Star Equity Holdings Inc (STRR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and ...

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  • Revenue Increase: 41.7% increase over Q1 2024, driven by acquisitions of Timber Technologies and Alliance Drilling Tools.

  • Gross Margin: Improved to 24.3% from 17.3% in Q1 2024.

  • Building Solutions Revenue: Increased by 32.9% compared to Q1 2024.

  • Building Solutions Backlog: Record $27.9 million at quarter end, up from $14.8 million in Q1 2024.

  • Gross Profit: $3.1 million, up 99.2% versus Q1 2024.

  • SG&A Expenses: Increased by $1.2 million or 28.5% versus Q1 2024.

  • SG&A as Percentage of Revenue: Decreased to 40.7% from 44.9% in Q1 2024.

  • Net Loss from Continuing Operations: $1.2 million in Q1 2025, compared to $2.2 million in Q1 2024.

  • Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss: $1.7 million or $0.52 per share, compared to $1.4 million or $0.44 per share in Q1 2024.

  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: Loss of $0.8 million, compared to a loss of $1.1 million in Q1 2024.

  • Cash Flow from Operations: Inflow of $0.6 million, compared to an outflow of $2.4 million in Q1 2024.

  • Unrestricted Cash Balance: $1.9 million at the end of Q1 2025, down from $4.0 million at the end of 2024.

  • Public Equity Securities Holdings: $3.1 million at the end of Q1 2025, compared to $3.4 million at year-end 2024.

Release Date: May 14, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • First quarter revenue increased by 41.7% compared to the first quarter of 2024, driven by acquisitions.

  • Gross margin improved significantly to 24.3% from 17.3% in the same quarter last year.

  • Building Solutions division backlog reached a record $27.9 million, indicating strong future demand.

  • The establishment of the Energy Services division through the acquisition of Alliance Drilling Tools is progressing smoothly.

  • Consolidated cash flow from operations turned positive, with an inflow of $0.6 million compared to an outflow of $2.4 million in the previous year.

Negative Points

  • Net loss from continuing operations was $1.2 million, although improved from a $2.2 million loss in the previous year.

  • Non-GAAP adjusted net loss from continuing operations increased to $1.7 million from $1.4 million in the previous year.

  • SG&A expenses increased by $1.2 million or 28.5% due to acquisitions and M&A activity.

  • Unrestricted cash balance decreased to $1.9 million from $4.0 million at the end of 2024, primarily due to acquisition costs.

  • Some commercial projects were delayed into the second quarter, affecting Building Solutions segment revenues.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you explain the dynamics between Edge Builder and Building Solutions regarding project delays, especially in light of the tariff situation? A: Jeffrey Eberwein, Executive Chairman of the Board, explained that the delays at Edge Builder were company-specific, involving a large project that paused for two months in Q1 but resumed in Q2. Severe winter weather also contributed to delays. However, these were temporary shifts, not cancellations.