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Energous Corp · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Energous Wireless Power Solutions reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, showing significant revenue growth and reduced net losses.

Energous Wireless Power Solutions reported a 62% increase in full-year revenue to $0.8 million in 2024, primarily driven by PowerBridge transmitter sales. The company also significantly reduced its non-GAAP operating expenses by 19% year-over-year and improved its net loss.

  • Revenue for the full year ended December 31, 2024, increased by 62% to $0.8 million compared to $0.5 million in 2023.
  • 88% of 2024 revenue was generated by the sale of PowerBridge transmitters, primarily PowerBridge PRO.
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses for the full year decreased by 19% to $16.2 million from $20.0 million in 2023.
  • Net loss improved to $(18.4) million, or $(2.57) per basic and diluted share, from $(19.4) million, or $(4.15) per share, in 2023.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$400K

Previous: $91.7K+336.4%
EPS (adj)

-$2.57

Previous: -$0.74-247.3%
Non-GAAP Net Loss

-$16.2M

Previous: -$19.1M+15.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses

$16.2M

Previous: $20.1M-19.3%
Capital Expenditures

$0.00

Previous: -$89.8K+100.0%
Net Income

-$18.4M

Previous: -$4.6M-299.6%
Operating Income

-$18.4M

Previous: -$4.6M-300.6%
Gross Profit

$12K

Previous: $33.2K-63.8%
R&D Expense

$1.79M

Previous: $2.39M-25.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Energous · Revenue · Quarterly

$400K

Q4 2024+336.4%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 0 of 12 quarters(0%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company expects continued growth in 2025, supported by recent capital raises and ongoing cost reduction efforts, aiming for profitability and further intellectual property enhancement.

Tailwinds

  • Raised approximately $13.4 million in capital between January 1, 2025, and February 12, 2025, to support 2025 growth initiatives and backlog execution.
  • Ongoing cost reduction efforts are expected to result in over $6.8 million in annualized expense reductions.
  • Secured a multi-stage project with a Fortune 10 multinational retailer to deploy PowerBridge transmitters in over 4,700 locations.
  • Engaged by a global RFID leader to develop a battery-free smart tag for retail IoT applications.
  • Received an order from a Fortune 10 multinational retail organization for real-time inventory tracking during transportation, following previous orders for grocery distribution centers.

Headwinds

  • Uncertain timing of necessary regulatory approvals could impact business operations.
  • Timing of customer product development and market success of customer products remains a factor.
  • Dependence on distribution partners could affect market reach and sales.
  • Intense industry competition may pose challenges to market share and growth.
  • The company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements unless required by law, indicating potential for unforeseen changes.

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

Historical avgQ4 2024

-3.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-4.0%

Avg return

5 days after

-10.2%

Avg return

30 days after

34%

17 / 50 earnings

Positive

+17.9%

Q3 2016

Best reaction

-29.4%

Q4 2018

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2025+2.9%+0.0%
Q1 2026-7.1%-3.9%-10.0%
Q3 2025+2.4%-7.7%-25.0%
Q2 2025+1.2%-5.3%-20.6%
Q1 2025-7.7%-8.2%-7.9%
Q4 2024-2.9%-11.1%-23.6%
Q3 2024-0.7%-4.8%-42.9%
Q2 2024-9.4%-9.8%-12.0%
Q1 2024+6.0%+3.3%-20.5%
Q4 2023-6.7%-5.1%-30.3%
Q3 2023-28.8%-31.5%-21.7%
Q2 2023-3.9%-26.0%-64.7%
Q1 2023-8.7%-20.1%-18.0%
Q4 2022-15.3%-19.9%-24.8%
Q3 2022-6.0%-9.5%-11.2%
Q2 2022+4.6%+11.5%+6.9%
Q1 2022-1.5%+4.7%+27.1%
Q4 2021+10.4%+4.7%+14.2%
Q3 2021-3.5%-6.5%-29.0%
Q2 2021+11.0%+9.7%+5.3%
Q1 2021-14.1%-2.3%+14.1%
Q4 2020-12.8%-7.0%-21.4%
Q3 2020-0.5%-5.1%-17.7%
Q2 2020+0.6%+2.8%-2.8%
Q1 2020-16.2%-13.7%-2.5%
Q4 2019-7.3%-13.6%-50.2%
Q3 2019-16.8%-16.8%-30.1%
Q2 2019-0.8%+2.4%-5.8%
Q1 2019-4.0%+2.8%-12.3%
Q4 2018-29.4%-20.7%-22.3%
Q3 2018-5.2%+1.7%-4.2%
Q2 2018-10.2%+4.1%-6.6%
Q1 2018+1.0%+2.8%+2.6%
Q4 2017-1.0%-1.2%-0.5%
Q3 2017+14.6%+19.1%+12.7%
Q2 2017-4.7%-13.2%-12.2%
Q1 2017+14.7%+16.9%+23.8%
Q4 2016-2.9%+2.1%-4.5%
Q3 2016+17.9%+8.9%+32.7%
Q2 2016+0.5%+5.1%+17.9%
Q1 2016-9.7%
Q4 2015-3.1%
Q3 2015-15.6%
Q2 2015+0.9%
Q1 2015-5.1%
Q4 2014+3.6%
Q3 2014+1.8%
Q2 2013+6.1%
Q2 2014-0.2%
Q1 2014-3.0%
Q3 2013
Q1 2013

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