SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a global leader in smart energy technology, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
First Quarter 2023 Highlights
- Record revenues of $943.9 million
- Record revenues from solar segment of $908.5 million
- GAAP gross margin of 31.8%
- Non-GAAP gross margin of 6%
- Gross margin from solar segment of 0%
- Record GAAP operating income of $144.2 million
- Record non-GAAP operating income of $183.8 million
- Record GAAP net income of $138.4 million
- Record non-GAAP net income of $5 million
- Record GAAP net diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $35
- Record non-GAAP net diluted EPS of $90
- 6 Gigawatts (AC) of inverters shipped
- 221 MWh of batteries shipped
“We are pleased with our first quarter results reflecting our strong global presence and execution capabilities,” said Zvi Lando, Chief Executive Officer of SolarEdge. “Our diverse geographic and segmental footprint enables us to continue to grow revenues without being overly dependent on any single market or segment. As we see supply chain challenges gradually improving, we remain focused on execution and efficiencies to drive up margins and profitability.”
First Quarter 2023 Summary
The Company reported record revenues of $943.9 million, up 6% from $890.7 million in the prior quarter and up 44% from $655.1 million in the same quarter last year.
Revenues from the solar segment were a record $908.5 million, up 9% from $837.0 million in the prior quarter and up 49% from $608.0 million in the same quarter last year.
GAAP gross margin was 31.8%, up from 29.3% in the prior quarter and up from 27.3% in the same quarter last year.
Non-GAAP gross margin was 32.6%, up from 30.2% in the prior quarter and up from 28.4% in the same quarter last year.
Gross margin from the solar segment was 35%, up from 32.4% in the prior quarter and up from 30.2% in the same quarter last year.
GAAP operating expenses were $156.0 million, down 41% from $266.2 million in the prior quarter and up 22% from $128.1 million in the same quarter last year.
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $123.6 million, up 4% from $119.0 million in the prior quarter and up 25% from $98.9 million in the same quarter last year.
GAAP operating income was a record $144.2 million, up from an operating loss of $5.2 million in the prior quarter and up from operating income of $50.9 million in the same quarter last year.
Non-GAAP operating income was a record $183.8 million, up 23% from $149.6 million in the prior quarter and up 111% from $87.2 million in the same quarter last year.
GAAP net income was a record $138.4 million, up 564% from $20.8 million in the prior quarter and up 318% from $33.1 million in the same quarter last year.
Non-GAAP net income was a record $174.5 million, up 2% from $171.5 million in the prior quarter and up 154% from $68.8 million in the same quarter last year.
GAAP net diluted EPS was a record $2.35, up from $0.36 in the prior quarter and up from $0.60 in the same quarter last year.
Non-GAAP net diluted EPS was a record $2.90, up from $2.86 in the prior quarter and up from $1.20 in the same quarter last year.
Cash flow from operating activities was $7.9 million, down from $111.3 million in the prior quarter and up from $163.0 million used in operating activities in the same quarter last year.
As of March 31, 2023, cash, cash equivalents, bank deposits, restricted bank deposits and marketable securities totaled $1.01 billion, net of debt, compared to $1.04 billion on December 31, 2022.
Outlook for the Second Quarter 2023
The Company also provides guidance for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023 as follows:
- Revenues to be within the range of $970 million to $1,010 million
- Non-GAAP gross margin expected to be within the range of 32% to 35%
- Non-GAAP operating profit to be within the range of $195 million to $215 million
- Revenues from the solar segment to be within the range of $930 million to $980 million
- Gross margin from the solar segment expected to be within the range of 34% to 37%
