Frequency Electronics, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

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Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEIM) reported strong financial results for Q1 FY2025. Revenue increased by 22% to $15.1 million, compared to $12.4 million in Q1 FY2024. Operating income rose 15% to $2.4 million, with net income of $0.25 per diluted share, up from $0.22 in the previous year. The company's backlog stands at a historically high $70 million, slightly down from $78 million at FY2024 end but substantially higher than previous years. Satellite payload revenues grew significantly, accounting for 55% of total revenue. FEI declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, totaling approximately $9.6 million.

Positive

• Revenue increased by 22% year-over-year to $15.1 million
• Operating income improved by 15% to $2.4 million
• Net income per diluted share rose to $0.25 from $0.22
• Backlog of $70 million represents a historically high value
• Satellite payload revenues grew to $8.3 million, accounting for 55% of total revenue
• Special cash dividend of $1.00 per share declared, totaling $9.6 million

Negative

• Backlog decreased from $78 million at FY2024 end to $70 million
• Net cash used in operating activities was $1.5 million in Q1 FY2025
• Revenues from non-space U.S. Government/DOD customers decreased to $6.3 million from $6.9 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

Frequency Electronics' Q1 FY2025 results show promising growth. Revenue increased by 22% to $15.1 million, with operating income up 15% to $2.4 million. The EPS of $0.25 represents a 13.6% increase year-over-year. The company's robust backlog of $70 million, although slightly down from Q4, indicates strong market demand.

The shift in revenue mix towards satellite payloads (now 55% of total revenue) suggests a strategic pivot that's paying off. However, the decrease in non-space U.S. Government/DOD revenues warrants attention. The special dividend of $1.00 per share is a positive sign of financial health and shareholder value creation.

While growth is evident, investors should monitor cash flow, as the company used $1.5 million in operating activities this quarter. Overall, these results paint a picture of a company on an upward trajectory, with potential for continued growth in the specialized tech sector.

Tech Expert

Frequency Electronics' strong performance in Q1 FY2025 underscores the growing importance of precision timing and frequency control in advanced technologies. The significant increase in satellite payload revenues (55% of total) reflects the booming satellite industry, driven by increased demand for global communication networks and Earth observation systems.

The company's expertise in high-precision timing for space applications positions it well in a market where reliability is crucial. The slight decrease in non-space government revenues might indicate a shift in defense priorities or increased competition in this sector.

FEI's mention of "faster, better solutions" suggests ongoing innovation, important in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Their focus on electronic warfare sub-systems and RF/microwave products aligns with the increasing importance of electromagnetic spectrum dominance in modern warfare and communications. This diversified portfolio across space, defense and commercial sectors provides resilience and growth opportunities in the high-tech precision timing market.

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frequency Electronics, Inc. (“FEI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ-FEIM) is reporting revenues for the first quarter ended July 31, 2024, of approximately $15.1 million, compared to revenues of $12.4 million, for the same period of fiscal year 2024, ended July 31, 2023. Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $2.4 million compared to operating income of $2.1 million for the same period of fiscal year 2024. Net Income from operations was $2.4 million or $0.25 per diluted share compared to a net income from operations of $2.0 million or $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

FEI President and CEO, Tom McClelland commented, “Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 increased by 22%, and operating income improved by 15% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. We believe profits and margins should continue to increase going forward, due to both our disciplined internal management as well as a strong product offering. The backlog of $70 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 is down slightly from the high of $78 million at the end of fiscal year 2024, but is up substantially from previous years, and represents a historically high value for the Company. This robust backlog is indicative of the strong business environment for our technology as well as our reinvigorated customer focused strategy combined with our commitment to bring faster, better solutions to market. We anticipate continued growth in new business during the current fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. The Company remains committed to achieving sustained profitability and strong cash generation going forward. I have never been more encouraged about our ability to provide important solutions that help to enhance our way of life, and to defend and protect our country and its allies.”

Fiscal Year 2024 Selected Financial Metrics and Other Items

• For the three months ended July 31, 2024, revenues from satellite payloads were approximately $8.3 million, or 55%, of consolidated revenues compared to approximately $4.9 million, or 39%, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year.
• For the three months ended July 31, 2024, revenues for non-space U.S. Government/DOD customers were approximately $6.3 million, or 42%, of consolidated revenues compared to approximately $6.9 million, or 55%, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year.
• For the three months ended July 31, 2024, revenues from other commercial and industrial sales accounted for approximately $0.5 million, or 4%, of consolidated revenues compared to approximately $0.7 million, or 5%, for the same periods of the prior fiscal year.
• Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $1.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to net cash used in operations of $2.8 million for the same period of fiscal year 2024.
• Backlog at July 31, 2024 was approximately $70 million compared to $78 million at April 30, 2024.
• On July 22, 2024 the Company’s Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share of common stock. The special dividend was paid on August 29, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 8, 2024. The total amount of the special dividend payment was approximately $9.6 million.

Investor Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Investors and analysts may access the call by dialing 1-888-506-0062. International callers may dial 1-973-528-0011. Callers should provide participant access code: 378096 or ask for the Frequency Electronics conference call. The archived call may be accessed by calling 1-877-481-4010 (domestic), or 1-919-882-2331 (international), for one week following the call (replay passcode: 51248). Subsequent to that, the call can be accessed via a link available on the Company’s website through December 10, 2024.

About Frequency Electronics

Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEI) is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of high precision timing, frequency generation and RF control products for space and terrestrial applications. FEI’s products are used in satellite payloads and in other commercial, government and military systems including C4ISR and electronic warfare, missiles, UAVs, aircraft, GPS, secure communications, energy exploration and wireline and wireless networks. FEI-Zyfer provides GPS and secure timing capabilities for critical military and commercial applications; FEI-Elcom Tech provides Electronic Warfare (“EW”) sub-systems and state-of-the-art RF and microwave products. FEI has received over 100 awards of excellence for achievements in providing high performance electronic assemblies for over 150 space and DOD programs. The Company invests significant resources in research and development to expand its capabilities and markets.
www.frequencyelectronics.com

FEI’s Mission Statement: “Our mission is to transform discoveries and demonstrations made in research laboratories into practical, real-world products. We are proud of a legacy which has delivered precision time and frequency generation products, for space and other world-changing applications that are unavailable from any other source. We aim to continue that legacy while adapting our products and expertise to the needs of the future. With a relentless emphasis on excellence in everything we do, we aim, in these ways, to create value for our customers, employees, and stockholders.”

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release regarding future earnings and operations and other statements relating to the future constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, our inability to integrate operations and personnel, actions by significant customers or competitors, general domestic and international economic conditions, reliance on key customers, continued acceptance of the Company’s products in the marketplace, competitive factors, new products and technological changes, product prices and raw material costs, dependence upon third-party vendors, other supply chain related issues, increasing costs for materials, operating related expenses, competitive developments, changes in manufacturing and transportation costs, the availability of capital, the outcome of any litigation and arbitration proceedings, and failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting. The factors listed above are not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, filed on August 2, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission includes additional factors that could materially and adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, as such factors are updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are accessible on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Moreover, the Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict the impact of all these factors on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Any or all of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release and any other public statement made by the Company or its management may turn out to be incorrect. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact information:	Dr. Thomas McClelland, President and Chief Executive Officer;
	Steven Bernstein, Chief Financial Officer;
TELEPHONE: (516) 794-4500 ext.5000		WEBSITE: www.freqelec.com

Frequency Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands except per share data)
	Three Months Ended
	July 31,
	(unaudited)
	2024				2023
Revenues	$	15,077			$	12,408
Cost of revenues		8,379				7,540
Gross margin		6,698				4,868
Selling and administrative		2,845				2,302
Research and development		1,488				506
Operating income		2,365				2,060
Interest and other, net		198				(11	)
Income before Income Taxes		2,563				2,049
(Benefit) provision for Income Taxes		133				7
Net income	$	2,430			$	2,042
Net income per share:
Basic and diluted income per share	$	0.25			$	0.22
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic and diluted		9,538				9,384

Frequency Electronics, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands)
		July 31, 2024				April 30, 2024
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,201			$	18,320
Accounts receivable, net		5,922				4,614
Contract assets		10,817				10,523
Inventories, net		24,308				23,431
Other current assets		1,977				1,233
Property, plant & equipment, net		6,304				6,438
Other assets		11,872				11,712
Right-of-use assets – operating leases		5,646				6,036
Restricted cash		1,217				945
	$	84,264			$	83,252
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Lease liability - current	$	1,468			$	1,640
Dividend Payable		9,567				-
Contract liabilities		20,854				21,639
Other current liabilities		6,805				7,516
Other long-term obligations		8,068				8,096
Operating lease liability – non-current		4,301				4,545
Stockholders’ equity		33,201				39,816
	$	84,264			$	83,252

FAQ

What was Frequency Electronics' revenue for Q1 FY2025?

Frequency Electronics (FEIM) reported revenue of $15.1 million for Q1 FY2025, a 22% increase from $12.4 million in Q1 FY2024.

How much was FEIM's net income per diluted share in Q1 FY2025?

FEIM's net income per diluted share was $0.25 in Q1 FY2025, up from $0.22 in Q1 FY2024.

What is the current backlog for Frequency Electronics (FEIM)?

As of July 31, 2024, FEIM's backlog stood at approximately $70 million, down slightly from $78 million at the end of FY2024 but still at a historically high level.

Did Frequency Electronics (FEIM) declare a dividend in Q1 FY2025?

Yes, FEIM declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, totaling approximately $9.6 million, paid on August 29, 2024.