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LAKE MARY, Fla. - Faro Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driving its shares up 16.1% on Tuesday.
The 4D digital reality solutions provider posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.50, beating the analyst estimate of $0.31 by $0.19. Revenue for the quarter came in at $93.54 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $91.55 million and reaching the upper end of the company’s guidance range. However, this represented a 5% YoY decline.
Faro’s non-GAAP gross margin improved to 57.4% from 51.3% in the prior year period. The company achieved a decade-high adjusted EBITDA margin of 18% and reported its fifth consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow.
Peter Lau, President & CEO, stated, "2024 was a milestone year for FARO, marking our first double-digit adjusted EBITDA margin since 2018 and the first time in over a decade to exceed 11% adjusted EBITDA margins for the full year, driving a $29.6 million YoY increase in operating cash flow."
For the first quarter of 2025, Faro expects revenue between $77 million and $85 million, with the midpoint slightly above the analyst consensus of $80.75 million. The company projects non-GAAP EPS between $0.10 and $0.30, also above the analyst expectation of $0.09.
The strong results and upbeat guidance reflect Faro’s successful implementation of its multi-phase strategy focused on operational excellence, organic growth, and strategic investments.
Craig-Hallum analyst Greg Palm raised FARO’s price target from $33.00 to $40.00 and maintained a Buy stock rating.
The analyst commented, "We are confident in the company’s ability to outgrow markets, driven by better execution, pricing, new products and partnership/ distribution efforts. And when the cycle returns/improves, the earnings power potential will dramatically inflect higher."
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