NETGEAR® Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

First Quarter Revenue of $318 Million – 38% Growth Year over Year

SMB Delivers Double Digit Year over Year Growth in First Quarter

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative networking and Internet connected products to consumers and businesses, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2021.

  • First quarter 2021 net revenue of $317.9 million, an increase of 38.3% from the comparable prior year quarter.
  • First quarter 2021 GAAP operating income of $31.3 million, or 9.9% of net revenue, as compared to operating income of $0.7 million, or 0.3% of net revenue, in the comparable prior year quarter.
    • First quarter 2021 non-GAAP operating income of $42.3 million, a record for the company, or 13.3% of net revenue, as compared to $8.2 million, or 3.6% of net revenue, in the comparable prior year quarter.
  • First quarter 2021 GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.72, as compared to net loss per diluted share of $0.14 in the comparable prior year quarter.
    • First quarter 2021 non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.99, as compared to $0.21 in the comparable prior year quarter.

The accompanying schedules provide a reconciliation of financial measures computed on a GAAP basis to financial measures computed on a non-GAAP basis.

Patrick Lo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NETGEAR, commented, “With both businesses performing well, Q1 marks a strong beginning to the year for us. The NETGEAR team again navigated the ongoing challenges in the supply chain to deliver strong revenue growth. Our revenue came in at $317.9 million for year over year growth of 38.3%, and we delivered record non-GAAP operating profit of $42.3 million, a non-GAAP operating margin of 13.3%. The higher than anticipated demand for SMB products propelled us over the high end of our topline guidance range. Non-GAAP operating margin significantly exceeded expectations, buoyed by a higher mix of SMB and higher margin e-commerce revenue as well as lower air freight expense.”

Mr. Lo continued, “Our outstanding first quarter was powered by strong demand across both of our businesses. Our SMB business benefited from the reopening of economies worldwide, notching strong sequential growth of 8.5% and year over year growth of 17.9%. Our CHP business again saw strong growth year on year, led by the premium segment, and we continue to hold a leading market share position in this fast growing, highly lucrative segment. This allowed us to gain share globally, and most notably we saw our US market share in consumer WiFi climb two points in the first quarter. All of this has translated into continued success in our efforts to grow our recurring subscription services business, as we added 44,000 subscribers, exiting the quarter with 481,000, and keeping us on track to reach our goal of 650,000 subscribers by the end of the year.”

Bryan Murray, Chief Financial Officer of NETGEAR, added, “We had another solid quarter of cash flow, generating $13.7 million in cash from operations in the first quarter, while with strong operational execution, we were also able to make further progress replenishing our inventory, all while using less air freight than originally expected. Preserving strong liquidity and generating cash remain paramount as the pandemic continues into 2021.”

Business Outlook

Mr. Murray continued, “While we expect supply constraints to ease, our second quarter net revenue is expected to be in the range of $305 million to $320 million. Our GAAP operating margin for the second quarter is expected to be in the range of 6.5% to 7.5%, and non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.0% to 10.0%. Given continuing challenges in moving freight for global supply chains, we have seen the costs for sea freight increase meaningfully. Also, as we enter the second quarter with a healthier inventory position in the channel, we expect to selectively participate in promotional activities planned by some key channel partners, which will steer us towards further share gains. Our GAAP tax rate is expected to be approximately 27%, and our non-GAAP tax rate is expected to be 24.5% for the second quarter of 2021. While we are confident in our ability to provide guidance at this time, we do so with the caveat that, while conditions are improving, considerable uncertainty remains in the market due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, should unforeseen events occur, in particular challenges related to transportation delays into any of our regional distribution centers, our actual results could differ from the foregoing guidance.”

A reconciliation between the Business Outlook on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in the following table:

 

 

Three months ending

 

 

June 27, 2021

 

 

Operating Margin

Rate

 

Tax Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP

 

6.5% – 7.5%

 

 

27.0%

 

Estimated adjustments for1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

0.1%

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

2.2%

 

 

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

0.2%

 

 

 

Non-GAAP tax adjustments

 

 

 

(2.5)%

 

Non-GAAP

 

9.0% – 10.0%

 

 

24.5%

 

1 Business outlook does not include estimates for any currently unknown income and expense items which, by their nature, could arise late in a quarter, including: litigation reserves, net; acquisition-related charges; impairment charges; restructuring and other charges and discrete tax benefits or detriments that cannot be forecasted (e.g., windfalls or shortfalls from equity awards or items related to the resolution of uncertain tax positions). New material income and expense items such as these could have a significant effect on our guidance and future GAAP results.

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

NETGEAR will review the first quarter results and discuss management’s expectations for the second quarter of 2021 today, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT). The toll free dial-in number for the live audio call is (844) 709-2008. The international dial-in number for the live audio call is (647) 253-8663. The conference ID for the call is 2708348. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on NETGEAR’s Investor Relations website at http://investor.netgear.com. A replay of the call will be available via the web at http://investor.netgear.com.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

For more than 25 years, NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) has been the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet with advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses and service providers around the world. As staying connected has become more important than ever, NETGEAR delivers award-winning network solutions for remote work, distance learning, ultra high def streaming, online game play and more. To enable people to collaborate and connect to a world of information and entertainment, NETGEAR is dedicated to providing a range of connected solutions. From ultra-premium Orbi Mesh WiFi systems and high performance Nighthawk routers, to high-speed cable modems and 5G mobile wireless products to cloud-based subscription services for network management and security, to smart networking products and Video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications, NETGEAR keeps you connected. NETGEAR is headquartered in San Jose, California. Learn more on the NETGEAR Investor Page or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.

© 2021 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “project,” “outlook,” “forecast” or other similar words are used to identify such forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements represent NETGEAR, Inc.’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events based on information available at the time such statements were made and include statements regarding: NETGEAR’s future operating performance and financial condition, including expectations regarding continued profitability and cash generation; expectations regarding continuing market demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s ability to innovate and respond to this demand; the timing, distribution, sales momentum and market acceptance of recent and anticipated new product introductions that position the Company for growth and market share gain; expectations regarding the easing of supply constraints; expectations regarding the ability to participate in promotional activities leading to further market share gains; expectations regarding expected tax rates; and expectations regarding NETGEAR’s paid subscriber base growth. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the following: uncertainty surrounding the duration and impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, including with respect to the Company’s supply chain and potential disruptions in the Company’s transportation network, including with respect to the Company’s distribution centers; future demand for the Company’s products may be lower than anticipated; the Company may be unsuccessful, or experience delays, in manufacturing and distributing its new and existing products; consumers may choose not to adopt the Company’s new product offerings or adopt competing products; the Company may be unable to continue to grow its number of registered users, its number of registered app users and/or its paid subscriber base; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; the Company may fail to manage costs, including the cost of air freight and ocean freight and the cost of developing new products and manufacturing and distribution of its existing offerings; the Company may fail to successfully continue to effect operating expense savings; changes in the level of NETGEAR’s cash resources and the Company’s planned usage of such resources, including potential repurchases of the Company’s common stock; changes in the Company’s stock price and developments in the business that could increase the Company’s cash needs; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and the actions and financial health of the Company’s customers, including the Company’s ability to collect receivables as they become due. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled “Part I – Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2021. Given these circumstances, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Information:

To supplement our unaudited selected financial data presented on a basis consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain charges, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP research and development, non-GAAP sales and marketing, non-GAAP general and administrative, non-GAAP other operating expenses, net, non-GAAP total operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income (expense), net, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. These supplemental measures exclude adjustments for amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, change in fair value of contingent consideration, restructuring and other charges, litigation reserves, net, gain/loss on investments, net, and adjust for effects related to non-GAAP tax adjustments. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. We believe that these non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures. We compensate for the limitations of non-GAAP financial measures by relying upon GAAP results to gain a complete picture of our performance.

In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items to facilitate a review of the comparability of our operating performance on a period-to-period basis because such items are not, in our view, related to our ongoing operational performance. We use non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of our business, for comparison with forecasts and strategic plans, and for benchmarking performance externally against competitors. In addition, management’s incentive compensation is determined using certain non-GAAP measures. Since we find these measures to be useful, we believe that investors benefit from seeing results “through the eyes” of management in addition to seeing GAAP results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with our GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by offering:

  • the ability to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of our on-going operating results;
  • the ability to better identify trends in our underlying business and perform related trend analyses;
  • a better understanding of how management plans and measures our underlying business; and
  • an easier way to compare our operating results against analyst financial models and operating results of competitors that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures.

The following are explanations of the adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures, as well as the reasons for excluding them in the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures:

Amortization of intangibles consists primarily of non-cash charges that can be impacted by, among other things, the timing and magnitude of acquisitions. We consider our operating results without these charges when evaluating our ongoing performance and forecasting our earnings trends, and therefore exclude such charges when presenting non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that the assessment of our operations excluding these costs is relevant to our assessment of internal operations and comparisons to the performance of our competitors.

Stock-based compensation expense consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares and shares under the employee stock purchase plan granted to employees. We believe that the exclusion of these charges provides for more accurate comparisons of our operating results to peer companies due to the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types. In addition, we believe it is useful to investors to understand the specific impact stock-based compensation expense has on our operating results.

Other items consist of certain items that are the result of either unique or unplanned events, including, when applicable: change in fair value of contingent consideration, restructuring and other charges, litigation reserves, net, and gain/loss on investments, net. It is difficult to predict the occurrence or estimate the amount or timing of these items in advance. Although these events are reflected in our GAAP financial statements, these unique transactions may limit the comparability of our on-going operations with prior and future periods. The amounts result from events that often arise from unforeseen circumstances, which often occur outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations. Therefore, the amounts do not accurately reflect the underlying performance of our continuing business operations for the period in which they are incurred.

Non-GAAP tax adjustments consist of adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures in order to provide a more meaningful measure on non-GAAP net income. We also believe providing financial information with and without the income tax effects relating to our non-GAAP financial measures provides our management and users of the financial statements with better clarity regarding the on-going performance of our business.

Source: NETGEAR-F

NETGEAR, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

As of

 

 

March 28,

2021

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

363,514

 

 

$

346,460

 

Short-term investments

 

 

7,142

 

 

 

6,858

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

312,922

 

 

 

337,052

 

Inventories

 

 

215,705

 

 

 

172,112

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

31,592

 

 

 

30,696

 

Total current assets

 

 

930,875

 

 

 

893,178

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

14,897

 

 

 

16,080

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

 

 

27,743

 

 

 

29,411

 

Intangibles, net

 

 

2,409

 

 

 

3,899

 

Goodwill

 

 

80,721

 

 

 

80,721

 

Other non-current assetss

 

 

80,770

 

 

 

82,750

 

Total assets

 

$

1,137,415

 

 

$

1,106,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

87,348

 

 

$

90,902

 

Accrued employee compensation

 

 

26,648

 

 

 

35,020

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

220,322

 

 

 

218,375

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

15,134

 

 

 

13,458

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

11,876

 

 

 

7,318

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

361,328

 

 

 

365,073

 

Non-current income taxes payable

 

 

20,906

 

 

 

19,174

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

 

24,050

 

 

 

25,512

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

6,708

 

 

 

6,896

 

Total liabilities

 

 

412,992

 

 

 

416,655

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

31

 

 

 

30

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

896,710

 

 

 

882,709

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

6

 

 

 

(35

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(172,324

)

 

 

(193,320

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

724,423

 

 

 

689,384

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,137,415

 

 

$

1,106,039

 

NETGEAR, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 28,

2021

 

December 31,

2020

 

March 29,

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

317,925

 

 

$

367,073

 

 

$

229,963

 

Cost of revenue

 

 

206,984

 

 

 

255,957

 

 

 

163,722

 

Gross profit

 

 

110,941

 

 

 

111,116

 

 

 

66,241

 

Gross margin

 

 

34.9

%

 

 

30.3

%

 

 

28.8

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

23,829

 

 

 

23,376

 

 

 

19,739

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

37,815

 

 

 

40,645

 

 

 

33,031

 

General and administrative

 

 

15,405

 

 

 

16,066

 

 

 

13,134

 

Other operating expenses (income), net

 

 

2,565

 

 

 

(2,813

)

 

 

(332

)

Total operating expenses

 

 

79,614

 

 

 

77,274

 

 

 

65,572

 

Income from operations

 

 

31,327

 

 

 

33,842

 

 

 

669

 

Operating margin

 

 

9.9

%

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

0.3

%

Interest income

 

 

10

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

262

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(562

)

 

 

(390

)

 

 

(4,586

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

30,775

 

 

 

33,479

 

 

 

(3,655

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

7,815

 

 

 

2,531

 

 

 

518

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

22,960

 

 

$

30,948

 

 

$

(4,173

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.75

 

 

$

1.02

 

 

$

(0.14

)

Diluted

 

$

0.72

 

 

$

0.99

 

 

$

(0.14

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

30,665

 

 

 

30,331

 

 

 

29,583

 

Diluted

 

 

31,814

 

 

 

31,235

 

 

 

29,583

 

NETGEAR, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

(In thousands, except percentage data)

(Unaudited)

 

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 28,

2021

 

December 31,

2020

 

March 29,

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP gross profit

 

$

110,941

 

 

$

111,116

 

 

$

66,241

 

GAAP gross margin

 

 

34.9

%

 

 

30.3

%

 

 

28.8

%

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

179

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

178

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

834

 

 

 

962

 

 

 

705

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

 

$

111,954

 

 

$

112,256

 

 

$

67,124

 

Non-GAAP gross margin

 

 

35.2

%

 

 

30.6

%

 

 

29.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP research and development

 

$

23,829

 

 

$

23,376

 

 

$

19,739

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(1,146

)

 

 

(1,304

)

 

 

(1,034

)

Non-GAAP research and development

 

$

22,683

 

 

$

22,072

 

 

$

18,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP sales and marketing

 

$

37,815

 

 

$

40,645

 

 

$

33,031

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

(1,266

)

 

 

(1,266

)

 

 

(1,341

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(1,780

)

 

 

(2,038

)

 

 

(1,779

)

Non-GAAP sales and marketing

 

$

34,769

 

 

$

37,341

 

 

$

29,911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP general and administrative

 

$

15,405

 

 

$

16,066

 

 

$

13,134

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(3,200

)

 

 

(3,475

)

 

 

(2,818

)

Non-GAAP general and administrative

 

$

12,205

 

 

$

12,591

 

 

$

10,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP other operating expenses (income), net

 

$

2,565

 

 

$

(2,813

)

 

$

(332

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

3,204

 

 

 

222

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

(2,270

)

 

 

(391

)

 

 

135

 

Litigation reserves, net

 

 

(295

)

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

Non-GAAP other operating expenses, net

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

NETGEAR, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (CONTINUED)

(In thousands, except percentage data)

(Unaudited)

 

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA (CONTINUED):

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 28,

2021

 

December 31,

2020

 

March 29,

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP total operating expenses

 

$

79,614

 

 

$

77,274

 

 

$

65,572

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

(1,266

)

 

 

(1,266

)

 

 

(1,341

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(6,126

)

 

 

(6,817

)

 

 

(5,631

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

3,204

 

 

 

222

 

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

(2,270

)

 

 

(391

)

 

 

135

 

Litigation reserves, net

 

 

(295

)

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

Non-GAAP total operating expenses

 

$

69,657

 

 

$

72,004

 

 

$

58,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating income

 

$

31,327

 

 

$

33,842

 

 

$

669

 

GAAP operating margin

 

 

9.9

%

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

0.3

%

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

1,445

 

 

 

1,444

 

 

 

1,519

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

6,960

 

 

 

7,779

 

 

 

6,336

 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

(3,204

)

 

 

(222

)

Restructuring and other charges

 

 

2,270

 

 

 

391

 

 

 

(135

)

Litigation reserves, net

 

 

295

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Non-GAAP operating income

 

$

42,297

 

 

$

40,252

 

 

$

8,192

 

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

3.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP other income (expense), net

 

$

(562

)

 

$

(390

)

 

$

(4,586

)

Gain/loss on investments, net

 

 

49

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

4,530

 

Non-GAAP other income (expense), net

 

$

(513

)

 

$

460

 

 

$

(56

)

Contacts

NETGEAR Investor Relations

Erik Bylin

investors@netgear.com

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