Senstar Technologies Corporation (SNT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Revenue Revenue for the third quarter of 2025 was $9.5 million, declining modestly by 2% compared to $9.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. On a year-to-date basis, revenue increased by 8%, driven by corrections, rapid gains in energy, coupled with growing momentum from utilities and data centers.
Gross Margin Third quarter gross margin was 67.3%, compared to 68% in the year-ago quarter. The stability in gross margin is primarily the result of favorable product mix, diligent expense controls, and components and design optimization.
Operating Income Operating income for the third quarter was $1.1 million, down 37% compared to $1.8 million in the year-ago period. On a year-to-date basis, operating income increased by 31% to $3.1 million, reflecting the value of the platform, solid execution in competitive markets, and a disciplined operating model.
EBITDA EBITDA for the third quarter was $1.3 million compared to $2 million in the third quarter of last year, with EBITDA margins contracting to 13.9% from 20.7% in the year-ago quarter.
Net Income Net income for the third quarter was $1 million or $0.04 per share, compared to $1.3 million or $0.06 per share in the third quarter of last year.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits as of September 30, 2025, were $21.7 million or $0.93 per share, compared to $20.6 million or $0.88 per share as of December 31, 2024.
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Earnings Decline: Senstar Technologies Corporation reported a decrease in earnings for the third quarter, with profits falling to $1.006 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to $1.285 million, or $0.06 per share, from the previous year.
Revenue Drop: The company's revenue also declined by 2.1%, totaling $9.500 million, down from $9.701 million in the same period last year.
Financial Performance: Senstar Technologies reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $9.5 million, a slight decline from $9.7 million in the same quarter of 2024, with a gross margin of 67.3%. Year-to-date revenue increased by 8% compared to 2024.
Net Income and EBITDA: The company recorded a net income of $1.0 million for the third quarter, down from $1.3 million in 2024, while year-to-date net income rose to $3.2 million. EBITDA for the quarter was $1.3 million, compared to $2.0 million in the previous year.
Operational Highlights: CEO Fabien Haubert emphasized strong growth in core verticals, particularly in Corrections and Energy, and noted a robust pipeline and diversified geographic presence, contributing to sustainable business growth.
Balance Sheet Strength: Senstar ended the quarter with $21.7 million in cash and short-term deposits, maintaining a debt-free balance sheet, which positions the company well for future investments and growth.











