Standard Microsystems Shares Popped: What You Need to Know (SMSC)

Standard Microsystems Shares Popped: What You Need to Know

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What: Standard Microsystems (Nasdaq: SMSC ) popped 12% in intraday trading today after earnings spanked analyst expectations.

So what: Non-GAAP EPS of $0.47 beat the consensus estimate of $0.28 and grew 42% year over year. GAAP EPS, which includes one-time items, was $0.26, up from $0.03 a year earlier.

Now what: Earnings benefited from higher revenue and lower SG&A costs. An acquisition that contributed to the revenue increase should have a larger impact in the current quarter. Management expects revenue of $112 million to $114 million, up from $103.5 million last quarter, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.36 to $0.38.

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