Air Industries Group Reports Preliminary 2024 Results – Record Backlog and Automatic Extension to File Form 10-K
Air Industries Group (NYSE American: AIRI) reported preliminary unaudited financial results for 2024, showing improvements across key metrics. Net sales increased 7% to $55.1 million, with gross profit rising to $8.9 million (16.2% margin). The company achieved operating income of $459,000, compared to a loss in 2023, while reducing net loss by 35.9% to $1.4 million.
Q4 2024 showed mixed results with sales up 11.9% to $14.9 million, but recorded an operating loss of $111,000 and net loss of $554,000, primarily due to higher non-cash stock compensation expenses. Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 improved by 35.3% to $3.6 million.
The company reported record bookings and backlog, with new bookings up 15% and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.30x. Total backlog now exceeds $250 million, marking a company record. Air Industries also received the Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence award in February 2025.
Air Industries Group (NYSE American: AIRI) ha riportato risultati finanziari preliminari non verificati per il 2024, mostrando miglioramenti in vari indicatori chiave. Le vendite nette sono aumentate del 7% a 55,1 milioni di dollari, con un profitto lordo salito a 8,9 milioni di dollari (margine del 16,2%). L'azienda ha raggiunto un reddito operativo di 459.000 dollari, rispetto a una perdita nel 2023, riducendo la perdita netta del 35,9% a 1,4 milioni di dollari.
Il quarto trimestre del 2024 ha mostrato risultati misti, con vendite in aumento dell'11,9% a 14,9 milioni di dollari, ma ha registrato una perdita operativa di 111.000 dollari e una perdita netta di 554.000 dollari, principalmente a causa di spese per compensi azionari non in contante più elevate. L'EBITDA rettificato per il 2024 è migliorato del 35,3% a 3,6 milioni di dollari.
L'azienda ha riportato prenotazioni e portafoglio ordini record, con nuove prenotazioni aumentate del 15% e un rapporto prenotazioni-fatturato di 1,30x. Il portafoglio totale ora supera i 250 milioni di dollari, segnando un record per l'azienda. Air Industries ha anche ricevuto il premio Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence a febbraio 2025.
Air Industries Group (NYSE American: AIRI) reportó resultados financieros preliminares no auditados para 2024, mostrando mejoras en varios indicadores clave. Las ventas netas aumentaron un 7% a 55,1 millones de dólares, con una ganancia bruta que subió a 8,9 millones de dólares (margen del 16,2%). La compañía logró un ingreso operativo de 459,000 dólares, en comparación con una pérdida en 2023, mientras reducía la pérdida neta en un 35,9% a 1,4 millones de dólares.
El cuarto trimestre de 2024 mostró resultados mixtos, con ventas en aumento del 11,9% a 14,9 millones de dólares, pero registró una pérdida operativa de 111,000 dólares y una pérdida neta de 554,000 dólares, principalmente debido a mayores gastos de compensación en acciones no en efectivo. El EBITDA ajustado para 2024 mejoró en un 35,3% a 3,6 millones de dólares.
La compañía reportó reservas y cartera de pedidos récord, con nuevas reservas que aumentaron un 15% y una relación de reservas a facturación de 1.30x. La cartera total ahora supera los 250 millones de dólares, marcando un récord para la compañía. Air Industries también recibió el premio Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence en febrero de 2025.
에어 인더스트리 그룹 (NYSE American: AIRI)는 2024년의 예비 감사되지 않은 재무 결과를 보고하며 주요 지표에서 개선을 보여주었습니다. 순매출은 7% 증가하여 5,510만 달러에 달했으며, 총 이익은 890만 달러로 상승했습니다 (16.2% 마진). 회사는 2023년의 손실과 비교하여 459,000달러의 운영 이익을 달성했으며, 순손실은 35.9% 감소하여 140만 달러에 이르렀습니다.
2024년 4분기는 매출이 11.9% 증가하여 1,490만 달러에 이르렀지만, 111,000달러의 운영 손실과 554,000달러의 순손실을 기록했습니다. 이는 주식 보상 비용이 비현금으로 증가했기 때문입니다. 2024년 조정된 EBITDA는 360만 달러로 35.3% 개선되었습니다.
회사는 기록적인 예약 및 백로그를 보고했으며, 새로운 예약은 15% 증가하고 예약-청구 비율은 1.30배에 달했습니다. 총 백로그는 현재 2억 5천만 달러를 초과하여 회사 기록을 세웠습니다. 에어 인더스트리는 2025년 2월에 노스럽 그루먼 공급업체 우수상도 수상했습니다.
Air Industries Group (NYSE American: AIRI) a rapporté des résultats financiers préliminaires non audités pour 2024, montrant des améliorations dans plusieurs indicateurs clés. Les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 7 % pour atteindre 55,1 millions de dollars, avec un bénéfice brut passant à 8,9 millions de dollars (marge de 16,2 %). L'entreprise a réalisé un revenu d'exploitation de 459 000 dollars, par rapport à une perte en 2023, tout en réduisant la perte nette de 35,9 % à 1,4 million de dollars.
Le quatrième trimestre de 2024 a montré des résultats mitigés, avec des ventes en hausse de 11,9 % à 14,9 millions de dollars, mais a enregistré une perte d'exploitation de 111 000 dollars et une perte nette de 554 000 dollars, principalement en raison de dépenses de compensation en actions non monétaires plus élevées. L'EBITDA ajusté pour 2024 s'est amélioré de 35,3 % à 3,6 millions de dollars.
L'entreprise a rapporté des commandes et un carnet de commandes record, avec de nouvelles commandes en hausse de 15 % et un ratio commandes-facturation de 1,30x. Le carnet de commandes total dépasse désormais 250 millions de dollars, établissant un record pour l'entreprise. Air Industries a également reçu le prix Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence en février 2025.
Air Industries Group (NYSE American: AIRI) hat vorläufige, ungeprüfte Finanzzahlen für 2024 veröffentlicht, die Verbesserungen in verschiedenen wichtigen Kennzahlen zeigen. Der Nettoumsatz stieg um 7% auf 55,1 Millionen Dollar, während der Bruttogewinn auf 8,9 Millionen Dollar (16,2% Marge) anstieg. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen Betriebsgewinn von 459.000 Dollar, im Vergleich zu einem Verlust im Jahr 2023, und verringerte den Nettoverlust um 35,9% auf 1,4 Millionen Dollar.
Das vierte Quartal 2024 zeigte gemischte Ergebnisse mit einem Umsatzanstieg von 11,9% auf 14,9 Millionen Dollar, verzeichnete jedoch einen Betriebsverlust von 111.000 Dollar und einen Nettoverlust von 554.000 Dollar, hauptsächlich aufgrund höherer nicht zahlungswirksamer Aktienvergütungen. Das bereinigte EBITDA für 2024 verbesserte sich um 35,3% auf 3,6 Millionen Dollar.
Das Unternehmen berichtete von Rekordbuchungen und Auftragsbestand, mit neuen Buchungen, die um 15% gestiegen sind, und einem Buchungs-zu-Rechnung-Verhältnis von 1,30x. Der gesamte Auftragsbestand übersteigt nun 250 Millionen Dollar und setzt damit einen Unternehmensrekord. Air Industries erhielt außerdem im Februar 2025 den Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence Award.
- Net sales increased 7% to $55.1M in 2024
- Gross profit margin improved 180 basis points to 16.2%
- Turned $295K operating loss into $459K operating profit
- Reduced net loss by 35.9% to $1.4M
- Record backlog exceeding $250M
- Book-to-bill ratio of 1.30x, above industry benchmark
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 35.3% to $3.6M
- Q4 2024 operating loss of $111K vs $587K profit in Q4 2023
- Q4 2024 net loss of $554K vs $181K profit in Q4 2023
- Company still operating at a net loss ($1.4M in 2024)
- Delayed 10-K filing, using 15-day extension
Insights
Air Industries Group's 2024 results demonstrate notable operational improvements despite continued bottom-line challenges. The 7% revenue growth to
The company's return to positive operating income (
Most compelling is the company's record backlog exceeding
Q4 results were more mixed, with revenue and gross profit growth offset by an operating loss of
The
Preliminary Fiscal 2024 Financial Results (unaudited)
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Air Industries achieved growth in net sales, gross profit, and operating income, while significantly reducing its net loss.
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Net Sales in 2024 rose to
, a$55.1 million 7% increase from in 2023.$ 51.5 million -
Gross Profit in 2024 improved to
from$8.9 million in 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of sales rose to$7.4 million 16.2% , an increase of 180 basis points from14.4% in 2023. -
Operating income was
– up from an operating loss of$459,000 in 2023.$295,000 -
Net loss for 2024 was reduced by
to$765,000 , an improvement of$1.4 million 35.9% from the prior year.
Q4 2024 Snapshot
For the fourth quarter, sales and gross profit increased, while operating and net results were impacted by certain timing and cost factors. Net Sales in 2024 reached
-
Gross Profit rose to
, up$2.4 million 13.2% from in 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for 2024 was$2.2 million 16.3% just slightly higher than Q4 of 2023. -
Operating loss was
, compared to operating income of$111,000 in 2023.$587,000 -
Net loss totaled
in 2024, compared to net income of$554,000 in the prior year.$181,000 - The increase in operating and net losses was due primarily to higher non-cash stock compensation expense increasing operating expense for the quarter.
Summary Financial Charts and EBITDA Commentary
For the Year Ended December 31: ( |
2024 (unaudited) |
2023 |
Variance | |||||||||||||
in $ | As a % | |||||||||||||||
Net Sales | $ |
55,108 |
|
$ |
51,516 |
|
$ |
3,592 |
|
|||||||
Cost of Sales |
|
46,176 |
|
|
44,088 |
|
|
2,088 |
|
|||||||
Gross Profit |
|
8,932 |
|
|
7,428 |
|
|
1,504 |
|
|||||||
GP as a % of Sales |
|
16.2 |
% |
|
14.4 |
% |
|
n/m |
|
|||||||
Operating Expenses |
|
8,473 |
|
|
7,723 |
|
|
750 |
|
|||||||
Operating Income (Loss) |
|
459 |
|
|
(295 |
) |
|
754 |
|
n/m | ||||||
Other Income (Expense) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest Expense |
|
(1,893 |
) |
|
(1,920 |
) |
|
27 |
|
- |
||||||
Other Income (Expense) |
|
68 |
|
|
84 |
|
|
(16 |
) |
- |
||||||
Net (Loss) |
$ |
(1,366 |
) |
$ |
(2,131 |
) |
$ |
765 |
|
- |
||||||
Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2024 was
For the Year Ended December 31: ( |
2024 (unaudited) |
2023 |
|||||||
Net (Loss) | $ |
(1,366 |
) |
$ |
(2,131 |
) |
|||
Interest Expense |
|
1,893 |
|
|
1,920 |
|
|||
Taxes |
|
- |
|
|
6 |
|
|||
Stock Compensation |
|
797 |
|
|
482 |
|
|||
Depreciation |
|
2,249 |
|
|
2,352 |
|
|||
Amortization |
|
68 |
|
|
68 |
|
|||
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
3,641 |
|
$ |
2,697 |
|
|||
Record Bookings and Backlog Fuel Growth:
Air Industries achieved significant growth in both bookings and backlog in 2024:
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New bookings increased by
15% compared to 2023. The “book-to-bill” ratio was 1.30x, exceeding the accepted aerospace industry benchmark of 1.20x. - Total Backlog (Funded & Unfunded) now exceeds a quarter of a billion dollars – a new record for the company.
CEO Commentary
Lou Melluzzo, Chief Executive Officer of Air Industries Group, commented:
- “Air Industries made meaningful progress across all key areas in 2024. We achieved record bookings, grew revenue, expanded gross margins, and returned to positive operating income. This performance reflects our continued focus on operational improvement and customer satisfaction.”
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“While full-year sales rose a solid
7% , our gross profit increased more than20% - nearly three-times faster – demonstrating the operating leverage inherent in our business model. Perhaps most significantly, we converted an operating loss in 2023 into positive operating income in 2024 and reduced our net loss by nearly36% .” -
“Improved delivery performance drove increased customer satisfaction, culminating in Air Industries receiving the prestigious Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence award in February 2025 – an honor granted to less than .
5% of their 11,000 suppliers.” -
“2024 was also defined by significant long-term contract wins and unprecedented order activity. Our funded backlog, supported by firm customer orders, reached an all-time high, and total backlog now exceeds
. Materials and manufacturing lead times remain long in aerospace, but the increase in backlog positions us for continued progress in 2025. While quarterly results may vary, we believe year-end 2025 results will exceed those of 2024, continuing the positive trend we have established.”$250 million
ABOUT AIR INDUSTRIES GROUP
Air Industries Group is a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors. Its products include landing gears, flight controls, engine mounts and components for aircraft jet engines, ground turbines and other complex machines. Whether it is a small individual component or complete assembly, its high quality and extremely reliable products are used in mission critical operations that are essential for the safety of military personnel and civilians.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain matters discussed in this press release are 'forward-looking statements' intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, the Company's statements regarding trends in the marketplace, future revenues, earnings and Adjusted EBITDA, the ability to realize firm backlog and projected backlog, cost cutting measures, potential future results and acquisitions, are examples of such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the timing of projects due to variability in size, scope and duration, the inherent discrepancy in actual results from estimates, projections and forecasts made by management, regulatory delays, changes in government funding and budgets, and other factors, including general economic conditions, not within the Company's control. The factors discussed herein and expressed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA, a Non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the SEC, as a supplemental profitability measure because management finds it useful to understand and evaluate results, excluding the impact of non-cash depreciation and amortization charges, stock based compensation expenses, and nonrecurring expenses and outlays, prior to consideration of the impact of other potential sources and uses of cash, such as working capital items. This calculation may differ in method of calculation from similarly titled measures used by other companies and may be different than the EBITDA calculation used by our lenders for purposes of determining compliance with our financial covenants. This Non-GAAP measure may have limitations when understanding performance as it excludes the financial impact of transactions such as interest expense necessary to conduct the Company’s business and therefore are not intended to be an alternative to financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company has not quantitatively reconciled its forward looking Adjusted EBITDA target to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because items such as amortization of stock-based compensation and interest expense, which are specific items that impact these measures, have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control, or cannot be predicted. For example, quantification of stock-based compensation is not possible as it requires inputs such as future grants and stock prices which are not currently ascertainable.
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