Arbe Robotics (ARBE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. The conference will begin shortly. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Arbat Robotics Second Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call. All participants are present in listen only mode.Following management's formal presentation, instructions will be given for the question and answer session. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. You ...

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Core Insights - The article discusses potential investment opportunities in ARBE, highlighting the analyst's intention to initiate a long position in the stock within the next 72 hours [1]. Company Analysis - ARBE is positioned for growth, with the analyst expressing a favorable outlook based on recent developments and market conditions [1]. Market Context - The broader market environment is considered, with implications for investment strategies in the context of ARBE's performance and potential [1].

Company Overview - Adeia (ADEA) is a notable stock within the Business Services sector, which consists of 271 companies and currently ranks 3 in the Zacks Sector Rank [2][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and revisions, has assigned Adeia a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook [3] Performance Analysis - Year-to-date, Adeia has returned 1.9%, outperforming the average return of 1.3% for the Business Services sector [4] - In comparison, Arbe Robotics Ltd. (ARBE) has shown a stronger performance with a year-to-date return of 3.8% [4][5] Industry Context - Adeia is categorized under the Technology Services industry, which includes 130 stocks and currently ranks 39 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] - The Technology Services industry has experienced an average gain of 5.8% year-to-date, indicating that Adeia is slightly underperforming relative to its industry peers [6] Future Outlook - Investors are encouraged to monitor both Adeia and Arbe Robotics Ltd. for potential continued strong performance in the Business Services sector [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $0.04 million, down from $0.1 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a 60% decrease [11] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was negative $0.3 million, unchanged from Q1 2024 [11] - Operating loss for Q1 2025 was $13.4 million, compared to a loss of $12.8 million in Q1 2024 [12] - Net loss in Q1 2025 was $13.8 million, compared to a net loss of $12.8 million in Q1 2024 [13] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $36.7 million, with long-term bank deposits at $35.2 million [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured radar systems orders supporting advanced data collection programs, indicating progress in the automotive sector [5] - A significant order for over 1,000 imaging radar chips was placed by Tier one Sensorad, reflecting growing demand in broader industrial and mobility markets [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Europe, the company is close to potential design wins with leading OEMs, with revenues projected to begin in 2027 [6] - In China, the launch of the LRR615 radar system marks a critical milestone, designed for the autonomous driving market [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to pursue four design ins with automakers in 2025, with annual revenue expected to be between $2 million and $5 million, weighted towards the end of the year [14] - Collaboration with NVIDIA is a key strategic move, integrating high-resolution imaging radar with NVIDIA's DRIVE AGX platform [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that broader economic shifts have led to short-term delays in automakers' rollout of advanced driver assistance systems, but they remain optimistic about future engagements [14] - The company believes that its solid financial foundation positions it well to lead the industry in the adoption of ultra-high-resolution radar [10] Other Important Information - The company raised $33 million through an underwriting registered direct offering in January 2025, enhancing its financial stability [9] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected to be a loss between $29 million and $35 million [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you outline the negotiations and discussions with OEMs? - The company is not selling directly to OEMs but through Magna, which is involved in data collection for OEMs. They believe the solution is ready for final selection [17][18] Question: Which geographies are these OEMs headquartered in? - The focus is currently on Europe, with expectations for revenue and production in China to come a year earlier [20] Question: Any momentum in industrial applications? - The company is partnering with Sensorad for industrial applications, which have low volume per application but significant customization needs [21][22] Question: Revenue guidance implies a ramp in the third and fourth quarters; where will this revenue come from? - Revenue will come from a major order from Sensorad and the selection of leading OEMs, with production ramping up in China by Q4 [24][25] Question: Where are other auto customers in the RFP process? - The company is making progress with all programs, but delays are due to market conditions rather than technology [28] Question: Partnerships in China? - The company is working with both NVIDIA and local vendors like Horizon Robotics to provide full solutions for the autonomous market [30] Question: Timeline for volume ramp in China? - Production ramp-up in China is expected by the end of the year, with final stages nearing completion [32] Question: R&D expenditure for the year? - The operational expenditure burn for the year is projected to be between $32 million and $34 million, with R&D estimated at $25 million annually [35] Question: Gross margin expectations during ramp-up? - Gross margin during the ramp-up is expected to be in the range of 50% to 60%, but may drop to 30% to 35% during the initial testing phase [39]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $0.04 million, down from $0.1 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a 60% decrease year-over-year [11] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was negative $0.3 million, unchanged from Q1 2024, primarily due to fixed cost components [11] - Operating loss for Q1 2025 was $13.4 million, compared to a loss of $12.8 million in Q1 2024 [12] - Net loss in Q1 2025 was $13.8 million, compared to a net loss of $12.8 million in Q1 2024 [13] - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $36.7 million, with long-term bank deposits at $35.2 million [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured radar systems orders supporting advanced data collection programs, indicating progress in the automotive sourcing process [4] - A significant order for over 1,000 imaging radar chips was placed by Tier one Sensorad, reflecting growing commercial demand [6] - The company anticipates revenues from OEM partnerships to begin in 2027, with a focus on high-volume passenger vehicle platforms in Europe [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In China, the launch of the LRR615 radar system marks a critical milestone for the autonomous driving market, showcasing the company's capabilities [5] - The company is engaged with various clients in smart cities and heavy industrial applications through partnerships, indicating a diversification of market applications [20][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to pursue four design ins with automakers in 2025, focusing on the adoption of ultra-high-resolution radar technology [14] - Collaborations with NVIDIA and other partners are positioned to enhance the company's role in the software-defined vehicle ecosystem [7] - The company is strategically focusing on the European market for hands-free driving technology, with expectations of revenue growth in China ahead of the U.S. market [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that broader economic shifts have led to short-term delays in automakers' rollout of advanced driver assistance systems, but they remain optimistic about future engagements [14] - The company expects a significant ramp-up in revenue in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, driven by OEM selections and new orders [22] - Management emphasized that delays in OEM decisions are not related to the company's technology but rather market conditions [27] Other Important Information - The company raised $33 million through a direct offering in January 2025, strengthening its financial position [9] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected to be a loss in the range of $29 million to $35 million [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you outline the negotiations with OEMs and expected wins? - The company is involved in a three-way collaboration with Magna and leading OEMs in Europe, with high chances of winning orders due to the readiness of their solutions [17][18] Question: What geographies are these OEMs located in? - The focus is primarily on Europe, with expectations of earlier revenue generation in China compared to the U.S. market [19] Question: Any momentum in industrial applications? - The company is partnering with Sensorad for industrial applications, which are customized and have lower volume per application [20][21] Question: Revenue guidance implies a ramp in the latter half of the year; where will it come from? - Revenue will come from a major order from Sensorad and selections from leading OEMs, with production ramping up in China by Q4 [22][24] Question: Status of RFPs with other auto customers? - Progress is being made, but delays are due to market conditions rather than technology issues [27] Question: Partnerships in China? - The company is working with both NVIDIA and local vendors like Horizon Robotics to provide comprehensive solutions for the autonomous market [29] Question: Timeline for volume ramp in China? - Production ramp-up in China is expected by the end of 2025, with final stages nearing completion [33] Question: R&D expenditure for the year? - The expected operating expense burn for the year is between $32 million to $34 million, with R&D estimated at $25 million [36] Question: Gross margin expectations during ramp-up? - Gross margins during the initial ramp-up are expected to be around 30% to 35% due to additional testing costs [39]

Company Performance - Arbe Robotics Ltd. reported a quarterly loss of $0.09 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.08, but an improvement from a loss of $0.14 per share a year ago, indicating a year-over-year improvement [1] - Industrial Tech Acquisitions posted revenues of $0.04 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 60%, and down from $0.14 million in the same quarter last year [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for Industrial Tech Acquisitions is -$0.13 on $0.3 million in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.54 on $2.3 million in revenues for the current fiscal year [7] Market Performance - Industrial Tech Acquisitions shares have lost about 12.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.4%, indicating underperformance relative to the broader market [3] - The company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once over the last four quarters, reflecting challenges in meeting market expectations [2] Earnings Outlook - The earnings outlook for Industrial Tech Acquisitions is mixed, with the current Zacks Rank at 3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] - The sustainability of the stock's price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings expectations [3][4] Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, to which Industrial Tech Acquisitions belongs, is currently in the top 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8] - Alithya Group, another company in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of -50%, with revenues expected to be $85.25 million, down 4.7% from the previous year [9]

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $0.04 million, compared to $0.1 million in Q1 2024[7] - Gross Margin Loss remained constant at $(0.3) million in both Q1 2024 and Q1 2025[7] - Total Expenses increased from $9.4 million in Q1 2024 to $9.7 million in Q1 2025[10] - Net Loss increased from $(12.8) million in Q1 2024 to $(13.8) million in Q1 2025, which includes $45K and $457K financial expenses respectively[10] - Adjusted EBITDA improved from $(8.2) million in Q1 2024 to $(7.5) million in Q1 2025[10] Balance Sheet - Cash and cash equivalents & bank deposits totaled $71.9 million as of March 31, 2025[13] 2025 Guidance - The company anticipates 4 OEM Design-ins in 2025[17] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $(29) million and $(35) million for 2025[18]

Core Insights - Arbe Robotics Ltd. reported financial results for Q1 2025, highlighting progress in securing orders and collaborations, despite a net loss [1][8][11] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenues were $0.04 million, down from $0.1 million in Q1 2024 [8] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was negative at ($0.3) million, consistent with the previous year [9] - Operating expenses increased to $13.1 million in Q1 2025 from $12.5 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to one-time expenses related to chip design [9][10] - The operating loss for Q1 2025 was $13.4 million, compared to a loss of $12.8 million in Q1 2024 [10] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $13.8 million, compared to a net loss of $12.8 million in Q1 2024 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was a loss of $9.7 million, compared to a loss of $8.5 million in Q1 2024 [12] Strategic Developments - Arbe made significant progress in securing design wins with leading European OEMs, with radar technology expected to enable high-volume production for 2028 vehicle platforms [2] - HiRain Technologies launched a production-intent long-range imaging radar system, the LRR615, for the Chinese market, utilizing Arbe's chipset [3] - Sensrad placed an order for over a thousand imaging radar chips, indicating growing commercial traction in non-automotive sectors [4] - A collaboration with NVIDIA was launched to enhance radar-based mapping and AI capabilities, showcased at CES 2025 [5] Capital and Liquidity - In January 2025, Arbe raised $33 million through a direct offering, with an additional $21.5 million released from an escrow account [6] - As of March 31, 2025, Arbe had $36.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and $35.2 million in long-term bank deposits [13] Market Outlook - The company expects annual revenues for 2025 to be between $2 million and $5 million, with a focus on the latter part of the year [15] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected to be in the range of ($29 million) to ($35 million) [16] - Arbe aims to pursue four design-ins with automakers in 2025, despite delays in the rollout of advanced driver assistance systems [15]

Company Overview - Arbe Robotics Ltd. is a global leader in perception radar solutions, focusing on enabling safe driver-assist systems and paving the way for full autonomous driving [5] - The company's radar technology is 100 times more detailed than any other radar on the market, making it a critical sensor for L2+ and higher autonomy [5] - Arbe is based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in China, Germany, and the United States, serving automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, and various safety applications [5] Conference Call Details - The first quarter 2025 conference call is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with financial results to be issued before the market opens [1] - Key speakers will include Kobi Marenko, Co-Founder and CEO, and Karine Pinto-Flomenboim, CFO [2] - Participants can access the call via telephone or through a live webcast, with a replay available until June 3, 2025 [2][4]