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WidePoint (WYY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon. Welcome to WidePoint's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. My name is Kelly, and I will be your operator for today's call. Joining us for today's presentation are WidePoint's President and CEO, Jin Kang Chief Revenue Officer, Jason Holloway and Chief Financial Officer, Robert George. Following their remarks, we will open up the call for questions from WidePoint's publishing analysts and major inves ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________________ to ___________________ Commission File Number: 001-33035 11250 Waples Mill Road, South Tower 210, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 (Address of principal execu ...

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Financial Performance - WidePoint Corporation reported total revenues of approximately $142.6 million for the full year 2024, a 35% increase compared to $106 million in 2023[22]. - The company achieved $2.6 million in adjusted EBITDA for the year, reflecting a robust 229% increase over the prior year[28]. - Free cash flow for 2024 was $2.5 million, a significant improvement from negative free cash flow of approximately $300,000 in 2023, representing a 933% increase[29]. - The carrier services revenue for the fourth quarter was $24.6 million, an increase of $8.9 million compared to the same period in 2023[23]. - Full-year net loss improved by $2.1 million to $1.9 million or a loss of $0.21 per share, compared to a net loss of $4 million or a loss of $0.46 per share in the previous year[30]. - Net loss for Q4 improved to $356,000 or a loss of $0.04 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million or a loss of $0.15 per share for the same period last year[30]. - Cash balance at year-end was $6.8 million, consistent with the end of 2023, with a revolving line of credit providing $4 million of potential borrowing capacity[31]. Contract and Backlog - WidePoint secured $51.2 million in total contract value for the year, with $45.6 million awarded by federal agencies[8]. - As of December 31, 2024, WidePoint's contract backlog stood at approximately $290 million, excluding a recent $25 million task order award[14]. - Anticipated task order award under the Spiral 4 contract totals $25 million over a 10-year period, indicating continued government spending despite budget cuts[33]. - The Spiral 4 contract is expected to generate an additional $2.5 million annually, contributing positively to the company's revenue[63]. - The company ended 2024 with a contract backlog of approximately $290 million, providing a strong revenue outlook for 2025[63]. Operational Efficiency - General and administrative expenses for the year were $17.6 million, or 12% of revenue, compared to 15% in 2023, indicating improved operational efficiency[27]. - Sales and marketing expenses for the year were $2.3 million, remaining constant as a percentage of revenues at 2%[26]. Product Development and Market Strategy - The company launched two new solutions in 2024: MobileAnchor and M365 Analyzer, aimed at enhancing security and providing actionable insights for clients[10]. - Focus on commercialization of new solutions, particularly MobileAnchor and M365 Analyzer, to capture mobile digital credential market share[37]. - New products such as the M365 Analyzer and MobileAnchor are expected to meet significant market demand, enhancing revenue potential[63]. Future Outlook - Company aims to expand strategic relationships and grow contract backlog, with a focus on the MobileAnchor solution expected to be fully commercialized in 2025[35]. - Goal to deliver positive earnings per share for the full year 2025, driven by technological innovations and strong performance across business lines[38]. - Guidance for 2025 will be provided after Q1, with expectations for double-digit percentage growth in top line and similar growth in EBITDA and cash flow[58]. - The company plans to provide confident guidance during the Q1 call, indicating a positive outlook despite macroeconomic uncertainties[62]. - The company is optimistic about capturing additional work from the DOGE project, which is anticipated to be a tailwind for growth[63]. Compliance and Authorization - The company achieved FedRAMP authorized status for its Intelligent Technology Management System (ITMS), enhancing its market position and access to federal contracts[11]. - Preparing for the DHS CWMS 3.0 recompete, with a proposal team formed to address anticipated RFP requirements[36].

I focus on producing objective, data-driven research, mostly about small- to mid-cap companies, as these tend to be overlooked by many investors. From time to time, though, I also look at large-cap names, just to give a fuller sense of the broader equity markets.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, but may initiate a beneficial Long position through a purchase of the stock, or the purchase of call options or similar derivatives in ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Prologis reported a core FFO of $1.42 per share, including net promotes, and $1.43 per share excluding net promotes, both exceeding forecasts [15] - Occupancy at the end of the quarter was 95.2%, a decrease of 70 basis points from year-end, attributed to strong retention [15] - Net effective rent change during the quarter was 54%, with cash basis at 32%, leading to same-store growth of 5.9% and 6.2% respectively [16][17] - The company raised approximately $400 million in new capital for its flagship open-ended funds, with a similar amount in redemptions, resulting in a near-neutral capital raise [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Prologis leased 58 million square feet, nearing record levels, and broke ground on several build-to-suit developments [10] - The data center business saw an increase of 400 megawatts in power capacity, totaling 2 gigawatts in advanced stages [19] - The company started approximately $650 million in new developments, with nearly 80% in built-to-suits averaging 16-year lease terms [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The operating environment showed a post-election uptick in leasing, with increased proposal volumes and conversions, particularly in transport, food and beverage, consumer products, and electronics [22] - Net absorption for the quarter was 21 million square feet, with global rents declining by 1.5%, primarily in Southern California [88] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Prologis aims to leverage its global footprint and diversified rent roll to navigate market disruptions and capitalize on emerging opportunities [12][14] - The company plans to reduce development start guidance to $1.5 billion to $2 billion, reflecting uncertainty in the capital markets [33] - The strategy emphasizes investing in markets where goods are consumed rather than produced, aligning with long-term growth prospects [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about potential recession and inflation, noting that decision-making among customers is slowing due to tariff uncertainties [11][12] - The company remains confident in its ability to weather economic fluctuations, citing a fortress balance sheet and contractual revenue streams [13] - Management anticipates increased inventory levels as businesses stockpile, with e-commerce expected to gain market share [30] Other Important Information - Prologis received a credit rating upgrade to A2 from Moody's, making it one of only two public REITs with an A-flat rating from both agencies [21] - The company is advancing towards its goal of one gigawatt of solar and storage capacity, with over 900 megawatts either in operation or under development [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on customer interactions and demand - Management noted that consumption is closely tied to GDP growth, and while a recession would impact consumption, long-term trends remain positive [44] Question: Clarification on leasing and occupancy - The occupancy drop was attributed to a high volume of leases rolling in the first quarter, with retention at 73% [51] Question: Impact of Amazon's market presence - Prologis has signed significant deals with Amazon, with the e-commerce segment showing strong leasing activity [65] Question: Opportunities in the current environment - Management indicated that it is too early to identify specific opportunities, as the market is currently in a wait-and-see mode [69] Question: Demand for smaller spaces - Smaller spaces typically have lower occupancy due to shorter lease terms, but replacement costs are rising, providing some protection against supply issues [124][126]

WidePoint Corporation (WYY) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 16, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Conference Call Moderator - ModeratorJustin Meng - Senior Vice President and Head of Investor RelationsTim March - Chief Financial OfficerAmit Moghadam - Chief Executive OfficerOperator - Conference Call OperatorChris Keaton - Managing DirectorDan Letter - President Conference Call Participants Tom Catherwood - Analyst, BTIGSteve Sacqua - Analyst, Evercore ISIRonald Camden - Analyst, Morgan StanleyMi ...

Revenue Growth - Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $142.6 million, an increase of $36.5 million (or 34%) compared to approximately $106.0 million in 2023[199] - Carrier services revenues increased by $28.5 million to $86.8 million from $58.2 million last year, primarily due to increased contracting activity with federal customers[199] - Managed service fees increased by $4.5 million to $35.8 million from $31.3 million last year, attributed to a new commercial contract for a US government end customer[199] - U.S. Federal Government revenues increased by $34.4 million to $118.9 million in 2024 compared to $84.5 million in 2023[200] - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $142.6 million, representing a 34% increase from $106.0 million in 2023[208] - Sales to federal government customers increased significantly, totaling $20 million in 2024 compared to $1.3 million in 2023[207] Profitability - Gross profit for Carrier services was $86.8 million, a 49% increase from the previous year, while Managed services gross profit was $55.8 million, a 17% increase[205] - Gross profit for 2024 was $19.0 million, or 13% of revenues, down from $15.6 million, or 15% of revenues in 2023[208] - Net loss for 2024 was $1.9 million, or $0.21 loss per share, an improvement from a net loss of $4.0 million, or $0.46 loss per share in 2023[220] Operating Expenses - Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $123.5 million (or 87% of revenues) compared to $90.4 million (or 85% of revenues) in 2023[203] - General and administrative expenses for 2024 were $17.6 million, or 12% of revenues, compared to $15.9 million, or 15% of revenues in 2023[213] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash provided by operating activities for 2024 was approximately $1.6 million, up from $0.6 million in 2023[224] - Cash used in financing activities for 2024 was approximately $0.9 million, reflecting line of credit advances and payments[230] - The company’s net working capital increased to approximately $2.4 million in 2024 from $1.4 million in 2023[221] - The company sold a total of $2.9 million of receivables for $2.8 million in proceeds net of fees in 2024[234] - The company entered into a $4 million revolving line of credit facility on February 29, 2024, renewed through February 28, 2026[236] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to grow recurring managed services revenues and leverage its FedRAMP Authorized status to capture government business[176] - The company plans to explore integration of artificial intelligence into its solutions to enhance information security and service delivery[186] - The company completed the integration of acquired assets from ITA and is focused on expanding its customer base and sales pipeline[176] Tax and Valuation - The company recorded a valuation allowance against a portion of domestic deferred tax assets due to the likelihood of not earning sufficient income to realize these assets[196]