Intrusion Incurs Loss in Q2 Despite 28% Top-Line Growth, Stock Jumps

Core Insights - Intrusion Inc. reported a second-quarter 2025 loss of $0.10 per share, an improvement from a loss of $0.53 per share a year ago, but wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.09 per share [1] - Quarterly revenues reached $1.9 million, reflecting a 28% year-over-year increase and a 6% sequential rise, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 million [2][9] - The company secured an additional $3 million from the Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance operational deployment of its infrastructure monitoring tools and expand threat analysis capabilities [3][9] Revenue and Product Performance - The revenue growth was driven by new customer acquisitions and expanded work with existing clients, particularly the DoD, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth [2][9] - Consulting revenues for the quarter were $1.4 million, remaining flat sequentially but up by $0.2 million year-over-year, while Shield revenues totaled $0.5 million, an increase of $0.1 million sequentially and $0.2 million year-over-year [5] - The stability in gross margin at 76% year-over-year indicates the scalability of Intrusion's business model, although management notes potential fluctuations based on product mix [7] Operating Expenses and Financial Position - Operating expenses increased to $3.5 million from $3.1 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting strategic investments in R&D, sales, and marketing [10] - The operating loss totaled $2.1 million compared to an operating loss of $2 million in the prior-year quarter [10] - As of June 30, 2025, Intrusion had $4.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from $10.7 million as of March 31 [11] Market Reaction - Following the results, Intrusion's shares gained 5.5% in trading, closing at $1.91 on August 12, and were up 4.2% in pre-market trading the following day [6]