Core Viewpoint - Aspen Aerogels, Inc. has amended its Credit, Security and Guaranty Agreement with MidCap Financial to enhance its financial position and provide additional flexibility for future operations [1][2]. Financial Position - The amendment improves Aspen's financial covenant framework, allowing for greater operational flexibility [1]. - The company's liquidity outlook is better than expected, driven by operational efficiencies, working capital improvements, and prudent capital spending [2]. Strategic Focus - Aspen aims to execute its strategy in 2026 with the support of the financial flexibility gained from the amendment [2]. - The company is a leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, leveraging its aerogel technology to address global trends in resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy [3]. Product Offerings - Aspen's PyroThin® products address thermal runaway challenges in the electric vehicle market, while its Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are utilized by major energy infrastructure companies [3]. - The company seeks to partner with industry leaders to expand its Aerogel Technology Platform® into high-value markets [3].

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Core Insights - Aspen Aerogels reported a revenue of $73.02 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 37.8% and an EPS of -$0.06 compared to $0.11 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $74.39 million, resulting in a surprise of -1.85% [1] - The company did not deliver an EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Revenue from the Energy Industrial segment was $24.3 million, below the estimated $26.48 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 9.3% [4] - Revenue from the Thermal Barrier segment was $48.7 million, exceeding the estimated $46.81 million, but showing a significant year-over-year decline of 46.3% [4] - Gross Profit for the Thermal Barrier segment was reported at $11.93 million, lower than the estimated $15.15 million, while Gross Profit for the Energy Industrial segment was $8.87 million, also below the estimated $9.49 million [4] Stock Performance - Aspen Aerogels' shares have returned -10.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of +1.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $229.8 million, a decrease of $99.8 million, or 30%, from $329.6 million for the same period in 2024[137]. - Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $316.6 million, with a net loss per share of $3.85, compared to a net income of $2.0 million and earnings per share of $0.03 for the same period in 2024[138]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $20.9 million, down from $67.2 million for the same period in 2024[147]. - Total revenue decreased by $44.3 million, or 38%, to $73.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $117.3 million in the comparable period in 2024[167]. - Total revenue decreased by $99.8 million, or 30%, to $229.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $329.6 million in the comparable period in 2024[188]. - Gross profit decreased by $66.9 million, or 49%, to $68.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $135.8 million in the comparable period in 2024[198]. Revenue Breakdown - Sales of PyroThin thermal barriers were $306.8 million, $110.1 million, and $55.6 million for the fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, indicating a decline in thermal barrier revenues in 2025 compared to the prior year[130]. - Thermal barrier revenue decreased by $84.0 million, or 35%, to $152.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $236.8 million in the comparable period in 2024[194]. - Thermal barrier revenue decreased by $41.9 million, or 46%, to $48.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $90.6 million in the same period in 2024[172]. - Energy industrial revenue decreased by $15.9 million, or 17%, to $76.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $92.8 million in the comparable period in 2024[189]. - Energy industrial revenue decreased by $2.4 million, or 9%, to $24.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $26.7 million in the same period in 2024[168]. Cost and Expenses - Total cost of revenue decreased by $33.0 million, or 17%, to $160.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $193.8 million in the comparable period in 2024[195]. - Gross profit decreased by $28.2 million, or 58%, to $20.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $49.0 million in the comparable period in 2024[177]. - Manufacturing costs for thermal barriers decreased by $7.0 million due to lower volumes and cost-cutting efforts in 2025[176]. - Research and development expenses decreased by $3.0 million, or 22%, to $10.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $13.6 million in the comparable period in 2024[199]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $5.2 million, or 19%, to $21.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $27.1 million in the comparable period in 2024[201]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by $12.1 million, or 23%, to $40.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $52.5 million in the comparable period in 2024[203]. Cash Flow and Financing - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $6.8 million to $16.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $9.9 million in the comparable period in 2024[220]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $35.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $71.5 million in the comparable period in 2024[221]. - Net cash used in financing activities totaled $50.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily for the repayment of the Revolving Facility and Term Loan Facility[222]. - The cash and cash equivalents balance as of September 30, 2025, was $150.7 million, sufficient to support current operating requirements for at least the next twelve months[216]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company had unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $150.7 million, primarily for working capital and capital expansion purposes[233]. Restructuring and Costs - Restructuring and demobilization costs amounted to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, due to a restructuring plan initiated in February 2025[184]. - Restructuring and demobilization costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, included severance and other personnel costs of $7.3 million[205]. - Impairment of property, plant, and equipment costs increased by $284.9 million, to $287.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $2.7 million in the comparable period in 2024[207]. Market and Strategic Initiatives - The company has entered into multi-year production contracts with several automotive EV OEM customers, including General Motors and Toyota, to supply thermal barriers for their EV battery systems[129]. - The company’s thermal barrier technology aims to enhance battery performance and safety in EVs by impeding thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery systems[128]. - The company is focused on expanding its market presence in the EV sector and believes in the commercial potential of its technology[228]. - The company anticipates future revenues and profit margins from its supply relationships with automotive OEMs in the EV market[228]. - The East Providence facility was converted in 2024 to support the growth of the thermal barrier program, with a flexible supply strategy in place to meet demand[135]. Tax and Regulatory - The company incurred $2.5 million in income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, related to its maquiladora operations in Mexico[211]. - Income tax expense increased by $0.3 million, or 122%, to $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $0.3 million in the comparable period in 2024[187]. Other Financial Considerations - The company does not believe inflation has had a material effect on its results of operations during the periods presented, but acknowledges potential future impacts[236]. - The company is exposed to interest rate fluctuations, but a hypothetical 100 basis point change would not have a material effect on operations[234]. - The company has $1.7 million of restricted cash to support outstanding letters of credit for commercial contracts[235]. - The company evaluates its critical accounting policies and estimates on an ongoing basis, which may impact reported financial results[226]. - Foreign currency transaction losses were $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2024[237].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 revenue was $73 million, a decline of $5 million or 6% quarter over quarter, primarily due to a 12% decrease in thermal barrier revenues to $48.7 million [14] - Gross profit decreased by 18% quarter over quarter to $20.8 million, with gross margin declining from 32.4% to 28.5% [14][15] - Adjusted EBITDA declined by $3.5 million quarter over quarter to $6.3 million in Q3 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Thermal barrier segment gross margin was 24%, down from 31% in Q2, while energy industrial segment gross margin remained stable at 36% [15] - Energy industrial revenues increased by 7% to $24.3 million, indicating stabilization from recent lows [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American EV sales reached record levels in Q3, but GM significantly reduced its EV production rates in October, indicating a shift in market dynamics [7][17] - GM's U.S. market share grew to 16.5%, second only to Tesla, but the company expects to determine natural EV demand early in 2026 [7][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a strong, profitable, capital-efficient business while diversifying into adjacent markets such as battery energy storage systems [6][12] - The focus is on leveraging Aerogels technology to expand into new verticals and enhance product offerings with complementary specialty materials [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the challenging environment for EV OEMs and anticipates a reset in EV demand, with expectations for growth to resume from a lower base [28] - The energy industrial segment is expected to stabilize and grow, with a strong revenue trajectory anticipated in 2026 [11][28] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $152.4 million in cash and equivalents, indicating a strong net cash position [16] - The company is engaging with lenders for near-term covenant relief due to the revised Q4 outlook [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: EBITDA break-even target - Management discussed the $200 million revenue target for EBITDA break-even, emphasizing the importance of production mix and cost reductions [30][31] Question: Growth in energy industrial segment - Management expressed optimism about growth in the energy industrial segment, projecting a return to higher revenue levels in 2026 [33][34] Question: European OEM award and potential volumes - The new European OEM award is expected to contribute significantly to revenue, with potential volumes projected for 2027 [39] Question: Demand for stationary storage - Management noted increasing demand for stationary storage systems and the company's readiness to meet this demand with existing technology [38] Question: Channel inventories and corrections - Management indicated progress in moving product through distribution channels, with improvements noted compared to earlier in the year [36] Question: CapEx maintenance - Management plans to maintain lower CapEx levels while ensuring efficient operations, with selective investments tied to returns [50]

November 6, 2025 ASPEN AEROGELS Q3 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS CALL The presentation contains information regarding certain financial targets and outlook with respect to the Company. Such financial targets and outlook constitute forward looking information and is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying such financial targets are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant bus ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $73.0 million, a 37.7% decrease from $117.3 million in Q3 2024[2] - Net loss for Q3 2025 was $6.3 million, an improvement of $6.7 million compared to a net loss of $13.0 million in Q3 2024[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $6.3 million, down from $25.4 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a decrease of 75.2%[4] - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $73,017,000, a decrease of 37.8% compared to $117,340,000 in Q3 2024[25] - Gross profit for Q3 2025 was $20,799,000, down 57.5% from $49,043,000 in Q3 2024[25] - Net loss for Q3 2025 was $(6,334,000), compared to a net loss of $(12,970,000) in Q3 2024[30] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $6,255,000, a decrease from $25,351,000 in Q3 2024[29] - Total operating expenses for Q3 2025 were $24,147,000, down from $31,643,000 in Q3 2024[25] - The full-year 2025 net loss outlook is projected between $(341,600,000) and $(333,600,000)[30] Revenue Outlook - The updated full-year 2025 revenue outlook is projected to be between $270 million and $280 million, down from the previous estimate of $297 million to $317 million[7] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company ended Q3 2025 with cash and equivalents of $152.4 million and generated $15 million of operating cash flow[8] - Cash provided by operating activities for Q3 2025 was $16,737,000, an increase from $9,865,000 in Q3 2024[27] - The company reported a net decrease in cash of $(68,844,000) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[27] Business Strategy and Operations - Aspen's strategy includes driving growth through innovation and building a profitable, capital-efficient business[6] - The company has taken actions to reduce fixed costs and improve operating efficiency throughout 2025[9] - The company anticipates a strong 2026 for its Energy Industrial business as project activity normalizes[6] Segment Performance - Thermal Barrier revenue was $48.7 million, a 12% decrease quarter-over-quarter, while Energy Industrial revenue increased by 7% to $24.3 million[8] - Research and development expenses for Q3 2025 were $2,494,000, down from $4,591,000 in Q3 2024[25] - Aspen received a PyroThin® Thermal Barrier contract from a major European OEM, with production expected to start in 2027[8] Share Information - The weighted-average common shares outstanding for Q3 2025 were 82,399,599, compared to 76,261,294 in Q3 2024[25]

Core Insights - Aspen Aerogels, Inc. has updated its full-year 2025 outlook to reflect lower near-term electric vehicle (EV) production in North America, with anticipated revenue between $270 million and $280 million, down from a previous estimate of $297 million to $317 million [7] - The company reported a total revenue of $73.0 million for Q3 2025, a decrease of 6% compared to Q2 2025 and a significant drop from $117.3 million in Q3 2024 [2][8] - Aspen's net loss for Q3 2025 was $6.3 million, an improvement from a net loss of $13.0 million in Q3 2024, with adjusted net loss per share of $0.06 after accounting for restructuring and impairment charges [3][8] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $6.3 million, down from $25.4 million in Q3 2024, indicating a decline in operational profitability [4][8] - The company ended Q3 2025 with cash and equivalents of $152.4 million and generated $15 million in operating cash flow, reflecting ongoing working capital optimization initiatives [8] - Gross margins for Q3 2025 were reported at 28.5%, a decrease of four percentage points from the previous quarter [8] Business Developments - Aspen has received a PyroThin® Thermal Barrier contract from a major European OEM, with production expected to start in 2027, showcasing the company's technology leadership and growth opportunities [1][8] - The company anticipates a strong performance in its Energy Industrial business in 2026 as project activity normalizes, alongside revenue opportunities from diversification into adjacent markets [6][8] - The U.S. EV market has presented challenges, but the company aims to rebuild growth in its Thermal Barrier business as the market stabilizes [5][8]

Core Insights - Aspen Aerogels, Inc. will discuss its financial results for Q3 2025 on November 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET [1] - The company will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on the same day [1] Conference Call Details - Shareholders and interested parties can join the conference call by dialing +1 (404) 975-4839 (domestic) or +1 (929) 526-1599 (international) and referencing conference ID "877424" [2] - The conference call will also be available as a live listen-only webcast on Aspen's website [2] Webcast Replay - A replay of the webcast will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Aspen's website for approximately one year after the conference call [3] Company Overview - Aspen Aerogels is a leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, focusing on resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy [4] - The company's PyroThin® products address thermal runaway challenges in the electric vehicle market, while Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are utilized by major energy infrastructure companies [4] - Aspen aims to partner with industry leaders to expand its Aerogel Technology Platform® into high-value markets [4]