NASDAQ$KOPN
Kopin Corp · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Kopin reported a decrease in net loss and an increase in total revenues for fiscal year 2024, driven by strong defense product sales.
Kopin Corporation concluded fiscal year 2024 with a total revenue of $50.3 million, an increase from the previous year, primarily driven by a significant rise in defense product sales. Despite continued investments in R&D, the company managed to reduce its net loss compared to the prior fiscal year. The company is actively addressing material weaknesses in internal controls and is progressing towards profitability, with sufficient liquidity projected through Q2 2026.
- Total revenues increased to $50.3 million in fiscal year 2024 from $40.4 million in fiscal year 2023.
- Defense product sales significantly increased to $41.2 million in fiscal year 2024, up from $22.6 million in fiscal year 2023.
- Net loss decreased to $(43.9) million in fiscal year 2024 from $(19.7) million in fiscal year 2023.
- The company identified material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting and is actively implementing a remediation plan.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Kopin · Revenue · Quarterly
$50.3M
Revenue by segment
Kopin · $50M total across 5 segments · Q4 2024
- Defense$41.2M—82.5%
- R&D$6M—12.0%
- Industrial/Enterprise$2.2M—4.4%
- License and Royalties$442K—0.9%
- Medical$103K—0.2%
Forward guidance
Kopin anticipates continued investment in research and development, with sufficient liquidity to fund operations through the second quarter of 2026. The company aims to achieve positive cash flow and profitability, but acknowledges the challenges of a competitive market and complex supply chains.
Tailwinds
- Continued investment in research and development for new display technologies.
- Strategic shift to focus on higher-value complete solutions for customers.
- Proprietary technologies and over 200 patents provide a significant intellectual property advantage.
- Ability to design products for rugged environments, a key advantage in defense and industrial markets.
- Flexibility in sourcing and manufacturing ensures competitiveness and responsiveness to market dynamics.
Headwinds
- Substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern due to litigation and recurring losses.
- Dependence on major customers, with DRS Network & Imaging Systems LLC comprising 65% of revenues in 2024.
- Highly competitive and rapidly changing markets, with larger competitors having greater resources.
- Potential for supply chain disruptions and increased raw material costs due to geopolitical tensions and tariffs.
- Risk of not achieving anticipated benefits from equity investments and challenges in obtaining or maintaining software licenses.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.1%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
28 / 66 earnings
Positive
+23.3%
Q3 2020
Best reaction
-26.0%
Q2 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +1.0% | +2.3% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +7.2% | +1.4% | +3.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.4% | -14.3% | -9.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +6.5% | +5.3% | +20.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.6% | -4.5% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +8.3% | +9.2% | +12.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +17.0% | +10.7% | +40.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +6.7% | +8.7% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +8.4% | +7.9% | -2.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -18.1% | -18.1% | -35.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +15.0% | +21.3% | +22.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -8.5% | -10.2% | -26.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +19.0% | +29.0% | +116.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.7% | -11.3% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.6% | +0.0% | +49.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -21.2% | -20.1% | -30.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +9.2% | -9.2% | -22.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.7% | -9.1% | -13.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +16.1% | +15.6% | -13.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -15.2% | -11.8% | -12.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.0% | -0.5% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.4% | -10.2% | +13.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +23.3% | +16.7% | +50.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -19.6% | -15.9% | -35.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.7% | +10.2% | +103.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -17.2% | -21.9% | +15.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -6.3% | -9.1% | -9.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.0% | -5.3% | -20.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.6% | -4.0% | -15.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.6% | -32.7% | -18.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -20.6% | -25.8% | -37.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -26.0% | -25.0% | -27.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.1% | +0.3% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.2% | +14.7% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -9.9% | -5.1% | -10.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +18.6% | +7.8% | +21.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -12.4% | -18.5% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +8.4% | +18.3% | +10.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.0% | -1.0% | +31.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -11.6% | -9.9% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -12.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -12.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -10.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.0% | — | — |
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