M-tron Industries(US:MPTI) ZACKS·2025-05-14 15:26Core Insights - M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) reported first quarter of 2025 results with adjusted earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate, leading to a 7.8% decline in shares during after-hours trading [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were 56 cents, missing the consensus estimate of 66 cents by 15.2%, but increased 5.7% from 53 cents in the same quarter last year [3] - Quarterly revenues were $12.7 million, missing the consensus mark of $13.2 million by 2.1%, yet increased 13.8% from $11.2 million in the year-ago quarter, supported by strong defense program product shipments [3] Backlog and Demand - As of March 31, 2025, total backlog was $55.5 million, up from $47.2 million at the end of 2024 and $46.1 million a year ago, driven by large orders and broad demand for products [4] Operating Metrics - Gross margin was 42.5%, down 20 basis points from 42.7% a year ago, attributed to higher manufacturing costs and new federal tariffs on imported materials [5] - Adjusted EBITDA was $2.5 million, a 10.6% increase from $2.3 million in the year-ago quarter, while adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 50 basis points year over year to 19.7% [5] Cash Position - As of March 31, 2025, MPTI had cash and cash equivalents of $13.7 million, an increase from $12.6 million at the end of 2024, while inventories were slightly down to $9.4 million from $9.5 million [6]