SiTime Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

SiTime (Nasdaq: SITM) announced its Q2 2024 financial results. Net revenue reached $43.9 million, marking a 33% increase from the previous quarter and a 58% increase year-over-year. GAAP gross profit was $21.5 million (49.1% of revenue), while GAAP net loss stood at $26.8 million or $1.16 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, gross profit was $25.3 million (57.7% of revenue) with a net income of $2.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share. The company ended the quarter with $452.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. CEO Rajesh Vashist highlighted robust demand driven by the communications, enterprise, and datacenters (CED) segments. SiTime also completed a $68.6 million payment related to the Aura transaction.

Positive

• Net revenue increased by 33% QoQ and 58% YoY to $43.9 million.
• Non-GAAP gross profit was $25.3 million, or 57.7% of revenue.
• Non-GAAP net income stood at $2.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share.
• Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $452.5 million.

Negative

• GAAP net loss of $26.8 million or $1.16 per diluted share.
• GAAP operating expenses were $53.8 million, resulting in a loss from operations of $32.3 million.

Insights

Financial Analyst

SiTime's Q2 2024 results show significant improvement, with revenue up 33% QoQ and 58% YoY to $43.9 million. The company's focus on the high-growth Communications, Enterprise and Datacenter (CED) segment is paying off. However, profitability remains a concern. While non-GAAP figures show a small profit of $2.8 million, GAAP results indicate a substantial loss of $26.8 million.

The gross margin of 57.7% (non-GAAP) is solid for a semiconductor company, reflecting SiTime's strong market position. The cash position of $452.5 million provides ample runway for continued R&D and market expansion. The $68.6 million Aura transaction payment suggests strategic investments to enhance their product portfolio.

Investors should monitor the path to GAAP profitability and the success of the company's AI-related initiatives, which could drive future growth in the precision timing market.

Tech Industry Analyst

SiTime's Q2 results underscore the growing importance of precision timing in AI and data center applications. The company's diversified product portfolio, developed over five years, is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. The strong growth in the CED segment indicates SiTime's products are gaining traction in high-performance computing environments.

The company's focus on AI-driven demand is timely, as the sector experiences rapid expansion. However, competition in this space is intense and SiTime will need to maintain its technological edge. The granting of RSUs to new hires suggests an effort to attract and retain top talent, important for innovation in this fast-moving industry.

Investors should watch for SiTime's ability to scale operations profitably as demand increases and monitor any new product announcements targeting AI-specific timing needs.

Market Research Analyst

SiTime's Q2 performance reflects a broader recovery in the semiconductor industry, particularly in high-performance computing sectors. The company's 58% YoY revenue growth outpaces many peers, indicating market share gains. The strong demand across all market segments, especially in CED, aligns with the increasing need for precision timing in data-intensive applications like AI and 5G.

The company's strategic positioning in the AI supply chain could drive sustained growth, as timing components are critical for AI system performance. However, the semiconductor industry is cyclical and current high demand may not persist indefinitely. SiTime's ability to diversify its customer base and applications will be important for long-term stability.

Investors should monitor industry-wide trends, particularly in AI and data center investments, as indicators of SiTime's future performance potential.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiTime Corporation, (Nasdaq: SITM), the Precision Timing company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Net revenue in the second quarter of 2024 was $43.9 million, a 33% increase from $33.0 million in the prior quarter and an increase of 58% from the year ago period.

“Q2 results exceeded our outlook,” said Rajesh Vashist, CEO and chairman of SiTime. “Demand grew across all market segments, fueled by the highest growth segment, communications, enterprise and datacenters (CED). Our investments over the past five years have given us a diversified product portfolio — one that meets the industry’s precision timing needs. This, coupled with our strong customer relationships, positions us well to continue capitalizing on the rising demand for AI.”

In the second quarter of 2024, GAAP gross profit was $21.5 million, or 49.1% of revenue, GAAP operating expenses were $53.8 million, GAAP loss from operations was $32.3 million, and GAAP net loss was $26.8 million, or $1.16 per diluted share.

In the second quarter of 2024, non-GAAP gross profit was $25.3 million, or 57.7% of revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $28.1 million, non-GAAP loss from operations was $2.8 million and non-GAAP net income was $2.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share.

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $452.5 million on June 30, 2024. The second quarter of 2024 also included the payment of $68.6 million related to the Aura transaction.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release and its attachments include certain non-GAAP supplemental performance measures. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

SiTime believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to SiTime’s financial condition and results of operations. SiTime believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight into SiTime’s ongoing performance and core operational activities and has chosen to provide these measures for more consistent and meaningful comparison between periods. These measures should only be used to evaluate SiTime’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangibles, and acquisition-related expenses which include transaction and certain other cash costs associated with business acquisition as well as changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration and earn out liabilities. The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial results is provided in the financial statements portion of this release.

Inducement Plan Grants

SiTime granted restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) on August 5, 2024 that were approved by the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors under SiTime’s 2022 Inducement Award Plan, as a material inducement to employment of 15 newly hired non-executive individuals globally. The RSUs were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The inducement grants consisted of an aggregate of 36,366 RSUs. One-fourth of the RSUs will vest on the first February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20 falling in the one-year anniversary quarter of the applicable vesting start date, and then 1/16th of the RSUs vest in equal quarterly installments on each February 20, May 20, August 20, and November 20, thereafter, subject to each such employee’s continued service on each vesting date. The inducement grants are subject to the terms and conditions of award agreements covering the grants and SiTime’s 2022 Inducement Award Plan.

Conference Call

SiTime will broadcast the financial results for its second quarter of 2024 via conference call today, August 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern 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. The conference call will also be available via a live audio webcast on the investor relations section of the SiTime website at investor.sitime.com. Please access the website at least a few minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived webcast replay of the call will be available on the website.

About SiTime

SiTime Corporation is the Precision Timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 3 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit www.sitime.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors include, but not limited to the impact of acquisitions. More information about these and other risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements contained in this release are included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our most recent Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other filings SiTime makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the Form 10-K that has been filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The financial information set forth in this release reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While SiTime believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in SiTime’s Form 10-Q for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2024 and SiTime’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to SiTime at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. Except as required by law, SiTime undertakes no obligation, and does not intend, to update these forward-looking statements.

SiTime Corporation
Unaudited GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue	$	43,866			$	33,022
Cost of revenue		22,343				15,361
Gross profit		21,523				17,661
Operating expenses:
Research and development		25,490				25,544
Selling, general and administrative		25,190				23,913
Acquisition related costs		3,163				3,242
Total operating expenses		53,843				52,699
Loss from operations		(32,320	)			(35,038	)
Interest income		5,736				6,560
Other expense, net		(203	)			(213	)
Loss before income taxes		(26,787	)			(28,691	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		18				(13	)
Net loss	$	(26,769	)		$	(28,704	)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders and comprehensive loss	$	(26,769	)		$	(28,704	)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic	$	(1.16	)		$	(1.26	)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted	$	(1.16	)		$	(1.26	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net loss per share		22,997				22,765
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net loss per share		22,997				22,765

SiTime Corporation
Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments
	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit and margin to non-GAAP
Revenue	$	43,866			$	33,022
GAAP gross profit		21,523				17,661
GAAP gross margin		49.1	%			53.5	%
Amortization of acquired intangibles		3,463				1,284
Stock-based compensation		327				179
Non-GAAP gross profit	$	25,313			$	19,124
Non-GAAP gross margin		57.7	%			57.9	%
Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to non-GAAP
GAAP research and development expenses	$	25,490			$	25,544
Stock-based compensation		(9,414	)			(9,177	)
Non-GAAP research and development expenses	$	16,076			$	16,367
GAAP sales, general and administrative expenses	$	25,190			$	23,913
Stock-based compensation		(13,176	)			(12,347	)
Acquisition related integration costs		—				(550	)
Non-GAAP sales, general and administrative expenses	$	12,014			$	11,016
GAAP acquisition related costs	$	3,163			$	3,242
Acquisition related costs		(3,163	)			(3,242	)
Non-GAAP acquisition related costs	$	—			$	—
Total Non-GAAP operating expenses	$	28,090			$	27,383
Reconciliation of GAAP loss from operations to non-GAAP loss from operations
GAAP loss from operations	$	(32,320	)		$	(35,038	)
Acquisition related costs		3,163				3,242
Acquisition related integration costs		—				550
Amortization of acquired intangibles		3,463				1,284
Stock-based compensation		22,917				21,703
Non-GAAP loss from operations	$	(2,777	)		$	(8,259	)
Non-GAAP loss from operations as a percentage of revenue		(6.3	%)			(25.0	%)
Reconciliation of GAAP net loss to non-GAAP net income (loss)
GAAP net loss	$	(26,769	)		$	(28,704	)
Acquisition related costs		3,163				3,242
Acquisition related integration costs		—				550
Amortization of acquired intangibles		3,463				1,284
Stock-based compensation		22,917				21,703
Non-GAAP net income (loss)	$	2,774			$	(1,925	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share		22,997				22,765
GAAP net loss per share diluted	$	(1.16	)		$	(1.26	)
Non-GAAP adjustments detailed above		1.28				1.18
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share diluted	$	0.12			$	(0.08	)

SiTime Corporation
Unaudited GAAP Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
	As of
	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,637			$	9,468
Short-term investments in held-to-maturity securities		435,881				518,733
Accounts receivable, net		20,986				21,861
Inventories		70,785				65,539
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9,278				7,641
Total current assets		553,567				623,242
Property and equipment, net		58,689				54,685
Intangible assets, net		171,149				177,079
Right-of-use assets, net		7,056				8,262
Goodwill		87,098				87,098
Other assets		996				1,317
Total assets	$	878,555			$	951,683
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	14,489			$	8,690
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		65,874				112,704
Total current liabilities		80,363				121,394
Other non-current liabilities		105,680				122,237
Total liabilities		186,043				243,631
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		2				2
Additional paid-in capital		836,383				796,450
Accumulated deficit		(143,873	)			(88,400	)
Total stockholders’ equity		692,512				708,052
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	878,555			$	951,683

Investor Relations Contacts:

Shelton Group
Leanne Sievers | Brett Perry
1-949-224-3874 | 1-214-272-0070
sheltonir@sheltongroup.com

SiTime Corporation
Beth Howe
Chief Financial Officer
investor.relations@sitime.com

FAQ

What were SiTime's Q2 2024 financial results?

SiTime reported a net revenue of $43.9 million, a 33% increase from the prior quarter. GAAP net loss was $26.8 million or $1.16 per diluted share, and non-GAAP net income was $2.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share.

How much did SiTime's revenue increase in Q2 2024?

SiTime's revenue increased by 33% from the previous quarter and 58% year-over-year, reaching $43.9 million.

What is SiTime's GAAP net loss for Q2 2024?

SiTime reported a GAAP net loss of $26.8 million or $1.16 per diluted share for Q2 2024.

What are SiTime's non-GAAP financial results for Q2 2024?

SiTime's non-GAAP gross profit was $25.3 million (57.7% of revenue), and non-GAAP net income was $2.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share.

What is the cash position of SiTime at the end of Q2 2024?

SiTime ended Q2 2024 with $452.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments.