Novume(US:REKR) Globenewswire·2025-11-13 21:03Core Insights - Rekor Systems, Inc. reported record financial results for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025, achieving new highs in revenue, margins, and operational efficiency [2][7]. Operational & Strategic Highlights - Rekor secured its largest statewide contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), valued at a minimum of $50 million over eight years, with potential to exceed $100 million [3]. - In South Carolina, Rekor's technology contributed to winning the State Technology Innovation Award, leading to an initial order of approximately $1 million for virtual weigh stations [4]. - The adoption of Rekor Discover® expanded in three new states during Q3, reinforcing its role in roadway data intelligence and supporting the Data-as-a-Service growth strategy [5]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue reached $14.2 million, a 35% increase from $10.5 million in Q3 2024, while nine-month revenue increased by 9% to $35.8 million [10]. - Adjusted gross margin improved to 63% for Q3 2025, up from 44% in Q3 2024, driven by a favorable revenue mix with higher-margin software sales [12]. - Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $1.5 million, marking the best performance in the company's history [7]. Cost Management - Operating expenses decreased by 26% sequentially and 20% year-over-year, contributing to sustained financial improvement [7]. - Loss from operations improved significantly, with a reduction of 69% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, primarily due to revenue growth and cost containment efforts [15]. Future Outlook - The company plans to launch a suite of products aimed at combating deep-fake media, indicating a strategic expansion into new technology areas [6]. - The Data-as-a-Service model is positioned as a key growth engine, providing transportation agencies with fast access to actionable roadway data without the burden of hardware ownership [9].