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BK Technologies(BKTI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was 19.1million,representinga4.519.1 million, representing a 4.5% increase year-over-year and a 6.3% increase sequentially [7][15] - Gross margin improved to 47% in Q1 2025, up from 34.5% in Q1 2024 and 41.2% in Q4 2024 [15][16] - Net income for Q1 2025 was 2.1 million or 0.55perdilutedshare,comparedto0.55 per diluted share, compared to 681,000 or 0.19perdilutedshareinQ12024[7][16]NonGAAPadjustedearningswere0.19 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [7][16] - Non-GAAP adjusted earnings were 2.6 million or 0.68perdilutedshare,comparedto0.68 per diluted share, compared to 1.1 million or 0.30perdilutedshareinthesameperiodlastyear[7][16]BacklogasofMarch31,2025,was0.30 per diluted share in the same period last year [7][16] - Backlog as of March 31, 2025, was 18.8 million, slightly down from 19millionattheendofQ12024[8]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesTheBKR5000singlebandradiomaintainedstrongdemand,whiletheBKR9000multibandradioisgainingtractioninthemarket[13]ThecompanyexpectsrevenueandgrossmargintoexpandastheBKR9000becomesalargercontributortooverallrevenues[13]MarketDataandKeyMetricsChangesFederalorderswerelightinQ1duetodelaysinpassingthecontinuingresolution,butincreasedordersareexpectedasfundinghasbeenapproved[14][36]Approximately9519 million at the end of Q1 2024 [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The BKR 5000 single band radio maintained strong demand, while the BKR 9000 multiband radio is gaining traction in the market [13] - The company expects revenue and gross margin to expand as the BKR 9000 becomes a larger contributor to overall revenues [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Federal orders were light in Q1 due to delays in passing the continuing resolution, but increased orders are expected as funding has been approved [14][36] - Approximately 95% of product revenue comes from finished goods manufactured in the USA, Mexico, and Vietnam, with ongoing monitoring of tariff impacts [10][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing profitability through a shift to higher margin products and a successful transition to a contract manufacturing model [7][8] - The 2025 targets include single-digit full-year revenue growth and a gross margin of at least 42% [19] - Continued investment in sales and marketing efforts for the BKR 9000 and R&D capabilities for BK1 offerings is planned [20][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management acknowledged the uncertain macroeconomic environment, particularly regarding tariffs, but remains confident in long-term profitable growth [19][20] - The company is well-positioned to capture new customers and address new market verticals [21] Other Important Information - The balance sheet remains strong with approximately 8.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt as of March 31, 2025 [17] - SG&A expenses increased to approximately 6millioninQ12025from6 million in Q1 2025 from 5.3 million in the same quarter last year [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Was Q1 impacted by any pull in orders? - Management indicated that Q1 was not impacted by pull-in orders, and federal orders were delayed due to the continuing resolution [23][25] Question: What are the expectations for gross margins in Q2? - Management expects gross margins to remain above 42%, despite some tariffs impacting products from Vietnam [26][27] Question: Will revenue from the BKR 9000 increase sequentially in Q1? - Management confirmed that revenue from the BKR 9000 was up sequentially in Q1 [29] Question: How does the continuing resolution affect seasonality? - Management noted that the continuing resolution has allowed key customers to receive funding, but there are delays due to personnel changes [35][36] Question: What is the long-term target for SG&A as a percentage of revenue? - Management indicated that SG&A costs are relatively fixed, but investments in marketing and new product development will lead to some incremental costs [48][49]