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A10 Networks Q2 revenue beats estimates; FY outlook raised

A10 Networks Q2 revenue beats estimates; FY outlook raised


Overview

  • Secure networking provider's Q2 revenue rose 15.5% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

  • Company raised full-year revenue and EPS growth guidance

  • A10 repurchased $2.4 mln in shares and declared a $0.06/share quarterly dividend


Outlook

  • A10 Networks raises full-year revenue growth outlook to 12-14% from 10-12%

  • Company now expects full-year EPS growth of 14-16%, up from 12-14% previously


Result Drivers

  • AI INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND - Co said increased demand for next-generation networking supporting AI-related infrastructure drove revenue growth

  • MICROSOFT AGREEMENT - New multi-year agreement with Microsoft cited as validation of value in scaled AI deployments

  • TROJAI ACQUISITION - Acquisition of TrojAI in June expanded portfolio for next-generation networking and critical applications


Company press release: ID:nBw7zHLKXa


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q2 Total Net Revenue

Beat

$80.14 mln

$77.28 mln (6 Analysts)

Q2 Net Income

$8.88 mln

Q2 EBIT

$9.02 mln

Q2 Gross Profit

$63.38 mln

Q2 Operating Expenses

$54.36 mln

Q2 Pretax Profit

$9.92 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the software peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for A10 Networks Inc is $34.00, about 10.7% above its August 4 closing price of $30.70

  • The stock recently traded at 28 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 25 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Aug 4 - Arista forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on AI-driven networking demand

  • Aug 5 - Extreme Networks Q4 revenue beats on increased AI platform demand

  • Aug 4 - DigitalOcean forecast beats Wall Street estimates on AI boom strength


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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