Beam Global Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q3 2026 revenue rose 8% YoY as the portfolio expanded beyond EV charging. The proposed $24M ScoutDI acquisition combines drone systems, software and recurring revenue with existing manufacturing, battery and customer capabilities.
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Q2 2026 saw revenue surge 21% year-over-year and 174% sequentially, driven by strong growth in Europe and the battery segment. Gross margin improved quarter-over-quarter, net loss narrowed, and the company remains debt-free with significant manufacturing and IP expansion.
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Backlog grew 50% to $9M, but Q1 revenue fell 51% year-over-year due to order timing and reduced U.S. federal EV spending. International and commercial sales surged, and Q2 revenue to date already exceeds Q1, signaling a strong rebound and growth in smart city, energy storage, and new markets.
Fiscal Year 2025
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2025 saw a sharp pivot from federal to commercial and international customers, with 56% sequential Q4 revenue growth and 70% of Q4 revenue from new products. Gross margins improved, backlog grew, and the company remains debt-free with strong liquidity and a diversified product portfolio.
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Q3 2025 revenue fell to $5.8M due to delayed orders, but non-GAAP gross margin improved to 13%. Expansion into the Middle East and new product lines are expected to drive future growth, with a more diversified customer base and increasing recurring revenue opportunities.
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The presentation highlighted global expansion, robust product innovation, and a shift from federal to commercial and international revenue streams. New recurring revenue models and a strong balance sheet support growth, while unique, patented products face little direct competition.
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Q2 2025 saw 12% sequential revenue growth, improved gross margins, and a shift toward commercial and international customers. Expansion into the Middle East and Europe, lean manufacturing, and new reseller partnerships drove operational gains, while cost controls and a strong cash position offset the loss of federal sales.
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Q1 2025 revenue fell sharply year-over-year due to a pause in U.S. federal orders, but commercial and international sales grew, with non-GAAP gross margins improving to 21%. A large non-cash goodwill impairment drove a significant net loss, yet management remains optimistic about returning to growth.
Fiscal Year 2024
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2024 revenue more than doubled over 2022, with gross margin rising to 15% and non-cash adjusted margin at 21%. U.S. federal sales declined due to policy shifts, but international and enterprise sales grew, and new products and geographies are expected to drive growth and positive cash flow in 2025.
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Q3 2024 saw $11.5M in revenue, a return to profitability, and improved gross margins, despite order delays from U.S. federal customers. International expansion, new product launches, and a growing commercial pipeline position the company for future growth.
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Operations span the U.S. and Europe, with innovative, grid-independent EV charging and energy solutions driving strong revenue growth and improving margins. Recent acquisitions support vertical integration and global expansion, while a robust pipeline and disciplined financial management position the company for continued growth.
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Q2 2024 saw revenue rise 2% sequentially to $14.8M, with gross margin improving to 16% and commercial sales growing to 31% of revenue. Cash position strengthened, and the sales pipeline reached a record $183M, though order timing remains uncertain.