Ipg Photonics Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

IPG Photonics (Nasdaq: IPGP) has announced it will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call via phone at 877-407-6184 (US) or 201-389-0877 (international). A live webcast will be available and archived in the investor relations section of IPG Photonics' website.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) has completed the acquisition of Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH (cleanLASER), a German leader in laser cleaning systems with approximately $30 million in annual revenue and 2,000 systems installed worldwide. The acquisition strengthens IPG's position in high-precision laser cleaning applications by adding expertise, market exposure, and technology synergies. CleanLASER, founded in 1997 and based in Herzogenrath, serves customers across automotive, industrial, aerospace, medical, and food sectors.

IPG Photonics has launched a new series of dual-beam fiber lasers specifically designed for additive manufacturing. The YLR-AMB series features independent control of core and ring beams, offering two configurations: 1 kW core/3 kW ring and 2 kW core/2 kW ring. The new lasers achieve build rates exceeding 324 cm³/h with >99.9% density on materials like Ti-6Al-4V. Key features include versatile processing options with up to 4 kW total power, optimized heat distribution, and a compact 2U 19" rack-mountable design. The lasers are particularly suited for aerospace components, medical devices, and custom tooling applications.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $233.1 million, down 23% year-over-year. The company posted a net loss of $233.6 million, or $5.33 per share, primarily due to losses from Russian operations divestiture ($198M) and asset impairment charges ($27M). Adjusted EPS was $0.29. Gross margin declined to 23.2% from 44.1% last year, impacted by a $30M inventory provision. Materials processing sales, representing 89% of revenue, decreased 22%. The company expects Q4 2024 revenue between $210-240 million with EPS guidance of $0.05-$0.35.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) has announced an agreement to acquire Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH (cleanLASER), a German leader in laser cleaning systems with approximately $30 million in annual revenue and 2,000 systems installed worldwide. The acquisition aims to strengthen IPG's position in the high-precision laser cleaning market. cleanLASER, founded in 1997, serves various sectors including automotive, industrial, aerospace, medical, and food industries. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024, subject to regulatory approval. The company highlights that laser cleaning systems offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cleaning methods, requiring no cleaning media and reducing process waste.

IPG Photonics (Nasdaq: IPGP) has announced that it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The company will hold a conference call to review these results at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

Investors and interested parties can access the call by dialing 877-407-6184 in the United States or 201-389-0877 internationally. Additionally, a live webcast of the call will be available and archived in the investor relations section of the Company's website at investor.ipgphotonics.com.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) has sold its entire interest in its Russian subsidiary, IRE-Polus, to a group led by Softline Projects and current IRE-Polus management for $51 million before fees. This sale marks IPG's complete exit from Russia following sanctions imposed after the Ukraine war. The company expects a $5 million reduction in Q3 revenue and estimates total charges of $195-$210 million related to the transaction.

CEO Dr. Mark Gitin highlighted the company's resilience in transitioning manufacturing operations without impacting customers, leveraging global capabilities in Germany, the US, Italy, and Poland. IPG is now focusing on optimizing operations for improved productivity.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) reported challenging Q2 2024 results amid soft demand in industrial and e-mobility markets. Revenue decreased 24% year-over-year to $257.6 million, with materials processing sales down 28%. Earnings per diluted share fell 66% to $0.45. Gross margin declined 610 basis points to 37.3%. Despite headwinds, the company generated $53 million in cash from operations and spent $122 million on share repurchases.

CEO Dr. Mark Gitin emphasized focus on financial execution, inventory reduction, and product cost cuts. IPG is diversifying its business by developing complete solutions for welding, cleaning, and medical applications. For Q3 2024, IPG expects revenue between $210-240 million and EPS of $0.00-$0.30, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty.

IPG Photonics (Nasdaq: IPGP) has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The company will hold a conference call to review these results at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Investors and interested parties can access the call by dialing 877-407-6184 in the United States or 201-389-0877 internationally. Additionally, a live webcast of the call will be available and archived in the investor relations section of the company's website at investor.ipgphotonics.com.