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FARO Technologies Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
FARO Technologies has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.1%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 11.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.8% per year.
Key information
11.08%
Earnings growth rate
12.70%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 15.34% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.80% |
| Return on equity | -0.34% |
| Net Margin | -0.26% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
FARO Technologies: A Strategic Pivot That Fell Short
Summary AMETEK's $ 44 per share acquisition of FARO represents a 40% premium and exceeds my intrinsic value estimate of $ 38 per share, justifying shareholder approval. Despite a decade-long pivot to spatial data solutions and attractive end markets, FARO struggled with persistent losses, poor capital allocation, and weak returns. Peer analysis highlights FARO's chronic underperformance, with the company lagging in revenue growth, margins, and returns compared to industry benchmarks. The acquisition provides shareholders a clean exit at a premium, avoiding the risks of an uncertain turnaround and rewarding them above fundamental value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWe Think FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
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Refreshing Core Offerings And Forming Partnerships Will Open New Markets
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Summary FARO Technologies, Inc. has improved margins in 2024, but still faces lackluster revenue trends and a dismal long-term track record. The company has restructured by focusing on the core business, innovation, and operational excellence, but sales remain flat around $350 million. Despite recent profitability improvements, shares are not cheap, trading at 20 times potential earnings, with significant work needed to achieve ambitious targets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
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Summary FARO's gross margin improved to 55.70%, surpassing the sector median, but total revenues dropped by 4.43% year-over-year. Strategic initiatives, including supply chain localization and product innovation like Quantum X ARM, have bolstered EBITDA growth and operational efficiency. FARO's cautious revenue outlook for Q4 2024 and ongoing demand challenges, especially in China, add to the investment risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaWe Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO)
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Despite an already strong run, FARO Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FARO ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 47...At US$17.42, Is FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO) Worth Looking At Closely?
FARO Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:FARO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of...Health Check: How Prudently Does FARO Technologies (NASDAQ:FARO) Use Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Lacklustre Performance Is Driving FARO Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FARO) Low P/S
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Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How FARO Technologies makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 25 | 341 | -1 | 135 | 41 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 342 | -9 | 141 | 40 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 348 | -6 | 146 | 38 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 352 | -15 | 150 | 36 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 358 | -43 | 156 | 38 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 359 | -57 | 157 | 42 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 364 | -60 | 156 | 45 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 362 | -58 | 155 | 50 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 354 | -38 | 153 | 50 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 346 | -27 | 147 | 49 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 342 | -56 | 145 | 49 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 336 | -54 | 141 | 49 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 338 | -46 | 138 | 49 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 338 | -40 | 136 | 49 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 331 | 19 | 136 | 48 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 322 | 20 | 132 | 46 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 301 | 12 | 129 | 44 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 304 | 1 | 132 | 43 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 315 | -76 | 142 | 42 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 335 | -80 | 158 | 43 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 368 | -77 | 173 | 43 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 382 | -62 | 177 | 44 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 390 | -7 | 177 | 45 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 400 | -3 | 175 | 49 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 404 | 5 | 171 | 48 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 404 | 5 | 170 | 46 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 397 | -12 | 164 | 43 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 388 | -8 | 157 | 37 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 372 | -13 | 153 | 36 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 361 | -15 | 152 | 41 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 346 | 0 | 141 | 34 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 336 | 0 | 135 | 33 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 331 | 7 | 126 | 31 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 326 | 11 | 121 | 30 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 325 | 16 | 119 | 30 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 318 | 14 | 115 | 27 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 323 | 15 | 115 | 28 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 318 | 13 | 116 | 27 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 330 | 15 | 120 | 28 |
| 27 Jun 15 | 340 | 27 | 120 | 29 |
| 28 Mar 15 | 338 | 29 | 120 | 28 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 342 | 34 | 116 | 28 |
| 27 Sep 14 | 328 | 31 | 112 | 26 |
Quality Earnings: FARO is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: FARO is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FARO is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 11.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare FARO's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: FARO is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Electronic industry (-3.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: FARO has a negative Return on Equity (-0.34%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/07/21 22:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/07/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
FARO Technologies, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Robert Mason | Baird |
| Andrew DeGasperi | Berenberg |
| Robert Burleson | Canaccord Genuity |