Atheros Revenue Rises to Record $138.1 million

Atheros Communications reported record Q3 revenue of $138.1 million, compared with $121.5 million reported in the second quarter of 2008 and $106.3 million reported in the third quarter of 2007. Net income (GAAP) was $10.1 million or $0.16 per diluted share. This compares with GAAP net income of $10.1 million or $0.16 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2008.


GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2007 was $9.7 million or $0.16 per diluted share. Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities were $274.1 million at Sept. 30, 2008, up $21.5 million from the prior quarter.


"We are pleased to report our 14th consecutive quarter of revenue growth," said Dr. Craig Barratt, president and chief executive officer. "Our 14 percent sequential increase in revenue was driven by strength in each of our three channels - PC, Networking and Consumer. Demand for our expanded family of 802.11n products was particularly strong while our 802.11g solutions continue to be incorporated into a wide variety of value-oriented laptops, networking products and consumer devices." http://www.atheros.com