The following is a summary of the Ribbon Communications Inc (RBBN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Ribbon Communications reported Q3 revenue of $210 million, a 3.5% year-over-year increase and a 9% increase quarter-over-quarter.
Adjusted non-GAAP EBITDA was $30 million, at the top end of guidance.
Non-GAAP gross margin reached 55%, exceeding expectations.Year-to-date, profitability increased by $15 million or 32% on an adjusted EBITDA basis compared to 2023.
Business Progress:
Notable growth in the Cloud & Edge business, highlighted by significant sales to Verizon which accounted for 15% of overall company sales.
Expanding presence in the U.S. federal and defense sectors, with year-to-date sales up 60% compared to 2023.
Strong backing in IP Optical sales in the U.S., primarily among regional and rural broadband providers.
Key project wins in modernizing U.S. federal voice communication infrastructure and partnerships such as with JSC for IMS voice platforms.
Opportunities:
Numerous opportunities for market share gain given the competitive shifts in the market and emerging trends in network modernization.
Potential growth in the secure federal and defense communication market, leveraging Ribbon's secure communication applications.
Significant opportunities arising from the shifting competitive environment and Microsoft Metaswitch platform replacements.
Risks:
Lower year-over-year IP Optical Network sales partly due to the suspension of product sales to Eastern Europe, reflecting geopolitical risks and market access issues.
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