Logitech International has lifted its full-year guidance after the computer keyboard and webcam maker increased profit and slowed the rate of its sales downturn during its second quarter ended September 30.
The Swiss-American company, which experienced a strong pandemic as people stocked up on its equipment to work from home, added it was closer to finding a new CEO after Bracken Darrell left in June to take charge of Vans runner maker VF Corp.
Both developments are likely to boost the company, whose chairperson Wendy Becker came under fire from co-founder Daniel Borel last month.
Interim CEO Guy Gecht said he was pleased with Logitech's development during what he described as a "challenging environment."
"We made great progress toward a return to growth and exceeded our pre-pandemic profit levels," said Gecht in a statement.
In the three months to September 30, Logitech continued its sales fall as it lapped high comparisons during the pandemic years.
However, the 8% drop in the second quarter to $1.06 billion was half the rate of the previous quarter's 16% fall in sales.
This meant sales during the company's first half fell 12% - better than the 19%-14% fall Logitech had been expecting.
Meanwhile, profit rose as Logitech continued to cut costs by reducing spending on logistics and promotions.
Non-GAAP operating income in the second quarter rose 17% to $183m, pushing the half-year figure to $292m - better than the $180-220m Logitech forecast.
As a result, Logitech, which also makes mobile speakers, headsets and computer mice, lifted its full-year sales and profit outlook.
It now expects full-year sales of $4 billion to $4.15 billion, up from its previous view of $3.8 billion to $4 billion.
Full-year non-GAAP operating income is also expected to be higher than its earlier forecast, at $525m to $575m, Logitech said.
