Airgain (AIRG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Jacob Suen - President & CEOMichael Elbaz - CFO & Secretary Conference Call Participants Anthony Stoss - AnalystScott Searle - Managing Director, Senior Research AnalystTim Savageaux - MD & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good afternoon. Welcome to Airgain's First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. My name is Diego, and I will be your operator for today's call. Joining us today are Airgain's President and CEO, Jacob ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 sales were $12 million, aligning with the midpoint of guidance [13] - Consumer sales reached $6.4 million, down $100,000 sequentially [14] - Automotive sales were $1.3 million, down $2 million sequentially [14] - Enterprise sales totaled $4.3 million, down $1 million sequentially, marking a low point for the year [14] - Q1 gross margin was 44.3%, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly increase [14] - Adjusted EBITDA was negative $1.2 million due to the lower revenue base [16] - Non-GAAP EPS was negative $0.11 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer segment showed resilience with a slight decline in sales [14] - Automotive segment faced challenges with lower shipments [14] - Enterprise segment experienced a significant drop, primarily due to lower shipments of antennas and IoT products [14] - Improvement noted in IoT sales returning to normal levels [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The addressable market expanded from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $2.6 billion in 2025 [5] - The company is closely monitoring broadband and enterprise markets for demand disruptions [4] - No significant changes in customer purchasing behavior due to tariffs observed as of early May [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning from a low ASP component supplier to a high-value wireless solutions provider [5] - Focus on scaling Lighthouse and AirgainConnect platforms and deepening presence in global markets [3] - Strategic partnerships, such as with Ormatia, are expected to drive revenue growth in the second half of 2025 [8] - Emphasis on modular solution families to support various use cases and customer segments [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the enterprise market's recovery and expects sequential revenue growth [6][18] - The company is prepared to adapt to the fluid tariff environment to minimize impacts on customers [4] - Confidence in achieving positive adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2025 [19] Other Important Information - The company plans to file an updated S3 shelf registration to maintain financial flexibility [20] - A strong leadership team is in place to navigate current challenges and drive operational performance [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on AirgainConnect's ramp-up and IoT business rebound - Management is optimistic about design wins in the coming months and expects enterprise growth in 2025 [24][28] Question: Update on Lighthouse pilots and potential new carriers - The company is on track for trials in multiple regions, including the Middle East and Latin America, with expectations for ramp-up in Q3 [35][37] Question: Tariff implications and competitive landscape - Current buying patterns remain stable, and the fabless model provides a competitive advantage against tariff impacts [41][44][47] Question: Consumer market growth and WiFi developments - The company anticipates steady growth post-Q2, especially with new MSO launches [49] Question: Lighthouse revenue expectations and trial opportunities - Expected low seven-figure contributions from the Oman partnership, with potential for broader Middle East engagement [53][55]