Silicon Motion shares drop on outlook after earnings beat

Silicon Motion Technology Corp. shares fell in the extended session Monday after the flash memory component maker forecast revenue below Wall Street views. Silicon Motion shares declined 7.5% to $40.10 after hours. The company forecast revenue of $121 million to $128 million for the first quarter. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated $135.2 million for the first quarter. For the fourth quarter, the company reported adjusted earnings of 95 cents a share on revenue of $144.2 million. Analysts had expected 90 cents a share on revenue of $141.9 million.

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