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Astera Labs (ALAB - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 44 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 33.33%. The company reported earnings of 13 cents per share.
Net revenues surged 149.7% year over year to $192 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.1%.
ALAB shares rose 17% in pre market trading. Year to date, Astera Labs shares climbed 2.4% underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 11.8%.
Astera Labs, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Astera Labs is ramping up production of its PCIe 6 product portfolio for customized rack-scale AI systems. Scorpio Fabric switches won multiple design wins in the reported quarter.
The company saw strong demand for its signal conditioning portfolio, driven by PCIe scale-up and Ethernet scale-out connectivity applications in custom ASIC platforms.
ALAB’s Operating Details
The non-GAAP gross margin was 76%, contracting 200 basis points (bps) year over year.
Research and development expenses surged 66.4% year over year to $66.7 million.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased 15.7% year over year to $18.6 million. General and administrative expenses decreased 7.2% year over year to $20.5 million.
The non-GAAP operating margin was 39.2% compared with 24.4% in the year-ago quarter.
ALAB’s Balance Sheet Details
As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $1.07 billion compared with $924.7 million as of March 31.
ALAB Offers Q3 Guidance
Astera Labs expects third-quarter 2025 revenues between $203 million and $210 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $181 million, indicating 60.1% growth from the year-ago reported quarter.
Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be roughly 75%. Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be between $76 million and $80 million.
Earnings are expected between 38 cents and 39 cents per share for the second quarter. The consensus mark for third-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at 34 cents per share, suggesting 47.8% growth from the year-ago reported quarter.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Astera Labs currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Astera Labs Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Key Takeaways
Astera Labs (ALAB - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings of 44 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 33.33%. The company reported earnings of 13 cents per share.
Net revenues surged 149.7% year over year to $192 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.1%.
ALAB shares rose 17% in pre market trading. Year to date, Astera Labs shares climbed 2.4% underperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s 11.8%.
Astera Labs, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Astera Labs, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Astera Labs, Inc. Quote
ALAB’s Top-Line Details
Astera Labs is ramping up production of its PCIe 6 product portfolio for customized rack-scale AI systems. Scorpio Fabric switches won multiple design wins in the reported quarter.
The company saw strong demand for its signal conditioning portfolio, driven by PCIe scale-up and Ethernet scale-out connectivity applications in custom ASIC platforms.
ALAB’s Operating Details
The non-GAAP gross margin was 76%, contracting 200 basis points (bps) year over year.
Research and development expenses surged 66.4% year over year to $66.7 million.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased 15.7% year over year to $18.6 million. General and administrative expenses decreased 7.2% year over year to $20.5 million.
The non-GAAP operating margin was 39.2% compared with 24.4% in the year-ago quarter.
ALAB’s Balance Sheet Details
As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $1.07 billion compared with $924.7 million as of March 31.
ALAB Offers Q3 Guidance
Astera Labs expects third-quarter 2025 revenues between $203 million and $210 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $181 million, indicating 60.1% growth from the year-ago reported quarter.
Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be roughly 75%. Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be between $76 million and $80 million.
Earnings are expected between 38 cents and 39 cents per share for the second quarter. The consensus mark for third-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at 34 cents per share, suggesting 47.8% growth from the year-ago reported quarter.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Astera Labs currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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