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Silicon Labs (SLAB) reported Q4 2024 financial results with revenue of $166 million. The company's Industrial & Commercial revenue was $89 million (down 8% sequentially), while Home & Life revenue reached $78 million (up 11% sequentially).

Key financial metrics include a GAAP gross margin of 54.3%, operating expenses of $119 million, and a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(0.73). On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported a gross margin of 54.6%, operating expenses of $98 million, and a diluted loss per share of $(0.11).

Looking forward, Silicon Labs provided Q1 2025 guidance with expected revenue between $170-185 million, projecting sequential growth. The company forecasts GAAP gross margin between 54-56% and non-GAAP operating expenses of $103-105 million.

Silicon Labs (SLAB) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del quarto trimestre del 2024 con un fatturato di $166 milioni. I ricavi dell'Industriale e Commerciale sono stati di $89 milioni (in calo dell'8% rispetto al trimestre precedente), mentre i ricavi per Casa e Vita hanno raggiunto i $78 milioni (in aumento del 11% rispetto al trimestre precedente).

I principali indicatori finanziari includono un margine lordo GAAP del 54,3%, spese operative di $119 milioni e una perdita diluita per azione GAAP di $(0,73). Su base non-GAAP, l'azienda ha riportato un margine lordo del 54,6%, spese operative di $98 milioni e una perdita diluita per azione di $(0,11).

Guardando avanti, Silicon Labs ha fornito una guida per il primo trimestre del 2025 prevedendo un fatturato compreso tra $170-185 milioni, proiettando una crescita sequenziale. L'azienda prevede un margine lordo GAAP compreso tra il 54% e il 56% e spese operative non-GAAP di $103-105 milioni.

Silicon Labs (SLAB) informó sobre los resultados financieros del cuarto trimestre de 2024 con ingresos de $166 millones. Los ingresos de la división Industrial y Comercial fueron de $89 millones (una disminución del 8% en comparación con el trimestre anterior), mientras que los ingresos de Hogar y Vida alcanzaron los $78 millones (un aumento del 11% en comparación con el trimestre anterior).

Las métricas financieras clave incluyen un margen bruto GAAP del 54,3%, gastos operativos de $119 millones, y una pérdida diluida por acción GAAP de $(0,73). En términos no GAAP, la empresa reportó un margen bruto del 54,6%, gastos operativos de $98 millones y una pérdida diluida por acción de $(0,11).

Mirando hacia adelante, Silicon Labs proporcionó guías para el primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos esperados entre $170-185 millones, proyectando crecimiento secuencial. La empresa prevé un margen bruto GAAP entre el 54% y el 56% y gastos operativos no GAAP de $103-105 millones.

실리콘랩스 (SLAB)는 2024년 4분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 매출이 $166 백만에 달했다고 보고했습니다. 회사의 산업 및 상업 부문 매출은 $89 백만 (전분기 대비 8% 감소), 반면 가정 및 생활 부문 매출은 $78 백만 (전분기 대비 11% 증가)에 도달했습니다.

주요 재무 지표로는 GAAP 총수익률 54.3%, 운영비 119 백만 달러 및 GAAP 기준 희석 주당손실 $(0.73)입니다. 비GAAP 기준으로는 총수익률 54.6%, 운영비 98 백만 달러 및 희석 주당손실 $(0.11)로 보고되었습니다.

앞을 바라보며 실리콘랩스는 2025년 1분기 가이던스를 제공하며 예상 매출은 $170-185 백만 사이로, 순차적 성장을 예측하고 있습니다. 회사는 GAAP 총수익률이 54%-56% 사이, 비GAAP 기준 운영비는 $103-105 백만으로 예상하고 있습니다.

Silicon Labs (SLAB) a présenté les résultats financiers du quatrième trimestre 2024, avec un chiffre d'affaires de $166 millions. Les revenus du secteur Industriel et Commercial s'élevaient à 89 millions de dollars (en baisse de 8 % par rapport au trimestre précédent), tandis que les revenus du secteur Maison et Vie ont atteint 78 millions de dollars (en hausse de 11 % par rapport au trimestre précédent).

Les principaux indicateurs financiers comprennent une marge brute GAAP de 54,3 %, des charges d'exploitation de 119 millions de dollars et une perte diluée par action GAAP de $(0,73). Sur une base non-GAAP, l'entreprise a déclaré une marge brute de 54,6 %, des charges d'exploitation de 98 millions de dollars et une perte diluée par action de $(0,11).

En perspective, Silicon Labs a fourni des prévisions pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires attendu entre $170-185 millions, projetant une croissance séquentielle. L'entreprise prévoit une marge brute GAAP comprise entre 54 % et 56 % et des charges d'exploitation non-GAAP de 103 à 105 millions de dollars.

Silicon Labs (SLAB) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben, mit einem Umsatz von $166 Millionen. Der Umsatz im Bereich Industrie und Gewerbe betrug $89 Millionen (ein Rückgang von 8 % im Vergleich zum Vorquartal), während der Umsatz im Bereich Haus und Leben $78 Millionen erreichte (ein Anstieg von 11 % im Vergleich zum Vorquartal).

Die wichtigsten finanziellen Kennzahlen umfassen eine GAAP-Bruttomarge von 54,3 %, Betriebskosten von $119 Millionen und einen GAAP-diluted Verlust pro Aktie von $(0,73). Auf nicht-GAAP-Basis meldete das Unternehmen eine Bruttomarge von 54,6 %, Betriebskosten von $98 Millionen und einen diluierten Verlust pro Aktie von $(0,11).

Blick in die Zukunft: Silicon Labs gab eine Prognose für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem erwarteten Umsatz zwischen $170-185 Millionen, was auf ein sequenzielles Wachstum hinweist. Das Unternehmen prognostiziert eine GAAP-Bruttomarge zwischen 54 % und 56 % sowie nicht-GAAP-Betriebskosten von $103-105 Millionen.

Positive
  • Revenue nearly doubled compared to Q4 2023
  • Home & Life segment revenue increased 11% sequentially
  • Q1 2025 guidance projects sequential revenue growth to $170-185 million
  • Design wins expected to ramp into production throughout 2025
Negative
  • Industrial & Commercial revenue declined 8% sequentially
  • GAAP operating loss of $29 million in Q4
  • Non-GAAP operating loss of $7 million in Q4
  • Negative GAAP EPS of $(0.73) and non-GAAP EPS of $(0.11)

Insights

Silicon Labs' Q4 results present a complex picture of recovery and ongoing challenges in the wireless IoT space. The nearly doubled year-over-year revenue suggests a significant market rebound, though sequential performance reveals nuanced dynamics.

The divergence between segments is particularly telling: Industrial & Commercial's 8% sequential decline indicates continued inventory adjustments in industrial channels, while Home & Life's 11% growth reflects strengthening consumer IoT demand. This bifurcation is characteristic of the current semiconductor market recovery phase.

Operating metrics deserve careful scrutiny. The non-GAAP operating loss of $7 million on $166 million revenue, coupled with 54.6% gross margins, suggests the company is maintaining pricing discipline despite market pressures. However, operating expenses of $98 million (non-GAAP) indicate significant ongoing investments in R&D and market development.

The Q1 2025 guidance of $170-185 million represents potential sequential growth of 2.4-11.4%, with maintained gross margins of 54-56%. This outlook, combined with management's commentary on design wins ramping into production, suggests a gradual recovery trajectory rather than an immediate strong rebound.

Wireless IoT leader delivers in-line fourth-quarter results and guides to sequential growth in first quarter  

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, reported financial results for the fourth quarter, which ended December 28, 2024.

"The Silicon Labs team executed well to close out 2024, with fourth quarter revenue nearly doubling from the same quarter one year ago," said Matt Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs. "Looking ahead, we expect sequential revenue growth to resume beginning in the first quarter and are encouraged by our 2025 outlook as design wins across several key focus areas continue to ramp into production throughout the year."

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights 

  • Revenue was $166 million
  • Industrial & Commercial revenue for the quarter was $89 million, down 8% sequentially
  • Home & Life revenue for the quarter was $78 million, up 11% sequentially

Results on a GAAP basis:

  • GAAP gross margin was 54.3%
  • GAAP operating expenses were $119 million
  • GAAP operating loss was $29 million
  • GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.73)

Results on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the below GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation tables were as follows:

  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 54.6%
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses were $98 million
  • Non-GAAP operating loss was $7 million
  • Non-GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.11)

Business Outlook

The company expects first-quarter revenue to be between $170 to $185 million. The company also estimates the following results:

On a GAAP basis:

  • GAAP gross margin to be between 54% to 56%
  • GAAP operating expenses of approximately $128 million to $130 million
  • GAAP diluted loss per share between $(0.75) to $(1.05)

On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables:

  • Non-GAAP gross margin to be between 54% to 56%
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses of approximately $103 million to $105 million
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share between $0.01 to $(0.19)

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call 

Silicon Labs will host an earnings conference call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions at 7:30 am CDT today. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs' website (www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. In addition, the company will post an audio recording of the event at investor.silabs.com and make a replay available through March 6, 2025.

About Silicon Labs 

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, thriving ecosystem, and robust support make us an ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. silabs.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs' current expectations. The words "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "plan", "project", "will", and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; the challenging macroeconomic environment, including tariffs or any other policy changes; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs' business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, war and political unrest; risks that demand and the supply chain may be adversely affected by military conflict (including in the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorism, sanctions or other geopolitical events globally (including in the Middle East, and conflict between Taiwan and China); risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers, particularly with respect to China); intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing and/or obtaining sufficient supply from Silicon Labs' distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; dependence on a limited number of products; absence of long-term commitments from customers; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with its accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; the impact of public health crises on the U.S. and global economy; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the timing and scope of share repurchases and/or dividends; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; cyber-attacks against Silicon Labs' products and its networks; risks associated with any material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting; and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Note to editors: Silicon Laboratories, Silicon Labs, the "S" symbol, and the Silicon Labs logo are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 

(In thousands, except per share data) 

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended


Year Ended


December 28,
2024


December 30,
2023


December 28,
2024


December 30,
2023

Revenues

$           166,249


$             86,845


$           584,386


$           782,258

Cost of revenues

76,026


42,919


272,198


321,672

Gross profit

90,223


43,926


312,188


460,586

Operating expenses:








Research and development

82,438


83,404


332,225


337,744

Selling, general and administrative

36,412


33,633


145,453


146,996

Operating expenses

118,850


117,037


477,678


484,740

Operating loss

(28,627)


(73,111)


(165,490)


(24,154)

Other income (expense):








Interest income and other, net

2,978


3,610


11,987


19,165

Interest expense

(260)


(942)


(1,310)


(5,554)

Loss before income taxes

(25,909)


(70,443)


(154,813)


(10,543)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

(2,086)


(15,536)


36,197


7,943

Equity-method loss


(14,880)



(16,030)

Net loss

$            (23,823)


$            (69,787)


$         (191,010)


$            (34,516)









Loss per share:








Basic

$                (0.73)


$                (2.19)


$                (5.93)


$                (1.09)

Diluted

$                (0.73)


$                (2.19)


$                (5.93)


$                (1.09)









Weighted-average common shares outstanding:








Basic

32,420


31,848


32,191


31,804

Diluted

32,420


31,848


32,191


31,804









Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

In addition to the GAAP results provided throughout this document, Silicon Labs has provided non-GAAP financial measurements on a basis excluding non-cash and other charges and benefits. Details of these excluded items are presented in the tables below, which reconcile the GAAP results to non-GAAP financial measurements.

The non-GAAP financial measurements do not replace the presentation of Silicon Labs' GAAP financial results. These measurements provide supplemental information to assist management and investors in analyzing Silicon Labs' financial position and results of operations. Silicon Labs has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to emphasize the results of core on-going operations.

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share data)




Three Months Ended

December 28, 2024



Non-GAAP Income Statement Items


GAAP

Measure


GAAP

Percent of

Revenue


Stock

Compensation

Expense


Intangible Asset

Amortization


Non-GAAP

Measure


Non-GAAP

Percent of

Revenue

Revenues


$    166,249
























Gross profit


90,223


54.3 %


$                485


$                —


$         90,708


54.6 %














Research and development


82,438


49.6 %


10,199


5,437


66,802


40.2 %














Selling, general and administrative


36,412


21.9 %


5,460



30,952


18.6 %














Operating expenses


118,850


71.5 %


15,659


5,437


97,754


58.8 %














Operating income (loss)


(28,627)


(17.2 %)


16,144


5,437


(7,046)


(4.2 %)

 



Three Months Ended

December 28, 2024

Non-GAAP Loss Per Share


GAAP

Measure


Stock

Compensation

Expense*


Intangible

Asset

Amortization*


Income

Tax

Adjustments


Non-

GAAP

Measure

Net income (loss)


$    (23,823)


$          16,144


$             5,437


$           (1,221)


$        (3,463)












Diluted shares outstanding


32,420








32,420












Diluted loss per share


$        (0.73)








$          (0.11)


*   Represents pre-tax amounts

 

Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

(In millions, except per share data)




Three Months Ended
April 5, 2025

Business Outlook


GAAP

Measure


Non-GAAP

Adjustments**


Non-GAAP

Measure

Gross margin


54% to 56%


— %


54% to 56%








Operating expenses


$128 to $130


$(25)


$103 to $105








Diluted earnings (loss) per share


$(0.75) to $(1.05)


$0.76 to $0.86


$0.01 to $(0.19)


**  Non-GAAP adjustments include the following estimates: stock compensation expense of $20.1 million, intangible asset amortization of $5.4 million, and the application of a long-term non-GAAP tax rate of 20%.

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 

(In thousands, except per share data) 

(Unaudited)



December 28,
2024


December 30,
2023

Assets




Current assets:




  Cash and cash equivalents

$           281,607


$           227,504

  Short-term investments

100,554


211,720

  Accounts receivable, net

54,479


29,295

  Inventories

105,639


194,295

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets

59,754


75,117

Total current assets

602,033


737,931

Property and equipment, net

132,136


145,890

Goodwill

376,389


376,389

Other intangible assets, net

36,499


59,533

Other assets, net

75,617


123,313

Total assets

$        1,222,674


$        1,443,056

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity




Current liabilities:




  Accounts payable

$             42,448


$             57,498

  Revolving line of credit


45,000

  Deferred revenue and returns liability

3,073


2,117

  Other current liabilities

52,362


58,955

Total current liabilities

97,883


163,570

Other non-current liabilities

44,770


70,804

Total liabilities

142,653


234,374

Commitments and contingencies




Stockholders' equity:




  Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued


  Common stock – $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized; 31,897 and 31,994
     shares issued and outstanding at December 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
     respectively

3


3

  Additional paid-in capital

78,227


16,973

  Retained earnings

1,001,721


1,192,731

  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

70


(1,025)

Total stockholders' equity

1,080,021


1,208,682

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$        1,222,674


$        1,443,056

 

Silicon Laboratories Inc. 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

(In thousands) 

(Unaudited)



Year Ended


December 28,
2024


December 30,
2023

Operating Activities




Net loss

$         (191,010)


$            (34,516)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:




Depreciation of property and equipment

25,551


25,707

Amortization of other intangible assets

23,034


25,374

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs


960

Stock-based compensation expense

61,503


48,208

Equity-method loss


16,030

Deferred income taxes

29,470


(11,815)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:




Accounts receivable

(25,184)


42,142

Inventories

88,494


(93,398)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

27,362


(10,733)

Accounts payable

(15,155)


(25,644)

Other current liabilities and income taxes

(21,768)


(37,793)

Deferred revenue and returns liability

956


(4,663)

Other non-current liabilities

(17,163)


29,793

Net cash used in operating activities

(13,910)


(30,348)





Investing Activities




Purchases of marketable securities

(73,602)


(103,485)

Sales of marketable securities

54,227


395,565

Maturities of marketable securities

131,858


200,530

Purchases of property and equipment

(11,748)


(22,282)

Proceeds from sale of equity investment

12,382


Purchases of other assets


(520)

Net cash provided by investing activities

113,117


469,808





Financing Activities




Proceeds from issuance of debt


80,000

Payments on debt

(45,000)


(571,157)

Repurchases of common stock

(16)


(217,137)

Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards

(16,434)


(18,189)

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

16,346


14,612

Net cash used in financing activities

(45,104)


(711,871)





Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

54,103


(272,411)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

227,504


499,915

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$           281,607


$           227,504

 

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FAQ

What was Silicon Labs (SLAB) revenue in Q4 2024?

Silicon Labs reported revenue of $166 million for Q4 2024.

What is Silicon Labs (SLAB) revenue guidance for Q1 2025?

Silicon Labs expects Q1 2025 revenue to be between $170 to $185 million.

How did Silicon Labs (SLAB) Home & Life segment perform in Q4 2024?

The Home & Life segment revenue was $78 million, showing an 11% sequential increase.

What was Silicon Labs (SLAB) Q4 2024 earnings per share?

Silicon Labs reported a GAAP diluted loss per share of $(0.73) and a non-GAAP diluted loss per share of $(0.11).

What is Silicon Labs (SLAB) expected gross margin for Q1 2025?

Silicon Labs expects both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins to be between 54% to 56% for Q1 2025.

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