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Eltek's financial performance showed revenue growth but declining profit margins and net income. Despite strategic plans for production capacity and system upgrades, risks like supply chain delays and labor challenges persist. The Q&A session revealed no clear forecast for returning to past profitability levels, and there was no share repurchase program. These factors, combined with operational challenges, suggest a negative sentiment, likely impacting stock price negatively.
Revenue $12.8 million (up from $11.8 million in Q1 2024) - Increase due to strong demand for products across all segments.
Gross Profit $2.2 million (down from $3.3 million in Q1 2024) - Decline driven by higher labor costs and lower yields from new production equipment ramp-up.
Operating Profit $0.7 million (down from $1.7 million in Q1 2024) - Decrease attributed to lower gross profit.
Net Income $1 million or $0.15 per share (down from $1.7 million or $0.27 per share in Q1 2024) - Decline due to lower operating profit.
EBITDA $1.2 million (down from $2.1 million in Q1 2024) - Decrease linked to lower gross profit.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities $0.1 million (no year-over-year comparison provided) - Reflects current operational performance.
Cash Position $15.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term bank deposits (no outstanding debt) - Indicates strong liquidity position.
New Equipment: Stabilization and calibration of new equipment in the Solder Mask Application Department was completed, improving production efficiency.
Market Demand: Strong demand for products across all segments, leading to increased lead times for customer delivery.
Tariff Impact: Uncertainty regarding U.S. tariff rates on products from Israel, but potential competitive advantage due to higher tariffs on other countries.
Supply Base Diversification: Efforts to diversify supply base in the Far East to expand commercial activity and maintain competitive pricing.
Operational Efficiency: Initiated a company-wide process to replace core information systems to optimize internal workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Investment Plan: Accelerated investment plan on track for completion by mid-2026 despite delays in equipment delivery.
Technical Support Challenges: Unavailability of technical support personnel for on-site installation and calibration of new equipment led to lower production yield and negatively impacted profitability.
Supply Chain Delays: Delay of approximately 2 months in the delivery of the first significant coating line from a European supplier, which could affect production timelines.
Labor Market Challenges: The Israeli labor market is highly challenging for attracting qualified production workers and engineers, impacting recruitment efforts.
Tariff Uncertainty: Uncertainty regarding the new U.S. tariff policy on products from Israel, which may affect competitive positioning and cost structure.
Domestic Production Capacity: It may take years to establish sufficient domestic production capacity in the U.S. to meet demand for high-end products, potentially affecting market dynamics.
Information System Transition Risks: The company-wide process to replace the core information system may involve risks related to workflow optimization and knowledge retention.
Solder Mask Application Department: Stabilization and calibration of new equipment in the Solder Mask Application Department was completed, improving production efficiency.
Investment Plan: Eltek remains on track to complete its accelerated investment plan by mid-2026 despite a 2-month delay in the delivery of a significant coating line.
Supply Base Diversification: The company is actively working to diversify its supply base in the Far East to expand commercial activity and improve pricing for customers.
Core Information System Replacement: A company-wide process to replace the core information system is underway, expected to take approximately 18 months, aimed at optimizing internal workflows.
Revenue Expectations: Revenues for Q1 2025 totaled $12.8 million, an increase from $11.8 million in Q1 2024.
Gross Profit Outlook: Gross profit decreased to $2.2 million due to higher labor costs and lower production yields.
Net Income Projection: Net income for Q1 2025 was $1 million, down from $1.7 million in Q1 2024.
EBITDA: EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $1.2 million, compared to $2.1 million in the prior year.
Cash Position: As of March 31, 2025, Eltek had $15.7 million in cash and equivalents with no outstanding debt.
Share Repurchase Program: None
The earnings call reveals significant financial struggles, including decreased revenue, gross profit, and operating profit, coupled with a net loss. The Q&A section highlights ongoing operational issues, competitive pressures, and currency challenges. Despite some cash flow improvements, the unresolved operational difficulties and increased competition from foreign entrants suggest continued financial strain. Management's lack of clear guidance on resolving these issues and future profitability adds to the negative sentiment. These factors indicate a likely negative stock price reaction in the short term.
The earnings call reveals mixed signals. Financial performance shows revenue growth and improved margins, yet net income dropped due to currency devaluation and cash flow was negative. Product and market updates are promising with high defense demand and potential revenue capacity increase. However, delays in equipment delivery and unclear backlog details present risks. The Q&A did not provide significant positive or negative insights. Given these factors, and without market cap information, the overall sentiment is neutral, suggesting a stock price movement within -2% to 2% over the next two weeks.
Eltek's financial performance showed revenue growth but declining profit margins and net income. Despite strategic plans for production capacity and system upgrades, risks like supply chain delays and labor challenges persist. The Q&A session revealed no clear forecast for returning to past profitability levels, and there was no share repurchase program. These factors, combined with operational challenges, suggest a negative sentiment, likely impacting stock price negatively.
The earnings call reveals operational challenges, including lower profitability due to higher costs and lower yields, despite increased revenue. The lack of a share repurchase program and management's refusal to provide guidance add uncertainty. Although new equipment and lines are expected to improve efficiency and capacity, the current issues overshadow these prospects. The Q&A section shows management's inability to provide clear forecasts, further contributing to negative sentiment. The absence of a share repurchase program also negatively affects investor sentiment. Overall, these factors suggest a negative stock price movement in the near term.
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