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Intellicheck(IDN) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
IDNIntellicheck(IDN)2024-11-14 04:15

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2024 were 4.71million,adecreaseof14.71 million, a decrease of 1% compared to 4.76 million in Q3 2023 [67] - SaaS revenues increased by 1% to 4.66millionfrom4.66 million from 4.64 million in the same period last year, representing 99% of total revenues [67] - Gross margin remained strong at 91%, consistent with the previous year [66][68] - Net loss for Q3 2024 was 837,000,comparedtoanetlossof837,000, compared to a net loss of 724,000 in Q3 2023, with a net loss per diluted share of 0.04forbothperiods[71]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesNewbusinesspricepertransactionincreasedby250.04 for both periods [71] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New business price per transaction increased by 25% year-over-year and 8% sequentially from Q2 2024 [7] - The banking vertical is expected to see significant revenue growth, with a new multiyear agreement anticipated to generate mid-6-figure annual revenues [23][24] - The automotive vertical experienced a 28% growth over Q3 2023, indicating strong performance in this area [47] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail transaction volumes saw a double-digit decline in Q3 2024, attributed to economic conditions and inflation [90] - The company is diversifying into new verticals, which are expected to show significant growth opportunities in 2025, offsetting weaknesses in retail [100] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding into financial services and other verticals to diversify revenue streams [76] - Marketing initiatives are being enhanced to drive interest in product offerings across multiple verticals [16] - The company is committed to maintaining high gross margins while improving architecture and data intelligence capabilities [75] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the impact of retail bankruptcies and consumer spending pullback on business but emphasized the successful strategic plan to enter new markets [99] - The outlook for Q4 2024 anticipates continued gross margins of approximately 90% to 91% [75] - Management expressed optimism about the sales pipeline, particularly in financial services, social media, hospitality, and entertainment sectors [73] Other Important Information - The company has invested approximately 8.8 million in R&D related to product development over the past two years [61] - A significant focus is placed on enhancing the ID verification platform to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics [60] Q&A Session Summary Question: When do you start to anniversary some of those more difficult retail comps? - Management indicated that the weakness in retail began about halfway through the previous year, with hopes for recovery as inflation decreases [80][82] Question: What is the comfort level regarding cash and potential investments in sales and marketing? - Management expressed confidence that there is no need to raise cash for operations and is assessing past marketing expenditures for better ROI [84][86] Question: Could you provide insights on retail volumes in Q3 and expectations for Q4? - Management noted a double-digit decline in retail transaction volumes in Q3 but remains hopeful for seasonal growth in Q4 due to new verticals coming online [90][91] Question: Clarification on the price per transaction increase and its implications? - Management clarified that the 25% year-over-year increase in price per transaction was specific to new business and not solely from existing customers [93] Question: What is the current size of the sales pipeline compared to previous quarters? - Management reported a more favorable pipeline today compared to three quarters ago, with ongoing discussions with large clients [95][96]