Reported Q: Q1 2024 Rev YoY: +1.6% EPS YoY: +110.0% Move: +1.46%
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
$66.87 1.46%
Exchange NYSE Sector Industrials Industry Manufacturing Metal Fabrication
Q1 2024
Published: May 3, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

May 3, 2024

Quarter Q1 2024

Revenue

127.89M

YoY: +1.6%

EPS

0.20

YoY: +110.0%

Market Move

+1.46%

Previous quarter: N/A

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $127.89M up 1.6% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.20 increased by 110% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 44.9%
  • Net income of 5.27M
  • ""The combined offer brings immense value to customers, enabling them to use Proto Labs as a single-source manufacturer throughout the product life cycle, from prototype to production to end of life. We have seen that those customers that use Proto Labs across both the factory and the network, spend approximately double what all other customers spend."" - Rob Bodor
PRLB
Company PRLB

Executive Summary

Proto Labs reported a solid Q1 2024 with revenue $127.9 million, up 1% year over year in constant currencies, driven by a record Proto Labs Network revenue of $23.9 million, up 38% CC. Non-GAAP gross margin rose 30 basis points sequentially to 45.6%, supported by factory margin improvements from automation and efficiency gains, while the network margin held at the high end of guidance at 31.7%. Net income was $5.27 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.40, ahead of the midpoint of the guided range, aided by favorable product mix and higher production volumes. Cash generation remained exceptional: operating cash flow of $21.3 million, stock repurchases of $16 million, and zero debt, leaving the company with a net cash position and $112.9 million in cash and investments on hand as of 3/31/2024. Management emphasized two strategic priorities: (1) expanding the number of customers using the combined factory and network offer, and (2) accelerating revenue per customer via larger orders and all services. Management also highlighted meaningful cross-sell potential (less than 5% of the 53,000 customers currently using full services) and notable customer wins (NASA collaboration demonstrating rapid design-to-delivery capabilities). The outlook for Q2 2024 calls for revenue of $122–$130 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.30–$0.38, with foreign exchange expected to have a negligible impact versus 2Q23. While Europe exhibited softer demand, tone remained constructive in the Americas, underscoring a bifurcated macro backdrop that could influence quarterly results depending on order mix and larger program timing.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
127.89M
QoQ: 2.27% | YoY: 1.61%
Gross Profit
Increasing
57.47M
44.93% margin
QoQ: 2.97% | YoY: 6.86%
Operating Income
Increasing
6.83M
QoQ: -18.68% | YoY: 82.10%
Net Income
Increasing
5.27M
QoQ: -24.64% | YoY: 98.12%
EPS
Increasing
0.21
QoQ: -22.22% | YoY: 110.00%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 126.21 0.15 -1.3% View
Q4 2024 121.75 -0.02 -2.6% View
Q3 2024 125.62 0.29 -3.9% View
Q2 2024 125.63 0.18 +2.8% View
Q1 2024 127.89 0.20 +1.6% View