The chart below shows how SCKT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SCKT sees a +2.01% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.43% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.46%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q3 Revenue Increase: 1. Revenue Growth: Q3 revenue increased by 21% to $3.9 million compared to $3.2 million in Q3 2023.
Gross Margin Improvement: 2. Improved Gross Margin: Gross margin improved to 49% in Q3, up from 44% in the prior year's quarter.
Narrowed Net Loss: 3. Reduced Net Loss: The net loss narrowed to $1 million or $0.15 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million or $0.16 per share in Q3 2023.
Cash Balance Increase: 4. Increased Cash Position: Cash balance at the end of Q3 was $2.9 million, up from $2.1 million at the end of the prior quarter.
Product Development Success: 5. Successful Product Development: The new XtremeScan products received positive feedback from major customers, leading to proof of concept and pilot projects.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: 1. Sequential Revenue Decline: Q3 revenue decreased by 24% sequentially to $3.9 million from $5.1 million in the preceding quarter.
Operating Loss Increase: 2. Operating Loss: The company reported an operating loss of $1 million in Q3, which is an increase from the operating loss of $600,000 in the previous quarter.
Declining EBITDA Performance: 3. Negative EBITDA: Q3 EBITDA was negative $500,000, a decline from a positive EBITDA of $870,000 in the previous quarter.
Net Loss Worsening: 4. Net Loss Increase: The net loss for Q3 was $1 million, compared to a net loss of $600,000 in the previous quarter, indicating worsening financial performance.
Backlog Challenges: 5. Backlog Concerns: The company entered Q4 with a backlog of $2.2 million, reflecting weak bookings in July that impacted revenue.
Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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