Intrusion Inc. (INTZ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Total Revenue $2.0 million, representing a 5% increase compared to the previous quarter and a 31% increase year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by the contract expansion with the Department of Defense.
Consulting Revenue $1.5 million, up $0.1 million sequentially and $0.4 million year-over-year. Growth was driven by expansion of work performed under the contract with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Shield Revenue $0.5 million, relatively flat sequentially but up approximately $0.1 million year-over-year. The increase primarily reflects the work performed under the previously noted DoD contract work.
Gross Profit Margin 77%, down 58 basis points year-over-year. This decline is consistent with expected variability based on product and service mix.
Operating Expenses $3.6 million, an increase of $0.1 million sequentially and $0.4 million year-over-year. The sequential increase was largely driven by increased sales and marketing expenses related to trade shows and brand awareness programs. The year-over-year increase was due to higher share-based compensation, timing of merit increases, and minor staffing changes.
Net Loss $2.1 million or $0.10 per share, unchanged compared to the net loss for the third quarter of 2024.
Cash and Cash Equivalents $2.5 million as of September 30, 2025, with an additional $3 million received post-quarter related to the DoD contract extension, increasing the total cash position to $7.5 million.
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- Declining Financial Performance: Intrusion Inc. reported Q1 2026 revenue of $0.9 million, reflecting a 40% sequential decline and a 50% year-over-year drop, primarily due to delays in a key contract with the Department of War, which has adversely affected the company's financial stability.
- New Customer Contract: The company secured a significant $4 million annual contract with the state of Texas to provide cyber threat intelligence and critical infrastructure protection, establishing a framework for potential expansion into other states, indicating growth potential in the market.
- Increased Operating Expenses: Operating expenses rose to $4.2 million in Q1, driven by heightened investments in commercial activities, particularly through expanded trade show presence and enhanced brand marketing, which, while increasing short-term costs, are expected to bolster long-term market competitiveness.
- Liquidity Improvement: As of March 31, 2026, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $1.4 million and entered into a $3 million secured financing agreement in early April, enhancing liquidity to support near-term operational priorities.
- Earnings Announcement Date: Intrusion (INTZ) is set to announce its Q1 earnings on May 14, 2025, after market close, with a consensus EPS estimate of -$0.09, reflecting an 18.2% year-over-year improvement, indicating slight resilience amid challenges.
- Revenue Expectations: Analysts project Intrusion's Q1 revenue to reach $2.02 million, representing a 14.1% year-over-year increase, although this figure remains below company expectations, reflecting cautious market sentiment regarding its growth potential.
- Impact of Delays: Due to contract delays, Intrusion anticipates revenue recognition in H1 2026, which will negatively affect Q4 2025 financial performance, potentially undermining investor confidence in the company's future earnings prospects.
- Financial Performance Review: In its recent earnings report, Intrusion posted a GAAP EPS of -$0.14, missing estimates by $0.05, with revenue of $1.5 million falling short of the $2.06 million expectation, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving profitability.
- Declining Financial Performance: In Q4 2025, Intrusion reported revenue of $1.5 million, reflecting a 25% sequential decline and a 12% year-over-year decrease, primarily due to delays in U.S. government contract funding, indicating significant pressure on revenue growth.
- Strategic Partnership Expansion: The collaboration with PortNexus integrates Intrusion's Shield endpoint solution into MyFlare safety technology and launches the P.O.S.S.E program for law enforcement cyber protection, with early feedback indicating a high adoption rate, showcasing market demand potential.
- Management Changes: The company appointed Valencia Reaves as Vice President of Public Sector Sales and Patrick Duggan as Director of Channel Sales & Partnerships, aiming to strengthen business development and enhance market competitiveness.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: Management anticipates recognizing delayed revenue from government contracts in the first half of 2026 and plans to drive future growth through OT Defender and expanded Shield offerings, despite current challenges from contract delays.
- Revenue Growth and Challenges: Total revenue for 2025 reached $7.1 million, a 23% year-over-year increase primarily driven by contract expansions with the U.S. Department of Defense; however, fourth-quarter revenue fell to $1.5 million, down 25% sequentially and 12% year-over-year, indicating negative impacts from contract delays.
- Margin Fluctuations: The gross profit margin for Q4 stood at 74%, slightly down from the previous year, while the full-year margin was 76%, reflecting a decline of approximately 93 basis points from 2024, highlighting the pressure of rising operating costs on profitability.
- Increased Net Loss: The company reported a net loss of $2.8 million for Q4, translating to a loss of $0.14 per share, which is an increase from the $2 million loss in the same quarter of 2024, with the full-year net loss reaching $9.1 million, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving profitability.
- Debt and Financing Needs: Although Intrusion Inc has eliminated outstanding debt and preferred stock, improving its balance sheet, the company anticipates needing small debt financing to support growth initiatives, suggesting potential liquidity concerns.
- Quarterly Miss: Intrusion's Q4 GAAP EPS of -$0.14 missed expectations by $0.05, indicating ongoing challenges in profitability that may undermine investor confidence.
- Revenue Decline: The company's Q4 revenue of $1.5 million, down 10.7% year-over-year, fell short of the anticipated $2.06 million, reflecting weak market demand and intensified competition, which could hinder future growth.
- Annual Growth: Despite the quarterly setbacks, total revenue for FY 2025 reached $7.1 million, a 23% increase compared to 2024, suggesting growth potential in certain areas that may inform future strategic adjustments.
- Widening Losses: The net loss for FY 2025 was $9.1 million, or $0.46 per share, an increase from the $7.8 million loss in 2024, indicating greater pressure on the company to control costs and improve profitability.








