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Core Insights - Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) shares increased by 22.2% following the earnings report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, contrasting with a 2.5% decline in the S&P 500 index during the same period [1] - The company reported a net loss of $0.01 per share for Q2 fiscal 2025, compared to a net income of $0.01 per share in the same quarter last year [1] Financial Performance - Net sales for the second quarter were $6.6 million, down 6.4% from $7 million in the previous year [2] - Cost of goods sold increased to $5 million from $4.8 million, resulting in a 26.5% decline in gross profit to $1.6 million [2] - The company reported a net loss of $0.34 million, compared to a net income of $0.28 million in the same period last year [2] Key Business Metrics - Gross margin fell to 24% from 31% year-over-year, attributed to a less favorable product mix and increased material costs [3] - General and administrative expenses decreased by 13.5% year-over-year to $1.7 million, due to reductions in professional fees, advertising, marketing, and healthcare costs [3] Adjusted Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $0.7 million, down from $1.2 million in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to revenue decline and gross margin compression [4] - Customer concentration remains significant, with three customers accounting for 43% of quarterly revenues, an improvement from 53% a year earlier [4] Market Insights - Revenue decline was largely due to a $1 million contraction in the consumer end market, partially offset by gains in communications and defense [5] - The company emphasized the strategic advantage of its polymer-based optics, which are lighter and cheaper than traditional glass optics [6] Cost Factors - Material costs increased to 76% of revenue, compared to 69% a year earlier, impacting profitability despite lower overhead and administrative expenses [7] - Other income dropped significantly from $0.3 million in Q2 2024 to $0.01 million in Q2 2025, mainly due to a nonrecurring gain on asset disposal recognized in the prior year [8] Strategic Developments - The company plans to pursue inorganic growth through bolt-on acquisitions in the fragmented photonics industry [9] - Syntec Optics expanded its inventory of raw materials as a strategic buffer against supply chain disruptions [9]