Smith Micro misses Q4 revenue expectations, CEO to step down

Reuters03-05
Smith Micro misses Q4 revenue expectations, CEO to step down

Overview

  • Mobile software developer's Q4 revenue declined 20% yr/yr, missing analyst expectations

  • GAAP net loss for Q4 increased slightly compared to previous year

  • Company announced leadership change with Tim Huffmyer as new CEO

Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the future

Result Drivers

  • COST REDUCTION - Smith Micro reduced its cost structure and optimized spending to support innovation, despite revenue decline

  • SAFEPATH FOCUS - Co emphasized strategic focus on SafePath OS solutions for kids and seniors to expand role with Tier 1 customers

Company press release: ID:nBw8wX5la

Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 Revenue

Miss

$3.97 mln

$5.20 mln (2 Analysts)

Q4 Net Income

-$4.55 mln

Q4 Gross Profit

$3.04 mln

Q4 Operating Expenses

$7.40 mln

Q4 Operating Income

-$4.36 mln

Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", no "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 Smith Micro Software Inc is $4.00, about 669.2% above its March 3 closing price of $0.52

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