Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Q4 Profit Increases, Beats Estimates

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.

The company's bottom line totaled $1.449 billion, or $29.88 per share. This compares with $96.9 million, or $1.98 per share, last year.

Excluding items, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $198.4 million or $4.09 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $3.98 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 36.9% to $621.7 million from $454.0 million last year.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $1.449 Bln. vs. $96.9 Mln. last year.
-EPS: $29.88 vs. $1.98 last year.
-Revenue: $621.7 Mln vs. $454.0 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Next quarter revenue guidance: $610.0-$630.0 mln

Net income for the quarter included $1.3 billion for the recognition of a tax benefit granted to a foreign subsidiary.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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