Core Insights - CeriBell reported Q2 2025 revenue of $21.2 million, a 38.5% increase from $15.3 million in Q2 2024, surpassing analyst expectations of $20.45 million [1][2] - The company experienced a net loss of $13.6 million, widening from $8.9 million in Q2 2024, despite improvements in gross margin to 88% [1][2][8] Financial Performance - Revenue (GAAP) for Q2 2025 was $21.2 million, up 38.5% year-over-year from $15.3 million in Q2 2024 [2] - Earnings per share (EPS, GAAP) were $(0.38), better than the expected $(0.40) and a significant improvement from $(1.61) in Q2 2024, reflecting a 76.4% year-over-year change [2] - Gross margin improved to 88%, up from 86% in Q2 2024, attributed to a higher proportion of subscription revenue [2][6] - Operating expenses increased by 55.6% year-over-year to $33.6 million, primarily driven by sales and marketing costs [2][7] - The net loss widened to $13.6 million, compared to $8.9 million in Q2 2024, although the loss per share showed improvement [2][8] Business Model and Strategy - CeriBell's business model relies on recurring revenue from disposable headbands and subscription fees for its Clarity platform, which provides AI-driven seizure analysis [4] - The company aims to expand its customer base across acute care hospitals and broaden clinical indications for its technology, supported by FDA regulatory clearance [4][12] - As of Q2 2025, CeriBell had 584 active accounts, an increase from 558 at the end of Q1 2025, although the pace of new signings has slowed [5] Product and Market Expansion - The Ceribell System combines rapid EEG hardware with AI algorithms for real-time seizure detection, allowing non-specialists to monitor patients [3][10] - Clarity, the AI platform, recently received FDA clearance for pediatric use, although significant revenue from this segment is not expected until 2025 [11] - CeriBell serves approximately 3% of the U.S. market for rapid EEG monitoring, indicating substantial growth potential [12] Outlook and Guidance - Management raised the revenue outlook for full year 2025 to $85 million to $88 million, reflecting confidence in sustained growth and account expansion [14] - Gross margin is expected to remain in the mid-80% range, with strategies in place to mitigate potential tariff impacts [14][15]
CeriBell (CBLL) Q2 Revenue Jumps 38%