Financial Performance - ChargePoint reported a revenue of $52.1 million from Networked Charging Systems for the three months ended April 30, 2025, a decrease of 20.4% compared to $65.4 million in the same period in 2024[164]. - Subscriptions revenue increased to $38.0 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, representing a growth of 13.7% from $33.4 million in the same period in 2024[165]. - ChargePoint's net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $33.0 million, compared to $62.5 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a decrease of 47%[208][210]. - The company reported a net loss of $57.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, down from a net loss of $71.8 million in the same period of 2024[208][210]. - ChargePoint's gross profit increased by $4,376 thousand, or 18.5%, to $27,986 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, with gross margin improving to 28.7% from 22.1%[177]. Market and Economic Factors - ChargePoint's revenue growth is closely tied to the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which remains volatile and subject to various macroeconomic factors[150]. - ChargePoint's financial performance may be adversely affected by geopolitical events, inflation, and changes in government incentives for EVs and charging infrastructure[151][157]. - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act provide significant funding and incentives for EV infrastructure, which could impact ChargePoint's market[158]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of Networked Charging Systems revenue decreased by $12,428 thousand, or 20.4%, to $48,638 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in Networked Charging Systems delivered[171]. - Research and development expenses decreased by $2,542 thousand, or 7.1%, to $33,510 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to cost reduction measures[180]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $8,808 thousand, or 25.2%, to $26,192 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to a decrease in personnel and stock-based compensation expenses[182]. - General and administrative expenses increased by $2,427 thousand, or 12.3%, to $22,124 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, primarily due to non-recurring operating expenses[185]. Cash and Financing - As of April 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $196.3 million, down from $225.0 million as of January 31, 2025[196]. - ChargePoint completed an amendment to its 2028 Convertible Notes, extending the maturity date to April 1, 2028, with net proceeds of approximately $294.0 million from the original sale[197]. - ChargePoint's cash and cash equivalents totaled $196.3 million as of April 30, 2025, with no borrowings outstanding under the 2027 Revolving Credit Facility, providing a borrowing capacity of up to $150.0 million[201][218]. - The company has a Shelf Registration Statement allowing it to offer up to $1.0 billion in various securities, with $151.2 million of Common Stock remaining available for sale under its ATM Facility as of April 30, 2025[202]. - ChargePoint incurred net cash used in investing activities of $1.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2024[211]. - The company generated $2.4 million in net cash from financing activities during the three months ended April 30, 2025, an increase from $1.0 million in the same period of 2024[212][213]. Future Outlook - ChargePoint expects variability in revenue growth from Networked Charging Systems to continue in the near term but anticipates long-term growth due to increased demand for EVs[163]. - ChargePoint's future capital requirements will depend on revenue growth, timing of cash received from customers, and efforts to reduce operating expenses[205]. Risks - The company is exposed to foreign currency risks, particularly with revenue and operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the euro[219]. - ChargePoint's gross margins may be negatively impacted by new product launches and increased operating expenses as it invests in growth opportunities[155]. - The company is exploring partnerships with third-party manufacturers to control development costs and improve product development efficiency[156].

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分组1 - ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05, but an improvement from a loss of $0.11 per share a year ago [1][2] - The company posted revenues of $97.64 million for the quarter ended April 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.78% and down from $107.04 million year-over-year [2] - ChargePoint has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once in the last four quarters, indicating challenges in meeting market expectations [2][6] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing about 27.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.5% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.04 on revenues of $107.1 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.16 on revenues of $451.05 million [7] - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, to which ChargePoint belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 46% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may negatively impact stock performance [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 fiscal 2026 was $98 million, within guidance range [6][22] - Non-GAAP gross margin increased to 31%, up 1 percentage point sequentially and 7 percentage points year on year [7][24] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss was $23 million, compared to a loss of $17 million in the prior quarter and a loss of $36 million in the same quarter last year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Network charging systems revenue was $52 million, accounting for 53% of total revenue, nearly flat sequentially but down 20% year on year [22][24] - Subscription revenue was $38 million, representing 39% of total revenue, flat sequentially and up 14% year on year [22][24] - Other revenue was $8 million, down 31% sequentially and down 8% year on year [22][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America accounted for 85% of revenue, while Europe made up 15%, with European revenue impacted by weakness in Germany [24] - EV sales in North America were up 16% year on year for Q1, while Europe saw a 22% increase in EV sales year on year [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering innovation and driving growth, with a new partnership with Eaton aimed at providing integrated EV charging and power management solutions [16][18] - The new AC hardware architecture is expected to enhance market share and improve margins, with production starting in July [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic conditions and tariff uncertainties are causing some customers to be conservative with spending [31][32] - The company expects revenue growth from the new AC hardware and the partnership with Eaton, with a cautious guidance for Q2 revenue between $90 million and $100 million [29] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $196 million in cash and has access to a $150 million revolving credit facility [27][28] - Inventory balance increased to $212 million, but a gradual reduction is anticipated throughout the year [26][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the pipeline of activity regarding the Eaton partnership and return to growth? - Management acknowledged various factors affecting growth, including macroeconomic conditions and tariffs, but expressed optimism about the Eaton partnership driving incremental growth [31][32] Question: Can Eaton assist in international expansion beyond Europe? - Management confirmed that while the focus is currently on North America and Europe, there is potential for expansion into new geographies with Eaton's capabilities [33][35] Question: What is the expected cadence for inventory reduction? - Management indicated a gradual reduction in inventory is expected, with more significant reductions anticipated in the second half of the year as revenue grows [36][38]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 fiscal 2026 was $98 million, within guidance range [6][21] - Non-GAAP gross margin increased to 31%, up 1 percentage point sequentially and 7 percentage points year-over-year [7][23] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss was $23 million, compared to a loss of $17 million in the prior quarter and a loss of $36 million in the same quarter last year [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Network charging systems revenue was $52 million, accounting for 53% of total revenue, nearly flat sequentially but down 20% year-over-year [21] - Subscription revenue was $38 million, representing 39% of total revenue, flat sequentially and up 14% year-over-year [21] - Other revenue was $8 million, down 31% sequentially and down 8% year-over-year [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America accounted for 85% of revenue, while Europe made up 15%, with European revenue impacted by weakness in Germany [23] - EV sales in North America increased by 16% year-over-year for Q1, while Europe saw a 22% increase [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering innovation and driving growth, with a goal of achieving positive non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in a quarter during fiscal 2026 [6][19] - A new partnership with Eaton aims to provide integrated EV charging and power management solutions, enhancing market presence and driving incremental revenue growth [15][17] - The introduction of a new AC hardware architecture is expected to expand market share and improve margins [18][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic conditions and tariff uncertainties are causing some customers to be conservative with spending [30] - Despite challenges, the company expects revenue upside later in the year from new product introductions and improved performance in Europe [28] - The company anticipates gradual inventory reduction throughout the year, helping to free up cash [26] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $196 million in cash and has access to a $150 million revolving credit facility [26] - The partnership with Eaton is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in new geographies and markets [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the pipeline of activity and return to growth with the Eaton partnership? - Management acknowledged various factors affecting growth, including macroeconomic conditions and customer spending conservatism, but expressed optimism about the Eaton partnership driving incremental growth [30][31] Question: Can Eaton help with international expansion beyond Europe? - Management confirmed that while the focus is currently on North America and Europe, there is potential for future expansion into new geographies with Eaton's capabilities [34] Question: What is the expected cadence of inventory reduction? - Management indicated a gradual reduction in inventory is expected, with more significant reductions anticipated in the second half of the year as revenue grows [36]

Financial Performance (Q1 Fiscal 2026) - Total revenue was $97640 thousand, compared to $107042 thousand in Q1 Fiscal 2025[24] - GAAP gross profit was $27986 thousand, representing a 29% gross margin[24, 33] - Non-GAAP gross profit was $29975 thousand, resulting in a 31% non-GAAP gross margin[33] - GAAP operating expenses totaled $81826 thousand, which is 84% of revenue[24, 33] - Non-GAAP operating expenses were $56652 thousand, or 58% of revenue[33] - GAAP net loss was $(57121) thousand, equivalent to -59% of revenue[24, 30] - Non-GAAP net loss was $(29958) thousand, representing -31% of revenue[30] - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss was $(22790) thousand, which is -23% of revenue[30] Balance Sheet (April 30, 2025) - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $196349 thousand[28] - Total assets amounted to $897608 thousand[26] - Total liabilities reached $779020 thousand[26]

Financial Performance - First quarter fiscal 2026 revenue was $98 million, a decrease of 9% from $107 million in the same quarter last year[5] - Subscription revenue for the first quarter was $38 million, representing a 14% year-over-year growth[5] - GAAP gross margin for the first quarter was 29%, up from 22% in the prior year's same quarter, while non-GAAP gross margin was 31%, up from 24%[6] - GAAP operating expenses for the first quarter were $82 million, down 10% from $90.7 million in the prior year[6] - The net loss for the first quarter was $57.1 million, a 20% improvement from a net loss of $71.8 million in the same quarter last year[6] - Non-GAAP net loss improved to $29,958 thousand, representing 31% of revenue, compared to $45,567 thousand or 43% of revenue in the same quarter last year[28] - Cash flows from operating activities showed a net cash used of $32,968 thousand, an improvement from $62,542 thousand in the previous year[25] Future Outlook - ChargePoint expects second quarter fiscal 2026 revenue to be between $90 million and $100 million[8] - The company aims to achieve positive non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA during a quarter in fiscal year 2026[8] Partnerships and Innovations - The company announced a new AC charging architecture featuring bidirectional charging for future models across North America and Europe[12] - ChargePoint formed a partnership with Eaton Corporation to integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies[12] Cash and Assets - As of April 30, 2025, ChargePoint had cash and cash equivalents of $196.3 million and no debt maturities until 2028[6] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period totaled $196,349 thousand, down from $292,259 thousand, reflecting a decrease of 32.8%[25] - Total current assets decreased to $554,317 thousand from $566,574 thousand, a decline of 2.3%[24] Liabilities and Equity - Total liabilities increased to $779,020 thousand from $760,704 thousand, marking a rise of 2.4%[24] - The company reported a total stockholders' equity of $118,588 thousand, down from $137,471 thousand, a decrease of 13.7%[24] Cost Structure - GAAP cost of revenue was $69,654 thousand, representing 71% of revenue, compared to $83,432 thousand or 78% in the prior year[27] - Non-GAAP operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 58% from 62% year-over-year[27]

Core Insights - ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) is expected to report a first-quarter fiscal 2026 loss of 5 cents per share and revenues of $100.52 million, reflecting a year-over-year revenue decline of 6.09% [1][2][8] - The earnings per share estimate has improved by 2 cents over the past 90 days, indicating a potential growth of 54.55% compared to the previous year [1][2] Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, ChargePoint reported a loss of 6 cents per share, which was better than the expected loss of 8 cents, and an improvement from a loss of 13 cents in the same quarter last year [2] - The company generated revenues of $102 million in Q4 fiscal 2025, missing the consensus estimate of $104 million and down from $116 million in the prior year [2] Margin Analysis - ChargePoint's non-GAAP gross margin for Q4 fiscal 2025 was 30%, up 4 percentage points from Q3 and 8 percentage points from the same quarter last year, driven by improved hardware margins and increased subscription revenues [3] - The company anticipates maintaining similar gross margins in the upcoming quarter, supported by cost reduction efforts [3] Future Outlook - For the fiscal first quarter, ChargePoint expects revenues between $95 million and $105 million, a decrease from $107 million reported in the same quarter of fiscal 2025 [4] - The company projects a slight increase in operating expenses due to annual salary adjustments and strategic investments, which may negatively impact the top line and operating margin [4] Earnings Prediction - ChargePoint has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%, indicating that the most accurate estimate aligns with the consensus estimate, which does not suggest a strong likelihood of an earnings beat [5][6]

Industry Overview - The electric vehicle (EV) industry is currently facing significant challenges, including tariffs, rising EV prices, and a negative political environment, which are impacting automakers and the broader EV ecosystem [1] - EV sales in the U.S. accounted for 8.1% of total vehicle sales last year, a slight increase from 7.8% in 2023, indicating slow adoption rates due to high prices [4] ChargePoint Company Analysis - ChargePoint's share price has decreased by 60% over the past year, now trading below $1, raising concerns among investors about the stock's potential [2] - The average transaction cost for a new electric vehicle was $59,200 in April, a nearly 4% increase from the previous year, making EVs less accessible to many buyers [4] - ChargePoint's sales fell by 18% in fiscal 2025 to $417 million, with projections for first-quarter 2026 sales at $100 million, reflecting a nearly 7% decline from the same quarter last year [9] - The company reported a non-GAAP net loss of approximately $159 million last year, although this was an improvement from a loss of about $297 million in 2024 [10] - ChargePoint's largest revenue segment, networked charging system sales, decreased by 35%, while subscription sales increased by 20% [10] External Challenges - Tariffs on automotive imports are negatively affecting U.S.-based EV manufacturers, leading to increased production costs [6] - Political uncertainty surrounding tariffs has caused major automakers like Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors to withdraw their 2025 guidance [7] - A recent bill passed by Republicans in the House aims to roll back tax credit incentives for EV purchases, which could further hinder EV adoption [8] Investment Outlook - Despite ChargePoint's low price-to-sales multiple of 0.75, the current market conditions and company-specific challenges suggest that it may not be a good investment opportunity [11] - The company and the broader EV industry are expected to continue facing serious headwinds that could further slow growth, making it difficult for ChargePoint to achieve market-beating returns in the near future [12]