 2023. La demanda relacionada con los centros de datos se mantuvo fuerte, con todos los productos mostrando un crecimiento de dos dígitos en comparación anual. La compañía expresó optimismo sobre las perspectivas de crecimiento en 2025, particularmente en sustratos de fosfuro de indio para aplicaciones de IA.
AXT Inc는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고하며 수익이 $23.6 백만으로, 2023년 3분기 대비 36% 증가했지만 2024년 2분기 $27.9 백만에서 감소했다고 발표했습니다. GAAP 총 이익률은 전년 대비 10.7%에서 24.0%로 개선되었습니다. 회사는 GAAP 순손실이 ($2.9) 백만, 즉 주당 ($0.07)으로, 2023년 3분기에 기록된 ($5.8) 백만 손실보다 개선되었다고 보고했습니다. 데이터 센터 관련 수요는 여전히 강하게 유지되었으며, 모든 제품이 전년 대비 두 자릿수 성장률을 보였습니다. 회사는 2025년 성장 전망에 대한 낙관적인 입장을 표명했으며, 특히 AI 응용을 위한 인듐 인화물 기판에 주목하고 있습니다.
AXT Inc a annoncé les résultats financiers du T3 2024 avec des revenus de 23,6 millions de dollars, montrant une augmentation de 36 % par rapport au T3 2023, mais une baisse par rapport à 27,9 millions de dollars pour le T2 2024. La marge brute GAAP s'est améliorée à 24,0 % par rapport à 10,7 % d'une année sur l'autre. L'entreprise a déclaré une perte nette GAAP de 2,9 millions de dollars, soit 0,07 $ par action, une amélioration par rapport à une perte de 5,8 millions de dollars au T3 2023. La demande liée aux centres de données est restée forte, avec tous les produits montrant une croissance à deux chiffres par rapport à l'année précédente. L'entreprise a exprimé son optimisme quant aux perspectives de croissance en 2025, en particulier dans les substrats de phosphure d'indium pour les applications d'IA.
AXT Inc hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das Q3 2024 bekannt gegeben, mit einem Umsatz von $23.6 Millionen, was einem Anstieg von 36% im Vergleich zum Q3 2023 entspricht, aber einem Rückgang von $27.9 Millionen im Q2 2024. Die GAAP-Bruttomarge verbesserte sich von 10.7% auf 24.0% im Jahresvergleich. Das Unternehmen berichtete von einem GAAP-Nettoverlust von ($2.9) Millionen oder ($0.07) pro Aktie, eine Verbesserung gegenüber einem Verlust von ($5.8) Millionen im Q3 2023. Die Nachfrage im Bereich Datacenter blieb stark, wobei alle Produkte ein zweistelliges Wachstum im Jahresvergleich aufwiesen. Das Unternehmen äußerte Optimismus über die Wachstumsaussichten für 2025, insbesondere im Bereich von Indiumphosphid-Substraten für KI-Anwendungen.
- Revenue increased 36% year-over-year to $23.6 million
- GAAP gross margin improved significantly to 24.0% from 10.7% year-over-year
- Net loss per share reduced to ($0.07) from ($0.14) year-over-year
- All products achieved double-digit year-over-year growth
- Strong data center-related demand continues
- Revenue declined from $27.9 million in Q2 2024 to $23.6 million in Q3 2024
- GAAP gross margin decreased from 27.4% in Q2 2024 to 24.0% in Q3 2024
- Net loss increased to ($2.9) million from ($1.5) million in Q2 2024
- Company remains unprofitable with continued quarterly losses
Insights
The Q3 2024 results show mixed signals. While year-over-year revenue grew by
The semiconductor substrate market dynamics are evident in AXT's results. Strong demand for indium phosphide substrates in AI-related photodetector applications signals a strategic position in emerging technologies. The double-digit growth across all product lines, including raw materials, indicates broad-based market recovery. However, sequential revenue decline suggests ongoing market volatility. The focus on data center and AI applications aligns with major industry trends, particularly as AI infrastructure buildout continues. The improved margins demonstrate better operational efficiency, though sustained profitability remains a challenge in this cyclical industry.
Management Qualitative Comments
“Q3 came in largely in line with our expectations, coming off a strong quarter in Q2,” said Morris Young, chief executive officer. “By comparison to the year ago quarter Q3 2023, our revenue in Q3 of 2024 increased over 36 percent and we are pleased to see that every product, including raw materials, had double digit year-over-year growth. Data center-related demand remained solid, and we are anticipating new order momentum in indium phosphide substrates for photodetectors in AI applications.”
“This year-over-year revenue improvement benefited our GAAP gross margin significantly, moving from 10.7 percent in Q3 2023 to 24.0 percent in the recent quarter. The impact on the bottom line reduced the GAAP net loss from (
Third Quarter 2024 Results
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Revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was
, compared with$23.6 million for the second quarter of 2024 and$27.9 million for the third quarter of 2023.$17.4 million
- GAAP gross margin was 24.0 percent of revenue for the third quarter of 2024, compared with 27.4 percent of revenue for the second quarter of 2024 and 10.7 percent for the third quarter of 2023.
- Non-GAAP gross margin, after excluding charges for stock-based compensation, was 24.3 percent of revenue for the third quarter of 2024, compared with 27.6 percent of revenue for the second quarter of 2024 and 11.3 percent for the third quarter of 2023.
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GAAP net loss, after minority interests, for the third quarter of 2024 was a net loss of
( , or ($2.9) million ) per share, compared with a net loss of$0.07 ( , or ($1.5) million ) per share, for the second quarter of 2024 and a net loss of$0.04 ( , or ($5.8) million ) per share, for the third quarter of 2023.$0.14
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Non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2024 was a net loss of
( , or ($2.1) million ) per share, compared with a net loss of$0.05 ( , or ($0.8) million ) per share, for the second quarter of 2024 and a net loss of$0.02 ( , or ($4.9) million ) per share, for the third quarter of 2023.$0.12
STAR Market Listing Update
On January 10, 2022, AXT announced that Beijing Tongmei Xtal Technology Co., Ltd. (“Tongmei”), its subsidiary in
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call to discuss these results today at 1:30 p.m. PT. The conference call can be accessed at (800) 715-9871 (passcode 4378083). The call will also be simulcast at www.axt.com. Replays will be available at (800) 770-2030 (Playback ID: 4378083 followed by # key) until November 14, 2024. Financial and statistical information to be discussed in the call will be available on the company’s website immediately prior to commencement of the call. Additional investor information can be accessed at http://www.axt.com or by calling the company’s Investor Relations Department at (510) 438-4700.
About AXT, Inc.
AXT is a material science company that develops and manufactures high-performance compound and single element semiconductor substrate wafers comprising indium phosphide (InP), gallium arsenide (GaAs) and germanium (Ge). The company’s wafer substrates are used when a typical silicon wafer substrate cannot meet the performance requirements of a semiconductor or optoelectronic device. End markets include 5G infrastructure, data center connectivity (silicon photonics), passive optical networks, LED lighting, lasers, sensors, power amplifiers for wireless devices and satellite solar cells. AXT’s worldwide headquarters are in
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing paragraphs contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws, including, for example, statements regarding the timing and completion of the proposed listing of shares of Tongmei on the STAR Market. Additional examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding the market demand for our products, our product mix, our growth prospects and opportunities for continued business expansion, including technology trends, new applications and the ramping of Tier-1 customers, our market opportunity, our ability to lead our industry, our relocation, our expectations with respect to our business prospects and financial results, including our gross margin performance, and our development of larger diameter substrates that we believe will enable the next generation of technology innovation across a number of end-markets. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to the company’s operations and business environment, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements contained in the foregoing discussion. These uncertainties and factors include but are not limited to: the requests for redemptions by private equity funds in
AXT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue |
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$ |
23,645 |
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$ |
17,366 |
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$ |
74,256 |
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|
$ |
55,366 |
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|
Cost of revenue |
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|
17,963 |
|
|
|
15,500 |
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|
|
54,828 |
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|
|
46,675 |
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Gross profit |
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|
5,682 |
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|
|
1,866 |
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|
|
19,428 |
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|
|
8,691 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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5,650 |
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|
|
5,667 |
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17,656 |
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|
|
17,439 |
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Research and development |
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|
3,438 |
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|
|
2,926 |
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|
|
10,410 |
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|
|
9,261 |
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|
Total operating expenses |
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9,088 |
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|
|
8,593 |
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|
|
28,066 |
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|
|
26,700 |
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Loss from operations |
|
|
(3,406 |
) |
|
|
(6,727 |
) |
|
|
(8,638 |
) |
|
|
(18,009 |
) |
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Interest expense, net |
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|
(391 |
) |
|
|
(381 |
) |
|
|
(1,022 |
) |
|
|
(1,143 |
) |
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Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures |
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|
1,007 |
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|
|
369 |
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|
|
2,495 |
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|
|
2,344 |
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Other income, net |
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|
529 |
|
|
|
223 |
|
|
|
2,052 |
|
|
|
1,282 |
|
|
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes |
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|
(2,261 |
) |
|
|
(6,516 |
) |
|
|
(5,113 |
) |
|
|
(15,526 |
) |
|
Provision (benefit ) for income taxes |
|
|
626 |
|
|
|
(101 |
) |
|
|
1,021 |
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|
|
(92 |
) |
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Net loss |
|
|
(2,887 |
) |
|
|
(6,415 |
) |
|
|
(6,134 |
) |
|
|
(15,434 |
) |
|
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests |
|
|
(50 |
) |
|
|
592 |
|
|
|
(402 |
) |
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|
1,174 |
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Net loss attributable to AXT, Inc. |
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$ |
(2,937 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,823 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,536 |
) |
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$ |
(14,260 |
) |
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Net loss attributable to AXT, Inc. per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.07 |
) |
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$ |
(0.14 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
|
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
|
|
43,157 |
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|
|
42,638 |
|
|
|
43,079 |
|
|
|
42,574 |
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|
Diluted |
|
|
43,157 |
|
|
|
42,638 |
|
|
|
43,079 |
|
|
|
42,574 |
|
|
AXT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited, in thousands) |
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
24,898 |
|
|
$ |
37,752 |
|
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
13,893 |
|
|
|
12,362 |
|
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
— |
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|
|
2,140 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
27,970 |
|
|
|
19,256 |
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
86,109 |
|
|
|
86,503 |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
14,991 |
|
|
|
12,643 |
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
167,861 |
|
|
|
170,656 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
166,459 |
|
|
|
166,348 |
|
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
|
2,451 |
|
|
|
2,799 |
|
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Other assets |
|
|
18,809 |
|
|
|
18,898 |
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|
Total assets |
|
$ |
355,580 |
|
|
$ |
358,701 |
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
|
$ |
12,780 |
|
|
$ |
9,617 |
|
|
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
11,941 |
|
|
|
19,019 |
|
|
Short-term loans |
|
|
54,052 |
|
|
|
52,921 |
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
78,773 |
|
|
|
81,557 |
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Noncurrent operating lease liabilities |
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|
1,993 |
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|
|
2,351 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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|
8,595 |
|
|
|
5,647 |
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Total liabilities |
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|
89,361 |
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|
89,555 |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
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41,237 |
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41,663 |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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3,532 |
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|
3,532 |
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Common stock |
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|
45 |
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|
|
44 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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240,770 |
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|
238,452 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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|
(38,576 |
) |
|
|
(32,040 |
) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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|
(5,038 |
) |
|
|
(5,999 |
) |
|
Total AXT, Inc. stockholders’ equity |
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200,733 |
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|
|
203,989 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
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|
24,249 |
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|
|
23,494 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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|
224,982 |
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|
|
227,483 |
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Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity |
|
$ |
355,580 |
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$ |
358,701 |
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AXT, INC. Reconciliation of Statements of Operations Under GAAP and Non-GAAP (Unaudited, in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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GAAP gross profit |
|
$ |
5,682 |
|
|
$ |
1,866 |
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$ |
19,428 |
|
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$ |
8,691 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
102 |
|
|
|
246 |
|
|
|
310 |
|
Non-GAAP gross profit |
|
$ |
5,755 |
|
|
$ |
1,968 |
|
|
$ |
19,674 |
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|
$ |
9,001 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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GAAP operating expenses |
|
$ |
9,088 |
|
|
$ |
8,593 |
|
|
$ |
28,066 |
|
|
$ |
26,700 |
|
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
747 |
|
|
|
789 |
|
|
|
2,098 |
|
|
|
2,408 |
|
Non-GAAP operating expenses |
|
$ |
8,341 |
|
|
$ |
7,804 |
|
|
$ |
25,968 |
|
|
$ |
24,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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GAAP loss from operations |
|
$ |
(3,406 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,727 |
) |
|
$ |
(8,638 |
) |
|
$ |
(18,009 |
) |
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
820 |
|
|
|
891 |
|
|
|
2,344 |
|
|
|
2,718 |
|
Non-GAAP loss from operations |
|
$ |
(2,586 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,836 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,294 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,291 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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GAAP net loss |
|
$ |
(2,937 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,823 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,536 |
) |
|
$ |
(14,260 |
) |
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
820 |
|
|
|
891 |
|
|
|
2,344 |
|
|
|
2,718 |
|
Non-GAAP net loss |
|
$ |
(2,117 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,932 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,192 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,542 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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GAAP net loss per diluted share |
|
$ |
(0.07 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.14 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.15 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.34 |
) |
Stock-based compensation expense per diluted share |
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share |
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.12 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.27 |
) |
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Shares used to compute diluted net income per share |
|
|
43,157 |
|
|
|
42,638 |
|
|
|
43,079 |
|
|
|
42,574 |
|
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Gary Fischer
Chief Financial Officer
(510) 438-4700
Leslie Green
Green Communications Consulting, LLC
(650) 312-9060
Source: AXT, Inc.
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