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Clearfield, Inc. has submitted its annual 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.
The filing reports a decrease in net sales to $166,705,000 from $268,720,000 in the previous year, attributed to reduced demand across Clearfield's core markets as customers digest larger than normal inventory levels.
Gross profit for the year was $28,889,000, down from $85,278,000 in the prior year, with a gross profit margin of 17.3% compared to 31.7% in fiscal year 2023.
Operating expenses increased to $52,111,000 from $47,992,000, primarily due to increased performance-based compensation and professional fees.
The company reported a net loss of $12,453,000, compared to a net income of $32,533,000 in the previous year.
Clearfield's cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $155,497,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from $174,456,000 the previous year.
The company repurchased 1,164,190 shares of common stock for approximately $33,058,000 under its stock repurchase program, leaving $24,923,000 available for future repurchases.
Clearfield's backlog decreased to $25,133,000 from $57,285,000, reflecting the reduced demand for fiber connectivity products.
The company continues to focus on its 'fiber to anywhere' platform and has two reportable segments: Clearfield and Nestor Cables.
Clearfield's management has concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2024.
This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the Clearfield Inc. annual 10-K report dated November 15, 2024. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.