IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) reported Q1 EPS of $0.68, $0.49 better than the analyst estimate of $0.19. Revenue for the quarter came in at $249.2 million versus the consensus estimate of $237.74 million.

• Earnings Per Diluted Share of $0.68 Increased by $0.28 Due to Foreign Exchange Gains
• Company Increases Share Repurchase Program by $200 Million

"We delivered first quarter revenue at the high end of our guidance range on a rebound in China-based demand during March and strength in new products," said Dr. Valentin Gapontsev, IPG Photonics' Chief Executive Officer. "Our strategy in dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is to ensure the well-being of our employees, to serve our customers from our global facilities and to focus on the long-term opportunities enabled by our laser technology and the financial strength of the Company."

GUIDANCE:

IPG Photonics sees Q2 2020 EPS of $0.40-$0.70, versus the consensus of $0.59. IPG Photonics sees Q2 2020 revenue of $260-290 million, versus the consensus of $281.51 million.

Business Outlook and Financial Guidance

"First quarter book to bill was meaningfully greater than 1.0, and above normal seasonality reflecting solid bookings growth and the weaker revenue quarter in China. In a more normal environment this would have translated into stronger guidance for the second quarter, but the global demand environment remains very uncertain given the effects of COVID-19 on manufacturing facilities and customer confidence around the world. While we have seen a rebound in China-based order volumes in the latter half of March and April, this has coincided with declining bookings in other regions, including Western Europe, North America and other countries in Asia. As such, visibility into a recovery in global demand remains uncertain at this time. Despite the uncertain near-term demand environment, we continue to target significant longer-term growth opportunities in laser welding, electric vehicle battery processing and our portfolio of new products. Our strong balance sheet will help us through the crisis and emerge with the ability to capitalize on the many opportunities we have ahead," said Dr. Gapontsev.

For the second quarter of 2020, IPG expects revenue of $260 million to $290 million. The Company expects the second quarter tax rate to be approximately 26%. IPG anticipates delivering earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.40 to $0.70, with 53.1 million basic common shares outstanding and 53.7 million diluted common shares outstanding. Financial guidance provided this quarter is subject to greater risk and uncertainty given the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated impacts to the global business environment, public health requirements and government mandates.

As discussed in more detail in the "Safe Harbor" passage of this news release, actual results may differ from this guidance due to various factors including, but not limited to, government and company measures implemented to address the COVID-19 pandemic, product demand, order cancellations and delays, competition, tariffs, trade policy changes and general economic conditions. This guidance is based upon current market conditions and expectations, and is subject to the risks outlined in the Company's reports with the SEC, and assumes exchange rates relative to the U.S. Dollar of Euro 0.91, Russian Ruble 78, Japanese Yen 108 and Chinese Yuan 7.09, respectively.

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