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Crown Provides Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Revenue Guidance, Narrowing Gap to Profitability

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Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN), a smart glass technology company and expert in fiber optic networks and lead pipe inspection, has provided revenue guidance for Q4 and full year 2024. The company estimates Q4 2024 revenue at $9 million, bringing the full year 2024 revenue to approximately $22 million.

Crown has significantly narrowed its gap to profitability compared to the first half of fiscal 2024. The company's investments in people, equipment, and processes are now generating meaningful revenues and a near-term path to profitability. Crown expects that increased scale and operational efficiencies will lead to further margin expansion.

With recent lead pipe detection and remediation contracts worth $43 million and expansion in fiber construction and slant well businesses, Crown anticipates strong growth and expected profitability in 2025.

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN), un'azienda che si occupa di tecnologia del vetro intelligente e specializzata in reti in fibra ottica e ispezione di tubi di piombo, ha fornito indicazioni sui ricavi per il Q4 e l'intero anno 2024. L'azienda stima i ricavi del Q4 2024 a 9 milioni di dollari, portando i ricavi totali per l'anno 2024 a circa 22 milioni di dollari.

Crown ha significativamente ridotto il suo divario verso la redditività rispetto alla prima metà dell'anno fiscale 2024. Gli investimenti dell'azienda in persone, attrezzature e processi stanno ora generando ricavi significativi e un percorso a breve termine verso la redditività. Crown prevede che un aumento della scala e delle efficienze operative porterà a una maggiore espansione dei margini.

Con recenti contratti per la rilevazione e la bonifica dei tubi di piombo dal valore di 43 milioni di dollari e l'espansione nelle attività di costruzione in fibra e pozzi inclinati, Crown prevede una forte crescita e una redditività attesa nel 2025.

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN), una empresa de tecnología de vidrio inteligente y experta en redes de fibra óptica e inspección de tuberías de plomo, ha proporcionado orientación de ingresos para el Q4 y el año completo de 2024. La empresa estima los ingresos del Q4 2024 en 9 millones de dólares, lo que eleva los ingresos totales del año 2024 a aproximadamente 22 millones de dólares.

Crown ha reducido significativamente su brecha hacia la rentabilidad en comparación con la primera mitad del año fiscal 2024. Las inversiones de la empresa en personas, equipos y procesos están generando ahora ingresos significativos y un camino a corto plazo hacia la rentabilidad. Crown espera que un aumento en la escala y la eficiencia operativa lleve a una mayor expansión de márgenes.

Con recientes contratos para la detección y remediación de tuberías de plomo por un valor de 43 millones de dólares y la expansión en la construcción de fibra y negocios de pozos inclinados, Crown anticipa un fuerte crecimiento y rentabilidad esperada en 2025.

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN)은 스마트 유리 기술 회사로, 광섬유 네트워크 및 납 파이프 검사 분야의 전문가입니다. 이 회사는 Q4 및 2024년 전체에 대한 매출 전망을 제공했습니다. 회사는 2024년 Q4 매출을 900만 달러로 예상하며, 2024년 전체 매출은 약 2천200만 달러에 이를 것으로 보입니다.

Crown은 2024 회계연도 상반기와 비교하여 수익성의 격차를 크게 좁혔습니다. 회사의 인력, 장비 및 프로세스에 대한 투자는 현재 의미 있는 수익을 창출하고 있으며, 단기적으로 수익성을 향한 경로를 마련하고 있습니다. Crown은 규모의 증가와 운영 효율성이 추가적인 마진 확대를 이끌 것으로 기대하고 있습니다.

최근에 4천300만 달러 상당의 납 파이프 탐지 및 remediation 계약을 체결했으며, 광섬유 건설 및 경사지 우물 사업의 확장을 통해 Crown은 2025년에 강력한 성장과 예상되는 수익성을 기대하고 있습니다.

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN), une entreprise spécialisée dans la technologie du verre intelligent et experte dans les réseaux en fibre optique et l'inspection des canalisations en plomb, a fourni une prévision de revenus pour le T4 et l'ensemble de l'année 2024. L'entreprise estime les revenus du T4 2024 à 9 millions de dollars, portant les revenus totaux de l'année 2024 à environ 22 millions de dollars.

Crown a significativement réduit son écart vers la rentabilité par rapport à la première moitié de l'exercice 2024. Les investissements de l'entreprise dans les personnes, l'équipement et les processus génèrent désormais des revenus significatifs et un chemin à court terme vers la rentabilité. Crown s'attend à ce qu'une augmentation de l'échelle et des efficacités opérationnelles entraîne une plus grande expansion des marges.

Avec des contrats récents de détection et de remédiation des canalisations en plomb d'une valeur de 43 millions de dollars et une expansion dans le secteur de la construction de fibres et des puits inclinés, Crown anticipe une forte croissance et une rentabilité attendue en 2025.

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN), ein Unternehmen für intelligente Glas-Technologie und Experte für Glasfaser-Netzwerke sowie die Inspektion von Bleirohren, hat eine Umsatzprognose für das vierte Quartal und das Gesamtjahr 2024 bereitgestellt. Das Unternehmen schätzt den Umsatz im Q4 2024 auf 9 Millionen Dollar, was den Gesamtumsatz für 2024 auf etwa 22 Millionen Dollar anhebt.

Crown hat dessen Kluft zur Rentabilität erheblich verringert im Vergleich zur ersten Hälfte des Geschäftsjahres 2024. Die Investitionen des Unternehmens in Personal, Ausrüstung und Prozesse führen jetzt zu erheblichen Umsätzen und einem kurzfristigen Weg zur Rentabilität. Crown erwartet, dass eine zunehmende Skalierung und betriebliche Effizienzen zu einer weiteren Margenerhöhung führen werden.

Mit jüngsten Verträgen zur Entdeckung und Sanierung von Bleirohren im Wert von 43 Millionen Dollar und einer Expansion im Bereich der Glasfaserbau- und Schrägbrunnen-Geschäfte erwartet Crown ein starkes Wachstum und voraussichtliche Rentabilität im Jahr 2025.

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  • Q4 2024 revenue estimated at $9 million
  • Full year 2024 revenue estimated at $22 million
  • Narrowing gap to profitability compared to first half of fiscal 2024
  • Secured lead pipe detection and remediation contracts worth $43 million
  • Expansion in fiber construction and slant well businesses
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  • Company not yet profitable

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Crown Electrokinetics' revenue guidance for Q4 and FY2024 shows promising growth, with estimated revenues of $9 million for Q4 and $22 million for the full year. This represents a significant increase from previous periods, indicating the company's investments in people, equipment and processes are starting to pay off.

The $43 million in lead pipe detection and remediation contracts is a substantial win, potentially providing a stable revenue stream. This, combined with expansion in fiber construction and slant well businesses, suggests a diversified revenue base that could support future growth.

However, investors should note that while the company is "narrowing its gap to profitability," it's not yet profitable. The path to profitability in 2025 is promising but not guaranteed. The company's ability to scale operations efficiently and expand margins will be important for achieving this goal.

Given the small market cap of $5.3 million, this revenue guidance represents significant growth relative to the company's size. Investors should closely monitor execution and margin improvements in the coming quarters to assess the company's progress towards profitability.

Crown's strategic diversification into fiber optic networks and lead pipe inspection showcases adaptability in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. The $43 million in lead pipe contracts aligns with growing infrastructure renewal initiatives, potentially positioning Crown to capitalize on this trend.

The revenue guidance of $22 million for FY2024 is particularly noteworthy given the company's current market cap of just $5.3 million. This 415% revenue-to-market cap ratio suggests the stock might be undervalued if the company can deliver on its guidance and continue its growth trajectory.

Investors should consider the potential for increased institutional interest if Crown can demonstrate consistent revenue growth and a clear path to profitability. However, it's important to assess the company's ability to manage this rapid growth, including potential challenges in scaling operations and maintaining quality across its diverse business lines.

The smart glass technology segment, while not highlighted in this guidance, remains a potential differentiator. Its development and market adoption could provide additional growth vectors beyond the current focus areas.

– Fourth Quarter 2024 Revenue Estimated $9 Million

– Full Year 2024 Revenue Estimated $22 Million

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ:CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company"), a leading smart glass technology company and an expert in constructing fiber optic networks and lead pipe inspection and remediation, today provided fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 revenue guidance of $9 million, resulting in estimated 2024 fiscal year revenues of approximately $22 million. In addition to investing in and growing its business portfolio, Crown has significantly narrowed its gap to profitability compared to the first half of fiscal 2024.

“We recognize the balance between growth and achieving profitability. Our investments in people, equipment, and process over the last year are now beginning to generate not only meaningful revenues, but also a near-term path to profitability. We further expect that with continued increase in scale, operational efficiencies should lead to further margin expansion.”

“By securing the recent lead pipe detection and remediation contracts worth $43 million and expanding our book of business in the fiber construction and slant well businesses, we believe that Crown is well positioned for strong growth and expected profitability in 2025,” commented Doug Croxall, Crown CEO and Chairman.

About Crown Electrokinetics

Crown is comprised of four divisions, Fiber Optics, Electrokinetics Film, Element 82, and PE Pipelines. Crown’s Fiber Optics division is a builder of underground fiber optic networks as well as other utility infrastructure projects. The Electrokinetics Film division is a smart glass technology, and the creator of our Smart Window Insert based on its patented electrokinetic film. Element 82 is a water pipeline inspection service provider focused on lead detection and condition assessment. PE Pipelines is a pipe repair, replacement, and lead pipe remediation specialty contractor.

Safe Harbor Statement:

Certain statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding future events or Crown’s future financial performance that involve certain contingencies and uncertainties, including those discussed in Crown’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and subsequent reports Crown files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, in the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” . Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and Crown Electrokinetic Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release.

This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

Crown Electrokinetics Contact:
IR Email: info@crownek.com


FAQ

What is Crown Electrokinetics' (CRKN) estimated revenue for Q4 2024?

Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN) estimates its revenue for Q4 2024 to be $9 million.

What is Crown Electrokinetics' (CRKN) projected full year revenue for 2024?

Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN) projects its full year revenue for 2024 to be approximately $22 million.

Has Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN) made progress towards profitability in 2024?

Yes, Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN) has significantly narrowed its gap to profitability compared to the first half of fiscal 2024.

What is the value of Crown Electrokinetics' (CRKN) recent lead pipe detection and remediation contracts?

Crown Electrokinetics (CRKN) has secured lead pipe detection and remediation contracts worth $43 million.

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