The state of the beleaguered 3D printing industry will come into clearer focus when 3D Systems (DDD) reports its Q4 earnings before the market open Thursday. The other main competitor in this field, Stratasys (SSYS), is set to report before the open Monday. On Feb. 2, Stratasys issued preliminary Q4 earnings and a 2015 outlook that fell far short of expectations, sending 3D printer stocks falling. Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have been
3D Systems (DDD) stock rose Monday after the company reported mixed third-quarter earnings but maintained 2014 guidance. The maker of 3D printers said revenue rose 23% to $166.9 million, missing estimates of $167.5 million. Earnings per share minus items came in at 18 cents, beating estimates by a penny. Revenue growth was slowed by delays in 3D metal printers and consumer products. “We are pleased that strengthening demand led to a 57% organic
Stratasys (SSYS) lowered its 2014 earnings forecast early Wednesday, triggering a sell-off of 3D printer stocks. The company’s Q3 earnings and sales, however, beat Wall Street expectations. Stratasys stock was down 12% in early afternoon trading in the stock market today, near 107 and earlier touching a three-month low just above 103. Shares of fellow 3D printer makers 3D Systems (DDD), ExOne (XONE) and Voxeljet (VJET) were all down 5% in early