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3D SYSTEMS CORP (DDD)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Mixed quarter: revenue declined 16% YoY to $94.8M on continued customer capex delays, but improved sequentially ex-Geomagic and delivered better profitability from cost actions; GAAP EPS turned positive on one-time gains while non-GAAP EPS narrowed to a $0.07 loss . Versus S&P consensus, revenue was a slight miss, but non-GAAP EPS and Adjusted EBITDA were notable beats (see Estimates Context).*
  • Cost program execution tracking ahead: non-GAAP OpEx fell 27% YoY to $46.8M; management targets exiting Q4 with OpEx in the low-$40M range and >$85M annualized savings by mid-2026, underpinning a path to positive cash flow in 2026 .
  • Mix drivers: MedTech (+13% YoY, +16% QoQ) and Aerospace & Defense (+84% YoY, +53% QoQ) strength offset dental aligner softness and consumer-facing industrial weakness; gross margin benefited ~200 bps sequentially, aided by a ~$2M regenerative milestone .
  • Balance sheet actions: sold Geomagic (gain), retired $88M of debt at a discount, extended maturities to 2030, and repurchased 8M shares; cash stood at $116.4M and total debt at $122.6M at quarter-end .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Cost discipline and margin execution: non-GAAP OpEx cut to $46.8M (–27% YoY; –24% QoQ) with gross margin stabilization; management targets OpEx low-$40Ms by Q4 as restructuring progresses . CEO: “We delivered improved profitability in the second quarter, reflecting an intense focus on our cost structure and operational efficiencies...” .
  • Segment outperformance where focused: MedTech grew 13% YoY/16% QoQ; A&D revenues up 84% YoY/53% QoQ, now >$30M annual run-rate, supported by the “3Ps” strategy (process, parts, printers) .
  • Strategic product catalysts: Full U.S. commercial release of NextDent Jetted Denture Solution (addressable U.S. replacement market ~$600M by 2029), with beta-validated 300% efficiency improvement potential; orders began and ramp planned in 2H25 .

What Went Wrong

  • Capex-driven top-line pressure: revenue -16% YoY on customer delays tied to tariff uncertainty; dental aligner demand fell 19% sequentially, driving a 3% overall dental decline .
  • Tariff headwinds: ~+$1M cost impact in Q2, expected to persist into 2H25 despite partial offsets from insourcing and efficiencies .
  • Governance and controls overhang: Board rejected contingent resignation of Audit Chair amid ongoing remediation of material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, keeping a lingering risk perception .

Financial Results

Headline metrics (USD, millions except per-share)

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue$111.0 $94.5 $94.8
Gross Margin % (GAAP)31.0% 34.6% 38.1%
Gross Margin % (Non-GAAP)31.3% 35.0% 39.2%
Operating Expense (GAAP)$64.8 $69.5 $51.5
Operating Expense (Non-GAAP)$58.4 $61.6 $46.8
Operating Income (Loss)$(30.4) $(36.8) $(15.4)
Net Income (Loss)$(33.7) $(37.0) $104.4
Diluted EPS (GAAP)$(0.25) $(0.28) $0.57
Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP)$(0.19) $(0.21) $(0.07)
Adjusted EBITDA$(19.1) $(23.9) $(5.3)

Year-over-year context: Q2 revenue declined 16% YoY; GAAP gross margin 38.1% vs 41.6% last year; non-GAAP GM 39.2% vs 40.9% last year; non-GAAP OpEx down to $46.8M from $64.2M; adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(5.3)M from $(12.9)M .

Segment revenue (USD, thousands)

SegmentQ2 2024Q2 2025
Healthcare Solutions$48,900 $45,020
Industrial Solutions$64,352 $49,818
Total$113,252 $94,838

Additional KPIs and balance sheet

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025
Cash & Cash Equivalents$135.0 $116.4
Cash, Cash Eq. & Restricted Cash$136.2 $133.9
Total Debt (net of deferred costs)$212.3 $122.6
Non-GAAP Gross Margin %35.0% 39.2%
Non-GAAP OpEx$61.6 $46.8
Adjusted EBITDA$(23.9) $(5.3)

Key non-GAAP adjustments impacting optics in Q2: $125.7M gain on Geomagic disposition; $8.2M gain on debt repurchase; ~$2M regenerative milestone benefit to gross margin . These items drove positive GAAP EPS despite ongoing underlying losses on a non-GAAP basis.

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue (FY)FY2025$420–$435M (provided 3/26/25) Withdrawn (5/12/25) ; no update in Q2Lowered/Withdrawn
Adjusted EBITDAQ4 2025Break-even or better (3/26/25) Still targeting profitability first; no change indicated (Q2 call) Maintained
Non-GAAP OpEx exit rateQ4 2025“Low $40M” target (Q2 call) New
Annualized Cost SavingsBy mid-2026>$50M (announced Q1) >$85M (Q2 call) Raised
Cash FlowFY2026“Return to positive cash flow in 2026” (press) New/Clarified

Company does not provide forward-looking GAAP reconciliations for certain non-GAAP measures (gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP OpEx) .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ4 2024 (Prior-2)Q1 2025 (Prior-1)Q2 2025 (Current)Trend
Tariffs/macro & capex delaysAccounting estimate reduced RM milestone; macro weak; planning >$50M cost saves Withdrew FY25 guidance; added $20M incremental cost saves; capex delays noted Tariffs causing ongoing capex delays; ~$1M cost headwind; offset by insourcing efficiencies Headwind persists; mitigation improving
Cost program & OpExAnnounced >$50M program through mid-2026 Added $20M 2025 in-year savings >$85M annualized savings by mid-2026; OpEx exit low-$40Ms Accelerating
A&D demandIndustrial rebound in Q4 Strength in A&D highlighted A&D +84% YoY/+53% QoQ; >$30M run-rate Strong uptrend
MedTech momentumProduct launches; healthcare platform strength PHS +17%; FDA-approved parts manufacturing +18% MedTech +13% YoY/+16% QoQ; expanding into trauma; point-of-care services as app dev flywheel Strengthening
Dental initiativesFDA-cleared jetted denture (Sept 2024) Dental aligner inventory management pressure U.S. launch of NextDent 300; orders started; aligners -19% QoQ; overall dental -3% Mixed: new product ramps vs aligner softness
Regenerative medicineEstimate change hit Q4; continued progress New lung printing milestone; ~$2M milestone benefit recognized Progressing
R&D allocationPreserving R&D despite pressure Reduce R&D from ~20% to mid-teens; mothball Systemic Bio; focus on ROI Tightening focus

Management Commentary

  • “We delivered improved profitability in the second quarter, reflecting an intense focus on our cost structure and operational efficiencies... Our cost savings initiatives... favorably impacted both gross margins and operating expenses” .
  • “In the second quarter, tariffs increased our costs by roughly $1 million, but were largely countered through improved operating efficiencies in manufacturing operations” .
  • On demand mix: “Med Tech... grew 13% year-over-year and 16% sequentially... Aerospace & Defense... revenues growing 84% from prior year, and 53% sequentially... Total A&D revenues now exceed $30 million annually” .
  • Balance sheet actions: “We... permanently retir[ed] $88 million in outstanding debt... extend[ed] maturities... and repurchas[ed] 8 million shares...” .
  • CFO on margin optics: “Gross margins include approximately $2,000,000 of benefit associated with milestone recognition within our regenerative medicine business” .
  • Cost program scope: “We plan to deliver over $85,000,000 in annualized savings by mid-2026” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Dental mix: Aligners down 19% sequentially; including that decline, dental was down 3%; ex-aligners, broader dental improving, with NextDent 300 ramp expected to be material in 2026 .
  • Gross margin cadence: Ex-milestone, Q2 gross margin ~38%; expect more normalized levels the rest of the year while pursuing efficiencies .
  • R&D discipline: After a period at ~20% of revenue, R&D to be brought to “mid-teens” with focus on short payback; Systemic Bio investments curtailed .
  • A&D and AI infrastructure: A&D >$30M TTM, sticky programs; exploring copper/thermal management for data centers and semiconductor equipment applications .
  • Tariffs and “3Ps” bridge: Customers delaying capex due to tariff uncertainty; DDD bridging with parts production until printer capex decisions are made .

Estimates Context

Q2 2025 vs S&P Global consensus

MetricActualS&P ConsensusSurprise
Revenue ($M)$94.8 $95.7*$(0.9)M (miss)
EPS (Non-GAAP, $)$(0.07) $(0.155)*+$0.085 (beat)
Adjusted EBITDA ($M)$(5.3) $(13.7)*+$8.4M (beat)
  • Q1 2025 context: revenue $94.5M vs $99.5M*; EPS (non-GAAP) $(0.21) vs $(0.145); EBITDA $(23.9)M vs $(12.4)M (missed as cost savings were early-stage) .
  • Q3 2025 (reported post period): actual revenue $91.25M vs $93.04M*; actual EPS (non-GAAP) $(0.08) vs $(0.085)* (in line) — for trajectory assessment only.*

Values marked with an asterisk were retrieved from S&P Global.*

Drivers of the Q2 beats/misses:

  • Revenue slight miss: continued tariff-driven capex delays and dental aligner softness, partly offset by MedTech and A&D strength .
  • EPS/EBITDA beats: lower OpEx from accelerated cost actions; one-time ~$2M milestone benefit to margins .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Execution on cost roadmap is the near-term stock driver: non-GAAP OpEx fell sharply and management reiterated an exit to low-$40Ms in Q4; monitor sequential OpEx and adjusted EBITDA progress toward Q4 breakeven .
  • Mix shift is constructive: MedTech and A&D are scaling and higher-quality; watch orders tied to the “3Ps” model and U.S./EMEA regionalization as tariff uncertainty persists .
  • Dental catalyst building: U.S. NextDent dentures launched with favorable economics; aligner weakness may mask the ramp near term, but 2026 contribution could be material if adoption curves hold .
  • One-time items boosted GAAP EPS; focus on non-GAAP profitability and cash: milestone and divestiture/debt gains won’t repeat; the 2026 positive cash flow target hinges on delivery of >$85M annualized savings and OpEx discipline .
  • Balance sheet improved and maturities pushed: debt cut and term extended to 2030; liquidity adequate for restructuring and product launches, but cash burn moderation remains a watch item .
  • Risk factors: tariff volatility, dental aligner demand variability, governance/control remediation, and timing of facility subleases could affect the pace of improvement .

Appendix: Additional Detail

Q2 vs Prior Year, Prior Quarter, and Estimates (select metrics)

  • Revenue: $94.8M vs $113.3M YoY (–16%); modest sequential growth ex-Geomagic; Q2 consensus ~$95.7M* .
  • Non-GAAP EPS: $(0.07) vs $(0.14) YoY; consensus $(0.155)* (beat) .
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $(5.3)M vs $(12.9)M YoY; consensus $(13.7)M* (beat) .
  • Segment: Healthcare $45.0M (–8% YoY); Industrial $49.8M (–23% YoY) .
  • Cash & debt: cash $116.4M; total debt $122.6M at quarter-end .

Citations:

  • Q2 2025 press release and exhibit 99.1 (Form 8-K): financials, segment, non-GAAP reconciliations, liquidity, governance .
  • Q2 2025 earnings call transcript: cost program, margin mechanics, segment commentary, R&D, dental and A&D color .
  • Prior quarters: Q1 2025 release (withdrew FY guidance, financials) ; Q4 2024 release (outlook, cost plan) .
  • Other relevant press releases: NextDent Jetted Denture launch (U.S. commercial release) ; USAF $7.65M contract (A&D momentum) .

Values marked with an asterisk were retrieved from S&P Global.*