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SEC filingRevenue grew 7.9% in Q3 FY2025, driven by Integrated Memory, but gross margin contracted 30 bps due to unfavorable mix from higher product revenue in Advanced Computing.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2025 (three months ended May 30, 2025), Penguin Solutions reported total net sales of $324.3 million, a 7.9% increase from $300.6 million in the same period a year ago. The growth was primarily driven by a 42.0% surge in Integrated Memory segment revenue, which reached $130.1 million, reflecting improved market demand for DRAM products and higher supply chain services. This was partially offset by an 8.6% decline in Advanced Computing revenue to $132.5 million due to lower hardware sales from the timing of customer projects, and a 3.7% decline in Optimized LED revenue to $61.6 million from lower direct sales across China and Europe.
Gross profit increased 6.9% to $95.1 million, but gross margin contracted 30 basis points to 29.3% from 29.6% in the prior year, attributed to an unfavorable mix from higher product revenue in the Advanced Computing business. Operating income fell 14.5% to $9.8 million, with operating margin declining to 3.0% from 3.8%, pressured by a $5.3 million goodwill impairment charge related to the planned wind-down of the Penguin Edge business and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Net income from continuing operations dropped 44.6% to $3.5 million, largely due to a significantly higher income tax provision ($7.3 million vs. a benefit of $1.3 million in the prior year), reflecting increased profitability in taxable jurisdictions.
Segment performance showed a clear divergence. The Integrated Memory segment was the standout, with non-GAAP operating income surging 178.6% to $12.5 million, driven by the 42% revenue increase and improved operating leverage. Advanced Computing, while still the largest segment by revenue, saw non-GAAP operating income decline 14.7% to $24.7 million, as the revenue drop more than offset lower operating expenses. Optimized LED improved its non-GAAP operating income by $1.4 million to $1.3 million, flipping from a near-breakeven position, thanks to a more favorable product mix. The mix shift toward Integrated Memory, which carries lower margins than Advanced Computing, was a key factor in the overall gross margin compression.
Management did not provide explicit quantitative guidance for future periods. However, the MD&A highlighted several strategic priorities and outlook elements. The company expects the wind-down of its Penguin Edge business to be completed by approximately the end of calendar year 2025, which will negatively impact revenue and comparability. The goodwill of the Penguin Edge reporting unit ($4.7 million as of May 30, 2025) is anticipated to be fully impaired by the end of calendar 2025. On the liquidity front, the company completed a refinancing on June 24, 2025, entering into a new $400 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2030, and used $200 million of cash on hand plus $100 million from the new facility to repay all outstanding term loans. The company also highlighted its intention to continue using acquisitions as an engine for growth. Management believes existing cash, short-term investments, borrowings available under credit facilities, and cash from operations will be sufficient to fund operations for at least the next 12 months.
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