Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Highlights for the Year Ended September 29, 2024

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Optex Systems Holdings (NASDAQ:OPXS) reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2024. Revenue increased by 32.5% to $34.0 million, driven by higher military product demand. The company's backlog grew to $44.2 million, up 5.7% from the previous year. Gross profit increased by 44% to $9.5 million, with margins improving to 28.0%. Operating income saw a significant rise of 73% to $4.8 million, while net income grew 66.5% to $3.8 million. The company booked $36.4 million in new orders, representing a 5.2% increase from the prior year. Working capital strengthened to $15.1 million, and the company successfully paid down its credit facility to zero in Q1 2025.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 32.5% to $34.0 million
• Operating income increased 73% to $4.8 million
• Net income rose 66.5% to $3.8 million
• Gross margin improved from 25.8% to 28.0%
• Backlog increased 5.7% to $44.2 million
• New orders up 5.2% to $36.4 million
• Working capital improved to $15.1 million from $13.5 million

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The fiscal year 2024 results demonstrate remarkable financial performance for Optex Systems. Revenue surged by 32.5% to $34.0 million, while net income jumped 66.5% to $3.8 million. The company's operational efficiency improvements are evident in the expanded gross margin, which increased by 220 basis points to 28.0%.

Key performance indicators are notably strong:

• Backlog grew to $44.2 million, up 5.7% year-over-year
• Operating income increased by 73.0% to $4.8 million
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 69.7% to $5.7 million

The balance sheet remains healthy with $15.1 million in working capital and minimal debt exposure. The full repayment of the credit facility in Q1 2025 further strengthens their financial position.

Defense Industry Analyst

The substantial revenue growth stems from increased military product demand across both operating segments. Multi-year contract wins across major platforms including Laser Protected Periscopes, Laser Filter Units and M22 Binoculars have created a robust foundation for sustained growth. The $36.4 million in new orders, representing a 5.2% increase, indicates strong market positioning in the defense sector.

The improved supplier delivery performance and strategic internal capacity expansion demonstrate effective supply chain management critical for defense contractors. The company's ability to secure contracts across diverse military optical systems suggests growing recognition as a reliable defense supplier, particularly important given current global security dynamics.

Operations Management Expert

Operational excellence is evident in the improved gross margins at both divisions. The Applied Optics Center achieved an impressive 34.1% gross margin, up from 29.3%, while Optex Richardson improved to 20.7%. These gains reflect successful fixed cost absorption and production efficiency improvements.

The strategic focus on alleviating internal bottlenecks while maintaining quality standards has enabled higher output without proportional cost increases. The successful management of the order backlog, now at $44.2 million, positions the company well for sustained operational performance through 2025.

RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2024 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced financial results for the year ended September 29, 2024.

Danny Schoening, CEO of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., commented, "To build on last year's comments, this was again, another strong year for Optex. This was accomplished with multi-year wins on every major platform that we support. Laser Protected Periscopes, Laser Filter Units, Laser Interference Filters, M22 Binoculars, and other optical assemblies have filled our backlog and driven favorable factory leverage at both of our facilities. In addition, our suppliers have stepped up to the delivery challenges and we've selectively increased various internal bottlenecks to fuel the output. I would like to thank all of our employees, customers, and shareholders for their continued support in 2024 as we anticipate these trends to continue in 2025."

Backlog as of September 29, 2024 was $44.2 million. This compares to a backlog of $41.8 million as of October 1, 2023, representing an increase of $2.4 million, or 5.7%.

For the year ended September 29, 2024, our total revenues increased by $8.3 million, or 32.5%, compared to the prior year. The increase in revenue reflects increases at both the Optex Richardson segment of $6.1 million and the Applied Optics Center segment of $2.2 million. The increase in revenue was driven by increased customer demand for military products across both operating segments partially offset by lower customer demand in optical assemblies at the Applied Optics Center.

Gross profit increased $2.9 million, or 44.0%, and the gross margin percentage increased by 2.2 points from 25.8% in the 2023 fiscal year to 28.0% in the 2024 fiscal year. Optex Systems gross profit increased by $1.4 million and the gross margin percentage increased to 20.7% as compared to 19.7% in the prior year. Applied Optics Center gross profit increased by $1.5 million and the gross margin percentage increased to 34.1% as compared to 29.3% in the prior year. The increase in each segment and consolidated gross profit is primarily attributable to higher revenue and increased absorption of fixed cost.

Consolidated operating income increased by $2.0 million, or 73.0%, in the year ended September 29, 2024 to $4.8 million as compared to the prior year operating income of $2.8 million. Both operating segments realized an increase in operating income which is primarily attributable to higher revenue and gross profit, partially offset by increases in general and administrative costs.

As of September 29, 2024, Optex Systems Holdings had working capital of $15.1 million, as compared to $13.5 million as of October 1, 2023. During the twelve months ended September 29, 2024, we generated operating cash of $1.8 million, primarily driven by increased revenue and net income. For the twelve months ended September 29, 2024, there was no net change against the outstanding credit facility balance of $1.0 million.

At September 29, 2024, the Company had approximately $1.0 million in cash and an outstanding payable balance of $1.0 against its $3.0 million line of credit. As of September 29, 2024, our outstanding accounts receivable balance was $3.8 million, which has been collected during the first quarter of fiscal 2025. During the first quarter of 2025, we paid down our credit facility to zero.

Our key performance measures for year ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023 are summarized below.

		(Thousands)
		Twelve months ended
Metric		Sept 29, 2024				Oct 1, 2023				% Change
Revenue		$	33,995			$	25,659				32.5	%
Gross Profit		$	9,529			$	6,619				44.0	%
Gross Margin %			28.0	%			25.8	%			8.5	%
Operating Income		$	4,821			$	2,787				73.0	%
Net Income		$	3,768			$	2,263				66.5	%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)		$	5,733			$	3,379				69.7	%

During the twelve months ended September 29, 2024, the Company booked $36.4 million in new orders, representing a 5.2% increase from the prior year period orders of $34.6 million. The orders for the most recently completed twelve months consist of $23.5 million for our Optex Richardson segment and $12.9 million attributable to the Applied Optics Center segment.

The table below summarizes our twelve-month operating results for the periods ended September 29, 2024 and October 1, 2023, in terms of both the GAAP net income measure and the non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We believe that including both measures allows the reader better to evaluate our overall performance.

		(Thousands) Twelve months ended
		September 29, 2024				October 1, 2023
Net Income - GAAP		$	3,768			$	2,263
Add:
Federal Income Tax Expense			1,006				469
Depreciation & Amortization			487				345
Stock Compensation			425				247
Interest Expense			47				55
Adjusted EBITDA - Non GAAP		$	5,733			$	3,379

Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for performance measures calculated under GAAP. This non-GAAP measure excludes certain cash expenses that we are obligated to make. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do or may not calculate it at all, which limits the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure.

During the year ended September 29, 2024, we recorded net income of $3.8 million as compared to net income of $2.3 million during the year ended October 1, 2023. The increase of net income of $1.5 million is primarily attributable to increased operating income of $2.0 million, offset by increased federal income taxes of ($0.5) million. Our Adjusted EBITDA increased by $2.3 million to $5.7 million during the twelve months ended September 29, 2024 as compared to $3.4 million during the twelve months ended October 1, 2023. The increase in EBITDA is primarily driven by increased net income, offset by increased taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock compensation.

Highlights of the Consolidated and Segment Results of Operations have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial highlights do not include all information and disclosures required in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes and should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended September 29, 2024 filed with the SEC on December 19, 2024.

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

		(Thousands, except share and per share data)
		September 29, 2024				October 1, 2023
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents		$	1,009			$	1,204
Accounts Receivable, Net			3,764				3,624
Inventory, Net			14,863				12,153
Contract Asset			219				336
Prepaid Expenses			217				219
Current Assets			20,072				17,536
Property and Equipment, Net			1,292				998
Other Assets
Deferred Tax Asset			947				922
Intangibles, net			951				-
Right-of-use Asset			2,233				2,740
Security Deposits			23				23
Other Assets			4,154				3,685
Total Assets		$	25,518			$	22,219
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable		$	1,177			$	810
Credit Facility			1,000				-
Operating Lease Liability			638				620
Federal Income Taxes Payable			74				247
Accrued Expenses			1,258				1,265
Accrued Selling Expense			237				336
Accrued Warranty Costs			52				75
Contract Loss Reserves			259				243
Customer Advance Deposits			255				481
Current Liabilities			4,950				4,077
Other Liabilities
Credit Facility-Long Term			-				1,000
Operating Lease Liability, net of current portion			1,760				2,282
Other Liabilities			1,760				3,282
Total Liabilities			6,710				7,359
Commitments and Contingencies			-				-
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock - ($0.001 par, 2,000,000,000 authorized, 6,873,938 and 6,763,070 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)			7				7
Additional Paid in Capital			21,465				21,285
Accumulated Deficit			(2,664	)			(6,432	)
Stockholders' Equity			18,808				14,860
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	25,518			$	22,219

The accompanying notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended September 29, 2024 filed with the SEC on December 19, 2024 are an integral part of these financial statements.

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income

		(Thousands, except share and per share data)
		Twelve months ended
		September 29, 2024				October 1, 2023
Revenue		$	33,995			$	25,659
Cost of Sales			24,466				19,040
Gross Profit			9,529				6,619
General and Administrative Expense			4,708				3,832
Operating Income			4,821				2,787
Interest Expense			47				55
Income Before Taxes			4,774				2,732
Income Tax Expense, net			1,006				469
Net income applicable to common shareholders		$	3,768			$	2,263
Basic income per share		$	0.56			$	0.34
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - basic			6,762,145				6,616,462
Diluted income per share		$	0.55			$	0.34
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - diluted			6,833,274				6,653,573

The accompanying notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended September 29, 2024 filed with the SEC on December 19, 2024 are an integral part of these financial statements.

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.

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These forward-looking statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding growth strategy; product and development programs; financial performance and financial condition (including revenue, net income, profit margins and working capital); customer demand; orders and backlog; expected timing of contract deliveries to customers and corresponding revenue recognition; increases in the cost of materials and labor; costs remaining to fulfill contracts; contract loss reserves; labor shortages; follow-on orders; supply chain challenges; the continuation of historical trends; the sufficiency of our cash balances for future liquidity and capital resource needs; the expected impact of changes in accounting policies on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows; anticipated problems and our plans for future operations; and the economy in general or the future of the defense industry.

These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control.

You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Contact:

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1-972-764-5718

SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

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FAQ

What was OPXS's revenue growth in fiscal year 2024?

Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) reported a 32.5% revenue increase to $33.995 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year.

How much is OPXS's current backlog as of September 2024?

OPXS reported a backlog of $44.2 million as of September 29, 2024, representing a 5.7% increase from $41.8 million in the previous year.

What was OPXS's net income for fiscal year 2024?

OPXS reported a net income of $3.768 million for fiscal year 2024, a 66.5% increase from $2.263 million in fiscal year 2023.

How much in new orders did OPXS book in fiscal year 2024?

OPXS booked $36.4 million in new orders during fiscal year 2024, a 5.2% increase from $34.6 million in the previous year.

What was OPXS's gross margin percentage in fiscal year 2024?

OPXS achieved a gross margin of 28.0% in fiscal year 2024, an improvement from 25.8% in fiscal year 2023.