Qualstar Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Qualstar Corporation reported a gross margin expansion to 34% in Q2 2025, up from 22% in Q2 2024, alongside positive net income and a solid cash position [6][15] - Despite a year-over-year revenue decline due to the loss of a significant power-supply customer, the company is focused on strategic growth initiatives in data storage and power solutions [2][4] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q2 2025 were $1.43 million, a decrease of 39.6% from $2.37 million in Q2 2024; for the first half of 2025, revenues were $3.09 million, down 33.6% from $4.65 million in the same period in 2024 [5][15] - Gross profit for Q2 2025 was $482,000, down 7.8% from $523,000 in Q2 2024; for the first half of 2025, gross profit was $1.09 million, a decrease of 10.8% from $1.22 million in the first half of 2024 [5][15] - Net income for Q2 2025 was $204,000, or $0.14 per share, compared to a net loss of $327,000, or ($0.23) per share in Q2 2024; for the first half of 2025, net income was $387,000, compared to a loss of $427,000 in the first half of 2024 [5][6][15] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively pursuing acquisitions and strategic alliances to enhance its data management capabilities and add complementary software offerings, aiming to drive recurring revenue [6][4] - Qualstar's management emphasizes a disciplined operating model that has led to gross margin expansion and positive net income despite lower revenues [4][6] Cash Position - As of June 30, 2025, Qualstar had cash and cash equivalents totaling $2.2 million, with no debt [6][15]