Phoenix Motor (PEV) reported exceptional financial results for FY2024, with revenue surging 898% to $31.1M from $3.1M in FY2023. The company achieved a remarkable turnaround with net income of $7.9M, compared to a $20.6M loss in the previous year. Gross profit improved to $7.1M with a 23.6% margin. Key developments include the acquisition of Proterra's transit business, securing major customer orders, launching wireless charging technology, and establishing an AI R&D center. The company strengthened its leadership team, raised $17.1M through financing, and initiated a $5M share repurchase program. Management projects FY2025 revenue of $40-50M as Phoenix expands its presence in the commercial EV market.
Phoenix Motor (PEV) ha riportato risultati finanziari eccezionali per l'anno fiscale 2024, con un fatturato in crescita dell'898%, passando da 3,1 milioni di dollari nel 2023 a 31,1 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha realizzato una straordinaria inversione di tendenza, con un utile netto di 7,9 milioni di dollari rispetto a una perdita di 20,6 milioni nell'anno precedente. Il profitto lordo è salito a 7,1 milioni con un margine del 23,6%. Tra gli sviluppi chiave si segnalano l'acquisizione del business transit di Proterra, l'ottenimento di ordini importanti da clienti, il lancio della tecnologia di ricarica wireless e la creazione di un centro di ricerca e sviluppo sull'intelligenza artificiale. La società ha rafforzato il team dirigenziale, raccolto 17,1 milioni di dollari tramite finanziamenti e avviato un programma di riacquisto azionario da 5 milioni di dollari. La direzione prevede per il 2025 un fatturato tra 40 e 50 milioni di dollari, mentre Phoenix amplia la sua presenza nel mercato dei veicoli elettrici commerciali.
Phoenix Motor (PEV) meldete herausragende Finanzergebnisse für das Geschäftsjahr 2024, mit einem Umsatzanstieg von 898 % auf 31,1 Mio. USD gegenüber 3,1 Mio. USD im Jahr 2023. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine bemerkenswerte Wende mit einem Nettogewinn von 7,9 Mio. USD im Vergleich zu einem Verlust von 20,6 Mio. USD im Vorjahr. Der Bruttogewinn verbesserte sich auf 7,1 Mio. USD bei einer Marge von 23,6 %. Zu den wichtigsten Entwicklungen zählen die Übernahme des Transitgeschäfts von Proterra, das Sicherstellen großer Kundenaufträge, die Einführung drahtloser Ladetechnologie und die Einrichtung eines KI-Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrums. Das Unternehmen stärkte sein Führungsteam, sammelte 17,1 Mio. USD durch Finanzierungen ein und startete ein Aktienrückkaufprogramm im Wert von 5 Mio. USD. Das Management prognostiziert für 2025 Umsätze zwischen 40 und 50 Mio. USD, während Phoenix seine Präsenz im Markt für kommerzielle Elektrofahrzeuge ausbaut.
Positive
Revenue grew dramatically by 898% year-over-year to $31.1M
Achieved profitability with $7.9M net income, a $28.5M improvement from previous year's loss
Gross margin expanded significantly to 23.6% from negative 8.8%
Successfully acquired Proterra's transit business, expanding into heavy-duty electric buses
Secured multiple high-profile customer orders from institutions and government entities
Raised $17.1M through private placements and loan financing
Eliminated $12M convertible note risk
Launched $5M share buyback program
Negative
Low cash position of only $0.76M as of December 31, 2024
Significant reliance on external financing for growth
Trading on OTC Pink market rather than major exchange
Insights
Phoenix Motor achieved remarkable turnaround with 898% revenue growth, profitability after losses, and expanded into heavy-duty EV buses.
Phoenix Motor's fiscal 2024 results represent a dramatic financial transformation for this commercial EV manufacturer. The 898% revenue increase to $31.1 million signals a step-change in business scale, while the company successfully reversed its previous losses to generate $7.9 million in net income—an exceptional $28.5 million year-over-year improvement.
The acquisition of Proterra's transit business has proven strategically significant, expanding Phoenix's product portfolio from medium-duty vehicles into the high-growth heavy-duty electric bus market. This move has helped secure new institutional and government customers including RDU Airport, UC San Diego, and Los Angeles County—entities with predictable procurement cycles and potential for repeat orders.
From an operational perspective, the 3,240% basis point expansion in gross margin (from negative 8.8% to positive 23.6%) demonstrates substantially improved manufacturing efficiency and economies of scale. While the balance sheet shows positive momentum with equity now at $10.3 million (versus negative $4.84 million previously), the relatively modest cash position of $760,000 bears watching despite its improvement from year-end 2023.
The company's innovations in wireless charging technology and autonomous driving development could create additional competitive differentiation in an increasingly crowded EV market. Management's $40-50 million revenue guidance for 2025 suggests continued strong growth, representing a 28-61% year-over-year increase and building on the momentum established in 2024.
ANAHEIM, CA / / May 30, 2025 / Phoenix Motor Inc. (OTC PINK:PEVM), a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and electrification solutions provider for medium-duty vehicles, today reported financial and operational results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights
Revenue increased 898% to $31.1 million, up from $3.1 million in FY 2023
Gross profit increased to $7.1 million, up from a gross loss of $276k in FY 2023
Gross margin expanded 3,240 basis points to 23.6%, up from negative 8.8% in FY 2023
Net income improved by $28.5 million year-over-year to $7.9 million, up from a net loss of $20.6 million in FY 2023
Cash and cash equivalents were $0.76 million as of December 31, 2024, up from $31,000 on December 31, 2023
Total equity increased to $10.3 million as of December 31, 2024, up from negative equity of $4.84 million on December 31, 2023
Fiscal Year 2024 and Recent Company Highlights
Expanded Product Portfolio: Acquired Proterra's transit business, adding heavy-duty electric buses to existing medium-duty lineup
Customer Wins: Secured orders from RDU Airport, UC San Diego, County of Los Angeles, and UC Irvine for electric transit buses
Technology & Innovation:
Launched world's first wirelessly charged medium-duty shuttle in partnership with InductEV
Introduced 4th-gen drivetrain and began AI R&D center focused on autonomous EVs
Partnered with ADASTEC for development of Level 4 automated driving solutions
Leadership Strengthened: Appointed Dr. Lewis Liu (COO), Michael Yung (CFO), and Tony Zhou (CTO)
Capital & Growth:
Raised $11.1 million via private placements
Secured $6 million in loan financing
Eliminated $12 million convertible note risk
Launched $5 million share repurchase program
Building Market Momentum: Surpassed 60 million zero-emission miles driven; awarded California DGS contract for zero-emission buses
Global Expansion: Formed EdisonFuture International Co. in Hong Kong to support international growth
"2024 was a transformational year for Phoenix Motor," said Denton Peng, CEO of Phoenix Motor. "We dramatically expanded our revenue, integrated a game-changing acquisition, and made major strides in product development, operations, and strategic partnerships. The addition of our new transit bus division, combined with growing demand for zero-emission vehicles and breakthrough innovations like wireless charging and autonomous technologies, has positioned us to compete at a much higher level. With the foundation now set, we're charging through 2025 with a clear goal of delivering $40 to $50 million in revenue-and firmly establishing Phoenix as a rising force in the commercial EV space."
About Phoenix Motor Inc.
Phoenix Motor, a pioneer in the electric vehicle ("EV") industry, designs, builds, and integrates electric drive systems and manufactures heavy duty transit buses and medium and light duty commercial EVs. Phoenix operates two primary brands, "Phoenix", which is focused on commercial products including heavy and medium duty EVs (transit buses, shuttle buses, school buses and delivery trucks, among others) and "EdisonFuture", which intends to offer light-duty EVs. Phoenix endeavors to be a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies. To learn more, please visit: .
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