SAN JOSE, Calif., April 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantenna Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:QTNA), a global leader and innovator of leading-edge performance Wi-Fi solutions, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2018.

"Our first quarter strength bolsters our Wave 3 10G growth strategy as we experienced accelerated deployment momentum with our key cable MSO customer coupled with an additional cable MSO initiating full volume rollout. Additionally, these deployments are now sourced through two separate OEM partners, which adds additional capacity to serve demand and diversifies the supply chain. We also continue to receive inbound interest for Wave 3 10G designs due to its superior performance in the Wi-Fi landscape,” remarked Dr. Sam Heidari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“We expect record revenue in the second quarter, driven by record Wave 3 10G revenue shipments, as we extend our customer opportunities into mainstream markets and new and existing high-performance markets that seek a full-featured and unparalleled connectivity experience.”

Financial Summary 

Commentary on the first quarter 2018 financial results by Company management is available at http://ir.quantenna.com/events.cfm.

Please see the note regarding the use of non-GAAP financial measures below, including a detailed reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP information in the tables included herein.

First Quarter Company Highlights

• Revenue of $45.1 million, representing year over year growth of 19% over the first quarter of 2017 and 9% sequential growth over the fourth quarter of 2017.
  
  
• First quarter GAAP gross margin of 50.5% compared to 49.0% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. First quarter non-GAAP gross margin of 50.5% compared to 49.2% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.
  
  
• First quarter GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit grew 22% from the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.
  
  
• Cash from operations generated $6.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, compared to ($0.4) million in the first quarter of 2017. 
  
  
• Wave 3 10G continues its leadership position in the first quarter with a cable MSO initiating a full volume rollout using our technology exclusively in their flagship next generation gateway.
  
  
• Our cable MSO customers using our Wave 3 10G solutions are now sourcing their next generation gateways through two separate OEM partners, which adds substantial capacity to serve subscriber demand while diversifying the supply chain.
  
  
• Partnered with Canal+ Group to deliver an end-to-end solution that enables wireless HD video redistribution from set-top box to a companion Over-The-Top (OTT) set-top box.
  
  
• Announced enhanced Wi-Fi features on the Wave 3 QSR10G chipset family targeting gateways and access points that significantly improve the user experience of mobile Wi-Fi clients.
  
  
• Partnered with Greenwave Systems, Inc., to deliver a full duplex 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi extender for superior whole-home coverage.
  
  
• Collaborated with Icotera to deliver innovative next-generation fiber gateway and Wi-Fi access point solutions to the European market.

Business Outlook

Webcast and Conference Call

Quantenna management will host a conference call discussing the quarterly results and business outlook following this press release at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 239-5585 for domestic callers or (661) 378-9806 for international callers. Please reference Conference ID: 4674009. An audio webcast and replay will be available on the “Investor Relations” section of Quantenna’s website at http://ir.quantenna.com/events.cfm.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to GAAP reporting, Quantenna provides information regarding net income, gross profit, gross margin, and operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes stock-based compensation expense and changes to deferred tax balances. These non-GAAP measures are used by the Company’s management for the purposes of evaluating the underlying operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, comparing performance with internal forecasts and goals, strategic planning, benchmarking against other companies, to provide a more consistent basis of comparison and to enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. These non-GAAP measures are provided in addition to, and not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial tables included in this press release.

About Quantenna Communications

Quantenna (Nasdaq:QTNA) is the global leader and innovator of high performance Wi-Fi solutions. Founded in 2006, Quantenna has demonstrated its leadership in Wi-Fi technologies with many industry firsts. Quantenna continues to innovate with the mission to perfect consumer’s Wi-Fi experience by establishing benchmarks for speed, range, efficiency and reliability. Quantenna takes a multidimensional approach, from silicon to system and software, to provide total Wi-Fi network solutions. For more information, visit www.quantenna.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Quantenna’s current expectations, including statements regarding Quantenna’s preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2018, expected future business and financial performance, growth opportunities, product technologies and customer relationships. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "will" and similar phrases as they relate to Quantenna are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Quantenna and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: challenges developing new and leading edge products on a timely basis that achieve market acceptance; the complexity of the products, including integration requirements with components from other third parties that are outside of our control; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; intense market competition, including competition from other companies that are larger and have greater resources and broader product ecosystem offerings; ability to accurately predict future revenue and expenses; potential cancellation of customer orders; risks that Quantenna may not be able to maintain its historical growth or achieve similar levels of success with respect to new products; ability to attract and retain customers and service providers; dependence on a limited number of products and customers; intellectual property litigation risks; industry consolidation and risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures and strategic partnerships with respect to Quantenna as well as third parties; product liability risks; difficulties managing international operations; risks that Quantenna may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; dependence on, and geographic concentration of, contract manufacturers, customers and end customers, assembly and test providers, and other vendors that subject Quantenna's business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics, war and political unrest; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; potential changes in tax and other laws affecting Quantenna’s business; revenue recognition impacts due to ASC 606; adjustments to the preliminary financial results reported in this press release and related earnings call announcement and materials for the first quarter of 2018 in connection with completion of the final closing process and procedures and preparation of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; and other factors that are detailed in the Securities and Exchange (“SEC”) filings of Quantenna, which you may obtain for free at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Quantenna disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

*Income tax adjustment relating to change in US Federal and State deferred tax assets.