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Rekor Systems Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Rekor Systems (NASDAQ: REKR) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing a 6% decrease in gross revenue to $9.2 million from $9.8 million in Q1 2024. Despite revenue decline, the company demonstrated improved operational efficiency by reducing its Adjusted EBITDA loss to $7.4 million from $9.4 million year-over-year. The company implemented a new General Manager structure to enhance accountability and customer focus. Loss from operations improved by 22% to $10.1 million from $12.9 million. The revenue decrease was attributed to adverse weather conditions and government sector uncertainty. Cost of revenue decreased by 10% to $4.8 million, while adjusted gross margin improved to 48.2% from 46.0%.
Rekor Systems (NASDAQ: REKR) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025, evidenziando un calo del 6% del fatturato lordo, che è passato da 9,8 milioni di dollari nel primo trimestre 2024 a 9,2 milioni di dollari. Nonostante la diminuzione del fatturato, l'azienda ha mostrato una maggiore efficienza operativa, riducendo la perdita di EBITDA rettificato a 7,4 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 9,4 milioni dell'anno precedente. È stata introdotta una nuova struttura di Direzione Generale per migliorare la responsabilità e l'attenzione al cliente. La perdita operativa è migliorata del 22%, scendendo a 10,1 milioni da 12,9 milioni. Il calo dei ricavi è stato attribuito a condizioni meteorologiche avverse e all'incertezza nel settore governativo. Il costo del fatturato è diminuito del 10%, attestandosi a 4,8 milioni, mentre il margine lordo rettificato è migliorato, passando dal 46,0% al 48,2%.
Rekor Systems (NASDAQ: REKR) reportó sus resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025, mostrando una disminución del 6% en los ingresos brutos a $9.2 millones desde $9.8 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024. A pesar de la reducción en ingresos, la compañía demostró una mayor eficiencia operativa al reducir su pérdida de EBITDA ajustado a $7.4 millones desde $9.4 millones año tras año. La empresa implementó una nueva estructura de Gerencia General para mejorar la responsabilidad y el enfoque en el cliente. La pérdida operativa mejoró un 22%, bajando a $10.1 millones desde $12.9 millones. La disminución en ingresos se atribuyó a condiciones climáticas adversas y a la incertidumbre en el sector gubernamental. El costo de ingresos disminuyó un 10% a $4.8 millones, mientras que el margen bruto ajustado mejoró a 48.2% desde 46.0%.
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Rekor Systems (NASDAQ : REKR) a publié ses résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025, affichant une baisse de 6 % du chiffre d'affaires brut à 9,2 millions de dollars contre 9,8 millions de dollars au premier trimestre 2024. Malgré cette baisse de revenus, l'entreprise a démontré une meilleure efficacité opérationnelle en réduisant sa perte d'EBITDA ajusté à 7,4 millions de dollars contre 9,4 millions d'euros l'année précédente. Une nouvelle structure de direction générale a été mise en place pour renforcer la responsabilité et l'orientation client. La perte d'exploitation s'est améliorée de 22 %, passant de 12,9 millions à 10,1 millions de dollars. La baisse du chiffre d'affaires est attribuée à des conditions météorologiques défavorables et à l'incertitude dans le secteur public. Le coût des revenus a diminué de 10 % à 4,8 millions de dollars, tandis que la marge brute ajustée s'est améliorée, passant de 46,0 % à 48,2 %.
Rekor Systems (NASDAQ: REKR) meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 und verzeichnete einen Rückgang des Bruttoumsatzes um 6 % auf 9,2 Millionen US-Dollar gegenüber 9,8 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024. Trotz des Umsatzrückgangs zeigte das Unternehmen eine verbesserte operative Effizienz, indem es den bereinigten EBITDA-Verlust von 9,4 Millionen auf 7,4 Millionen US-Dollar verringerte. Es wurde eine neue General-Manager-Struktur eingeführt, um Verantwortlichkeit und Kundenorientierung zu stärken. Der Betriebsverlust verbesserte sich um 22 % auf 10,1 Millionen US-Dollar gegenüber 12,9 Millionen. Der Umsatzrückgang wurde auf ungünstige Wetterbedingungen und Unsicherheiten im Regierungssektor zurückgeführt. Die Umsatzkosten sanken um 10 % auf 4,8 Millionen US-Dollar, während die bereinigte Bruttomarge von 46,0 % auf 48,2 % anstieg.
Positive
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed significantly by $2 million to $7.4 million
  • Loss from operations improved by 22% to $10.1 million
  • Adjusted gross margin increased to 48.2% from 46.0%
  • Implementation of new GM structure for better accountability and operational efficiency
  • Cost reduction initiatives showing results with 10% decrease in cost of revenue
Negative
  • Revenue declined 6% year-over-year to $9.2 million
  • Continued operational losses of $10.1 million
  • Project activity slowdown due to government sector uncertainty
  • Weather conditions negatively impacting business performance

Insights

Rekor's Q1 shows revenue decline but improved efficiency with 22% narrower operating loss despite challenging market conditions.

Rekor Systems' Q1 2025 results tell a story of operational improvement despite top-line challenges. The company reported $9.2 million in quarterly revenue, a 6% year-over-year decline, attributed to adverse weather conditions and government sector uncertainty. However, management's focus on operational efficiency is yielding tangible results, with cost of revenue decreasing by 10% to $4.76 million.

The efficiency gains are particularly evident in the improved adjusted gross margin, which increased to 48.2% from 46.0% in Q1 2024 - a notable 4.8% improvement that indicates healthier unit economics despite lower volume. More significantly, operating losses narrowed by 22%, decreasing from $12.92 million to $10.14 million.

The most impressive improvement comes in Adjusted EBITDA, with losses substantially narrowing from $9.37 million to $7.36 million, representing a 21.5% improvement. This demonstrates that the company's cost-cutting measures and organizational restructuring are producing meaningful financial benefits.

Interim CEO Robert Berman's implementation of a General Manager structure with dedicated P&L responsibility for each business unit represents a strategic pivot toward near-term revenue generation rather than speculative long-range growth. This shift from a centralized approach to a more accountable, market-focused structure suggests management is addressing structural inefficiencies that previously hampered execution.

While the company remains unprofitable with a net loss of $10.87 million (improved from $18.61 million in Q1 2024), the narrowing losses combined with organizational restructuring indicate Rekor is making progress toward sustainable operations. The challenge ahead will be balancing cost discipline with investments needed to drive revenue growth, particularly as they aim to scale across domestic and international markets.

Company to Further Strengthen Financial Position, Improve Operations, and Expand Technology Capabilities to Drive Long-Term Growth as Part of Strategic Transformation

  • Gross Revenue: Quarterly gross revenue of $9.2 million, representing a 6% decrease from $9.8 million in 2024.
  • Improved Adjusted EBITDA: Substantially narrowed Adjusted EBITDA loss from $9.4 million in Q1 2024 to $7.4 million in Q1 2025, underscoring enhanced operational efficiency.

COLUMBIA, Md., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR), a global leader in roadway intelligence, today announced its financial results for the first quarter that ended March 31, 2025.

"While our first quarter revenues showed a modest regression to $9.2 million due to various factors, our focus on operational efficiency has delivered considerable progress, reflected in a significant improvement in Adjusted EBITDA. By narrowing our loss from $9.4 million to $7.4 million quarter-over-quarter, we've demonstrated disciplined financial management and are well-positioned to drive sustainable profitability," said Rekor CFO Eyal Hen.

"As we report this quarter's results, I want to emphasize the demonstrable results of our current strategic focus that we believe will drive stronger, more predictable, and scalable growth moving forward," said Robert A. Berman, Chair and interim CEO of Rekor. "It became clear that our prior structure did not fully support the revenue-driven execution that our shareholders expect. We dedicated significant resources anticipating long range growth instead of aligning the organization to deliver consistently against concrete near term revenue goals. That has changed."

"As a result of a comprehensive evaluation of our operations, we have implemented a General Manager (GM) structure that brings clear accountability and sharpens our focus on customers," Berman continued. "Each business unit now has dedicated leadership with full profit-and-loss responsibility, allowing us to operate with greater agility, accelerate innovation, advance our technology roadmap, and scale more efficiently across domestic and international markets."

"I want to emphasize that we are building on a solid financial foundation, with a set of products that have fully demonstrated their capacity to serve massive markets worldwide. With improved operational efficiency as we continue to strengthen our technological capabilities, we are confident in our ability to deliver near term results on our growth plans," Berman concluded.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results

This section highlights the changes for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Revenues and Cost of Revenue, excluding Depreciation and Amortization

ThreeMonthsEndedMarch 31,
20252024Change
(Dollars inthousands,exceptpercentages)$%
Revenue$9,198$9,778$(580)-6%
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization4,7615,285(524)-10%
Adjusted Gross Profit$4,437$4,493$(56)-1%
Adjusted Gross Margin48.2%46.0%2.2%4.8%


The decrease in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to thethree months ended March 31, 2024, primarily attributable to adverse weather conditions and a slowdown in project activity, partially driven by ongoing uncertainty within the government sector.

For the three months ended March 31, 2025, cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortizationdecreased compared to the corresponding prior periods primarily due toadecreased in personnel and other direct costs such as hardware which are tied to lower revenue.

Loss from Operations

ThreeMonthsEndedMarch 31,
20252024Change
(Dollars inthousands,exceptpercentages)$%
Loss from operations$(10,139)$(12,916)$2,77722%


Loss from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024, decreased primarily due to a reduction in payroll and payroll related costs as a result of cost containment efforts intended to conform to current operations.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

The Company calculates EBITDA as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for (i) impairment of intangible assets, (ii) loss on extinguishment of debt, (iii) stock-based compensation, (iv) losses or gains on sales of subsidiaries, and (v) other unusual or non-recurring items. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings or cash flow from operating activities as indicators of our operating performance or as a measure of liquidity or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented because we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate a Company 's ability to service and/or incur debt. However, other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do.

The following table sets forth the components of the EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods included (dollars in thousands):

ThreeMonthsEndedMarch 31,
20252024
Net loss$(10,874)$(18,614)
Interest5901,054
Depreciation and amortization1,5562,332
EBITDA$(8,728)$(15,228)
Share-based compensation$1,370$1,167
Loss on extinguishment of debt-4,693
Adjusted EBITDA$(7,358)$(9,368)


Rekor has scheduled a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2025 results on Thursday March 15, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. (Eastern).

Any person interested in participating in the call should please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call using the following information:

North America:877-407-8037/ 201-689-8037

International:

Webcast:

REPLAY INFORMATION
A replay will be made available online approximately two hours following the live call for a period of two weeks. To access the replay, use the following numbers:
Replay Dial-In:877-660-6853/201-612-7415
Access ID: 13751639

An archived webcast will also be available to replay this conference call directly from the Company's website under Investors, Events & Presentations.

About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) is a leader in developing and implementing state-of-the-art roadway intelligence systems using AI-enabled computer vision and machine learning. As a pioneer in the implementation of digital infrastructure, Rekor is collecting, connecting, and organizing the world's mobility data � laying the foundation for a digitally-enabled operating system for the roadway. With our Rekor One® Roadway Intelligence Engine at the core of our technology, we aggregate and transform trillions of data points into intelligence through proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that power our platforms and applications. Our solutions provide actionable insights that give governments and businesses a comprehensive picture of roadways while providing a collaborative environment that drives the world to be safer, greener, and more efficient. To learn more, please visit our website: , and follow Rekor on social media on , ), , and .

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and its links and attachments contain statements concerning Rekor Systems, Inc. and its future expectations, plans, and prospects that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the impact of Rekor's core suite of AI-powered technology and the size and shape of the global market for ALPR systems. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose, any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue," by the negative of these terms or by other similar expressions. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, particularly as a result of various risks and other factors identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events, or otherwise.

Company Contact:
Rekor Systems, Inc.
Eyal Hen
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 (443) 545-7260

Media & Investor Relations Contact:
Rekor Systems, Inc.
Charles Degliomini

REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$3,851$5,013
Restricted cash458316
Accounts receivable, net7,5827,232
Inventory4,1964,297
Note receivable, current portion340340
Other current assets3,5262,732
Total current assets19,95319,930
Long-term assets
Property and equipment, net10,41811,048
Right-of-use operating lease assets, net7,7219,348
Right-of-use financing lease assets, net2,3382,317
Goodwill24,31324,313
Intangible assets, net14,15014,450
Note receivable, long-term57142
Deposits852927
Total long-term assets59,84962,545
Total assets$79,802$82,475
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$4,545$4,330
Notes payable, current portion1,0001,000
Loan payable, current portion8079
Lease liability operating, short-term8222,310
Lease liability financing, short-term959900
Contract liabilities4,5743,439
Liability for ATD Holdback Shares, at fair value-1,036
Other current liabilities4,9005,129
Total current liabilities16,88018,223
Long-term Liabilities
Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, net of debt discount of $231 and $263, respectively9,7699,737
Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes - related party, net of debt discount of $115 and $132, respectively4,8854,868
Loan payable, long-term174194
Lease liability operating, long-term11,85012,371
Lease liability financing, long-term1,012977
Contract liabilities, long-term1,2071,298
Deferred tax liability7979
Other non-current liabilities587587
Total long-term liabilities29,56330,111
Total liabilities46,44348,334
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 2,000,000 authorized, 505,000 shares designated as Series A and 240,861 shares designated as Series B as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. No preferred stock was issued or outstanding as of March 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024, respectively.--
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 authorized shares; 111,135,956 and 104,700,593 shares issued as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; 110,912,209 and 104,541,073 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.1110
Treasury stock, 223,747 and 159,520 shares as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.(804)(711)
Additional paid-in capital305,119294,935
Accumulated deficit(270,967)(260,093)
Total stockholders� equity33,35934,141
Total liabilities and stockholders� equity$79,802$82,475


REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
ThreeMonthsEndedMarch 31,
20252024
Revenue$9,198$9,778
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization4,7615,285
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses7,2867,662
Selling and marketing expenses1,7572,414
Research and development expenses3,9775,001
Depreciation and amortization1,5562,332
Total operating expenses14,57617,409
Loss from operations(10,139)(12,916)
Other income (expense):
Loss on extinguishment of debt-(4,693)
Interest expense, net(590)(1,054)
Other (expense) income(145)49
Total other expense(735)(5,698)
Net loss$(10,874)$(18,614)
Loss per common share$(0.10)$(0.24)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic and diluted106,815,91278,894,017

FAQ

What were Rekor Systems (REKR) Q1 2025 revenue and earnings?

Rekor Systems reported Q1 2025 revenue of $9.2 million (down 6% YoY) and an operational loss of $10.1 million, with Adjusted EBITDA loss of $7.4 million.

How did REKR's operational efficiency improve in Q1 2025?

Rekor improved operational efficiency by reducing Adjusted EBITDA loss from $9.4M to $7.4M and decreasing loss from operations by 22% to $10.1M through cost containment efforts.

What organizational changes did Rekor Systems implement in Q1 2025?

Rekor implemented a General Manager (GM) structure giving business unit leaders full profit-and-loss responsibility to improve accountability and customer focus.

What factors affected Rekor Systems' revenue decline in Q1 2025?

Revenue decline was primarily attributed to adverse weather conditions and a slowdown in project activity due to ongoing uncertainty within the government sector.

How did Rekor's gross margin perform in Q1 2025?

Rekor's adjusted gross margin improved to 48.2% in Q1 2025 from 46.0% in Q1 2024, showing a 4.8% increase.
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