NASDAQ$VUZI

Vuzix Corp · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Vuzix reported a net loss for Q3 2024, with revenue decreasing due to lower smart glasses and engineering services sales, while also reducing cash operating expenses.

Vuzix reported a decrease in revenue for Q3 2024, driven by lower smart glasses product sales and engineering services revenues. The company reduced its cash operating expenses by 28% year-over-year. Vuzix continues to advance its OEM-driven model and collaboration with Thales Corporation.

  • Total revenues decreased by 36% to $1.4 million compared to $2.2 million in Q3 2023.
  • Smart glasses product sales decreased by 28%, and engineering services revenues decreased by 51% compared to the prior year's quarter.
  • Net loss for the quarter was $9.2 million, or $0.14 per share, compared to a net loss of $11.0 million, or $0.17 per share, for the same period in 2023.
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $14.3 million as of September 30, 2024.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.39M

Previous: $2.18M-36.4%
EPS (adj)

-$0.14

Previous: -$0.17+17.6%
Capital Expenditures

-$1.13M

Previous: -$3.61M+68.7%
Free Cash Flow

-$10.4M

Previous: -$14.6M+29.1%
Net Income

-$9.22M

Previous: -$11M+16.0%
Operating Income

-$9.3M

Previous: -$11.4M+18.7%
Gross Profit

-$260K

Previous: -$238K-9.4%
R&D Expense

$2.33M

Previous: $2.91M-19.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$3.19M

Previous: $3.3M-3.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Vuzix · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.39M

Q3 2024-36.4%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 4 of 13 quarters(31%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Vuzix · $1.39M total across 2 segments · Q1 2026

  • Products Sales
    $1.04M
  • Engineering Services
    $349K

Forward guidance

Vuzix is transitioning to an expanded OEM-driven model while supporting enterprise markets. The company is making progress in its partnership with Quanta and advancements in waveguide manufacturing.

Tailwinds

  • Enterprise smart glasses and OEM pipeline prospects continue to expand.
  • Defense and security sectors remain promising.
  • Collaboration with Thales Corporation is advancing.
  • Partnership with Quanta is progressing.
  • Advancements in waveguide manufacturing are positioning the company to meet growing demand.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

-4.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+5.4%

Avg return

30 days after

20%

13 / 65 earnings

Positive

+23.0%

Q1 2025

Best reaction

-33.3%

Q1 2012

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.0%+36.1%
Q4 2025-15.2%-20.4%-5.9%
Q3 2025-6.7%-11.0%+10.6%
Q2 2025-9.1%-12.3%+1.4%
Q1 2025+23.0%+21.9%+46.2%
Q4 2024+8.3%+8.3%-23.4%
Q3 2024-16.3%-1.8%+189.9%
Q2 2024-13.3%-7.1%+3.0%
Q1 2024-6.3%+17.2%+7.0%
Q4 2023-2.4%-1.6%+26.0%
Q3 2023-21.8%-27.9%-35.5%
Q2 2023-6.6%-6.0%-21.4%
Q1 2023-11.3%-16.0%+8.4%
Q4 2022-5.3%-1.0%-0.2%
Q3 2022-5.1%-3.0%-16.7%
Q2 2022+7.7%+14.9%-12.7%
Q1 2022-10.2%+4.1%+37.6%
Q4 2021+0.4%+3.7%+16.6%
Q3 2021+13.3%+22.7%-14.3%
Q2 2021-6.0%-9.7%-12.6%
Q1 2021-10.1%-16.6%+0.9%
Q4 2020-14.4%+19.5%+4.4%
Q3 2020-12.7%-4.3%+6.4%
Q2 2020-13.0%-12.3%+6.7%
Q1 2020-11.7%-12.4%-15.7%
Q4 2019-23.1%-13.4%+18.7%
Q3 2019-8.0%-6.3%+0.8%
Q2 2019-1.0%+2.0%+10.2%
Q1 2019+7.7%+2.8%-17.5%
Q4 2018-0.8%-1.9%-25.8%
Q3 2018-5.9%-9.0%-12.3%
Q2 2018+6.5%+1.6%+3.2%
Q1 2018-7.8%-7.8%+7.8%
Q4 2017-9.2%-15.7%-13.7%
Q3 2017+13.1%+26.3%+36.4%
Q2 2017-8.2%-1.6%+0.0%
Q1 2017-7.8%-6.9%+6.9%
Q4 2016-2.1%-14.5%-22.8%
Q3 2016+6.5%+18.0%+3.6%
Q2 2016-6.5%-7.4%+9.1%
Q1 2016+5.9%
Q4 2015-11.5%
Q3 2015-0.6%
Q2 2015-6.8%
Q1 2015-8.1%
Q4 2014-3.3%
Q3 2014-12.3%
Q2 2014-0.7%
Q2 2013-4.1%
Q1 2014-4.1%
Q4 2013+13.2%
Q3 2013-4.1%
Q1 2013-3.7%
Q2 2012-16.9%
Q4 2012+0.0%
Q3 2011+0.0%
Q3 2012+0.0%
Q1 2012-33.3%
Q4 2011+0.0%
Q2 2011+0.0%
Q1 2011+14.3%
Q4 2010-11.1%
Q3 2010+0.0%
Q2 2010-27.3%
Q1 2010+0.0%

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