Rapid Micro Biosystems(US:RPID) Globenewswire·2025-11-07 11:00Core Insights - Rapid Micro Biosystems reported strong third quarter results with total revenue of $7.8 million, a 3% increase from $7.6 million in the same quarter of 2024 [3][8] - The company achieved record consumable revenue and a 32% increase in recurring revenue compared to the previous year, driven by strong service growth [2][8] - A significant multi-system order was received from a top global biopharma customer, marking the largest order in the company's history, which is expected to contribute to growth in 2026 and beyond [2][9][10] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $7.8 million, up 3% from $7.6 million in Q3 2024, with product revenue remaining flat at $5.2 million and service revenue increasing by 12% to $2.6 million [3][8] - Recurring revenue rose by 32% to $4.8 million compared to $3.7 million in Q3 2024, indicating strong demand for consumables and service contracts [3][8] - Gross margin improved to 9%, up from 8% in the previous year, reflecting better cost management [4][8] Cost Management - Total cost of revenue increased by 2% to $7.1 million in Q3 2025, while total operating expenses decreased by 5% to $12.1 million [4][5] - General and administrative expenses decreased by 1%, R&D expenses decreased by 2%, and sales and marketing expenses saw a significant drop of 14% compared to Q3 2024 [5] Net Loss and Cash Position - The net loss for Q3 2025 was $11.5 million, slightly higher than the $11.3 million loss in Q3 2024, with net loss per share remaining at $0.26 for both periods [6][8] - As of September 30, 2025, the company had approximately $42 million in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash [6][22] Future Outlook - The company raised its full-year 2025 total revenue guidance to at least $33 million, anticipating at least 27 Growth Direct system placements [10]