The following is a summary of the Stratasys Ltd. (SSYS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Stratasys reported a consolidated revenue of $138 million in Q2 2024, a decrease of 13.6% from the previous year. Product revenue decreased by 14.2%, and service revenue, including Stratasys Direct, decreased by 12.2%.
The company experienced a GAAP net loss of $25.7 million and a non-GAAP net loss of $3 million for the quarter.
Despite a drop in revenues, the non-GAAP gross margin grew to 49% for the quarter, attributed mainly to a higher mix of consumable sales with strong margins.
Business Progress:
Stratasys witnessed growth in consumable sales reflecting strong system utilization, particularly noting a shift from prototyping to manufacturing applications.
The company achieved milestones with new product introductions including the SAF High-Def printing capabilities, new materials developed in partnership with BASF, the J5 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer, and an advanced GrabCAD IoT platform.
There is a focus on expanding software offerings with the introduction of GrabCAD Print Pro and Streamline Pro which support multiple 3D printing technologies.
The company announced a strategic partnership with AM Craft to advance additive manufacturing in the aviation industry.
Opportunities:
Stratasys sees continuous demand for consumables and is focusing on expanding its presence in the manufacturing sector, highlighted by new technologies and materials that cater to specific industries like aviation, medical, and automotive.
The software expansion, particularly the GrabCAD suite, represents a growing segment enabling cross-technology print preparation and operations management.
Risks:
Stratasys is facing challenges due to high interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainties, leading to reduced capital equipment spending by customers. The company is undertaking a restructuring plan to reduce costs, including a workforce reduction by about 15% by year-end, aiming for $40 million in annual cost savings starting in the first quarter of 2025.
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