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Acorn’s Q2’24 EPS Improves to $0.11 vs. $0.04 on Revenue Increase in Remote Monitoring and Control Solutions for Backup Power Generators

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Acorn Energy (OTCQB: ACFN) reported Q2'24 results with EPS improving to $0.11 from $0.04 year-over-year. Total revenue increased 15.3% to $2,275,000, driven by a 28.3% rise in hardware revenue and a 4.2% increase in monitoring revenue. The company secured a $5M contract with a leading wireless telecom provider for remote monitoring of cell tower backup generators. Acorn expects to achieve or exceed its 20% annual revenue growth target for this year and next. Net income attributable to Acorn stockholders improved to $271,000 in Q2'24 from $96,000 in Q2'23. The company maintains a strong financial position with $1,463,000 in cash and no debt as of June 30, 2024.

Acorn Energy (OTCQB: ACFN) ha riportato i risultati del Q2'24 con un incremento dell'EPS a $0.11 rispetto a $0.04 dello stesso periodo dell'anno scorso. Il fatturato totale è aumentato del 15.3% a $2,275,000, sostenuto da un aumento del 28.3% delle entrate hardware e un incremento del 4.2% nelle entrate per monitoraggio. L'azienda ha ottenuto un contratto di $5M con un importante fornitore di telecomunicazioni senza fili per il monitoraggio remoto dei generatori di emergenza delle torri cellulari. Acorn prevede di raggiungere o superare l'obiettivo di crescita del fatturato annuale del 20% per quest'anno e il prossimo. Il reddito netto attribuibile agli azionisti di Acorn è aumentato a $271,000 nel Q2'24 da $96,000 nel Q2'23. L'azienda mantiene una solida posizione finanziaria con $1,463,000 in contanti e senza debiti al 30 giugno 2024.

Acorn Energy (OTCQB: ACFN) reportó los resultados del Q2'24 con un incremento del EPS a $0.11 desde $0.04 en comparación con el año anterior. Los ingresos totales aumentaron un 15.3% hasta $2,275,000, impulsados por un aumento del 28.3% en los ingresos por hardware y un incremento del 4.2% en los ingresos por monitoreo. La compañía aseguró un contrato de $5M con un proveedor líder de telecomunicaciones inalámbricas para el monitoreo remoto de los generadores de respaldo de torres celulares. Acorn espera alcanzar o superar su objetivo de crecimiento anual del 20% para este año y el siguiente. El ingreso neto atribuible a los accionistas de Acorn mejoró a $271,000 en el Q2'24 desde $96,000 en el Q2'23. La empresa mantiene una sólida posición financiera con $1,463,000 en efectivo y sin deudas al 30 de junio de 2024.

Acorn Energy (OTCQB: ACFN)는 Q2'24 실적을 발표하며 주당순이익이 $0.11로 증가했다고 보고했습니다. 이는 작년의 $0.04와 비교됩니다. 총 수익이 15.3% 증가하여 $2,275,000에 달했으며, 이는 하드웨어 수익이 28.3% 증가한 것과 모니터링 수익이 4.2% 증가한 것에 힘입은 것입니다. 이 회사는 주요 무선 통신업체와 $5M 계약을 체결하여 이동통신 타워의 백업 발전기 원격 모니터링을 진행할 예정입니다. Acorn은 이번 해와 내년까지 연간 매출 성장 목표인 20%을 달성하거나 초과할 것으로 보입니다. Acorn 주주에게 귀속된 순이익은 Q2'24에는 $271,000로 증가했으며, 이는 Q2'23의 $96,000에서 개선된 것입니다. 이 회사는 2024년 6월 30일 기준으로 $1,463,000의 현금을 보유하고 있으며 부채는 없습니다.

Acorn Energy (OTCQB: ACFN) a annoncé les résultats du Q2'24 avec un EPS passant à $0.11 contre $0.04 l'année précédente. Le chiffre d'affaires total a augmenté de 15.3% pour atteindre $2,275,000, soutenu par une augmentation de 28.3% des revenus matériels et une hausse de 4.2% des revenus de surveillance. L'entreprise a obtenu un contrat de $5M avec un fournisseur de télécommunications sans fil de premier plan pour la surveillance à distance des générateurs de secours des tours cellulaires. Acorn s'attend à atteindre ou dépasser son objectif de croissance annuelle de 20% pour cette année et l'année prochaine. Le revenu net attribuable aux actionnaires d'Acorn s'est amélioré à $271,000 au Q2'24 contre $96,000 au Q2'23. L'entreprise maintient une solide situation financière avec $1,463,000 en liquidités et aucune dette au 30 juin 2024.

Acorn Energy (OTCQB: ACFN) hat die Q2'24-Ergebnisse veröffentlicht, wobei das EPS auf $0.11 von $0.04 im Vorjahresvergleich verbessert wurde. Der Gesamtumsatz stieg um 15.3% auf $2,275,000, hauptsächlich durch einen Anstieg der Hardware-Einnahmen um 28.3% und einen Anstieg der Monitoring-Einnahmen um 4.2%. Das Unternehmen sicherte sich einen $5M-Vertrag mit einem führenden drahtlosen Telekommunikationsanbieter für die Fernüberwachung von Backup-Generatoren an Mobilfunkmasten. Acorn rechnet damit, die jährliche Wachstumsziel von 20% für dieses und nächstes Jahr zu erreichen oder zu übertreffen. Das Nettoeinkommen, das den Aktionären von Acorn zuzuschreiben ist, verbesserte sich auf $271,000 im Q2'24 gegenüber $96,000 im Q2'23. Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Finanzlage mit $1,463,000 in bar und keinen Schulden zum 30. Juni 2024.

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  • Q2'24 EPS improved to $0.11 from $0.04 year-over-year
  • Total revenue increased 15.3% to $2,275,000 in Q2'24
  • Hardware revenue rose 28.3% in Q2'24
  • Secured a $5M contract with a leading wireless telecom provider
  • Net income improved to $271,000 in Q2'24 from $96,000 in Q2'23
  • Strong financial position with $1,463,000 in cash and no debt
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  • Gross margin decreased to 73.2% in Q2'24 from 75.5% in Q2'23

Investor Call Today at 11am ET; Dial-in: 1-844-834-0644

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acorn Energy, Inc. (OTCQB: ACFN) (Acorn), a provider of remote monitoring and control solutions for backup power generators, gas pipelines, air compressors and other mission critical assets, announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024 (Q2’24) and will hold an investor call today at 11am ET (see call details below).

Summary Financial Results
 
 
($ in thousands) Q2’24  Q2'23 Change   6M’24  6M'23 Change 
Monitoring revenue$1,110 $1,065 +4.2% $2,212 $2,089 +5.9%
Hardware revenue$1,165 $908 +28.3% $2,195 $1,633 +34.4%
Total revenue (1)$ 2,275 $ 1,973 +15.3% $ 4,407 $ 3,722 +18.4%
Gross margin 73.2% 75.5%   73.9% 75.4% 
Net income to stockholders$271 $96 +182.3% $336 $11 nm (2)
Net income per diluted share$ 0.11 $ 0.04  +175.0% $ 0.13 $ 0.00 nm (2)
 
(1) All of Acorn’s revenue is derived from its 99%-owned operating subsidiary, OmniMetrix.
(2) The percentage change is not meaningful because net income for the first six months of 2023 was near zero.
 

CEO Commentary
Jan Loeb, Acorn’s CEO, commented, “Our Q2 and first half results reflect increases in hardware revenue, which supports future growth in recurring, high-margin, monitoring revenue. Building on this trend in June, we secured a contract valued at approximately $5M with a leading wireless telecom provider to provide remote monitoring and control services for between 5-10 thousand cell tower backup generators in the U.S. We expect to deploy the monitoring units and services over a two-year period. We have already received purchase orders for approximately $2 million and expect to commence hardware shipments in August and to book related revenue upon customer acceptance late in Q3’24 and continuing in subsequent periods.

“This contract, the largest in OmniMetrix history, puts us on a solid path to achieve or exceed our annual revenue growth target of 20% this year and next. The contract was secured through a competitive selection process which we believe confirms the value and compelling characteristics of OmniMetrix’s industry-leading solutions, technology and customer service. We are working to ensure that the project’s successful completion serves as powerful case study for other large commercial and industrial deployment opportunities.

“Importantly, demand for backup generators and 24/7 monitoring and control continues to increase as a result of various tragic weather events and wildfires that have disrupted the electric grid. After hurricane Beryl hit Houston on July 8th, 2.6 million Texas households and businesses were left in the dark, some reportedly for up to 2 weeks. Significant, prolonged events such as this boost demand for backup generators, and we are already experiencing increased demand in Texas for OmniMetrix solutions as a result of the storm.

“We also expect increased demand for generators and monitoring in the wake of wildfires in the U.S. as well as Canada, where we are working to expand our sales and marketing reach. In addition to causing power outages, wildfires also negatively impact air quality. Our new user interface, OmniView 2, provides a range of new features, including Air Quality Index (AQI) data to support customer compliance with air quality regulations that vary by location and regulator. Under these regulations, businesses can be fined for operating generators on bad air quality days; OmniMetrix solutions provide customers with the data they need to assure regulatory compliance.

“Overall, we have made significant progress to date in 2024 and expect our positive momentum to build in the second half of the year as we work to advance a range of growth opportunities.”

Financial Review
Q2’24 revenue rose 15.3% to $2,275,000 over Q2’23 revenue of $1,973,000, including a 28.3% increase in hardware revenue and a 4.2% increase in monitoring revenue. As in recent quarters, the Q2’24 hardware revenue increase is primarily attributable to the recognition of revenue from new hardware product versions that are capable of being distinct and separable from the company’s monitoring services. Revenue increases were attributable to increased revenue recognized from TrueGuard (TG) Pro and TG2 products in the company’s generator monitoring segment, partially offset by a decline in Hero2 revenue recognized in its cathodic pipeline segment. Sales of new hardware are generally recognized as revenue upon the shipment of product, whereas monitoring revenue is deferred and amortized over the term of the monitoring contract, typically one year. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, revenue grew 18.4% compared to the prior-year period, primarily attributable to the increase in revenue recognized in the generator monitoring segment.

Driven by revenue increases, gross profit grew 11.7% to $1,665,000 in Q2’24, reflecting a gross margin of 73.2%, as compared to gross profit of $1,490,000 and gross margin of 75.5% in Q2’23. The decrease in gross margin was primarily attributable to a higher proportion of hardware in the revenue mix, as hardware carries a lower gross margin than monitoring. Gross profit grew 16.0% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the prior-year period, and gross margin was 73.9% vs. 75.4%, also reflecting a higher concentration of hardware in the revenue mix.

Total operating expenses were flat at $1,407,000 in Q2’24 and Q2’23, as lower SG&A costs offset increased R&D expense. Lower SG&A primarily reflects a structural change in our sales organization in Q2’24 and decreases in various other operating expense categories including business taxes, depreciation expense, and travel expenses. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, total operating expenses increased by $102,000 or 3.6%, including R&D increasing $62,000 (15.4%) and SG&A increasing $40,000 (1.7%). The increase in R&D expense is primarily related to increased salaries of engineering staff and continued investment in innovation of the OmniMetrix product line.

Net income attributable to Acorn stockholders improved to $271,000, or $0.11 per diluted share, in Q2’24 from $96,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in Q2’23. Revenue and gross profit increases, and level operating expenses, drove the improved profitability. For the six-months ended June 30, 2024, net income increased to $336,000, or $0.13 per diluted share, as compared to $11,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, in the year-ago period.

Per-share amounts have been adjusted to reflect stock options and the 1-for-16 reverse stock split executed in September 2023.

Liquidity and Cash Flow
Excluding deferred revenue of $3,590,000 and deferred cost of goods sold of $608,000, which have no impact on future cash flow, net working capital was $2,559,000 at June 30, 2024, as compared to $2,654,000 at December 31, 2023. Net working capital included cash and cash equivalents of $1,463,000 at June 30, 2024, and $1,449,000 at year-end 2023, with no debt outstanding in either period.

In the first six months of 2024, Acorn generated $41,000 from operating activities; $40,000 was used in investing activities, and $13,000 was received from the exercise of stock options.

Investor Call Details

Date/Time:Thursday, August 8th at 11:00 AM ET
Dial-in Number:1-844-834-0644 or 1-412-317-5190 (Int’l)
Online Replay/Transcript: Audio file and call transcript will be posted to the
 Investor section of Acorn's website when available.
Submit Questions via Email: acfn@catalyst-ir.com – before or after the call.
  

About Acorn (www.acornenergy.com) and OmniMetrix™(www.omnimetrix.net)
Acorn Energy, Inc. owns a 99% equity stake in OmniMetrix, a pioneer and leader in Internet of Things (IoT) wireless remote monitoring and control solutions for stand-by power generators, gas pipelines, air compressors and other industrial equipment. OmniMetrix serves tens of thousands of commercial and residential customers, including over 25 Fortune/Global 500 companies, supporting cell towers, manufacturing plants, medical facilities, data centers, retail stores, public transportation systems, energy distribution and federal, state and municipal government facilities and residential backup generators.

OmniMetrix’s proven, cost-effective solutions make critical systems more reliable and also enable automated “demand response” electric grid support via enrolled backup generators.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. There are no assurances that Acorn will be successful in growing its business, increasing its revenue, increasing profitability, or maximizing the value of its operating company and other assets. A complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect Acorn Energy’s business, including the business of its subsidiary, is included in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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ACORN ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
 Six months ended
June 30,
  Three months ended
June 30,
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
           
Revenue$4,407  $3,722  $2,275  $1,973 
COGS 1,151   916   610   483 
Gross profit 3,256   2,806   1,665   1,490 
Operating expenses:              
Research and development expenses (R&D) 464   402   226   188 
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses 2,456   2,416   1,181   1,219 
Total operating expenses 2,920   2,818   1,407   1,407 
Operating income (loss) 336   (12)  258   83 
Interest income, net 33   27   18   16 
Income before income taxes 369   15   276   99 
Income tax expense 25          
Net income 344   15   276   99 
Non-controlling interest share of income (8)  (4)  (5)  (3)
Net income attributable to Acorn Energy, Inc. stockholders$336  $11  $271  $96 
               
Basic and diluted net income per share attributable to
Acorn Energy, Inc stockholders – basic and diluted
              
Basic*$0.14  $0.00  $0.11  $0.04 
Diluted*$0.13  $0.00  $0.11  $0.04 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding attributable to
Acorn Energy, Inc. stockholders – basic and diluted
              
Basic* 2,487   2,484   2,487   2,485 
Diluted* 2,501   2,486   2,507   2,487 
 
* As adjusted to reflect the September 2023 1-for16 reverse stock split.
 


ACORN ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
 
 As of
June 30, 2024
  As of
December 31, 2023
 
 (Unaudited)    
ASSETS       
Current assets:       
Cash$1,463  $1,449 
Accounts receivable, net 540   536 
Inventory, net 731   962 
Deferred cost of goods sold (COGS) 608   809 
Other current assets 392   280 
Total current assets 3,734   4,036 
Property and equipment, net 552   570 
Right-of-use assets, net 139   193 
Deferred COGS 226   476 
Other assets 118   174 
Total assets$4,769  $5,449 
LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT       
Current liabilities:       
Accounts payable$288  $288 
Accrued expenses 123   132 
Deferred revenue 3,590   4,034 
Current operating lease liabilities 127   123 
Other current liabilities 29   30 
Total current liabilities 4,157   4,607 
Long-term liabilities:       
Deferred revenue 990   1,550 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 33   98 
Other long-term liabilities 22   20 
Total liabilities 5,202   6,275 
Commitments and contingencies       
Deficit:       
Acorn Energy, Inc. stockholders       
Common stock - $0.01 par value per share: 42,000,000 shares
authorized, 2,537,485 and 2,534,969 shares issued at June 30, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively, and 2,487,307 and 2,484,791 shares
outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
 25   25 
Additional paid-in capital 103,372   103,321 
Accumulated stockholders’ deficit (100,812)  (101,148)
Treasury stock, at cost – 50,178 shares at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (3,036)  (3,036)
Total Acorn Energy, Inc. stockholders’ deficit (451)  (838)
Non-controlling interest 18   12 
Total deficit (433)  (826)
Total liabilities and deficit$4,769  $5,449 
 


ACORN ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS)
 
 Six months ended June 30, 
 2024  2023 
Cash flows provided by operating activities:       
Net income$344  $15 
Depreciation and amortization 58   76 
(Decrease) increase in the provision for credit loss (7)   
Impairment of inventory 19   8 
Non-cash lease expense 64   63 
Stock-based compensation 38   30 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:       
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 3   (104)
Decrease (increase) in inventory 212   (22)
Decrease in deferred COGS 451   44 
Increase in other current assets and other assets (56)  (119)
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue (1,004)  196 
Decrease in operating lease liability (71)  (67)
Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses, other current liabilities and non-current liabilities (10)  35 
Net cash provided by operating activities 41   155 
        
Cash flows used in investing activities:       
Investments in technology (36)  (37)
Equipment purchases (4)   
Net cash used in investing activities (40)  (37)
        
Cash flows provided by financing activities:       
Stock option exercise proceeds 13    
Warrant exercise proceeds    5 
Net cash provided by financing activities 13   5 
        
Net increase in cash 14   123 
Cash at the beginning of the period 1,449   1,450 
Cash at the end of the period$1,463  $1,573 
        
Supplemental cash flow information:       
Cash paid during the year for:       
Interest$1  $1 
Income Taxes$2  $ 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:       
Accrued preferred dividends to former CEO of OmniMetrix$2  $2 
        

FAQ

What was Acorn Energy's (ACFN) EPS for Q2 2024?

Acorn Energy (ACFN) reported an EPS of $0.11 for Q2 2024, up from $0.04 in the same quarter of the previous year.

How much revenue did Acorn Energy (ACFN) generate in Q2 2024?

Acorn Energy (ACFN) generated total revenue of $2,275,000 in Q2 2024, representing a 15.3% increase from Q2 2023.

What major contract did Acorn Energy (ACFN) secure in June 2024?

In June 2024, Acorn Energy (ACFN) secured a contract valued at approximately $5M with a leading wireless telecom provider for remote monitoring and control services of cell tower backup generators.

What was Acorn Energy's (ACFN) net income for Q2 2024?

Acorn Energy (ACFN) reported a net income attributable to stockholders of $271,000 for Q2 2024, up from $96,000 in Q2 2023.

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