CPI Aerostructures Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

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CPI Aerostructures (NYSE American: CVU) reported challenging Q1 2025 financial results, with revenue declining to $15.4 million from $19.1 million in Q1 2024. The company posted a net loss of $(1.3) million, compared to a net income of $0.2 million in the prior year. The results were significantly impacted by a $2.1 million pre-tax loss on the A-10 Program due to higher manufacturing costs on a 2019 fixed-price contract. Excluding the A-10 Program impact, gross profit margin improved to 21.6% from 18.6% year-over-year. The company reduced its total debt to a record low of $16.7 million and maintained a Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio below 3.0 for the ninth consecutive quarter. CPI Aero ended Q1 with a strong backlog of $516 million, including new program awards from major aerospace companies.

Positive

• Strong backlog of $516 million with new program awards from L3Harris, Raytheon, Lockheed and Embraer
• Improved gross profit margin to 21.6% from 18.6% YoY (excluding A-10 Program)
• Total debt reduced to all-time low of $16.7 million
• Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio maintained below 3.0 for ninth consecutive quarter

Negative

• Revenue declined 19.3% to $15.4 million from $19.1 million YoY
• Net loss of $1.3 million compared to net income of $0.2 million YoY
• $2.1 million pre-tax loss on A-10 Program due to higher manufacturing costs
• Cash flow used in operations increased to $2.7 million from $1 million YoY

Insights

Aerospace Financial Analyst

CPI Aero reported significant Q1 decline with $1.3M loss, impacted by A-10 program losses despite underlying margin improvement and debt reduction.

CPI Aero's Q1 2025 results show a substantial deterioration across key metrics compared to Q1 2024. Revenue declined 19.3% to $15.4 million, while gross profit plummeted 55.6% to $1.6 million. The company swung from a modest profit to a $1.3 million net loss, with EPS falling from $0.01 to -$0.10.

The primary driver behind this performance decline was a $2.1 million pre-tax loss on the company's A-10 Program - a fixed-price contract from 2019 facing higher manufacturing costs. This program alone dragged down overall results significantly. Management highlighted that excluding this impact, gross margin would have actually improved to 21.6% versus 18.6% in Q1 2024.

Despite the earnings setback, CPI Aero continues making progress on its balance sheet. Total debt reached an all-time low of $16.7 million, maintaining a Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio below 3.0 for the ninth consecutive quarter. This disciplined deleveraging provides some financial flexibility despite operational challenges.

The $516 million backlog remains a bright spot, featuring new program awards from major defense contractors including L3Harris, Raytheon, Lockheed and Embraer. This robust order book provides revenue visibility for future quarters as the company focuses on transitioning away from legacy programs like the A-10 toward more profitable opportunities.

Cash flow metrics signal caution, with operations consuming $2.7 million in Q1 2025 versus $1 million a year earlier. This 170% increase in cash burn rate requires monitoring, as sustainable positive cash flow will be essential for long-term stability. The cash balance dropped 66% from December to March, down to $1.87 million.

Overall, while the A-10 Program created significant near-term pressure, management's decision to address this underperforming contract head-on could enable better performance in future quarters. The transition strategy from legacy programs to newer opportunities appears sound, though execution will be critical given the tightening liquidity position.

First Quarter 2025 vs. First Quarter 2024 

• Revenue of $15.4 million compared to $19.1 million;  
• Gross profit of $1.6 million compared to $3.6 million;  
• Gross margin of 10.7% compared to 18.6%;  
• Net (loss) income of $(1.3) million compared to net income of $0.2 million;  
• (Loss) earnings per share of $(0.10) compared to earnings per share of $0.01;  
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $(0.8) million compared to $1.2 million;  
• Cash flow used in operations of $2.7 million compared to $1 million.

EDGEWOOD, N.Y., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2025.

“Our first quarter 2025 results were significantly impacted by the recognition of a pre-tax loss of $2.1 million on our A-10 Program, a challenging Program with higher manufacturing costs on a 2019-fixed price contract. In light of the pending retirement of the A-10 fleet, we have now taken the necessary steps to mitigate this Program’s further potential degradation to the Company’s financial performance. Our first quarter 2025 gross profit without the A-10 Program impact was 21.6% compared to 18.6% in the first quarter of 2024 and, our income before provision for income taxes, without the A-10 Program impact, was $0.5 million compared to $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2024,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO.

“We continued to improve our balance sheet during the first quarter, bringing our total debt down to an all-time low of $16.7 million and our Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio to 2.9 marking our ninth consecutive quarter-end below 3.0,” continued Dorith Hakim, President and CEO.

Concluded Ms. Hakim, “We remain committed to driving operational improvements as we strive to meet our customer’s priorities while optimizing our portfolio, transitioning from legacy programs to programs of the future. We ended the quarter with a strong backlog of $516 million, which includes multiple new program awards from L3Harris, Raytheon, Lockheed and Embraer. We remain confident in CPI Aero’s long-term outlook and look forward to capitalizing on the multiple opportunities ahead as we continue to build on our long-standing relationships with our customers.”

About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services.

Forward-looking Statements 
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included or incorporated in this press release are forward-looking statements. Words such as “remain committed," “strive,” “remain confident,” “outlook,” “look forward,” “opportunities ahead,” “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include the Company’s confidence in its long-term outlook, expectations for future opportunities, and plans to continue building on customer relationships. The Company does not guarantee that it will actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially from these forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by its forward-looking statements, including those important factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company may elect to do so at some point in the future, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements and it disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CPI Aero® is a registered trademark of CPI Aerostructures, Inc. For more information, visit www.cpiaero.com, and follow us on Twitter @CPIAERO.

Contacts:
Investor Relations Counsel	CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
Alliance Advisors IR	Philip Passarello
Jody Burfening	Chief Financial Officer
(212) 838-3777	(631) 586-5200
cpiaero@allianceadvisors.com	ppassarello@cpiaero.com
	www.cpiaero.com

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	March 31, 2025 (Unaudited)				December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash	$	1,868,580			$	5,490,963
Accounts receivable, net		5,565,694				3,716,378
Contract assets, net		32,080,347				32,832,290
Inventory		897,523				918,288
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		705,679				634,534
Total Current Assets		41,117,823				43,592,453
Operating lease right-of-use assets		2,370,664				2,856,200
Property and equipment, net		728,540				767,904
Deferred tax asset, net		19,221,166				18,837,576
Goodwill		1,784,254				1,784,254
Other assets		138,284				143,615
Total Assets	$	65,360,731			$	67,982,002
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	14,497,164			$	11,097,685
Accrued expenses		4,547,206				7,922,316
Contract liabilities		1,955,260				2,430,663
Loss reserve		98,534				22,832
Current portion of line of credit		2,750,000				2,750,000
Current portion of long-term debt		18,736				26,483
Operating lease liabilities, current		2,206,562				2,162,154
Income taxes payable		93,156				58,209
Total Current Liabilities		26,166,618				26,470,342
Line of credit, net of current portion		13,890,000				14,640,000
Long-term operating lease liabilities		374,566				938,418
Total Liabilities		40,431,184				42,048,760
Shareholders’ Equity:
Common stock - $.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, 13,009,294 and 12,978,741 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding		13,009				12,979
Additional paid-in capital		74,744,850				74,424,651
Accumulated deficit		(49,828,312	)			(48,504,388	)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		24,929,547				25,933,242
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	65,360,731			$	67,982,002

CPI AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	For the Three months Ended  March 31,
	2025				2024
Revenue	$	15,400,608			$	19,081,143
Cost of sales		13,751,133				15,527,394
Gross profit		1,649,475				3,553,749
Selling, general and administrative expenses		2,835,777				2,713,904
(Loss) income from operations		(1,186,302	)			839,845
Other income (expense)		1,500				—
Interest expense		(488,091	)			(632,135	)
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes		(1,672,893	)			207,710
(Benefit) Provision for income taxes		(348,969	)			39,472
Net (loss) income	$	(1,323,924	)		$	168,238
(Loss) Income per common share, basic	$	(0.10	)		$	0.01
(Loss) Income per common share, diluted	$	(0.10	)		$	0.01
Shares used in computing (loss) income per common share:
Basic		12,720,148				12,486,889
Diluted		12,720,148				12,680,584

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

Note: (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as GAAP income from operations plus depreciation, amortization and stock-compensation expense.

Adjusted EBITDA as calculated by us may be calculated differently than Adjusted EBITDA for other companies. We have provided Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is a commonly used measure of financial performance in comparable companies and is provided to help investors evaluate companies on a consistent basis, as well as to enhance understanding of our operating results. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as either an alternative to income from operations or net income or as an indicator of our operating performance or an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. The adjustments to calculate this non-GAAP financial measure and the basis for such adjustments are outlined below. Please refer to the following table below that reconciles GAAP income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA.

The adjustments to calculate this non-GAAP financial measure, and the basis for such adjustments, are outlined below:

Depreciation. The Company incurs depreciation expense (recorded in cost of sales and in selling, general and administrative expenses) related to capital assets purchased, leased or constructed to support the ongoing operations of the business. The assets are recorded at cost or fair value and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of individual assets.

Stock-based compensation expense. The Company incurs non-cash expense related to stock-based compensation included in its GAAP presentation of cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Management believes that exclusion of these expenses allows comparison of operating results to those of other companies that disclose non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information provided in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company expects to continue to incur expenses similar to the Adjusted EBITDA financial adjustments described above, and investors should not infer from the Company's presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure that these costs are unusual, infrequent, or non-recurring. 

Reconciliation of income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

	Three months ended March 31
	2025				2024
(Loss) income From Operations	$	(1,186,302	)		$	839,845
Depreciation		98,767				99,567
Stock-based compensation		320,229				281,523
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(767,306	)		$	1,220,935

FAQ

What caused CVU's net loss in Q1 2025?

CPI Aerostructures' Q1 2025 net loss was primarily due to a $2.1 million pre-tax loss on the A-10 Program, resulting from higher manufacturing costs on a 2019 fixed-price contract.

What is CPI Aerostructures' (CVU) current backlog value?

CPI Aerostructures reported a backlog of $516 million as of Q1 2025, including new program awards from L3Harris, Raytheon, Lockheed and Embraer.

How much did CVU's revenue decline in Q1 2025?

CVU's revenue declined by 19.3%, from $19.1 million in Q1 2024 to $15.4 million in Q1 2025.

What is CPI Aerostructures' (CVU) current debt level?

CVU reported total debt at an all-time low of $16.7 million, with a Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.9 in Q1 2025.

How did CVU's gross margin perform in Q1 2025?

Excluding the A-10 Program impact, CVU's gross margin improved to 21.6% in Q1 2025 from 18.6% in Q1 2024. Including the A-10 Program impact, overall gross margin declined to 10.7%.