Group 1: Company Overview - Assertio (ASRT) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on branded prescription medications for neurology, inflammation, and pain [1] - Bridgeline Digital (BLIN) operates as a digital engagement company, offering a platform that integrates Web Content Management, e-commerce, e-marketing, Social Media management, and Web Analytics [2] - Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) provides management and technology consulting, analytics, engineering, digital solutions, mission operations, and cyber expertise to governments, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations [3] Group 2: Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Assertio's current year earnings has been revised downward by 83.3% over the last 60 days [1] - Bridgeline Digital's current year earnings estimate has been revised downward by almost 47.1% over the last 60 days [2] - Booz Allen Hamilton's current year earnings estimate has been revised downward by 6.8% over the last 60 days [3]

Financial Performance - Bridgeline Digital's Q1 FY25 revenue was $3.791 million, a 1% increase compared to $3.755 million in Q1 FY24 [72] - The company's subscription and license revenue in Q1 FY25 was $3.048 million, a 1% decrease compared to $3.086 million in Q1 FY24 [72] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY25 was $(193) thousand, compared to $(117) thousand in Q1 FY24, representing a 65% change [72] - Core Net Revenue Retention (NRR) was 107% [13] - Subscription Gross Margin (GM) was 71% [13] Business Highlights - Bridgeline powers 350 companies [25] - The company is launching more than 1 new site per week [26, 32] - Bridgeline drives $1 million per hour for HP.com [33, 37] - Bridgeline manages 750 CED sites [38] - Sales Total Contract Value (TCV) was $2.7 million [13] Market & Technology - The marketing technology market has over 14,000 players [17] - Bridgeline released 5 AI products in 2024 [67] - Core Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is 10% [13, 73] Capitalization - Total outstanding shares are 13,326,790, including common stock (10,442,609 shares), warrants (804,533 shares), and stock options (2,079,648 shares) [78]

Revenue Performance - Total revenue for Q2 FY2025 was $3.9 million, an increase from $3.8 million in the prior year period[6] - Subscription and licenses revenue for Q2 FY2025 was $3.1 million, up from $3.0 million in the prior year period, representing 79% of total revenue[11] - Total revenue for the first six months of FY2025 was $7.7 million, slightly up from $7.6 million in the same period last year[15] - Subscription and licenses revenue for the first six months of FY2025 was $6.1 million, consistent with the prior year period[15] - Total net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3,875 million, a slight increase from $3,804 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a growth of 1.87%[31] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for Q2 FY2025 was $2.6 million, with a gross profit margin of 68%, compared to 66% in the prior year period[11] - Gross profit for the six months ended March 31, 2025, was $5,151 million, compared to $5,076 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a growth of 1.48%[31] - The net loss applicable to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $1,061 million, compared to a net loss of $602 million in the same period of 2024, representing an increase in loss of 76.17%[31] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(239) million, compared to $(83) million for the same period in 2024, indicating a worsening of 187.65%[33] Operating Expenses - Operating loss for Q2 FY2025 was $0.7 million, compared to a loss of $0.5 million in the prior year period[12] - Operating expenses for Q2 FY2025 were $3.4 million, compared to $3.0 million in the prior year period[11] - Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $1,110 million, compared to $1,037 million in the same period of 2024, an increase of 7.03%[31] Asset and Equity Changes - Total assets increased to $17,019 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $15,602 million on September 30, 2024, representing an increase of 9.05%[27] - Total current liabilities rose to $5,475 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $4,728 million on September 30, 2024, marking an increase of 15.77%[28] - Total stockholders' equity increased to $10,590 million as of March 31, 2025, from $10,006 million on September 30, 2024, representing a growth of 5.83%[29] Business Development - Bridgeline sold 20 new subscription contracts in Q2 FY2025, adding over $700,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue[6] - Bridgeline plans to deepen its presence in B2B industries through targeted AI campaigns and events in 2025[6] Shareholder Information - The number of weighted average shares outstanding for basic shares was 10,507,720 as of March 31, 2025, compared to 10,417,609 for the same period in 2024, an increase of 0.86%[31]

Company Performance - Bridgeline Digital, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04, and compared to a loss of $0.02 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of -150% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.88 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.90%, and this is a slight increase from year-ago revenues of $3.8 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Bridgeline Digital has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Bridgeline Digital shares have increased approximately 20.6% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is -$0.04 on revenues of $3.96 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.17 on revenues of $15.7 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Internet - Services industry, to which Bridgeline Digital belongs, is currently ranked in the top 28% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% of industries [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 FY2025 was $3.9 million, an increase from $3.8 million in the prior year period [22] - Subscription license revenue was $3.1 million, up from $3.0 million, accounting for 79% of total revenue [22] - Services revenue remained flat at $800,000, representing 21% of total revenue [23] - Gross profit increased to $2.6 million, with a gross profit margin of 68%, up from 66% in the prior year [23][24] - Net loss for the quarter was $700,000, compared to a net loss of $600,000 in the prior year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue, primarily from ecommerce products like Hawk Search and WooRank, showed double-digit growth with a net revenue retention rate of 113% [12][16] - Noncore revenue has declined at a rate nearly equal to core revenue growth, resulting in relatively flat total revenue [13] - The company signed 20 license sales in Q2 FY2025, adding $1.7 million in new contracts and $700,000 in annual recurring revenue [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 24% year-over-year increase in first-half license sales, reaching $1.6 million in annual recurring revenue [16] - Hawk Search is positioned as a leader in AI-powered ecommerce search, with significant growth potential in the B2B ecommerce market [11][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to increase investments in sales and marketing, funded by a $2.2 million capital raise, to enhance lead generation and expand its customer base [7][8] - The focus remains on organic growth through internal R&D, particularly in AI, while M&A opportunities are considered opportunistically [34][35] - The launch of new features like smart conversion and smart response aims to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth [14][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future growth, citing strong demand for Hawk AI products and a favorable market environment [11][33] - The expectation is to see an increase in deal flow starting at the end of Q4 FY2025, leading to revenue impacts in Q1 FY2026 [30][32] - The company anticipates that core revenue will continue to grow, becoming a larger percentage of total revenue [36] Other Important Information - The company had cash of over $2.7 million and total assets of $17 million as of March 31, 2025 [25] - The weighted average interest rate on total debt was 3.8%, with no other debt or earn-outs from prior acquisitions [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you at an inflection point to increase your sales efforts to bring in new customers? - Management indicated that both product competitiveness and market conditions justify increased sales investments, supported by a recent capital raise [29] Question: Do you have a handle on the return for every extra dollar spent on acquiring a new customer? - The company models customer acquisition costs and generally sees a three times value of the LTV to CAC ratio [31] Question: Is most of your product development internal or are there acquisition opportunities? - The company focuses on internal R&D for AI products, with potential acquisitions aimed at companies lacking AI capabilities [34] Question: When do you expect to see growth in top-line revenue? - Growth in top-line revenue is expected in Q1 FY2026, with core revenue becoming a larger percentage of total revenue [36] Question: What is the standard contract length currently? - The average initial contract length is approximately 30 months, with customers typically purchasing additional software over their lifespan [46]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q2 FY 2025 was $3.9 million, an increase from $3.8 million in the prior year period [20] - Subscription license revenue was $3.1 million, up from $3.0 million, accounting for 79% of total revenue [20] - Services revenue remained flat at $800,000, representing 21% of total revenue [21] - Gross profit increased to $2.6 million, with a gross profit margin of 68%, up from 66% in the prior year [21] - Net loss for the quarter was $700,000, compared to a net loss of $600,000 in the prior year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue, primarily from ecommerce products like Hawk Search, showed double-digit growth with a net revenue retention rate of 113% [11][12] - Noncore revenue has declined at a rate nearly equal to core revenue growth, resulting in relatively flat total revenue [12] - The company signed 20 license sales in Q2 FY 2025, adding $1.7 million in new contracts and $700,000 in annual recurring revenue [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing strong demand for its Hawk AI products, with a sales cycle of 120 days and a 19% win rate on qualified leads [6] - Year-to-date, the company booked $4.2 million in contracts, with $1.6 million in annual recurring revenue [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to increase investments in sales and marketing, funded by a $2.2 million capital raise, to expand lead generation efforts [8][10] - The focus is on enhancing core products and leveraging AI capabilities to drive growth in the ecommerce sector [10][17] - The company aims to maintain its leadership position in AI-powered ecommerce search and expects to see growth in 2026 [10][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong market conditions and product competitiveness as reasons to increase sales efforts [27] - The expectation is for increased deal flow starting at the end of Q4 FY 2025, leading to revenue impacts in Q1 FY 2026 [28][30] - Management highlighted the importance of organic growth, with M&A being opportunistic rather than a primary focus [32] Other Important Information - The company has a cash balance of over $2.7 million and total assets of $17 million as of March 31, 2025 [23] - The average initial contract length is approximately 30 months, with customers typically purchasing additional software over their lifespan [45] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you at an inflection point to increase your sales efforts to bring in new customers? - Management confirmed that both product competitiveness and market conditions justify increased sales investments, supported by a recent capital raise [27] Question: Does Bridgeline have a handle on the return for every extra dollar spent on acquiring a new customer? - Management indicated a strong LTV to CAC ratio of around 3:1, expecting significant increases in new customer acquisitions in Q1 FY 2026 [29][30] Question: Is most of the product development internal or are there acquisition opportunities? - Management stated that AI-based product development is primarily internal, with a focus on organic sales rather than acquisitions at this time [32] Question: When do you expect to see growth in top line revenue? - Management expects to see growth in core revenue starting in Q1 FY 2026, with a continued focus on core products [35] Question: Will sales and marketing expenses rise as a percentage of sales? - Management confirmed that sales and marketing expenses are expected to increase by $250,000 to $500,000 per quarter in the coming months [39] Question: How many languages can your products support? - Management stated that their default language model supports 50 languages, allowing for customization based on customer needs [49] Question: What is the standard contract length currently? - The average initial contract length is approximately 30 months, with customers typically purchasing additional software over time [45]

Financial Performance - Total net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3.9 million, consistent with the same period in 2024, while the net loss increased to $(0.7) million from $(0.6) million[112]. - For the six months ended March 31, 2025, total net revenue was $7.7 million, a slight increase from $7.6 million in 2024, with a net loss of $(1.4) million compared to $(1.2) million in 2024[113]. - Subscription and perpetual licenses revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3.1 million, up from $3.0 million in 2024, representing 79% of total revenue[116][117]. - Digital engagement services revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, remained at $0.8 million, accounting for 21% of total revenue[118][119]. - Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $2.6 million, representing a gross margin of 68%, compared to 66% in 2024[114]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(0.2) million, a deterioration from $(0.1) million in 2024, reflecting a 188% increase in losses[114]. - The loss from operations was $(0.7) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $(0.5) million for the same period in 2024[145]. Revenue and Cost Breakdown - Total cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $1.3 million, unchanged from the same period in 2024[121]. - The cost of subscription and perpetual licenses was 28% of the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, consistent with the same period in 2024[122]. - Subscription and perpetual licenses cost increased to $1.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.7 million for the same period in 2024, representing a 5.88% increase[123]. - The cost of subscription and perpetual licenses as a percentage of revenue was 29% for the six months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 28% for the same period in 2024[123]. - Digital engagement services cost remained consistent at $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, with a decrease in cost as a percentage of revenue from 53% to 48%[126]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased by 10% to $3.4 million from $3.0 million in 2024[114]. - Sales and marketing expenses rose to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $0.9 million in 2024, with the expense as a percentage of total revenue increasing from 25% to 28%[132]. - Research and development expenses increased to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.0 million in 2024, with the percentage of total revenue rising from 27% to 29%[136]. Customer and Market Information - The company currently has over 2,000 active customers, with no single customer exceeding 10% of total revenue[111]. Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Cash used in operating activities decreased to $(0.2) million for the six months ended March 31, 2025, from $(1.0) million in 2024[156]. - Cash provided by financing activities was $1.6 million for the six months ended March 31, 2025, primarily from common stock issuance[158]. - The Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $1.50 per share, generating approximately $1.5 million in gross proceeds before expenses, with net proceeds of $1.3 million after deducting offering expenses[161]. - A separate private placement transaction sold 473,979 unregistered shares at $1.52 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $720,000 and net proceeds of $700,000 after expenses[162]. - The company plans to offer up to $50 million of debt or equity securities under its effective registration statement[160]. Accounting and Valuation Policies - Revenue is derived from Software Licenses and Digital Engagement Services, with revenue recognized when control of services is transferred to customers[167][168]. - The Company uses a five-step model for revenue recognition, which includes identifying customer contracts and performance obligations[171]. - Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, with potential impairment factors including operational and economic uncertainties[172][173]. - The Company allocates acquisition costs to assets and liabilities based on fair values, with excess purchase price allocated to goodwill[174]. - Stock-based compensation is recognized based on fair values, with expenses expected to vest over a service period, generally three years[178]. - The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model, with subjective inputs affecting the valuation[179][180]. Lease and Debt Obligations - Total gross obligations for operating leases amount to $0.2 million, with obligations extending through January 2028, and debt payments total $0.4 million, of which $0.2 million is expected to be paid in the next twelve months[164]. - The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements or relationships with unconsolidated entities[163].

Revenue Performance - Total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $3.8 million, unchanged from the same period in 2024[15] - Subscription and licenses revenue was $3.0 million, down 1% year-over-year, accounting for 80% of total revenue[15] - Services revenue increased by 11% to $0.7 million, representing 20% of total revenue[15] - Total net revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $3,791 million, a 1.0% increase from $3,755 million in the same period of 2023[26] - Gross profit for the same period was $2,535 million, slightly down from $2,552 million year-over-year[26] Operating Expenses and Profitability - Operating expenses decreased to $3.0 million from $3.2 million year-over-year[15] - Total operating expenses decreased to $3,046 million from $3,187 million, representing a 4.4% reduction[26] - The company reported a net loss of $0.6 million, consistent with the same period in 2023[15] - The net loss for the quarter was $634 million, compared to a net loss of $622 million in the prior year[26] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $(193) million, worsening from $(117) million in the same period of 2023[32] Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1,483 million from $1,390 million quarter-over-quarter[28] - Total current assets rose to $3,127 million, up from $2,947 million in the previous quarter[28] - Total liabilities increased to $5,995 million from $5,596 million, reflecting a 7.1% rise[29] - The accumulated deficit grew to $(92,172) million from $(91,538) million, indicating a continued loss trend[30] - The number of weighted average shares outstanding remained constant at 10,417,609 for both basic and diluted shares[26] Business Development and Strategy - Net Revenue Retention (NRR) for core products was 107% for the quarter[7] - Bridgeline signed 28 new subscription contracts totaling $2.7 million, adding over $800,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue[7] - Bridgeline plans to deepen its presence in B2B industries through targeted partnerships and events in 2025[7] - HawkSearch will expand its product line with Agentic-AI innovations aimed at increasing online revenue for customers[7] Gross Margin - Gross margin for the quarter was 67%, slightly down from 68% in the prior year[15]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 FY2025 was $3.8 million, unchanged from the prior year period [24] - Subscription license revenue was $3 million, down 1% from $3.1 million in the prior year [24] - Services revenue was $700,000, up 11% from the prior year [25] - Gross profit was $2.5 million, down 1% from around $2.6 million in the prior year [25] - Net loss was $0.6 million, consistent with the prior year [26] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $193,000 compared to negative $117,000 in the prior year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue from Hawk Search products was $2.1 million with double-digit growth and a net revenue retention of 107% [11][24] - Non-core products, including professional services, represent the balance of revenue [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The sales cycle is now 105 days with an 18% win rate on qualified leads, indicating a strong market position [9][50] - The company signed 28 license sales, adding $2.7 million in new contracts and $800,000 in annual contract value [8][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to reallocate resources from R&D to sales and marketing to capitalize on market demand [10][23] - Partnerships with platforms like BigCommerce and Salesforce are crucial for expanding market reach [20][63] - The focus will be on enhancing existing verticals while gradually migrating to new sectors [67] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sales pipeline and the efficiency of customer acquisition costs [54][56] - The company is optimistic about growth prospects in 2025, driven by strong product demand and market conditions [29][75] Other Important Information - The company had cash of $1.5 million and total assets of $15.5 million as of December 31, 2024 [27][28] - Total liabilities were $6 million, with no remaining earnouts from previous acquisitions [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on core product revenue and services ratio - Management clarified that core product revenue is primarily subscription-based, with services making up about 19% of that revenue [36][39] Question: Lead generation and sales pipeline - Management noted that leads are coming in at a higher rate, with an efficient customer acquisition cost [42][44] Question: Shift in operating expenses towards sales and marketing - Management confirmed that operating expenses will remain stable while increasing investment in marketing [60] Question: Partnership opportunities and vertical expansion - Management discussed the importance of partnerships with ISVs and digital agencies for sales growth [62][64]

Company Performance - Bridgeline Digital, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05, marking an earnings surprise of -20% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.79 million for the quarter ended December 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.82% and showing a slight increase from $3.76 million a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, Bridgeline Digital has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times as well [2] Stock Performance - Bridgeline Digital shares have increased approximately 30.4% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.9% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.04 on revenues of $3.9 million, while for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.15 on revenues of $15.64 million [7] Industry Outlook - The Internet - Services industry, to which Bridgeline Digital belongs, is currently ranked in the top 25% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact stock performance [5]