Cemtrex Inc - CETXW STOCK NEWS

Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) reported Q1 FY2025 results with revenue declining 19% to $13.7 million compared to $16.9 million in the prior year. The company's Advanced Industrial Services (AIS) segment showed 7% growth to $8.3 million, while the Security segment (Vicon) decreased 41% to $5.5 million.

Operating loss widened to $2.3 million from $0.7 million, and net loss increased to $28.5 million from $1.2 million, primarily due to a non-cash expense of $25.8 million from warrant-related losses. The company secured a record $10.4 million order for its Valerus surveillance system and launched the NEXT™ Modular Camera System with AI capabilities.

Cash and equivalents stood at $5.5 million as of December 31, 2024, while inventory increased to $11.1 million from $7.0 million in September 2024.

Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum stockholders' equity requirement under Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). The company, which specializes in advanced security technology and industrial services, received confirmation from Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Department that it has met the necessary criteria to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

This development follows a notification received on August 23, 2024, when Cemtrex was informed of its non-compliance. According to the company's Form 10-K filed on December 30, 2024, Cemtrex reported stockholders' equity of $4,710,677, which satisfies Nasdaq's minimum requirement. With this compliance achievement, Cemtrex has resolved all listing deficiencies with Nasdaq.

Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) reported financial results for Q4 and fiscal year 2024. Full-year revenue increased 13% to $66.9 million, while Q4 revenue grew 9% to $18.1 million. The Advanced Industrial Services (AIS) segment showed strong performance with a 39% revenue increase to $34.8 million, while the Security segment (Vicon) saw a 7% decrease to $32.0 million.

The company reported an operating loss of $5.3 million for FY2024, compared to $1.5 million in 2023, primarily due to increased operating expenses. Notable developments include the launch of NEXT™ Modular Camera System and securing a record $10.4 million order for the Valerus surveillance system.

Cemtrex's subsidiary Vicon Industries has secured a record-breaking $10.4 million order from a state government corrections facility in the mid-Atlantic region. The order, the largest in Vicon's 57-year history, will expand the customer's Valerus surveillance security system with additional hardware and enhanced storage infrastructure. The fulfillment is expected in the second fiscal quarter of 2025.

The company's growth is driven by increasing demand for advanced surveillance solutions, including license plate recognition (LPR), integrated access control, and video management. Vicon recently launched the NEXT™ Modular Camera System, showcasing their continued innovation in security technology. The video surveillance market is projected to reach $88.71 billion by 2030, and Cemtrex aims to achieve profitability in 2025.

Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The company, which received a notification of non-compliance on June 14, 2024, due to its stock trading below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, implemented a 1-for-35 reverse stock split effective November 26, 2024. The reverse split allowed Cemtrex to meet the compliance deadline of December 11, 2024. Following the split, the company continues trading under the symbol 'CETX' with a new CUSIP Number 15130G 881.

Cemtrex's subsidiary Vicon Industries announced a partnership with AI chip manufacturer Hailo to integrate the Hailo-15 System-on-a-Chip into Vicon's NEXT Modular Camera System. The collaboration aims to enhance video intelligence capabilities with advanced edge-based AI processing. NEXT's features include AI vision enhancement, color forensics, smart object classification, and real-time analytics. The system also incorporates high-powered microphones with 50-foot range, 360° commercial-grade speakers, and programmable signal lightbars for situational awareness. The camera transforms from a reactive device into a proactive deterrent by combining AI capabilities with onboard technology. Product shipping will begin in Q1 2025.

Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) announced two project contracts worth $6.7 million through its Advanced Industrial Services (AIS) subsidiary for upgrades at the Clearwater Road Wastewater Treatment Facility in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. The contracts include general and HVAC work for implementing a new gasification-drying process that converts wastewater solids into granular fertilizer.

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025 at the facility, which has been operational since 1977 with a 5.02 million gallons per day treatment capacity. This development follows AIS's strategic expansion into the wastewater infrastructure market through its acquisition of Heisey Mechanical in 2023.

Cemtrex announced that its subsidiary, Vicon, will integrate an innovative AI gun detection feature in its NEXT Cameras, set for release in Q1 2025. The technology uses transformer AI models to detect armed persons with short and long weapons up to 45 feet from the sensor, offering a low-cost, edge-based solution compared to traditional server-based systems.

The AI feature is trained on various weapons using artificial and real footage, designed to minimize false alarms by distinguishing common objects like phones and tools. This development aims to enhance public safety, particularly in spaces like schools and workplaces, by providing real-time alerts and facilitating rapid response to potential threats.

Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) has announced plans to acquire the remaining 7% stake in Vicon Industries, increasing its ownership from 93% to 100%. Vicon, established in 1967, is a New York-based provider of mission-critical security and video surveillance systems. The acquisition is expected to complete by year-end.

Vicon specializes in developing simplified security solutions focused on deployment, operation, and maintenance efficiency. The video surveillance market, valued at $54.42 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $88.71 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.5%. This growth is driven by camera technology advancements, AI integration, and increasing security demands across sectors.