TEMPE, Ariz., April 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
First quarter 2025 results:
Revenue of $632 million
GAAP Operating Income of $12 million
Non-GAAP Operating Income of $29 million
GAAP earnings per share $0.10
Non-GAAP earnings per share $0.52
"I am pleased by Benchmark’s ability to continue to execute to our long-term objectives despite this dynamic market, as evidenced by our sixth consecutive quarter of greater than 10% non-GAAP gross margins while we again generated over $27 million of free cash flow even with a sequential decline of revenue in the first quarter," said Jeff Benck, Benchmark’s President and CEO.
Benck continued, "Looking forward, we are navigating through tariff-related uncertainty that could impact some customer sourcing decisions in the near term. However, I am very confident with 10 manufacturing facilities in the United States and plenty of manufacturing capacity globally that we are well positioned to support our current and future customers’ evolving manufacturing needs regardless of where they would like us to produce their products."
Three Months Ended
Summary GAAP Items
March 31,
December 31,
March 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
2024
2024
2025
Revenue
$
676
$
657
$
632
Gross Margin
10.0
%
10.3
%
10.0
%
Operating Margin
3.8
%
4.3
%
1.9
%
Diluted EPS
$
0.38
$
0.50
$
0.10
Three Months Ended
Summary Non-GAAP Items(1)
March 31,
December 31,
March 31,
(Amounts in millions, except per share data)
2024
2024
2025
Revenue
$
676
$
657
$
632
Gross Margin
10.0
%
10.4
%
10.1
%
Operating Margin
4.9
%
5.1
%
4.6
%
Diluted EPS
$
0.55
$
0.61
$
0.52
(1)
A reconciliation of non-GAAP results to the most directly comparable GAAP measures and a discussion of why management believes these non-GAAP results are useful are included below.
March 31,
December 31,
March 31,
(In millions)
2024
2024
2025
Semi-Cap
$
166
25
%
$
198
30
%
195
32
%
Industrial
141
21
140
21
137
22
A&D
106
16
117
18
122
19
Medical
115
17
117
18
104
16
AC&C
148
21
85
13
74
11
Total
$
676
100
%
$
657
100
%
$
632
100
%
March 31,
December 31,
March 31,
2024
2024
2025
Days in accounts receivable
56
57
53
Days in contract asset
24
23
25
Days in inventory
94
85
89
Days in accounts payable
(52
)
(54
)
(61
)
Days in advance payments from customers
(28
)
(22
)
(20
)
Days in cash conversion cycle
94
89
86
Second Quarter 2025 Guidance
Revenue between $615 million - $665 million
Diluted GAAP earnings per share between $0.31 - $0.37
Diluted non-GAAP earnings per share between $0.52 - $0.58
Non-GAAP earnings per share guidance excludes stock-based compensation expense of approximately $5.3 million and other non-operating expenses of $4.7 million to $4.9 million which includes restructuring, amortization of intangibles and other expenses.
First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast of the call and accompanying reference materials will be accessible by logging on to the Company’s website at www.bench.com. A replay of the broadcast will also be available on the Company’s website.
About Benchmark Electronics, Inc.
Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product life cycle by leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain and delivering world-class manufacturing services in the following industries: semiconductor capital equipment, industrial, medical, commercial aerospace, defense, and advanced computing and communications. Benchmark’s global operations include facilities in seven countries and its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are identified as any statement that does not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "project," "forecast," "strategy," "position," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "may," "will," "could," "predict," and similar expressions of the negative or other variations thereof. In particular, statements, expressed or implied, concerning the Company’s outlook and guidance for second quarter and fiscal year 2025 results, future operating results or margins, the ability to generate sales and income or cash flow, expected revenue mix, the Company’s business strategy and strategic initiatives, the Company’s repurchases of shares of its common stock, the Company’s expectations regarding restructuring charges, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles, award of any tax incentives and capital expenditures, and the Company’s intentions concerning the payment of dividends, among others, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes these statements are based on and derived from reasonable assumptions, they involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, relating to operations, markets and the business environment generally, including those discussed under Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in any of the Company’s subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Events relating to the possibility of customer demand fluctuations, supply chain constraints, continuing inflationary pressures, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations and high interest rates, geopolitical uncertainties including continuing hostilities and tensions, trade restrictions and sanctions, tariffs and retaliatory countermeasures, the ability to utilize the Company’s manufacturing facilities at sufficient levels to cover its fixed operating costs, or write-downs or write-offs of obsolete or unsold inventory, may have resulting impacts on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and the Company’s ability (or inability) to execute on its plans. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes, including the future results of the Company’s operations, may vary materially from those indicated. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this document, and the Company assumes no obligation to update.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management discloses certain non-GAAP information to provide investors with additional information to analyze the Company’s performance and underlying trends. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude restructuring charges, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets acquired in business combinations, certain legal and other settlement losses (gains), customer insolvency losses (recoveries), asset impairments, other significant non-recurring costs and the related tax impacts, including discrete tax items, of all of the above. A detailed reconciliation between GAAP results and results excluding certain items ("non-GAAP") is included in the following tables attached to this document. In situations where a non-GAAP reconciliation has not been provided, the Company was unable to provide such a reconciliation without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty predicting the occurrence, the financial impact and the periods in which the non-GAAP adjustments may be recognized. Management uses non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items in order to better assess operating performance and help investors compare results with our previous guidance. This document also references "free cash flow", a non-GAAP measure, which the Company defines as cash flow from operations less additions to property, plant and equipment and purchased software. The Company’s non-GAAP information is not necessarily comparable to the non-GAAP information used by other companies. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed as a substitute for, or superior to, net income or other data prepared in accordance with GAAP as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. Readers should consider the types of events and transactions for which adjustments have been made.
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2025
Sales
$
675,575
$
631,764
Cost of sales
608,167
568,584
Gross profit
67,408
63,180
Selling, general and administrative expenses
37,332
38,800
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,204
Restructuring charges and other costs
3,343
11,417
Income from operations
25,529
11,759
Interest expense
(7,245
)
(5,295
)
Interest income
1,992
2,732
Other expense, net
(1,177
)
(802
)
Income before income taxes
19,099
8,394
Income tax expense
5,097
4,750
Net income
$
14,002
$
3,644
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
0.39
$
0.10
Diluted
$
0.38
$
0.10
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
35,810
36,052
Diluted
36,401
36,605
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
December 31,
March 31,
2024
2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
315,152
$
355,340
Restricted cash
12,875
—
Accounts receivable, net
412,458
374,108
Contract assets
167,578
171,988
Inventories
553,654
560,285
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
42,512
43,571
Total current assets
1,504,229
1,505,292
Property, plant and equipment, net
225,097
224,258
Operating lease right-of-use assets
117,995
114,141
Goodwill and other long-term assets
292,143
291,928
Total assets
$
2,139,464
$
2,135,619
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt
$
6,737
$
6,690
Accounts payable
354,218
384,460
Advance payments from customers
143,614
127,858
Accrued liabilities
144,530
117,413
Total current liabilities
649,099
636,421
Long-term debt, net of current installments
250,457
268,946
Operating lease liabilities
108,997
106,438
Other long-term liabilities
17,598
19,116
Total liabilities
1,026,151
1,030,921
Shareholders’ equity
1,113,313
1,104,698
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,139,464
$
2,135,619
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
14,002
$
3,644
Depreciation and amortization
11,594
11,768
Stock-based compensation expense
2,176
4,397
Accounts receivable
30,960
39,870
Contract assets
(5,835
)
(4,410
)
Inventories
45,222
(5,182
)
Accounts payable
(20,259
)
24,194
Advance payments from customers
(15,730
)
(15,755
)
Other changes in working capital and other, net
(13,673
)
(27,023
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
48,457
31,503
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment and software
(5,903
)
(4,156
)
Other investing activities, net
(251
)
50
Net cash used in investing activities
(6,154
)
(4,106
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Share repurchases
—
(7,996
)
Net debt activity
(15,865
)
18,312
Other financing activities, net
(11,276
)
(12,785
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(27,141
)
(2,469
)
Effect of exchange rate changes
(2,320
)
2,385
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
12,842
27,313
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
283,213
328,027
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
296,055
$
355,340
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Results
(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Dec 31,
Mar 31,
Jun 30,
Sep 30,
Dec 31,
Mar 31,
2023
2024
2024
2024
2024
2025
Income from operations (GAAP)
$
32,100
$
25,529
$
27,253
$
28,105
$
28,524
$
11,759
Restructuring charges and other costs
2,054
3,343
1,471
795
727
1,342
Stock-based compensation expense
2,955
2,176
4,185
4,379
2,626
4,397
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,204
1,204
1,205
1,204
1,204
Legal and other settlement loss(1)
—
855
317
367
239
10,275
Customer insolvency (recovery)
—
—
(316
)
—
—
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
38,313
$
33,107
$
34,114
$
34,851
$
33,320
$
28,977
GAAP operating margin
4.6
%
3.8
%
4.1
%
4.3
%
4.3
%
1.9
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
5.5
%
4.9
%
5.1
%
5.3
%
5.1
%
4.6
%
Gross profit (GAAP)
$
71,004
$
67,408
$
67,950
$
66,741
$
67,925
$
63,180
Stock-based compensation expense
416
426
326
413
503
431
Customer insolvency (recovery)
—
—
(316
)
—
—
—
Non-GAAP gross profit
$
71,420
$
67,834
$
67,960
$
67,154
$
68,428
$
63,611
GAAP gross margin
10.3
%
10.0
%
10.2
%
10.1
%
10.3
%
10.0
%
Non-GAAP gross margin
10.3
%
10.0
%
10.2
%
10.2
%
10.4
%
10.1
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
35,646
$
37,332
$
38,022
$
36,636
$
37,470
$
38,800
Stock-based compensation expense
(2,539
)
(1,750
)
(3,858
)
(3,966
)
(2,123
)
(3,966
)
Legal and other settlement loss
—
(855
)
(317
)
(367
)
(239
)
(200
)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses
$
33,107
$
34,727
$
33,847
$
32,303
$
35,108
$
34,634
Net income (GAAP)
$
17,552
$
14,002
$
15,528
$
15,374
$
18,423
$
3,644
Restructuring charges and other costs
2,899
3,343
1,471
795
727
1,342
Stock-based compensation expense
2,955
2,176
4,185
4,379
2,626
4,397
Amortization of intangible assets
1,204
1,204
1,204
1,205
1,204
1,204
Legal and other settlement loss (gain)(1)
(37
)
855
317
367
239
10,275
Customer insolvency (recovery)
—
—
(316
)
—
—
—
Income tax adjustments(2)
(1,280
)
(1,393
)
(1,437
)
(1,406
)
(971
)
(1,645
)
Non-GAAP net income
$
23,293
$
20,187
$
20,952
$
20,714
$
22,248
$
19,217
Diluted earnings per share:
Diluted (GAAP)
$
0.49
$
0.38
$
0.43
$
0.42
$
0.50
$
0.10
Diluted (Non-GAAP)
$
0.65
$
0.55
$
0.57
$
0.57
$
0.61
$
0.52
Weighted-average number of shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share:
Diluted (GAAP)
35,956
36,401
36,497
36,629
36,659
36,605
Diluted (Non-GAAP)
35,956
36,401
36,497
36,629
36,659
36,605
Net cash provided by operations
$
137,079
$
48,457
$
55,816
$
39,036
$
45,916
$
31,503
Additions to property, plant and equipment and software
(11,026
)
(5,903
)
(8,504
)
(9,814
)
(9,032
)
(4,156
)
Free cash flow
$
126,053
$
42,554
$
47,312
$
29,222
$
36,884
$
27,347
(1)
Includes settlement of the tax assessment in Mexico that was previously disclosed under Note 15 in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(2)
This amount represents the tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments using the applicable effective tax rates.
