Infinera reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN) today released financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 26, 2020.

GAAP revenue for the quarter was $353.5 million compared to $340.2 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $384.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 35.7% compared to 31.8% in the third quarter of 2020 and 29.0% in the fourth quarter of 2019. GAAP operating margin for the quarter was (1.9)% compared to (7.9)% in the third quarter of 2020 and (15.8)% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP net loss for the quarter was $(9.9) million, or $(0.05) per share, compared to $(35.9) million, or $(0.19) per share, in the third quarter of 2020, and $(66.6) million, or $(0.37) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Non-GAAP revenue for the quarter was $354.4 million compared to $341.2 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $386.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 37.6% compared to 35.2% in the third quarter of 2020 and 35.2% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 6.6% compared to 2.2% in the third quarter of 2020 and 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $26.3 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to a net income of $4.2 million, or $0.02 per share, in the third quarter of 2020, and $6.4 million, or $0.03 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP revenue for the year was $1,355.6 million compared to $1,298.9 million in 2019. GAAP gross margin for the year was 30.2% compared to 25.1% in 2019. GAAP operating margin for the year was (11.4)% compared to (27.0)% in 2019. GAAP net loss for the year was $(206.7) million, or $(1.10) per share, compared to $(386.6) million, or $(2.16) per share, in 2019.

Non-GAAP revenue for the year was $1,359.7 million compared to $1,316.6 million in 2019. Non-GAAP gross margin for the year was 33.8% compared to 33.6% in 2019. Non-GAAP operating margin for the year was (0.5)% compared to (6.3)% in 2019. Non-GAAP net loss for the year was $(36.1) million, or $(0.19) per share, compared to $(107.3) million, or $(0.60) per share, in 2019.

A further explanation of the use of non-GAAP financial information and a reconciliation of each of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure can be found at the end of this press release.

“We ended the year with another quarter of strong performance marked by solid execution across the board. Fourth quarter non-GAAP revenue was in line with our outlook, with non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP operating margin coming in above the guidance range. Further, we generated free cash flow in the quarter,” said David Heard, Infinera CEO. “I am encouraged by the financial progress, operational improvements, and technology innovation delivered by the Infinera team in 2020. We believe our team’s focused execution in 2020 positions us well towards achieving our target business model.”

Financial Outlook

Infinera's outlook for the quarter ending March 27, 2021 is as follows:

• GAAP revenue is expected to be $329 million +/- $10 million. Non-GAAP revenue is expected to be $330 million +/- $10 million.
• GAAP gross margin is expected to be 32.5% +/- 150 bps. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be 35.5% +/- 150 bps.
• GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $144 million +/- $2.0 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $123 million +/- $2.0 million.
• GAAP operating margin is expected to be (11.5)% +/- 200 bps. Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be (2.0)% +/- 200 bps.