Samsara (IOT) stock tumbled on Thursday after the company reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street targets while sales guidance came in slightly below expectations.
The San Francisco-based company released its earnings report after the market close. For Q3, Samsara reported earnings of 8 cents per share on an adjusted basis versus a 4-cent profit a year earlier. Meanwhile, revenue rose 36% to $322 million, the company said.
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Analysts expected Samsara to report a profit of 4 cents a share on sales of $310.6 million. Annual recurring revenue from subscriptions rose 35% to $1.35 billion, topping estimates of $1.34 billion.
For the current quarter ending in January, Samsara said it expects revenue of $335 million at the midpoint of its outlook, just below estimates. Samsara stock analysts had projected revenue of $335.8 million.
“The stock is trading down likely reflecting the essentially in-line Q4 revenue outlook,” said RBC Capital Markets analyst Matthew Hedberg in a report.
Heading into the Samsara earnings report, some analysts were upbeat about new “asset tags” introduced at an investor conference in June. The non-vehicle tags track an assortment of smaller, industrial assets.
On the stock market today, Samsara stock tumbled more than 9% to 49.70 in extended trading.
Heading into the Samsara earnings report, the company had a Relative Strength Rating of 93 out of a best-possible 99, according to IBD Stock Checkup. Samsara stock has risen more than 67% so far this year.
Founded in 2015, Samsara provides sensors and cloud-based software to manage vehicle fleets and industrial operations. Further, its Internet of Things platform provides GPS tracking for trucks, and monitors routes and vehicle performance.
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