The following is a summary of the CPS Technologies Corporation (CPSH) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
CPS Technologies reported Q3 revenue of $4.2 million, down from $6.3 million last year due to the end of the U.S. Navy Armor contract and decreased purchases from another major customer.
Reported a gross loss of $0.5 million or about -12% of sales, compared to a gross profit of $1.2 million or 20% of sales last year, influenced by reduced manufacturing efficiencies and costs associated with third shift startup.
Operating loss was $1.5 million, a decline from an operating income of $0.1 million last year.Net loss stood at $1.0 million or $0.07 per share, compared to a net income of $0.2 million or $0.01 per diluted share in the previous year.
Business Progress:
Establishment of a third manufacturing shift to improve production rates and output.
Secured a new $12 million contract with an existing semiconductor customer expected to boost revenue in fiscal 2025.
Received a $200,000 contract from the U.S. Navy for development using Metal Matrix Composite Solutions.
Recent completion of a third manufacturing shift and winning several new contracts, including those with the Department of Energy and a key semiconductor customer, show positive momentum into fiscal 2025.
Opportunities:
New contracts and expanded manufacturing capabilities present significant growth potential into fiscal 2025.
Opportunities in Fiber Reinforced Aluminum and high-strength, lightweight applications in aerospace and defense industries as well as other sectors like high-speed rail and wind turbines.
Risks:
Continued impact from the termination of the U.S. Navy Armor contract affecting revenue generation negatively.
High dependency on new and follow-on contracts which may face uncertainties such as cancellation.
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