Shares of BK Technologies Corporation (BKTI) have gained 0.96% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. This compares with the S&P 500 Index’s 0.98% gain over the same period. Over the past month, BKTI has advanced 1.4%, significantly underperforming the broader S&P 500, which jumped 11.6% during that time.Improved Profitability and Margin ExpansionBK Technologies posted solid financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 4.5% year over year t ...

BK Technologies (BKTI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Jennifer Belodeau - Vice PresidentJohn Suzuki - President, CEO & DirectorScott Malmanger - CFORobert Van Voorhis - Founder & CEO Conference Call Participants Jaeson Schmidt - Director of Research - Senior Research AnalystAaron Martin - Analyst Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the BKTI First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. This call is being recorded. All participants have been plac ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was $19.1 million, representing a 4.5% increase year-over-year and a 6.3% increase sequentially [7][15] - Gross margin improved to 47% in Q1 2025, up from 34.5% in Q1 2024 and 41.2% in Q4 2024 [15][16] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $2.1 million or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $681,000 or $0.19 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [7][16] - Non-GAAP adjusted earnings were $2.6 million or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 million or $0.30 per diluted share in the same period last year [7][16] - Backlog as of March 31, 2025, was $18.8 million, slightly down from $19 million at the end of Q1 2024 [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The BKR 5000 single band radio maintained strong demand, while the BKR 9000 multiband radio is gaining traction in the market [13] - The company expects revenue and gross margin to expand as the BKR 9000 becomes a larger contributor to overall revenues [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Federal orders were light in Q1 due to delays in passing the continuing resolution, but increased orders are expected as funding has been approved [14][36] - Approximately 95% of product revenue comes from finished goods manufactured in the USA, Mexico, and Vietnam, with ongoing monitoring of tariff impacts [10][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing profitability through a shift to higher margin products and a successful transition to a contract manufacturing model [7][8] - The 2025 targets include single-digit full-year revenue growth and a gross margin of at least 42% [19] - Continued investment in sales and marketing efforts for the BKR 9000 and R&D capabilities for BK1 offerings is planned [20][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management acknowledged the uncertain macroeconomic environment, particularly regarding tariffs, but remains confident in long-term profitable growth [19][20] - The company is well-positioned to capture new customers and address new market verticals [21] Other Important Information - The balance sheet remains strong with approximately $8.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and no debt as of March 31, 2025 [17] - SG&A expenses increased to approximately $6 million in Q1 2025 from $5.3 million in the same quarter last year [15][16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Was Q1 impacted by any pull in orders? - Management indicated that Q1 was not impacted by pull-in orders, and federal orders were delayed due to the continuing resolution [23][25] Question: What are the expectations for gross margins in Q2? - Management expects gross margins to remain above 42%, despite some tariffs impacting products from Vietnam [26][27] Question: Will revenue from the BKR 9000 increase sequentially in Q1? - Management confirmed that revenue from the BKR 9000 was up sequentially in Q1 [29] Question: How does the continuing resolution affect seasonality? - Management noted that the continuing resolution has allowed key customers to receive funding, but there are delays due to personnel changes [35][36] Question: What is the long-term target for SG&A as a percentage of revenue? - Management indicated that SG&A costs are relatively fixed, but investments in marketing and new product development will lead to some incremental costs [48][49]

1 Q 2 5 P r e s e n t a t i o n / N Y S E A m e r i c a n : B K T I First Quarter 2025 Highlights 3 NYSE American: BKTI First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 Safe Harbor Statement 2 This press release contains statements about future events and expectations which are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements concern the Company's operations, economic performanc ...