Pixelworks Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
- 25% sequential increase in total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023
- Record quarterly mobile revenue increased 44% sequentially and more than 200% year-over-year
- Multi-year agreement with Walt Disney Studios and Universal Pictures
- New product launches with OPPO affiliate, OnePlus, and HONOR
- Fourth quarter gross margin expansion by 170 basis points sequentially
- Full-year total revenue decreased to $59.7 million compared to $70.1 million in 2022
- GAAP gross profit margin for the full year 2023 at 43.1% compared to 51.2% in the prior year
- GAAP net loss of $26.2 million for the full year 2023
Insights
Pixelworks' substantial revenue growth in the fourth quarter, particularly the 200% year-over-year increase in mobile revenue, signifies a robust demand for the company's video and display processing solutions in the mobile segment. This growth trajectory, especially in the context of new product introductions like the OnePlus devices featuring Pixelworks' processors, suggests a positive market reception and potential for increased market share in the visual processing industry. The strategic partnership with major studios like Walt Disney and Universal Pictures for the TrueCut Motion platform may serve as a catalyst for future revenue streams and diversification of the company's income sources.
The gross margin expansion indicates operational efficiency improvements, which is a positive sign for investors looking at the company's profitability potential. However, the year-over-year decrease in total revenue and the reported net losses, both GAAP and non-GAAP, warrant a cautious approach. The company's focus on achieving non-GAAP profitability in the second half of the year will be a key metric to monitor, as it indicates management's confidence in the company's cost control and revenue generation capabilities.
The reported sequential growth in revenue and improvement in gross margin suggests that Pixelworks is gaining traction in its operational turnaround. However, the full-year decrease in revenue and the widening net loss position raise concerns about the sustainability of this growth, particularly as it relates to the company's home and enterprise business segments. The cash and cash equivalents position shows a downward trend year-over-year, which could impact the company's ability to fund ongoing operations and invest in growth initiatives without additional financing.
Investors should also consider the implications of the non-GAAP measures, such as the non-GAAP net loss and adjusted EBITDA, which exclude certain expenses that are realized in the course of business. These figures provide a lens into the company's operational performance sans non-recurring costs, but they should be analyzed alongside GAAP results for a complete financial picture.
The technological advancements highlighted, such as the X7 visual processor and the IRX image rendering accelerator solution, position Pixelworks at the forefront of visual processing innovation. The company's ability to secure high-profile collaborations with OnePlus and major film studios for its TrueCut Motion technology underscores the competitive edge of its products. The integration of AI-based High Efficiency Super-Resolution (HESR) technology is a notable development, as it aligns with the industry's push towards high-performance, energy-efficient solutions.
The emphasis on mobile gaming and cinematic video quality through devices like the HONOR 90 GT smartphone indicates a strategic alignment with consumer trends towards high-quality mobile entertainment. This focus on mobile revenue, which now represents more than half of total revenue, is a strategic move that leverages the growing demand for enhanced mobile experiences.
Total Revenue for the Fourth Quarter Increased
Record Quarterly Mobile Revenue Increased
Full Year Mobile Revenue Grew
Fourth Quarter and Recent Highlights
- Total revenue increased
25% sequentially, driven by record mobile revenue - Mobile revenue increased
44% sequentially to a record$11.9 million - Recently announced multi-year agreement with Walt Disney Studios to bring initial collection of TrueCut Motion™ graded titles to select home entertainment devices through the Disney+ streaming service
- Universal Pictures released Matthew Vaughn's newest film, Argylle, to select premium theaters globally in TrueCut Motion format, featuring Pixelworks' cinematic high frame rate technology
- OPPO affiliate, OnePlus, launched its OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12 global version, both incorporating Pixelworks' X7 visual processor and end-to-end IRX image rendering accelerator solution, delivering unmatched visual performance for mobile gaming globally
- Pixelworks X7 Gen 2 visual processor featuring AI-based High Efficiency Super-Resolution (HESR) technology, debuted in OnePlus Ace 3 smartphone, enabling both 120fps and 1.5K super resolution with lower power
- HONOR 90 GT smartphone launched featuring Pixelworks' advanced X5 Plus visual processor and MotionEngine® technology to enable cinematic video quality and ultra-smooth mobile gaming
"Our fourth quarter results marked a strong finish to the year, which was highlighted by the continued momentum and significant growth of our mobile business," stated Todd DeBonis, President and CEO of Pixelworks. "Mobile revenue increased to a record for the quarter and the full year, representing more than half of total revenue. We also expanded fourth quarter gross margin by 170 basis points sequentially and delivered significant improvement in our bottom-line results.
"Our growth initiatives across our mobile business, along with TrueCut Motion have continued to gain increasing traction and generate tangible results. In mobile, smartphone customers and mobile gaming studios have embraced our IRX-branded gaming experience and certification program, as well as the visual performance benefits this end-to-end solution provides to the mobile gaming ecosystem. We also achieved a significant commercial milestone for our TrueCut Motion platform with the recent adoption of our cinematic high frame rate technology by two of the largest studios, Walt Disney and Universal Pictures. We believe this early commercial validation of TrueCut Motion by these respected leaders in entertainment will pave the way for expanded adoption, as filmmakers and studios increasingly seek to deliver a premium, high frame rate experience to audiences in theaters and at home.
"Looking ahead, we are entering 2024 with strong momentum across our visual processing solutions and IRX certification program in mobile, coupled with initial studio adoption of our TrueCut Motion platform. We expect to achieve another year of accelerated growth in mobile, driven by a combination of increased unit volumes and new product introductions. Complementing our anticipated growth, we are driving continued gross margin expansion as part of an established path to achieve quarterly non-GAAP profitability in the second half of the year."
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
Revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023 was
On a GAAP basis, gross profit margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 was
On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2023 gross profit margin was
For the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a GAAP net loss of
For the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a non-GAAP net loss of
Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2023 was a negative
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023 were
Business Outlook
The Company's current business outlook, including guidance for the first quarter of 2024, will be discussed as part of the scheduled conference call.
Conference Call Information
Pixelworks will host a conference call today, February 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. To join the conference call via phone, participants are required to complete the following registration form to receive a dial-in number and dedicated PIN for accessing the conference call. Additionally, a live and archived audio webcast of the conference call will be accessible via the investors section of Pixelworks' website at www.pixelworks.com.
About Pixelworks, Inc.
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has a 20-year history of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays, and video streaming services. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks, MotionEngine, TrueCut Motion and the Pixelworks logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release makes reference to non-GAAP gross profit margins, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share, which exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets and stock-based compensation expense which are required under GAAP as well as the tax effect of the non-GAAP adjustments. The press release also makes reference to and reconciles GAAP net loss and adjusted EBITDA, which Pixelworks defines as GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. before interest income and other, net, income tax provision (benefit), depreciation and amortization, as well as the specific items listed above.
Pixelworks management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate the business and establish its operational goals, review its operations on a period-to-period basis, for compensation evaluations, to measure performance, and for budgeting and resource allocation. Pixelworks management believes it is useful for the Company and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP information and non-GAAP financial measures to help assess the performance of Pixelworks' continuing business and to evaluate Pixelworks' future prospects. These non-GAAP measures, when reviewed together with the GAAP financial information, provide additional transparency and information for comparison and analysis of operating performance and trends. These non-GAAP measures exclude certain items to facilitate management's review of the comparability of our core operating results on a period-to-period basis.
Because the Company's non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial results as presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included in this earnings release which is available in the investor relations section of the Pixelworks website.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by use of terms such as "begin," "continue," "will," "expect", "believe," "anticipate" and similar terms or the negative of such terms, and include, without limitation, statements about expected adoption rates, increased volumes, new product introductions, gross margin expansion, and achievement of quarterly breakeven results. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of this release, including any projections of revenue or other financial items or any statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could vary materially from those contained in forward looking statements due to many factors, including, without limitation: the actual adoption rate of our TrueCut Motion technology or of high frame rate content by the motion picture and streaming video industries; the actual performance of the motion picture and streaming video industries; the actual performance of the smartphone market throughout 2024; our ability to execute on our strategy; competitive factors, such as rival chip architectures, introduction or traction by competing designs, or pricing pressures; the success of our products in expanding markets; current global economic challenges; changes in the digital display and projection markets; seasonality in the consumer electronics market; our efforts to achieve profitability from operations; our limited financial resources; and our ability to attract and retain key personnel. More information regarding potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements is included from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as well as subsequent SEC filings.
The forward-looking statements contained in this release are as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
[Financial Tables Follow]
PIXELWORKS, INC. | |||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
Revenue, net | $ 20,074 | $ 16,032 | $ 16,888 | $ 59,677 | $ 70,146 |
Cost of revenue (1) | 11,098 | 9,150 | 7,914 | 33,968 | 34,265 |
Gross profit | 8,976 | 6,882 | 8,974 | 25,709 | 35,881 |
Operating expenses: | |||||
Research and development (2) | 6,953 | 8,752 | 6,395 | 30,878 | 30,521 |
Selling, general and administrative (3) | 6,151 | 5,776 | 5,587 | 23,467 | 22,177 |
Total operating expenses | 13,104 | 14,528 | 11,982 | 54,345 | 52,698 |
Loss from operations | (4,128) | (7,646) | (3,008) | (28,636) | (16,817) |
Interest income and other, net | 435 | 471 | 272 | 2,050 | 700 |
Loss before income taxes | (3,693) | (7,175) | (2,736) | (26,586) | (16,117) |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 39 | 158 | (1,129) | 357 | (884) |
Net loss | (3,732) | (7,333) | (1,607) | (26,943) | (15,233) |
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interest | (12) | 334 | (327) | 767 | (797) |
Net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (3,744) | $ (6,999) | $ (1,934) | $ (26,176) | $ (16,030) |
Net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. per share - basic and diluted | $ (0.07) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.47) | $ (0.30) |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 56,895 | 56,410 | 54,974 | 56,163 | 54,335 |
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(1) Includes: | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 22 | 21 | 21 | 89 | 41 |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | — | — | — | — | 72 |
(2) Includes stock-based compensation | 396 | 452 | 556 | 1,866 | 2,351 |
(3) Includes: | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 701 | 779 | 583 | 2,841 | 2,806 |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | — | — | — | — | 18 |
PIXELWORKS, INC. | |||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit | |||||
GAAP gross profit | $ 8,976 | $ 6,882 | $ 8,974 | $ 25,709 | $ 35,881 |
Stock-based compensation | 22 | 21 | 21 | 89 | 41 |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | — | — | — | — | 72 |
Total reconciling items included in gross profit | 22 | 21 | 21 | 89 | 113 |
Non-GAAP gross profit | $ 8,998 | $ 6,903 | $ 8,995 | $ 25,798 | $ 35,994 |
Non-GAAP gross profit margin | 44.8 % | 43.1 % | 53.3 % | 43.2 % | 51.3 % |
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses | |||||
GAAP operating expenses | $ 13,104 | $ 14,528 | $ 11,982 | $ 54,345 | $ 52,698 |
Reconciling item included in research and development: | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 396 | 452 | 556 | 1,866 | 2,351 |
Reconciling items included in selling, general and administrative: | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 701 | 779 | 583 | 2,841 | 2,806 |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Total reconciling items included in operating expenses | 1,097 | 1,231 | 1,139 | 4,707 | 5,175 |
Non-GAAP operating expenses | $ 12,007 | $ 13,297 | $ 10,843 | $ 49,638 | $ 47,523 |
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks, Inc. | |||||
GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (3,744) | $ (6,999) | $ (1,934) | $ (26,176) | $ (16,030) |
Reconciling items included in gross profit | 22 | 21 | 21 | 89 | 113 |
Reconciling items included in operating expenses | 1,097 | 1,231 | 1,139 | 4,707 | 5,175 |
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (2,625) | $ (5,747) | $ (771) | $ (21,380) | $ (10,742) |
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. per share - basic and diluted | $ (0.05) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.38) | $ (0.20) |
Non-GAAP weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 56,895 | 56,410 | 54,974 | 56,163 | 54,335 |
*Set forth above are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The non-GAAP financial measure disclosed by the company has limitations and should not be | |||||
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Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Dollars per share | Dollars per share | Dollars per share | Dollars per share | Dollars per share | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | Diluted | Basic | Diluted | Basic | Diluted | Basic | Diluted | Basic | Diluted | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP net loss | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (0.07) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.47) | $ (0.47) | $ (0.30) | $ (0.30) | |||||||||||
Reconciling items included in gross profit | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||||||||||
Reconciling items included in operating expenses | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.10 | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (0.05) | $ (0.05) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.10) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.38) | $ (0.38) | $ (0.20) | $ (0.20) | |||||||||||
*Set forth above are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The non-GAAP financial measure disclosed by the company has limitations and should not be | |||||||||||||||||||||
PIXELWORKS, INC. | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit margin | ||||||||||
GAAP gross profit margin | 44.7 % | 42.9 % | 53.1 % | 43.1 % | 51.2 % | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | |||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | — % | — % | — % | — % | 0.1 % | |||||
Total reconciling items included in gross profit | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | |||||
Non-GAAP gross profit margin | 44.8 % | 43.1 % | 53.3 % | 43.2 % | 51.3 % | |||||
*Set forth above are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The non-GAAP financial measure disclosed by the company has limitations and should not be | ||||||||||
PIXELWORKS, INC. | |||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |
2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
Reconciliation of GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. and adjusted EBITDA | |||||
GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (3,744) | $ (6,999) | $ (1,934) | $ (26,176) | $ (16,030) |
Stock-based compensation | 1,119 | 1,252 | 1,160 | 4,796 | 5,198 |
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | — | — | — | — | 90 |
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Pixelworks Inc. | $ (2,625) | $ (5,747) | $ (771) | $ (21,380) | $ (10,742) |
EBITDA adjustments: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 1,076 | $ 1,053 | $ 1,167 | $ 4,287 | $ 4,657 |
Non-GAAP interest income and other, net | (435) | (471) | (272) | (2,050) | (700) |
Non-GAAP provision (benefit) for income taxes | 39 | 158 | (1,132) | 357 | (884) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ (1,945) | $ (5,007) | $ (1,008) | $ (18,786) | $ (7,669) |
*Set forth above are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. The non-GAAP financial measure disclosed by the company has limitations and should not be | |||||
PIXELWORKS, INC. | ||
December 31, | December 31, | |
ASSETS | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 47,544 | $ 56,821 |
Accounts receivable, net | 10,075 | 10,047 |
Inventories | 3,968 | 1,760 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,138 | 3,745 |
Total current assets | 64,725 | 72,373 |
Property and equipment, net | 5,997 | 4,632 |
Operating lease right of use assets | 4,725 | 3,331 |
Other assets, net | 2,115 | 3,580 |
Goodwill | 18,407 | 18,407 |
Total assets | $ 95,969 | $ 102,323 |
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $ 2,416 | $ 3,143 |
Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities | 9,692 | 8,849 |
Current portion of income taxes payable | 189 | 519 |
Total current liabilities | 12,297 | 12,511 |
Long-term liabilities, net of current portion | 1,373 | 1,005 |
Deposit liability | 13,781 | 13,537 |
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 2,567 | 2,148 |
Income taxes payable, net of current portion | 939 | 872 |
Total liabilities | 30,957 | 30,073 |
Redeemable non-controlling interest | 28,214 | 28,919 |
Total Pixelworks, Inc. shareholders' equity | 12,541 | 32,422 |
Non-controlling interest | 24,257 | 10,909 |
Total shareholders' equity | 36,798 | 43,331 |
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and shareholders' equity | $ 95,969 | $ 102,323 |
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