Earnings call transcript: Vecima beats Q1 2026 estimates but shares fall

Vecima Networks reported record first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.29, surpassing the $0.27 expected, while revenue reached $95.1 million, outpacing the $89.2 million forecast. Analysts had predicted a relatively modest beat, but the company's performance was notable for its year-over-year improvement. Revenue increased 37.5% year over year and 5% sequentially, reaching a quarterly record.

The broadband access segment drove much of the growth, with revenue climbing 39% year over year to $76.5 million. Content delivery revenue also grew 32% to $18.6 million. Vecima now boasts 162 broadband engagements, up 22 from a year earlier, and over 300 individual product engagements. Operating expenses fell to 32% of sales from 39% a year earlier, while operating income surged to $8.8 million from $1.7 million. Net debt decreased significantly to $24.9 million from $40.7 million.

While the earnings beat attracted attention, the stock fell 4.08% to $13.16 in premarket trading, suggesting that investors may be focusing on concerns such as margin mix, delivery timing, and the company's outlook for the remainder of the year. The company's gross margin fell sequentially from 45.4% to 41.6%, attributed to a less favorable product mix and lower margins in content delivery.

However, Vecima's fundamentals remain solid, with a perfect Piotroski Score of 9 and an undervalued stock based on InvestingPro's Fair Value analysis.

Management said the company expects revenue growth of 30% to 35% year over year and an adjusted EBITDA margin of about 20% in fiscal 2027. The guidance includes the early impact of several new products, which are expected to become more significant in fiscal 2028 and beyond. Vecima also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share, payable on December 21 to shareholders of record on November 27.