Allot Communications (NASDAQ: ALLT) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.01), $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.03). Revenue for the quarter came in at $26.9 million versus the consensus estimate of $25.18 million.

Erez Antebi, President & CEO of Allot, commented: "We are very pleased with our performance in 2018, with revenues growing at a faster pace than we had originally expected . Our DPI business performed well in 2018, resulting from much improved execution of our teams across the globe. We are also satisfied with our performance in the security space: our pipeline of "security opex deals" is strong and we expect to close several such deals that can bring impact on our future growth beyond 2019."

Continued Mr. Antebi, "As we enter into 2019, I have increased confidence in our long-term potential. Following our restructuring and changes, we are now executing better in sales, support and R&D and we look forward to continue to leverage these strengths to create continuing growth in 2019 and beyond."

Q4 2018 Financial Results Summary

• Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2018 were $26.9 million, up 16% compared to $23.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.
• Gross profit on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $18.6 million (gross margin of 69.1%), a 20% improvement compared with $15.5 million (gross margin of 66.8%) in the fourth quarter of 2017.
• Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $18.9 million (gross margin of 70.3%), a 19% improvement compared with $15.9 million (gross margin of 68.4%) in the fourth quarter of 2017.
• Net loss on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $1.8 million, or $0.05 per basic share, an improvement compared with a net loss of $4.3 million, or $0.13 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2017.
• Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $455 thousand, or $0.01 per basic share, an improvement compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.04 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2017.

GUIDANCE:

Allot Communications sees FY2019 revenue of $106-110 million, versus the consensus of $103.74 million.

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