AEye, Inc. Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Revenue grew nearly 60% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with customer count and commercial pipeline at record highs. Defense and automotive segments led growth, while strong partnerships and a software-defined architecture drive differentiation. Cash burn and capital position remain on track for 2026.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Expanded customer base and commercial pipeline in 2025, shipped record Apollo units, and ended the year with $86.5M in cash. Expecting a revenue inflection in 2026 as engagements convert to deployments, with strong momentum in both automotive and non-automotive sectors.
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Q3 2025 saw doubled customer contracts, strong cash growth, and expanded manufacturing capacity. Apollo's unique LiDAR is driving new wins across automotive, defense, and infrastructure, with a robust pipeline and disciplined capital-light strategy supporting long-term growth.
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A strategic pivot led to the launch of Apollo, a high-performance LiDAR product, and rapid commercial traction, including a major OEM win and deep NVIDIA integration. Strong financial discipline, a capital-light model, and unique technology position the company for growth in both automotive and adjacent markets.
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Achieved major commercial wins, including NVIDIA DRIVE AGX certification and a $30M OEM contract, while launching OPTIS and expanding into non-automotive markets. Cash position strengthened, with disciplined capital allocation and a robust customer pipeline supporting future growth.
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Q1 2025 saw major progress with Apollo lidar's manufacturing launch, cost reductions, and $13M capital raised, extending cash runway into mid-2026. Two non-automotive proof-of-concept contracts were closed, and full-year cash burn is projected at $27–$29M.
Fiscal Year 2024
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2024 saw a pivotal product launch, strong capital raises, and expanding OEM and non-automotive traction. Cash burn improved, liquidity increased, and Apollo is positioned for high-volume production with global partnerships and a capital-light model.
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Q3 saw major product milestones, including Apollo's industry-leading performance and strong OEM interest, while disciplined cost management led to reduced cash burn and improved non-GAAP results. Positioned for growth, with robust liquidity and global market opportunities, especially in China.
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Q2 2024 saw strong momentum with Apollo's launch, reduced cash burn, and extended liquidity. Strategic partnerships and regulatory trends are driving OEM interest, especially in China, while cost controls and new financing support a multi-year runway.