VirTra Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2024 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

VirTra reported Q3 2024 financial results with bookings growing 51% quarter-over-quarter to $8.9 million. Total revenue was $7.5 million, slightly down from $7.6 million in Q3 2023. Gross margin improved to 73% from 71% year-over-year. Net income decreased to $0.6 million ($0.05 per diluted share) compared to $1.6 million ($0.15 per diluted share) in Q3 2023. The company maintained strong working capital of $36.0 million and launched V-XR, their new extended reality solution. Operating expenses increased 28% to $4.7 million due to investments in staff and expanded sales efforts.

Positive

• Bookings increased 51% QoQ to $8.9 million
• Gross margin improved to 73% from 71% YoY
• Strong working capital position of $36.0 million
• Cash and cash equivalents of $19.7 million

Negative

• Revenue decreased 1% YoY to $7.5 million
• Net income declined to $0.6 million from $1.6 million YoY
• Operating expenses increased 28% to $4.7 million
• Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $1.1 million from $2.9 million YoY

Insights

Financial Analyst

VirTra's Q3 results present a mixed picture. While bookings grew impressively by 51% quarter-over-quarter to $8.9 million, revenue slightly declined by 1% to $7.5 million. The expanded gross margin of 73% is a bright spot, but net income dropped significantly to $0.6 million from $1.6 million year-over-year.

The company's strong working capital of $36.0 million and cash position of $19.7 million provide stability, but increased operating expenses and lower profitability metrics warrant attention. The 28% rise in operating expenses to $4.7 million reflects investments in growth initiatives but has impacted bottom-line performance.

The continuing resolution through December 20th and potential election-related budget uncertainties create near-term headwinds, though the growing backlog and improved booking trends suggest potential recovery in 2025.

Market Research Analyst

The launch of V-XR represents a strategic expansion beyond VirTra's core law enforcement and military markets into healthcare and education sectors. This diversification could reduce dependency on government funding cycles and create new revenue streams. The addition of two board members with military and law enforcement expertise strengthens the company's market positioning and regulatory compliance capabilities.

The improved booking trends despite government funding delays indicate strong underlying demand for simulation training solutions. However, the 22% decline in nine-month revenue to $21.7 million highlights the impact of federal budget constraints on contract execution. The company's shift toward service and STEP contracts with higher margins demonstrates effective portfolio management in challenging market conditions.

Q3 Bookings Grow 51% Quarter-Over-Quarter to $8.9 Million, Bringing YTD Total to $17.7 Million

Gross Margin Expands to 73%

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTSI) (“VirTra” or the “Company”), a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. The financial statements are available on VirTra’s website and here.

Third Quarter 2024 and Recent Operational Highlights:

• Bookings totaled $8.9 million in Q3 2024, a 51% increase from $5.9 million in Q2 2024, and a 22% year-over-year increase from $7.3 million in Q3 2023. This growth reflects the effectiveness of our enhanced sales approach and improved market conditions.
• Gross margins improved to 73%, up from 71% in the prior year period.
• Maintained robust working capital at $36.0 million, positioning the Company for sustained growth and operational agility.
• Advanced V-XR launch, with initial orders now being accepted and preparation underway for customer deliveries. This new extended reality solution is set to broaden VirTra’s offerings to meet varying budget requirements, providing agencies with greater flexibility and essential tools for de-escalation training. Additionally, V-XR is expected to open avenues into adjacent markets such as healthcare and education, where immersive training is increasingly in demand.
• Appointed retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Maria R. Gervais and Georgia POST Executive Director Mike Ayers to the Board of Directors, strengthening VirTra’s expertise in virtual military training and high-impact law enforcement certification.
  

Third Quarter and Nine Month 2024 Financial Highlights:

	For the Three Months Ended											For the Nine Months Ended
All figures in millions, except per share data	September 30, 2024				September 30, 2023				% Δ			September 30, 2024				September 30, 2023				% Δ
Total Revenue	$7.5				$7.6				-1%			$21.7				$27.9				-22%
Gross Profit	$5.5				$5.4				2%			$16.5				$18.3				-10%
Gross Margin		73%				71%			N/A				76%				65%			N/A
Net Income	$0.6				$1.6				N/A			$3.0				$5.6				N/A
Diluted EPS	$0.05				$0.15				N/A			$0.27				$0.51				N/A
Adjusted EBITDA	$1.1				$2.9				N/A			$4.7				$9.4				N/A

Management Commentary

CEO John Givens stated, “The third quarter marked a positive step toward accelerating sales momentum, with bookings improving to $8.9 million. This increase signals that the sales improvements we initiated in the second half of 2023 are beginning to make their way into our financial results, setting a strong foundation for future growth. Given the longer timelines associated with selling to government customers, this progress is an encouraging start to what we believe will be a steady ramp-up in demand as our strategies continue to take hold.

“We’re tracking macroeconomic factors closely, including December’s budget decisions, as the continuing resolution currently in place only extends funding for federal programs through December 20th. While funds have been allocated, final distribution to our customers may take additional time, especially as priorities may shift following the presidential election. Nonetheless, with a strong pipeline and strategic positioning, we’re optimistic about capitalizing on emerging opportunities as we move through Q4 and into 2025.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total revenue was $7.5 million, compared to $7.6 million in the prior year period. The slight decrease can primarily be attributed to the smaller number of bookings in the previous three quarters due to the temporary funding measures taken by the federal government that delayed many of VirTra’s contracts.

Gross profit totaled $5.5 million (73% of total revenue), compared to $5.4 million (71% of total revenue) in the prior year period. This 2% improvement in gross margin reflects the lower cost of sales. Additionally, a significant portion of total revenue came from the Company’s service and STEP contracts, which have minimal associated costs, further supporting gross margin performance.

Net operating expense was $4.7 million, a 28% increase from $3.7 million in the prior year period. This increase was driven by investments in higher-level staff and expanded sales and marketing efforts to support growth initiatives. Also contributing to the increased operating expenses were enhancements to the Company’s IT infrastructure and compliance measures required for current and future contracts.

Operating income was $0.8 million, compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Net income was $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share (based on 11.2 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding), compared to net income of $1.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share (based on 10.9 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding), in the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP metric, was $1.1 million, compared to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Cash and cash equivalents were $19.7 million at September 30, 2024.

Financial Commentary

CFO Alanna Boudreau stated, “With a solid cash position and strong gross margin profile, we have the financial flexibility to continue supporting growth initiatives, including expanding our product offerings, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities, and investing in technology to improve training outcomes. Ongoing adjustments to our contract terms have strengthened our cash flow and working capital, allowing us to respond quickly to new opportunities and invest in strategic areas that will drive long-term growth.

“Our strong backlog, which includes long-term contracts, reflects continued demand and provides us with a steady revenue foundation. Additionally, targeted investments in talent, IT infrastructure, and sales and marketing have positioned us for growth as we look toward 2025.”

Conference Call

VirTra’s management will hold a conference call today (November 12, 2024) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results. VirTra’s Chief Executive Officer John Givens and Chief Financial Officer Alanna Boudreau will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-407-9208
International number: 1-201-493-6784
Conference ID: 13749298

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at 949-574-3860.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company’s website.

A replay of the call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 26, 2024.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13749298

About VirTra, Inc.
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra’s mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

About the Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization and before other non-operating costs and income (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA also includes non-cash stock option expense and other than temporary impairment loss on investments. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. VirTra calculates its Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items it does not consider to be indicative of its performance and its ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to VirTra’s investors regarding VirTra’s financial condition and results of operations and because Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in VirTra’s industry, several of which present a form of Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of VirTra’s results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flows statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the following tables:

		For the Three Months Ended																For the Nine Months Ended
		Sept 30,				Sept 30,				Increase				%				Sept 30,				Sept 30,				Increase				%
		2024				2023				(Decrease)				Change				2024				2023				(Decrease)				Change
Net Income (Loss)		$	583,101			$	1,634,790			$	(1,051,689	)			-64	%		$	3,000,002			$	5,607,804			$	(2,607,802	)			-47	%
Adjustments:
Provision for income taxes			208,000				244,316				(36,316	)			-15	%			807,000				1,863,150				(1,056,150	)			-57	%
Depreciation and amortization			308,924				121,054				187,870				155	%			834,494				602,535				231,959				38	%
Interest (net)			(55,919	)			23,957				(79,876	)			-333	%			(144,876	)			133,377				(278,253	)			-209	%
EBITDA		$	1,044,106			$	2,024,117				(980,011	)			-48	%		$	4,496,620			$	8,206,866				(3,710,246	)			-45	%
Right of use amortization			38,720				843,042				(804,322	)							238,213				1,209,397				(971,184	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	1,082,826			$	2,867,159			$	(1,784,333	)			-62	%		$	4,734,833			$	9,416,263			$	(4,681,430	)			-50	%

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations Contact:

Matt Glover and Alec Wilson
Gateway Group, Inc.
VTSI@gateway-grp.com
949-574-3860

- Financial Tables to Follow -

VIRTRA, INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2024				2023
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	19,668,455			$	18,849,842
Accounts receivable, net			7,216,751				15,724,147
Inventory, net			13,911,948				12,404,880
Unbilled revenue			2,258,930				1,109,616
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,886,148				906,803
Total current assets			44,942,232				48,995,288
Long-term assets:
Property and equipment, net			16,351,433				15,487,012
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net			478,474				716,687
Intangible assets, net			560,873				567,540
Security deposits, long-term			35,692				35,691
Other assets, long-term			201,670				201,670
Deferred tax asset, net			3,498,003				3,630,154
Total long-term assets			21,126,145				20,638,754
Total assets		$	66,068,377			$	69,634,042
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	1,121,558			$	2,282,427
Accrued compensation and related costs			1,906,302				2,221,416
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			708,952				3,970,559
Notes payable, current			230,824				226,355
Operating lease liability, short-term			192,294				317,840
Deferred revenue, short-term			4,797,825				6,736,175
Total current liabilities			8,957,755				15,754,772
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred revenue, long-term			3,022,676				3,012,206
Notes payable, long-term			7,629,800				7,813,021
Operating lease liability, long-term			308,109				432,176
Total long-term liabilities			10,960,585				11,257,403
Total liabilities			19,918,340				27,012,175
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding			-				-
Common stock $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 11,242,925 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024, and 11,107,230 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023			1,123				1,109
Class A common stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding			-				-
Class B common stock $0.0001 par value; 7,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding			-				-
Additional paid-in capital			32,485,919				31,957,765
Accumulated income			13,662,995				10,662,993
Total stockholders’ equity			46,150,037				42,621,867
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	66,068,377			$	69,634,042

VIRTRA, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues:
Net sales		$	7,484,269			$	7,561,582			$	21,653,707			$	27,925,420
Total revenue			7,484,269				7,561,582				21,653,707				27,925,420
Cost of sales			1,986,296				2,175,508				5,168,978				9,669,708
Gross profit			5,497,973				5,386,074				16,484,729				18,255,712
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			4,017,584				3,229,075				10,925,915				9,220,751
Research and development			724,757				487,388				2,273,422				1,965,438
Net operating expense			4,742,341				3,716,463				13,199,337				11,186,189
Income from operations			755,632				1,669,611				3,285,392				7,069,523
Other income (expense):
Other income			35,469				233,521				521,610				625,761
Other expense			-				(24,026	)			-				(224,330	)
Net other income			35,469				209,495				521,610				401,431
Income before provision for income taxes			791,101				1,879,106				3,807,002				7,470,954
Provision for income taxes			208,000				244,316				807,000				1,863,150
Net income		$	583,101			$	1,634,790			$	3,000,002			$	5,607,804
Net income per common share:
Basic		$	0.05			$	0.15			$	0.27			$	0.51
Diluted		$	0.05			$	0.15			$	0.27			$	0.51
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			11,175,882				10,934,962				10,982,083				10,924,486
Diluted			11,175,882				10,942,509				10,982,083				10,929,155

VIRTRA, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended September 30
		2024				2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	3,000,002			$	5,607,804
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			834,494				701,536
Right of use amortization			238,213				369,772
Reserve for RSU			508,003				-
Stock issued for service			12				342,475
Bad Debt Expense			(154,022	)			-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			8,661,418				(11,131,628	)
Inventory, net			(1,507,068	)			(1,183,302	)
Deferred taxes			132,151				(3,122,905	)
Unbilled revenue			(1,149,314	)			4,487,290
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(979,345	)			(779,538	)
Other assets			-				174,791
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses			(4,737,781	)			4,015,047
Lease liability			(249,614	)			(392,103	)
Deferred revenue			(1,927,880	)			5,276,512
Net cash provided by operating activities			2,669,269				4,365,751
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of intangible assets			-				-
Purchase of property and equipment			(1,692,249	)			(512,249	)
Net cash (used in) investing activities			(1,692,249	)			(512,249	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments of debt			(178,559	)			(177,824	)
RSU issued			20,151				41,903
Net cash used in financing activities			(158,408	)			(135,921	)
Net increase in cash			818,612				3,717,581
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period			18,849,843				13,483,597
Cash and restricted cash, end of period		$	19,668,455			$	17,201,178
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest Paid		$	182,419			$	-
Taxes Paid			5,315,442				-

FAQ

What was VirTra's (VTSI) Q3 2024 revenue?

VirTra reported Q3 2024 revenue of $7.5 million, slightly down from $7.6 million in Q3 2023.

How much did VirTra's (VTSI) bookings grow in Q3 2024?

VirTra's bookings grew 51% quarter-over-quarter to $8.9 million in Q3 2024, up from $5.9 million in Q2 2024.

What was VirTra's (VTSI) gross margin in Q3 2024?

VirTra's gross margin improved to 73% in Q3 2024, up from 71% in the prior year period.

What was VirTra's (VTSI) earnings per share in Q3 2024?

VirTra reported earnings of $0.05 per diluted share in Q3 2024, compared to $0.15 per diluted share in Q3 2023.