Coda Octopus Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ: CODA) has completed the acquisition of Precision Acoustics , a UK-based leader in MHz ultrasound and acoustic measurement markets. The acquisition, valued at $5.16M in cash with potential additional earn-out payments of up to $1.29M, brings significant acoustic expertise and technologies primarily used in medical imaging and Non-Destructive Testing. Precision Acoustics generated $4M in revenue and $450K in net profit in FY2023. The strategic acquisition aims to leverage Precision Acoustics' technologies in the underwater commercial marine and Defense markets, expanding CODA's product offerings and solutions. No equity was allocated in this transaction.

Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ: CODA) reported its fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results, showing positive growth. Revenue increased by 12.0% to $5.5 million, while operating income rose 61.2% to $1.4 million. The company's gross margin improved to 73.9% from 68.8% in the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.11 from $0.09.

The Marine Technology Business saw a 6.5% revenue increase, while the Marine Engineering Business grew by 19.8%. CODA's balance sheet strengthened, with total liabilities and stockholders' equity improving by $4.1 million to $55.9 million. The company's cash balance increased to $25.2 million.

Despite challenges in US Defense Programs funding due to the upcoming Presidential election, CODA managed to increase sales outside the US and deliver solid results.

Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ: CODA), a leader in real-time 3D/4D/5D and 6D imaging sonar technology for subsea intelligence and diving technology, has announced its fiscal third quarter 2024 earnings conference call. The call is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. A press release detailing the results will be issued before the market opens on the same day.

The conference call will be accessible via U.S. dial-in numbers 1-877-451-6152 or 1-201-389-0879, and the international number 1-201-389-0879. The Conference ID is 13748467. A replay of the call will be available until September 30, 2024, using the replay numbers provided.

Coda Octopus Group (Nasdaq: CODA), a leading company in 4D/5D/6D imaging sonar technology, announced that its Defense Engineering Services unit, Coda Octopus Colmek, has secured a $906k contract. The order, which had been delayed in the first half of fiscal 2024, is part of a long-standing program the company has supported for over 25 years. CEO Annmarie Gayle expressed optimism about overcoming previous Defense procurement hurdles and highlighted the importance of this order in achieving the company's goal of restoring its Engineering Business to pre-COVID revenue levels of $10 million. Deliveries under the contract are scheduled to continue through the remainder of 2024.

Coda Octopus Group (Nasdaq: CODA) reported its fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results, ending April 30, 2024. The company generated $5.32 million in revenue, consistent with $5.30 million in SQ2023, despite delays in US Defense Program orders. Operating income rose 58% to $1.4 million, attributed to efficiency and higher margin rentals. Gross margin improved to 70.2% from 68.3%. Net income after taxes increased to $1.4 million from $1.0 million, and diluted EPS rose to $0.13 from $0.09. For the six months ending April 30, 2024, revenue decreased 10.2% to $9.8 million, with net income dropping to $2.0 million from $2.4 million. However, gross margin improved to 69.8% from 67.7%. The company reported a cash balance of $23.7 million. Management highlighted challenges from funding gaps in US Defense Programs but noted increased sales outside the US and plan to expand into the Defense market with new technologies.

Coda Octopus Group (Nasdaq: CODA) announced the election of Dr. Angus McFadzean to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. McFadzean, a co-founder of Coda Technologies in 1994 and a veteran with 30 years in the company's Marine Technology Business, will retire as R&D Director on May 31, 2024. He has overseen key R&D programs including Echoscope®, DAVD, and F280® series, and managed cyber security compliance. Dr. McFadzean's extensive expertise in hardware and software development will continue to benefit the company in his new role.

Coda Octopus Group (NASDAQ: CODA), a leading global provider of real-time 3D/4D/5D and 6D imaging sonar technology, has scheduled its fiscal second quarter 2024 earnings conference call for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The event will discuss the financial results for the quarter ended April 30, 2024. A press release detailing these results will be issued before the market opens on the same day. The call will include prepared remarks from the management team, followed by a Q&A session. Interested participants can join by dialing 1-877-451-6152 or 1-201-389-0879 for international callers, using Conference ID 13746657. A replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on June 12, 2024, through June 26, 2024, at 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671 for international replay, using the same Conference ID.

Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA) announced the launch of the Voice HUB-4, an AI-based digital audio communication system, after successful tests with Naval customers. The system offers advanced features like Digital Noise Removal, Background Noise Control, and Helium Speech Descrambling, improving communication quality between divers and surface supervisors. Voice HUB-4 is a spin-off from the Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) technology, developed in collaboration with US Navy customers.