Vicor Corporation Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023

Rhea-AI Summary

Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) reported its Q1 2023 financial results, showing a 10.8% year-over-year revenue increase to $97.8 million, but a 7.3% sequential decrease from Q4 2022. Gross margin rose to 47.6%, up from 42.6% in the same quarter last year. Net income climbed to $11.2 million or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $5.0 million or $0.11 a year earlier. Cash flow from operations reached $10.1 million, significantly higher than $4.6 million in Q1 2022. However, the backlog decreased by 36.0% year-over-year to $271.3 million. CEO Patrizio Vinciarelli expressed concerns about weak bookings but highlighted potential growth in automotive applications and AI systems.

Positive

• Revenue increased 10.8% year-over-year to $97.8 million.
• Gross margin improved to 47.6%, up from 42.6% a year ago.
• Net income rose to $11.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share.
• Cash flow from operations significantly increased to $10.1 million.

Negative

• Sequential revenue decline of 7.3% from Q4 2022.
• Backlog decreased 36.0% year-over-year to $271.3 million.

ANDOVER, Mass., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. These results will be discussed later today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, during management’s quarterly investor conference call. The details for the call are below.

Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 totaled $97.8 million, a 10.8% increase from $88.3 million for the corresponding period a year ago, and a 7.3% sequential decrease from $105.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Gross margin increased to $46.5 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $37.6 million for the corresponding period a year ago, and decreased sequentially from $49.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Gross margin, as a percentage of revenue, increased to 47.6% for the first quarter of 2023, compared to 42.6% for the corresponding period a year ago, and from 46.6% for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Net income for the first quarter was $11.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.0 million or $0.11 per diluted share, for the corresponding period a year ago and net income of $8.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Cash flow from operations totaled $10.1 million for the first quarter, compared to cash flow from operations of $4.6 million for the corresponding period a year ago, and cash flow from operations of $0.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Capital expenditures for the first quarter totaled $10.1 million, compared to $22.7 million for the corresponding period a year ago and $12.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2023 increased 1.2% sequentially to approximately $192.9 million compared to approximately $190.6 million as of December 31, 2022.

Backlog for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 totaled $271.3 million, a 36.0% decrease from $423.7 million for the corresponding period a year ago, and 10.9% sequential decrease from $304.4 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022.

Commenting on first quarter performance, Dr. Patrizio Vinciarelli, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Bookings may remain weak until AI OEMs capture the benefits of advanced Power Distribution Networks (“PDNs”) with Lateral-Vertical PDNs using existing 4G FPA modules.”

“Progress with automotive applications using 4G modular solutions at up to 150kW is paving the way for production ramps starting in 2025 which will complement our growth opportunity with AI in data centers.”

“With the imminent completion of our first Converter-housed-in-Package (“ChiP”) foundry, 5G FPA enabling scalable, high efficiency Vertical PDNs on the critical path of advanced AI systems, and automotive electrification driving broad acceptance of ChiPs, I have high expectations about Vicor’s future growth and profitability.”

For more information on Vicor and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.vicorpower.com.

Earnings Conference Call

Vicor will be holding its investor conference call today, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Vicor encourages investors and analysts who intend to ask questions via the conference call to register with BT Conferencing, the service provider hosting the conference call. Those registering on BT Conferencing’s website will receive a webinar link and dial-in numbers. Registration may be completed at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2023. For those parties interested in listen-only mode, the conference call will be webcast via a link that will be posted on the Investor Relations page of Vicor's website prior to the conference call. Please access the website at least 15 minutes prior to the conference call to register and, if necessary, download and install any required software. For those who cannot participate in the live conference call, a webcast replay of the conference call will also be available on the Investor Relations page of Vicor's website.

This press release contains certain 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. Any statement in this press release that is not a statement of historical fact is a forward-looking statement, and, the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “assumes,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “continue,” “prospective,” “project,” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include statements regarding bookings, shipments, revenue, profitability, targeted markets, increase in manufacturing capacity and utilization thereof, future products and capital resources. These statements are based upon management’s current expectations and estimates as to the prospective events and circumstances that may or may not be within the company’s control and as to which there can be no assurance. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those economic, business, operational and financial considerations set forth in Vicor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, under Part I, Item I — “Business,” under Part I, Item 1A — “Risk Factors,” under Part I, Item 3 — “Legal Proceedings,” and under Part II, Item 7 — “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” The risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K may not be exhaustive. Therefore, the information contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read together with other reports and documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including Forms 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K, which may supplement, modify, supersede or update those risk factors. Vicor does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.

Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Vicor sells its products to the power systems market, including enterprise and high performance computing, industrial equipment and automation, telecommunications and network infrastructure, vehicles and transportation, and aerospace and defense electronics.

For further information contact:

James F. Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer
Voice: 978-470-2900
Facsimile: 978-749-3407
invrel@vicorpower.com

VICOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Thousands except for per share amounts)
	QUARTER ENDED
	(Unaudited)
	MAR 31,				MAR 31,
		2023				2022
Net revenues	$	97,816			$	88,282
Cost of revenues		51,282				50,681
Gross margin		46,534				37,601
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		20,223				18,568
Research and development		15,869				14,253
Total operating expenses		36,092				32,821
Income from operations		10,442				4,780
Other income (expense), net		1,950				162
Income before income taxes		12,392				4,942
Less: Provision (benefit) for income taxes		1,141				(48	)
Consolidated net income		11,251				4,990
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to  noncontrolling interest		7				(9	)
Net income attributable to Vicor Corporation	$	11,244			$	4,999
Net income per share attributable to Vicor Corporation:
Basic	$	0.25			$	0.11
Diluted	$	0.25			$	0.11
Shares outstanding:
Basic		44,162				43,952
Diluted		44,907				44,954

VICOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Thousands)
	MAR 31,				DEC 31,
		2023				2022
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	192,897			$	190,611
Accounts receivable, net		61,061				65,429
Inventories		107,382				101,410
Other current assets		5,030				5,154
Total current assets		366,370				362,604
Long-term deferred tax assets		280				280
Long-term investment, net		2,631				2,622
Property, plant and equipment, net		167,812				166,009
Other assets		7,162				5,386
Total assets	$	544,255			$	536,901
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	16,790			$	22,207
Accrued compensation and benefits		11,324				10,849
Accrued expenses		4,782				8,613
Accrued litigation		6,500				6,500
Sales allowances		2,389				1,661
Short-term lease liabilities		1,459				1,450
Income taxes payable		663				72
Short-term deferred revenue and customer prepayments		9,765				13,197
Total current liabilities		53,672				64,549
Long-term deferred revenue		2,183				145
Long-term income taxes payable		869				862
Long-term lease liabilities		6,872				7,009
Total liabilities		63,596				72,565
Equity:
Vicor Corporation stockholders' equity:
Capital stock		366,002				360,924
Retained earnings		254,323				243,079
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(993	)			(988	)
Treasury stock		(138,927	)			(138,927	)
Total Vicor Corporation stockholders' equity		480,405				464,088
Noncontrolling interest		254				248
Total equity		480,659				464,336
Total liabilities and equity	$	544,255			$	536,901

FAQ

What were Vicor Corporation's Q1 2023 revenues?

Vicor Corporation reported Q1 2023 revenues of $97.8 million.

How did Vicor's net income change in Q1 2023?

In Q1 2023, Vicor's net income increased to $11.2 million, or $0.25 per diluted share.

What is the current backlog for Vicor Corporation?

Vicor's backlog as of Q1 2023 is $271.3 million, a decrease of 36.0% year-over-year.

How did cash flow from operations perform in Q1 2023 for Vicor?

Cash flow from operations for Vicor in Q1 2023 was $10.1 million.