Protolabs Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2023

In this article:

Revenue of $122.3 million in the Second Quarter of 2023

Network revenue of $20.2 million; a 79.3% YoY increase

GAAP Loss Per Share of $0.01; Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share of $0.33

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn., August 04, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proto Labs, Inc. (the "Company" or "Protolabs") (NYSE: PRLB), the world’s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights:

  • Revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was $122.3 million, representing a 3.7 percent decrease compared to revenue of $126.9 million in the second quarter of 2022.

  • Revenue generated from our digital network powered by Hubs was $20.2 million in the second quarter, representing growth of 79.3 percent over the second quarter of 2022 and 17.6 percent sequential growth compared to the first quarter of 2023.

  • Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.4 million, or $0.01 per diluted share.

  • Non-GAAP net income was $8.7 million, or $0.33 per diluted share. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

"Our broad customer offer, powered by internal digital factories and network manufacturing partners, allows us to offer customers a differentiated value proposition and serve their varying needs in any economic climate," said Rob Bodor, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Amidst the continued contraction of manufacturing, Protolabs improved gross and operating margins sequentially while continuing to delight our customers and advance our 2023 strategic initiatives."

Additional Second Quarter 2023 Highlights:

  • Protolabs served 23,377 unique product developers during the quarter.

  • The Company repurchased $9.0 million of shares during the quarter.

  • Gross margin was 43.4 percent of revenue in the second quarter of 2023.

  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 44.1 percent of revenue in the second quarter of 2023, representing a sequential increase of 70 basis points. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

  • EBITDA was $11.4 million, or 9.3 percent of revenue, in the second quarter of 2023, compared to $15.1 million, or 11.9 percent of revenue, in the second quarter of 2022. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $19.2 million, or 15.7% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2023, compared to $24.6 million, or 19.4% of revenue, in the second quarter of 2022. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

  • Cash and investments balance was $102.8 million as of June 30, 2023.

"Driven by the current economic climate, through the first half of 2023 demand for our longer lead times and lower-priced offerings has outpaced demand for our quick-turn offer, and we will continue to adapt our operations to align with demand," said Dan Schumacher, Chief Financial Officer. "We are among the most profitable and positive cash generating digital manufacturers, enabling us to continue to invest in future growth among economic volatility and dynamic customer preferences."

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has included non-GAAP revenue growth by region and by service line that excludes the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (collectively, "non-GAAP revenue growth"). Management believes these metrics, when viewed in conjunction with the comparable GAP metrics, are useful in evaluating the underlying business trends and ongoing operating performance of the Company.

The Company has included earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and EBITDA, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and costs related to the Japan closure activities (collectively, "Adjusted EBITDA"), in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results. The Company has also included earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margin ("EBITDA margin") and EBITDA margin, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and costs related to the Japan closure activities (collectively, "Adjusted EBITDA margin"), in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results.

The Company has included non-GAAP gross margin, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results.

The Company has included non-GAAP operating margin, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense and costs related to the closure of Japan (collectively, "non-GAAP operating margin"), in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results.

The Company has included non-GAAP gross margin excluding Japan, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results. The Company has included non-GAAP operating margin excluding Japan, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, and costs related to the Japan closure activities (collectively, "non-GAAP operating margin"), in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results.

The Company has included non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and costs related to the closure of Japan (collectively, "non-GAAP net income"), in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results.

The Company has provided below reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP gross margin excluding Japan, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP operating margin excluding Japan, non-GAAP revenue growth by region and by service, and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are used by the Company’s management and board of directors to understand and evaluate operating performance and trends and provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s business. Accordingly, the Company believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Conference Call

The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results and third quarter 2023 outlook today, August 4, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. To access the call in the U.S. please dial 877-709-8150 or outside the U.S. dial 201-689-8354 at least five minutes prior to the 8:30 a.m. EDT start time. No participant code is required. A simultaneous webcast of the call and accompanying presentation will be available via the investor relations section of the Protolabs website and the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ik5odgi6. A replay will be available for 14 days following the call on the investor relations section of the Protolabs website.

About Protolabs

Protolabs is the fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturing service in the world. Our digital factories produce low-volume parts in days while our digital network of manufacturing partners powered by Hubs unlocks advanced capabilities and volume pricing at higher quantities. The result? One manufacturing source—from prototyping to production—for product developers, engineers, and supply chain teams across the globe. See what's next at protolabs.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical or current facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Protolabs to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are described in the "Risk Factors" section within reports filed with the SEC. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Protolabs’ future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Protolabs cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Protolabs expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

June 30,
2023

December 31,
2022

(Unaudited)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

66,493

$

56,558

Short-term marketable securities

19,945

23,568

Accounts receivable, net

75,034

76,225

Inventory

14,311

13,578

Income taxes receivable

868

4,042

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

8,501

12,597

Total current assets

185,152

186,568

Property and equipment, net

248,614

257,785

Goodwill

273,991

273,991

Other intangible assets, net

28,353

31,250

Long-term marketable securities

16,344

26,419

Operating lease assets

3,084

3,844

Finance lease assets

16,934

17,532

Other long-term assets

4,738

4,779

Total assets

$

777,210

$

802,168

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

16,474

$

17,356

Accrued compensation

12,486

12,743

Accrued liabilities and other

19,155

22,384

Current operating lease liabilities

1,209

1,561

Current finance lease liabilities

16,549

17,537

Income taxes payable

348

Total current liabilities

66,221

71,581

Long-term operating lease liabilities

1,833

2,255

Long-term finance lease liabilities

745

Long-term deferred tax liabilities

20,790

26,322

Other long-term liabilities

4,936

4,362

Shareholders' equity

682,685

697,648

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

777,210

$

802,168

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

Injection Molding

$

48,819

$

53,355

$

100,767

$

106,753

CNC Machining

48,297

48,222

96,401

94,320

3D Printing

21,005

19,963

42,330

39,635

Sheet Metal

3,939

5,160

8,187

9,847

Other Revenue

205

202

439

515

Total Revenue

122,265

126,902

248,124

251,070

Cost of revenue

69,142

69,480

141,225

137,844

Gross profit

53,123

57,422

106,899

113,226

Operating expenses

Marketing and sales

21,730

21,055

44,181

41,641

Research and development

9,865

9,450

20,542

20,007

General and administrative

15,822

16,522

32,655

33,293

Closure of Japan business

98

5,194

164

5,194

Total operating expenses

47,515

52,221

97,542

100,135

Income from operations

5,608

5,201

9,357

13,091

Other (loss) income, net

(3,368

)

1

(2,078

)

(299

)

Income before income taxes

2,240

5,202

7,279

12,792

Provision for income taxes

2,623

2,645

5,003

5,140

Net (loss) income

$

(383

)

$

2,557

$

2,276

$

7,652

Net (loss) income per share:

Basic

$

(0.01

)

$

0.09

$

0.09

$

0.28

Diluted

$

(0.01

)

$

0.09

$

0.09

$

0.28

Shares used to compute net (loss) income per share:

Basic

26,210,478

27,530,739

26,414,467

27,515,583

Diluted

26,210,478

27,536,823

26,445,427

27,524,019

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

Operating activities

Net income

$

2,276

$

7,652

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

18,883

20,274

Stock-based compensation expense

7,370

8,428

Deferred taxes

(5,605

)

(5,653

)

Interest on finance lease obligations

568

-

Loss on foreign currency translation

3,906

-

Impairments related to closure of Japan business

-

1,792

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

(428

)

-

Other

215

32

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

4,682

(1,485

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

31,867

31,040

Investing activities

Purchases of property, equipment and other capital assets

(6,829

)

(6,030

)

Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other capital assets

623

-

Purchases of marketable securities

-

(38,882

)

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

1,000

Proceeds from call redemptions and maturities of marketable securities

14,020

7,396

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

7,814

(36,516

)

Financing activities

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

1,986

2,311

Purchases of shares withheld for tax obligations

(1,425

)

(1,615

)

Repurchases of common stock

(30,064

)

(5,239

)

Principal repayments of finance lease obligations

(163

)

(278

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(29,666

)

(4,821

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(80

)

(966

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

9,935

(11,263

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

56,558

65,929

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

66,493

$

54,666

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income per Share

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and costs related to Japan closure activities

GAAP net (loss) income

$

(383

)

$

2,557

$

2,276

$

7,652

Add back:

Stock-based compensation expense

3,675

4,031

7,370

8,428

Amortization expense

1,484

1,527

3,010

3,072

Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency

187

271

115

360

Costs related to Japan closure activities

4,004

5,194

4,070

5,194

Total adjustments 1

9,350

11,023

14,565

17,054

Income tax benefits on adjustments 2

(296

)

(776

)

(298

)

(1,458

)

Non-GAAP net income

$

8,671

$

12,804

$

16,543

$

23,248

Non-GAAP net income per share:

Basic

$

0.33

$

0.47

$

0.63

$

0.84

Diluted

$

0.33

$

0.46

$

0.63

$

0.84

Shares used to compute non-GAAP net income per share:

Basic

26,210,478

27,530,739

26,414,467

27,515,583

Diluted

26,224,562

27,536,823

26,445,427

27,524,019

1 Stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and costs related to Japan closure activities were included in the following GAAP consolidated statement of operations categories:

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Cost of revenue

$

803

$

870

$

1,611

$

1,799

Marketing and sales

855

813

1,547

1,550

Research and development

641

471

1,212

1,100

General and administrative

2,861

3,404

6,010

7,051

Closure of Japan business

98

5,194

164

5,194

Total operating expenses

4,455

9,882

8,933

14,895

Other income (loss), net

4,092

271

4,021

360

Total adjustments

$

9,350

$

11,023

$

14,565

$

17,054

2 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, income tax effects were calculated using the effective tax rate for the relevant jurisdictions. The Company's non-GAAP tax rates differ from its GAAP tax rates due primarily to the mix of activity incurred in domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions and removing effective tax rate benefits from stock-based compensation activity in the quarter.

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$

122,265

$

126,902

$

248,124

$

251,070

Gross profit

53,123

57,422

106,899

113,226

GAAP gross margin

43.4

%

45.2

%

43.1

%

45.1

%

Add back:

Stock-based compensation expense

461

528

927

1,115

Amortization expense

342

342

684

684

Total adjustments

803

870

1,611

1,799

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

53,926

$

58,292

$

108,510

$

115,025

Non-GAAP gross margin

44.1

%

45.9

%

43.7

%

45.8

%

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin Excluding Japan

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$

122,265

$

126,902

$

248,124

$

251,070

Revenue excluding Japan

$

122,265

$

124,046

$

248,124

$

244,128

Gross profit

53,123

57,422

106,899

113,226

GAAP gross margin

43.4

%

45.2

%

43.1

%

45.1

...

%

Less: Japan gross profit

-

1,063

-

3,102

Gross Profit excluding Japan

53,123

56,359

106,899

110,124

GAAP gross margin excluding Japan

43.4

%

45.4

%

43.1

%

45.1

%

Add back:

Stock-based compensation expense

461

528

927

1,115

Amortization expense

342

342

684

684

Less:

Japan stock-based compensation expense

-

22

-

47

Japan amortization expense

-

-

-

-

Total adjustments

803

848

1,611

1,752

Non-GAAP gross profit excluding Japan

$

53,926

$

57,207

$

108,510

$

111,876

Non-GAAP gross margin excluding Japan

44.1

%

46.1

%

43.7

%

45.8

%

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Margin

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$

122,265

$

126,902

$

248,124

$

251,070

Income from operations

5,608

5,201

9,357

13,091

GAAP operating margin

4.6

%

4.1

%

3.8

%

5.2

%

Add back:

Stock-based compensation expense

3,675

4,031

7,370

8,428

Amortization expense

1,484

1,527

3,010

3,072

Costs related to Japan closure activities

98

5,194

164

5,194

Total adjustments

5,257

10,752

10,544

16,694

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

10,865

$

15,953

$

19,901

$

29,785

Non-GAAP operating margin

8.9

%

12.6

%

8.0

%

11.9

%

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Margin Excluding Japan

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$

122,265

$

126,902

$

248,124

$

251,070

Revenue excluding Japan

$

122,265

$

124,046

$

248,124

$

244,128

Income from operations

5,608

5,201

9,357

13,091

GAAP operating margin

4.6

%

4.1

%

3.8

%

5.2

%

Less: Japan (loss) income from operations

(128

)

(542

)

(474

)

4

Income from operations excluding Japan

5,736

5,743

9,831

13,087

GAAP operating margin excluding Japan

4.7

%

4.6

%

4.0

%

5.4

%

Add back:

Stock-based compensation expense

3,675

4,031

7,370

8,428

Amortization expense

1,484

1,527

3,010

3,072

Costs related to Japan closure activities

98

5,194

164

5,194

Less:

Japan stock-based compensation expense

7

147

17

297

Japan amortization expense

-

-

-

-

Total adjustments

5,250

10,605

10,527

16,397

Non-GAAP income from operations excluding Japan

$

10,986

$

16,348

$

20,358

$

29,484

Non-GAAP operating margin excluding Japan

9.0

%

13.2

%

8.2

%

12.1

%

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$

122,265

$

126,902

$

248,124

$

251,070

GAAP net (loss) income

(383

)

2,557

2,276

7,652

GAAP net (loss) income margin

(0.3

%)

2.0

%

0.9

%

3.0

%

Add back:

Amortization expense

$

1,484

$

1,527

$

3,010

$

3,072

Depreciation expense

8,011

8,515

15,873

17,202

Interest income, net

(372

)

(149

)

(722

)

(194

)

Provision for income taxes

2,623

2,645

5,003

5,140

EBITDA

11,363

15,095

25,440

32,872

EBITDA Margin

9.3

%

11.9

%

10.3

%

13.1

%

Add back:

Stock-based compensation expense

3,675

4,031

7,370

8,428

Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency

187

271

115

360

Costs related to Japan closure activities

4,004

5,194

4,070

5,194

Total adjustments

7,866

9,496

11,555

13,982

Adjusted EBITDA

$

19,229

$

24,591

$

36,995

$

46,854

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

15.7

%

19.4

%

14.9

%

18.7

%

Proto Labs, Inc.

Comparison of GAAP to Non-GAAP Revenue Growth by Region

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022

%

Change2

% Change

Organic3

GAAP

Foreign

Currency1

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Revenues

United States

$

96,321

$

-

$

96,321

$

100,655

(4.3

%)

(4.3

%)

Europe

25,944

512

26,456

23,391

10.9

%

13.1

%

Japan

-

-

-

2,856

(100.0

%)

(100.0

%)

Total revenue

$

122,265

$

512

$

122,777

$

126,902

(3.7

%)

(3.3

%)

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022

%

Change2

% Change

Organic3

GAAP

Foreign

Currency1

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Revenues

United States

$

194,067

$

-

$

194,067

$

196,151

(1.1

%)

(1.1

%)

Europe

54,057

2,977

57,034

47,977

12.7

%

18.9

%

Japan

-

-

-

6,942

(100.0

%)

(100.0

%)

Total revenue

$

248,124

$

2,977

$

251,101

$

251,070

(1.2

%)

%

1 Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 has been recalculated using 2022 foreign currency exchange rates in effect during comparable periods to provide information useful in evaluating the underlying business trends excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

2 This column presents the percentage change from GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 to GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

3 This column presents the percentage change from GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 to non-GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (as recalculated using the foreign currency exchange rates in effect during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022) in order to provide a constant-currency comparison.

Proto Labs, Inc.

Comparison of GAAP to Non-GAAP Revenue Growth by Service Line

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022

%

Change2

% Change

Organic3

GAAP

Foreign

Currency1

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Revenues

Injection Molding

$

48,819

$

257

$

49,076

$

53,355

(8.5

)%

(8.0

)%

CNC Machining

48,297

125

48,422

48,222

0.2

0.4

3D Printing

21,005

131

21,136

19,963

5.2

5.9

Sheet Metal

3,939

1

3,940

5,160

(23.7

)

(23.6

)

Other Revenue

205

(2

)

203

202

1.5

0.5

Total Revenue

$

122,265

$

512

$

122,777

$

126,902

(3.7

%)

(3.3

%)

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022

%

Change2

% Change

Organic3

GAAP

Foreign

Currency1

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Revenues

Injection Molding

$

100,767

$

1,436

$

102,203

$

106,753

(5.6

)%

(4.3

)%

CNC Machining

96,401

860

97,261

94,320

2.2

3.1

3D Printing

42,330

667

42,997

39,635

6.8

8.5

Sheet Metal

8,187

11

8,198

9,847

(16.9

)

(16.7

)

Other Revenue

439

3

442

515

(14.8

)

(14.2

)

Total Revenue

$

248,124

$

2,977

$

251,101

$

251,070

(1.2

%)

%

1 Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 has been recalculated using 2022 foreign currency exchange rates in effect during comparable periods to provide information useful in evaluating the underlying business trends excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

2 This column presents the percentage change from GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 to GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

3 This column presents the percentage change from GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 to non-GAAP revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (as recalculated using the foreign currency exchange rates in effect during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022) in order to provide a constant-currency comparison.

Proto Labs, Inc.

Product Developer Information

(Unaudited)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Unique product developers and engineers served

23,377

24,058

35,743

36,878

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