Duos Technologies Group Reports Improved Third Quarter 2024 Results
Duos Technologies Group reported Q3 2024 results with revenue increasing 112% to $3.24 million, driven by technology systems ($1.69M) and recurring services ($1.55M). Gross margin improved 306% to $919,000, while operating expenses decreased 11% to $2.84M. Net loss reduced 53% to $1.40M compared to Q3 2023. The company has $18.8 million in revenue backlog, including near-term extensions. Notable developments include the delivery of Edge Data Center for Amtrak, expansion of Duos Edge AI subsidiary, and the launch of Duos Energy , which secured initial revenues of $500,000.
Duos Technologies Group ha riportato i risultati del terzo trimestre del 2024 con un aumento del fatturato del 112% a 3,24 milioni di dollari, alimentato dai sistemi tecnologici (1,69 milioni di dollari) e dai servizi ricorrenti (1,55 milioni di dollari). Il margine lordo è migliorato del 306% a 919.000 dollari, mentre le spese operative sono diminuite dell'11% a 2,84 milioni di dollari. La perdita netta è stata ridotta del 53% a 1,40 milioni di dollari rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha un arretrato di fatturato di 18,8 milioni di dollari, comprese le estensioni a breve termine. Tra gli sviluppi significativi ci sono la consegna del Edge Data Center per Amtrak, l'espansione della sussidiaria Duos Edge AI e il lancio di Duos Energy, che ha registrato ricavi iniziali di 500.000 dollari.
Duos Technologies Group informó los resultados del tercer trimestre de 2024 con un aumento del 112% en los ingresos a 3.24 millones de dólares, impulsado por sistemas tecnológicos (1.69 millones de dólares) y servicios recurrentes (1.55 millones de dólares). El margen bruto mejoró un 306% a 919,000 dólares, mientras que los gastos operativos disminuyeron un 11% a 2.84 millones de dólares. La pérdida neta se redujo en un 53%, alcanzando 1.40 millones de dólares en comparación con el tercer trimestre de 2023. La empresa tiene un backlog de ingresos de 18.8 millones de dólares, que incluye extensiones a corto plazo. Entre los desarrollos destacados se encuentran la entrega del Edge Data Center para Amtrak, la expansión de la subsidiaria Duos Edge AI y el lanzamiento de Duos Energy, que aseguró ingresos iniciales de 500,000 dólares.
두오스 테크놀로지스 그룹은 2024년 3분기 결과를 발표하며 매출이 112% 증가한 324만 달러에 도달했다고 전했습니다. 이는 기술 시스템(169만 달러)과 지속 가능한 서비스(155만 달러)에 의해 주도되었습니다. 총 이익률은 306% 개선되어 91만 9천 달러가 되었고, 운영 비용은 11% 감소하여 284만 달러에 이르렀습니다. 순손실은 2023년 3분기 대비 53% 감소한 140만 달러입니다. 회사는 단기 연장을 포함해 1880만 달러의 매출 잔고를 보유하고 있습니다. 주요 발전 사항으로는 아메트락을 위한 엣지 데이터 센터의 인도, 두오스 엣지 AI 자회사의 확장, 두오스 에너지의 출시가 있으며, 이는 초기 매출 50만 달러를 확보했습니다.
Duos Technologies Group a annoncé les résultats du troisième trimestre 2024 avec un chiffre d'affaires en hausse de 112% à 3,24 millions de dollars, grâce aux systèmes technologiques (1,69 million de dollars) et aux services récurrents (1,55 million de dollars). La marge brute a amélioré de 306% pour atteindre 919 000 dollars, tandis que les dépenses d'exploitation ont diminué de 11% pour atteindre 2,84 millions de dollars. La perte nette a été réduite de 53% par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023, s'élevant à 1,40 million de dollars. L'entreprise dispose d'un carnet de commandes de 18,8 millions de dollars, y compris des extensions à court terme. Parmi les développements notables figurent la livraison du Edge Data Center pour Amtrak, l'expansion de la filiale Duos Edge AI et le lancement de Duos Energy, qui a sécurisé des revenus initiaux de 500 000 dollars.
Duos Technologies Group hat die Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal 2024 bekannt gegeben, mit einem Umsatzanstieg von 112% auf 3,24 Millionen Dollar, angetrieben durch Technologiesysteme (1,69 Millionen Dollar) und wiederkehrende Dienstleistungen (1,55 Millionen Dollar). Die Bruttomarge verbesserte sich um 306% auf 919.000 Dollar, während die Betriebskosten um 11% auf 2,84 Millionen Dollar sanken. Der Nettoverlust reduzierte sich im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 um 53% auf 1,40 Millionen Dollar. Das Unternehmen hat einen Umsatzrückstand von 18,8 Millionen Dollar, einschließlich kurzfristiger Erweiterungen. Zu den bemerkenswerten Entwicklungen gehört die Lieferung des Edge Data Centers für Amtrak, die Expansion der Tochtergesellschaft Duos Edge AI und der Start von Duos Energy, die anfängliche Einnahmen von 500.000 Dollar sicherte.
- Revenue increased 112% YoY to $3.24M in Q3 2024
- Gross margin improved 306% to $919,000
- Operating expenses decreased 11% to $2.84M
- Net loss reduced 53% to $1.40M
- $18.8M revenue backlog secured
- Received $1.4M in contract modifications from Amtrak
- New subsidiary generated $500,000 in initial consulting revenue
- Cash position decreased to $0.65M from $2.44M at year-end 2023
- Nine-month total revenue decreased 2% to $5.82M
- Still operating at a net loss of $1.40M in Q3 2024
- 5% staff reduction implemented in early Q3 2024
Insights
The Q3 2024 results show significant improvement with
The strategic expansion into Edge AI and data center infrastructure positions Duos well in high-growth markets. The company's AI-powered rail inspection technology is gaining traction, scanning over 2.3 million railcars across 13 portals - representing
Revenue increased
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), reported financial results for the third quarter (“Q3 2024”) ended September 30, 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 and Recent Operational Highlights
- Delivered and installed Edge Data Center for Amtrak at the Secaucus location. Construction work continues at the site. Received more than
$1.4 million in contract modifications at Amtrak including renewal of the subscription utilizing three portals for long-distance passenger trains. Initial discussions for future sites in progress. - Expanded investment in new subsidiary, “Duos Edge AI” with the addition of three new EDCs for a total of six units. Expecting continuous delivery to field in Q4 and Q1 and with initial customer indications of approximately
$3.3 million in annual recurring revenue for 2025. - New subsidiary, “Duos Energy Corporation”, secured initial revenues during the quarter of approximately
$500,000 for consulting services to a large private equity group related to the evaluation of power generation assets with additional services expected in Q4. Using our existing in-house expertise to support the massive demand for AI, Edge computing, and 5G rollout this new subsidiary is aligned with our strategy to be an important part of the growth in data centers. - Over 2.3 million comprehensive railcar scans were performed in the third quarter across 13 portals, with more than 379,000 unique railcars scanned. This metric encompasses all railcars scanned at locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, representing approximately
24% of the total freight car population in North America. - As of the end of the third quarter, the Company now has
$18.8 million of revenue in backlog including near-term extensions. In addition, the Company received a cash exercise of approximately$900,000 for all remaining warrants and the Company now has no warrants outstanding.
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
It should be noted that the following Financial Results represent the consolidation of the Company with its subsidiaries Duos Technologies, Inc., Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation.
Total revenues for Q3 2024 increased
Cost of revenues for Q3 2024 increased
Gross margin for Q3 2024 increased
Operating expenses for Q3 2024 decreased
Net operating loss for Q3 2024 totaled
Net loss for Q3 2024 totaled
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2024 totaled
Nine Month 2024 Financial Results
Total revenue decreased
Cost of revenues increased
Gross margin decreased
Operating expenses decreased
Net operating loss totaled
Net loss totaled
Financial Outlook
At the end of the third quarter, the Company’s contracts in backlog and near-term renewals and extensions are now more than
The agreement gives Duos the rights to use and resell all data acquired by seven portals owned by the Class I railroad. The initial decrease in cash receivables is expected to be offset from revenues for data subscriptions to owners and lessors of railcar assets for the provision of mechanical and safety data and longer-term provide an expected growing, high-margin, revenue stream from subscribers.
Duos anticipates an improvement in operating results to be reflected over the next 12 months as a result of the new initiatives described in this release and the Company will provide further updates as they become available.
Management Commentary
"The Company has made significant progress this year particularly in the establishment of new businesses and related market opportunities," said Chuck Ferry, Duos CEO. “I will be discussing more on these expansions in our upcoming earnings call but while the improved results this quarter are encouraging. I am particularly pleased with the progress of our Duos Edge AI subsidiary which continues to make inroads to that market. I expect that Duos will be delivering much higher growth, particularly in 2025 and beyond.”
Conference Call
The Company’s management will host a conference call tomorrow, November 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (1:00 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (1:00 p.m. Pacific time)
U.S. dial-in: 877-407-3088
International dial-in: 201-389-0927
Confirmation: 13749773
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call. An operator will register your name and organization.
If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact DUOT@duostech.com.
The conference call will be broadcast live via telephone and available for online replay via the investor section of the Company's website here.
About Duos Technologies Group, Inc.
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT), based in Jacksonville, Florida, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc., Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation, designs, develops, deploys and operates intelligent technology solutions for Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) applications including real-time analysis of fast-moving vehicles, Edge Data Centers and power consulting. For more information, visit www.duostech.com , www.duosedge.ai and www.duosenergycorp.com.
Forward- Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company's financial results and estimates and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Forward-looking statements relate to future events and typically address the Company's expected future business and financial performance. The forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, information regarding anticipated timing for the installation, development and delivery dates of our systems; anticipated entry into additional contracts; anticipated effects of macro-economic factors (including effects relating to supply chain disruptions and inflation); timing with respect to revenue recognition; trends in the rate at which our costs increase relative to increases in our revenue; anticipated reductions in costs due to changes in the Company's organizational structure; potential increases in revenue, including increases in recurring revenue; potential changes in gross margin (including the timing thereof); statements regarding our backlog and potential revenues deriving therefrom; and statements about future profitability and potential growth of the Company. Words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "plan," "aim," "will," "may," "should," "could," "intend," "estimate," "project," "forecast," "target," "potential" and other words and terms of similar meaning, typically identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, the Company's ability to generate sufficient cash to continue and expand operations, the competitive environment generally and in the Company's specific market areas, changes in technology, the availability of and the terms of financing, changes in costs and availability of goods and services, economic conditions in general and in the Company's specific market areas, changes in federal, state and/or local government laws and regulations potentially affecting the use of the Company's technology, changes in operating strategy or development plans and the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of risks, uncertainties and factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Company's most recently filed Annual Reports on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available at the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov. The Company believes its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that the Company will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Indeed, it is likely that some of the Company's assumptions may prove to be incorrect. The Company's actual results and financial position may vary from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements and the variances may be material. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the Company or other matters attributable to the Company or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||
Technology systems | $ | 1,686,456 | $ | 705,849 | $ | 2,221,310 | $ | 3,404,107 | ||||||||
Services and consulting | 1,552,454 | 825,074 | 3,598,776 | 2,541,163 | ||||||||||||
Total Revenues | 3,238,910 | 1,530,923 | 5,820,086 | 5,945,270 | ||||||||||||
COST OF REVENUES: | ||||||||||||||||
Technology systems | 947,563 | 883,836 | 2,311,912 | 3,723,151 | ||||||||||||
Services and consulting | 1,372,248 | 420,499 | 2,709,007 | 1,217,022 | ||||||||||||
Total Cost of Revenues | 2,319,811 | 1,304,335 | 5,020,919 | 4,940,173 | ||||||||||||
GROSS MARGIN | 919,099 | 226,588 | 799,167 | 1,005,097 | ||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 471,411 | 353,386 | 1,737,353 | 962,040 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 396,610 | 450,006 | 1,168,752 | 1,392,692 | ||||||||||||
General and administration | 1,971,358 | 2,394,173 | 5,790,804 | 6,916,390 | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 2,839,379 | 3,197,565 | 8,696,909 | 9,271,122 | ||||||||||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (1,920,280 | ) | (2,970,977 | ) | (7,897,742 | ) | (8,266,025 | ) | ||||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (116,396 | ) | (1,406 | ) | (117,991 | ) | (5,816 | ) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 245,980 | - | 245,980 | - | ||||||||||||
Gain on extinguishment of warrant liabilities | 379,626 | - | 379,626 | - | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | 9,407 | 24,647 | 31,984 | 191,022 | ||||||||||||
Total Other Income (Expenses), net | 518,617 | 23,241 | 539,599 | 185,206 | ||||||||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (1,401,663 | ) | $ | (2,947,736 | ) | $ | (7,358,143 | ) | $ | (8,080,819 | ) | ||||
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.41 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | (1.12 | ) | ||||
DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||||
Cash | $ | 613,594 | $ | 2,441,842 | |||||
Restricted cash | 32,519 | - | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,601,152 | 1,462,463 | |||||||
Contract assets | 609,008 | 641,947 | |||||||
Inventory | 1,028,387 | 1,526,165 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 310,869 | 184,478 | |||||||
Note Receivable, net | 159,375 | - | |||||||
Total Current Assets | 4,354,904 | 6,256,895 | |||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,318,233 | 726,507 | |||||||
Operating lease right of use asset | 4,117,471 | 4,373,155 | |||||||
Security deposit | 500,000 | 550,000 | |||||||
OTHER ASSETS: | |||||||||
Intangible Asset, net | 10,140,238 | - | |||||||
Note Receivable, net | - | 153,750 | |||||||
Patents and trademarks, net | 128,793 | 129,140 | |||||||
Software development costs, net | 465,228 | 652,838 | |||||||
Total Other Assets | 10,734,259 | 935,728 | |||||||
Total Assets | $ | 22,024,867 | $ | 12,842,285 | |||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,727,190 | $ | 595,634 | |||||
Notes payable - financing agreements | 128,404 | 41,976 | |||||||
Accrued expenses | 323,593 | 164,113 | |||||||
Operating lease obligations-current portion | 793,658 | 779,087 | |||||||
Contract liabilities, current | 2,982,213 | 1,666,243 | |||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 5,955,058 | 3,247,053 | |||||||
Contract liabilities, less current portion | 7,947,755 | - | |||||||
Notes payable | 1,647,995 | - | |||||||
Operating lease obligations, less current portion | 3,961,590 | 4,228,718 | |||||||
Total Liabilities | 19,512,398 | 7,475,771 | |||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5) | |||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||||||
Preferred stock: | |||||||||
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, | - | - | |||||||
500,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, | |||||||||
convertible into common stock at | |||||||||
Series B convertible preferred stock, | - | - | |||||||
15,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 | |||||||||
and December 31, 2023, respectively, convertible into common stock at | |||||||||
Series C convertible preferred stock, | - | - | |||||||
5,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued | |||||||||
and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, | |||||||||
convertible into common stock at | |||||||||
Series D convertible preferred stock, | 1 | 1 | |||||||
4,000 shares designated; 1,399 and 1,299 issued | |||||||||
and outstanding at September30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, | |||||||||
convertible into common stock at | |||||||||
Series E convertible preferred stock, | |||||||||
30,000 shares designated; 13,625 and 11,500 issued | |||||||||
and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, | 14 | 12 | |||||||
convertible into common stock at | |||||||||
Series F convertible preferred stock, | |||||||||
5,000 shares designated; 0 and 0 issued | |||||||||
and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, | - | - | |||||||
convertible into common stock at | |||||||||
Common stock: | |||||||||
8,051,189 and 7,306,663 shares issued, 8,049,865 and 7,305,339 | 8,049 | 7,306 | |||||||
shares outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | |||||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 73,623,552 | 69,120,199 | |||||||
Accumulated deficit | (70,961,695 | ) | (63,603,552 | ) | |||||
Sub-total | 2,669,921 | 5,523,966 | |||||||
Less: Treasury stock (1,324 shares of common stock | |||||||||
at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023) | (157,452 | ) | (157,452 | ) | |||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 2,512,469 | 5,366,514 | |||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 22,024,867 | $ | 12,842,285 | |||||
DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Cash from operating activities: | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (7,358,143 | ) | $ | (8,080,819 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,472,965 | 393,057 | |||||
Stock based compensation | 281,405 | 499,590 | |||||
Stock issued for services | 122,500 | 105,565 | |||||
Amortization of debt discount related to warrant liability | 73,601 | - | |||||
Fair value of warrant liabilities | (245,980 | ) | - | ||||
Gain on settlement of warrant liabilities | (379,626 | ) | - | ||||
Amortization of operating lease right of use asset | 255,684 | 235,217 | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts receivable | (138,689 | ) | 3,159,389 | ||||
Note receivable | (5,625 | ) | (151,875 | ) | |||
Contract assets | 32,939 | (921,009 | ) | ||||
Inventory | 197,777 | (97,552 | ) | ||||
Security deposit | 50,000 | 50,000 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 300,271 | 543,793 | |||||
Accounts payable | 1,131,552 | (1,670,625 | ) | ||||
Accrued expenses | 159,482 | (178,081 | ) | ||||
Operating lease obligation | (252,557 | ) | (154,653 | ) | |||
Contract liabilities | (1,897,703 | ) | 630,931 | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (6,200,147 | ) | (5,637,072 | ) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Purchase of patents/trademarks | (8,105 | ) | (58,208 | ) | |||
Purchase of software development | - | (640,609 | ) | ||||
Purchase of fixed assets | (1,547,439 | ) | (199,618 | ) | |||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,555,544 | ) | (898,435 | ) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Repayments on financing agreements | (340,232 | ) | (395,221 | ) | |||
Repayment of finance lease | - | (22,851 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from notes payable | 2,200,000 | - | |||||
Proceeds from warrant exercises | 899,521 | - | |||||
Proceeds from common stock issued | 197,011 | - | |||||
Stock issuance cost | (78,688 | ) | (17,645 | ) | |||
Proceeds from shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 87,348 | 117,048 | |||||
Proceeds from preferred stock issued | 2,995,002 | 9,000,000 | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 5,959,962 | 8,681,331 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | (1,795,729 | ) | 2,145,824 | ||||
Cash, beginning of period | 2,441,842 | 1,121,092 | |||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 646,113 | $ | 3,266,916 | |||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | |||||||
Interest paid | $ | 1,596 | $ | 5,816 | |||
Taxes paid | $ | 5,432 | $ | - | |||
Supplemental Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | |||||||
Debt discount for warrant liability | $ | 625,606 | $ | - | |||
Notes issued for financing of insurance premiums | $ | 426,661 | $ | 458,452 | |||
Transfer of inventory to fixed assets | $ | 300,000 | $ | - | |||
Intangible asset acquired with contract liability | $ | 11,161,428 | $ | - | |||
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