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Revenue: $37.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
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Net Income: $8.4 million or $0.65 per diluted share.
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Smart Water Segment Revenue: $7.3 million, a 72% increase from the previous year.
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Energy Solutions Segment Revenue: $24.3 million, a 39% decrease from the previous year.
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Intelligent Industrial Segment Revenue: $5.6 million, a 4% decrease from the previous year.
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Operating Expenses: $12.3 million, a 31% increase from the previous year.
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Cash and Short-term Investments: $22 million.
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Total Liquidity: $34 million.
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Stock Repurchase Program: Completed $7 million program, purchasing approximately 716,000 shares at an average price of $9.72 per share.
Release Date: February 06, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Geospace Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:GEOS) reported a strong first quarter with a net income of $8.4 million, or $0.65 per diluted share.
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The Smart Water segment saw a significant revenue increase of 72% compared to the previous year, driven by higher demand for Hydroconn cable and connector products.
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The company completed a $7 million stock repurchase program, purchasing approximately 716,000 shares at an average price of $9.72 per share.
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Geospace Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:GEOS) maintains a strong, debt-free balance sheet with $22 million in cash and short-term investments, and $34 million in total liquidity.
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The company is exploring growth opportunities in the Smart Water segment through both organic growth and potential acquisitions, with a focus on municipal and multifamily markets.
Negative Points
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Overall revenue for the first quarter decreased to $37.2 million from $50 million in the same period last year.
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The Energy Solutions segment experienced a 39% revenue decline compared to the previous year, attributed to lower utilization of the OBX rental fleet and the absence of a large sale from the prior year.
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The Intelligent Industrial segment saw a 4% decrease in revenue due to lower demand for imaging products.
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Operating expenses increased by 31% to $12.3 million, driven by higher personnel-related costs and increased R&D expenditures.
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The company did not provide specific revenue or earnings guidance for the future, indicating uncertainty in market conditions.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you comment on any significant activities with Homeland Security that could impact the company? A: We are monitoring the new administration's direction, especially regarding immigration and border protection. We have an ongoing project with Customs Support Protection but have no specific guidance to provide at this time. We remain hopeful for future opportunities. - Richard Kelley, CEO