Cycurion, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2025

Rhea-AI Summary

Cycurion (NASDAQ: CYCU) reported challenging Q2 2025 financial results, with net revenues declining 22.3% to $3.9 million and a net loss of $5.3 million ($0.15 per share). The company faced significant headwinds from Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) budget cuts and delayed contracts.

Key developments include the launch of Cycurion Digital Currency with a $10M commitment to crypto investments, strategic partnerships with NACCHO and LSV-TECH, and a $1M stock-swap MOU with IQSTEL. The company completed a 51% acquisition of SLG Innovation for $13.5M in March 2025. Despite working capital challenges of $14.3M, cash position improved to $1.0M from $0.04M at year-end 2024.

Positive

• Cash and cash equivalents increased by 2,516.9% to $1.0 million from $0.04 million at year-end 2024
• Strategic $10 million commitment to Bitcoin and Ethereum investments through new Digital Currency subsidiary
• Secured multiple strategic partnerships including NACCHO, LSV-TECH, and $1M stock-swap deal with IQSTEL
• Successfully acquired 51% stake in SLG Innovation for $13.5M, expanding technology services portfolio

Negative

• Net revenues decreased 22.3% to $3.9M in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024
• Net loss of $5.3M in Q2 2025 versus $0.3M net income in Q2 2024
• Working capital deficit of $14.3M with increasing current liabilities
• Facing Nasdaq compliance issues regarding bid price minimums and market value thresholds
• Significant cash burn with $6.3M used in operating activities in H1 2025

Insights

Financial Analyst

Cycurion reports significant revenue decline and widening losses amid government contract delays, raising serious liquidity concerns despite strategic initiatives.

Cycurion's Q2 2025 results reveal severe financial deterioration with revenue dropping 22.3% year-over-year to $3.9 million and gross profit plummeting 77% to just $0.2 million. The company swung from a $0.3 million profit in Q2 2024 to a $5.3 million loss this quarter, reflecting deepening operational challenges.

The working capital deficit of $14.3 million is particularly alarming, with current liabilities of $20 million far exceeding current assets of $5.6 million. Despite increasing cash position to $1 million (up from $38,742 at year-end), this improvement came primarily from financing activities rather than operations, which consumed $6.3 million in cash during H1 2025.

The balance sheet shows concerning leverage with $9.9 million in total debt across various instruments. The company's reliance on factoring receivables ($2.3 million liability) indicates cash flow constraints forcing them to sell receivables at a discount to raise immediate funds.

Management attributes performance issues to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) budget cuts and postponed contracts, but the fundamental margin compression is troubling—gross margin shrank from 20.5% to just 6.1%, suggesting pricing pressure or unfavorable contract economics beyond just revenue timing.

The Nasdaq compliance issues (minimum bid price, market value thresholds, filing timelines) add additional risk of potential delisting if not resolved by October 2025. While strategic initiatives like the digital currency subsidiary and partnerships may diversify revenue streams, they represent speculative ventures that may distract from stabilizing the core business amid severe liquidity constraints.

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) (“Cycurion” or the “Company”), a premier cybersecurity and IT solutions provider, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025. Amid headwinds from Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) budget reductions and postponed government contracts, Cycurion is prioritizing the conversion of its expanding contract pipeline, advancing its digital currency initiatives, and capitalizing on partnerships with NACCHO, LSV-TECH, and IQSTEL, among others, to fuel future growth.

Key Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

• Net Revenues: $3.9 million, a 22.3% decrease from $5.0 million in Q2 2024
  
  
• Gross Profit: $0.2 million, a 77.0% decrease from $1.0 million in Q2 2024
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA: $(1.0) million, compared to $0.7 million in Q2 2024
  
  
• Net Loss: $(5.3) million, or $(0.15) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $0.3 million, or $0.02 per basic share and $0.01 per diluted share, in Q2 2024
  
  
• Cash and Cash Equivalents: $1.0 million at June 30, 2025 compared to $0.04 million at December 31, 2024

Key Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

• Net Revenues: $7.8 million, a 16.1% decrease from $9.2 million in the prior-year period
  
  
• Gross Profit: $0.9 million, a 33.3% decrease from $1.4 million in the first half of 2024
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA: $(0.5) million, compared to $0.7 million in the prior-year period
  
  
• Net Loss: $(15.5) million, or $(0.58) per basic share and $(0.57) per diluted share, versus a net loss of $(0.01) million, or $0.02 per basic share and $0.01 per diluted share, in the prior-year period

Management Commentary

“Although DOGE budget constraints and deferred contracts impacted our results in the first half of 2025, our third and fourth quarters have traditionally been robust, and we are encouraged by the potential to accelerate revenue from our expanding backlog,” stated Kevin Kelly, CEO and Chairman of Cycurion, Inc. “Through Cycurion Digital Currency’s innovative approach, alongside collaborations with NACCHO, LSV-TECH, and IQSTEL, we are well-equipped to meet rising cybersecurity needs and deliver sustained shareholder value.”

Business and Strategic Developments

• Second-Half Expectations: Cycurion’s Q3 and Q4 have historically driven stronger results from seasonal contract cycles. The Company is actively pursuing conversions from its backlog, which has swelled amid DOGE delays, with anticipated advancements as federal funding stabilizes—though timelines are variable
  
  
• Expanding Pipeline: DOGE cuts have contributed to a larger contract backlog; leadership is committed to realizing these opportunities in the latter half of 2025, contingent on easing government fiscal pressures
  
  
• Digital Currency Initiative: The launch of Cycurion Digital Currency, a fully owned subsidiary, includes a $10 million commitment to Bitcoin and Ethereum investments, prioritizing long-term holdings, clear reporting, and adherence to regulations. This move broadens the Company’s portfolio in the dynamic digital economy
  
  
• Key Collaborations:
  
  
  • NACCHO Collaboration: Teaming with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) enables Cycurion to offer premium cybersecurity services to public health entities, tackling urgent online risks
    
    
  • LSV-TECH Collaboration: Partnering with LSV-TECH International Consortium extends Cycurion’s MSSP Cyber Shield platform into Latin America, tapping into LSV-TECH’s ties with Colombian academic institutions and its Nokia-backed network spanning 135 nations
    
    
  • IQSTEL Collaboration: A $1 million stock-swap MOU with IQSTEL establishes an equity alliance to build an AI-enhanced cybersecurity solution for telecom worldwide. Merging Cycurion’s security prowess with IQSTEL’s access to 600+ operators unlocks mutual sales channels and innovative advancements
    
    
• SLG Integration: Cycurion secured a 51% stake in SLG Innovation, Inc. on March 31, 2025, for about $13.5 million, bolstering its tech services lineup and growth trajectory
  
  
• Balance Sheet Enhancement: In the first half of 2025, Cycurion secured $0.3 million via an equity line and $3.7 million from warrant exercises, while transforming convertible notes and promissory notes into equity for improved financial health

Balance Sheet Overview: June 30, 2025

• Cash: Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.0 million, up 2,516.9% from $0.04 million at December 31, 2024, driven by financing activities including warrant exercises and note proceeds.
  
  
• Liquidity: The Company is advancing efficiency measures and funding strategies to enhance liquidity, supported by $5.6 million in net cash from financing activities in the first half of 2025, despite $6.3 million in cash used in operating activities.
  
  
• Working Capital: A working capital shortfall of $14.3 million persists, reflecting a 23.2% increase in current liabilities to $20.0 million from $18.7 million at year-end 2024, primarily due to factoring liabilities and accounts payable growth.
  
  
• Debt: Gross debt totaled $9.9 million, including $3.2 million in revolving credit, $0.6 million in current bank loans, $0.9 million in current loans payable, $2.3 million in factoring liability, $2.7 million in promissory notes, $0.2 million in related-party loans, and $0.3 million in non-current loans, relatively stable compared to $10.5 million at December 31, 2024.Total assets reached $30.7 million, up from $25.6 million at year-end 2024, largely from SLG-related goodwill

Nasdaq Update

Cycurion is addressing compliance notifications from Nasdaq concerning bid price minimums, market value thresholds, and filing timelines, aiming for resolution by October 2025.

Forward Outlook

Cycurion is dedicated to overcoming DOGE hurdles and harnessing its backlog for H2 2025 revenue gains, especially in peak Q3 and Q4 periods. With Cycurion Digital Currency and alliances like NACCHO, LSV-TECH, and IQSTEL, the Company is primed to seize cybersecurity and digital innovation prospects. Investments continue in core areas such as advisory consulting, managed security, and SaaS, amplified by the SLG acquisition for broader market reach.

Full details are available in Cycurion’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2025.

About Cycurion, Inc.

Based in McLean, Virginia, Cycurion (NASDAQ: CYCU) is a forward-thinking provider of IT cybersecurity solutions and AI, committed to delivering secure, reliable, and innovative services to clients worldwide. Specializing in cybersecurity, program management, and business continuity, Cycurion harnesses its AI-enhanced ARx platform and expert team to empower clients and safeguard their operations. Along with its subsidiaries, Axxum Technologies, Cloudburst Security, and Cycurion Innovation, Inc., Cycurion serves government, healthcare, and corporate clients committed to securing the digital future.

More info: www.cycurion.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the operations and prospective growth of Cycurion’s business.

Many factors could cause Cycurion’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements described in this press release, including words such as “continue”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “hope”, “should”, “would”, “may”, “potential”, and other similar expressions. Such factors could include, among others, those detailed in its Registration Statement on Form S-1 and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions set out in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in those filings with the SEC underlying those forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and Cycurion does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Cycurion cannot assure that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Individuals are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

These statements, including expectations for revenue conversion from the backlog, the benefits of the IQSTEL alliance and stock exchange, and the success of the digital currency strategy, are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions, regulatory changes, and the Company’s ability to address liquidity concerns. For a discussion of these risks, please refer to Cycurion’s filings with the SEC.

Investor Relations Contact: Cycurion Investor Relations
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Media Relations Contact: Cycurion Communications
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CYCURION, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
		June 30, 2025				December 31, 2024
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,013,836			$	38,742
Restricted cash			-				2,048
Accounts receivable, net			4,118,888				10,353,708
Other receivables			400,072				434,391
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			54,259				99,463
Total current assets			5,587,055				10,928,352
Deposit for acquisition target			-				2,000,000
Property and equipment, net			16,832				20,321
Software development costs			4,325,981				4,151,981
Intangible assets, net			7,917				25,000
Security deposits			10,351				10,351
Goodwill			20,788,299				6,592,304
Investments held in trust account			-				1,834,540
Total non-current assets			25,149,380				14,634,497
Total Assets		$	30,736,435			$	25,562,849
Liabilities, Mezzanine and Stockholders’ Equity:
Bank loan-revolving credit line		$	3,236,167			$	3,249,067
Bank loan - current portion			620,078				774,095
Loans payable - current portion			885,240				408,516
Factoring liability			2,309,160				-
Subordinated convertible promissory notes			-				3,333,335
Promissory notes			2,669,626				2,486,989
Loans payable - related parties			150,372				148,088
Accounts payable			5,088,223				3,578,374
Due to related party			18,000				-
Accrued liabilities			3,848,247				3,601,242
Excise tax payable			1,167,173				1,157,161
Total current liabilities			19,992,286				18,736,867
Loans payable - non-current portion			295,296				146,798
Series A Convertible preferred stock ($0.001 par value, 500,000 shares designated, 0 and 345,528 issued and outstanding, respectively)			-				1,294,117
Total non-current liabilities			295,296				1,440,915
Total liabilities			20,287,582				20,177,782
Commitments and contingencies (Note 20)
Mezzanine Equity:
Common stock subject to possible redemption, $0.0001 par value, 0 and 173,879 shares at redemption value of approximately $11.03 per share, respectively			-				1,917,309
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized)
Series A convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 110,000 shares designated, 106,816 and 0 issued and outstanding, respectively)			11				-
Series B convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 3,000 shares designated, 1 and 3,000 issued and outstanding, respectively)			-				-
Series C convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 5,000 shares designated, 4,851 issued and outstanding)			-				-
Series D convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 6,666,700 shares designated, 150,000 and 0 issued and outstanding, respectively)			15				-
Series E convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 100 shares designated, 51 and 0 issued and outstanding, respectively)			-				-
Series F convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 10,000 shares designated, 0 and 0 issued and outstanding, respectively)			-				-
Series G convertible preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 10,000 shares designated, 3,318 and 0 issued and outstanding, respectively)
Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 40,353,983 and 10,592,607 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)			4,036				1,059
Additional paid in capital			32,661,282				6,670,060
Accumulated deficit			(18,650,614	)			(3,203,361	)
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Cycurion			14,014,730				3,467,758
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests			(3,565,877	)			-
Total stockholders’ equity			10,448,853				3,467,758
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	30,736,435			$	25,562,849

CYCURION, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Net revenues		$	3,887,915			$	5,001,312			$	7,757,965			$	9,244,167
Cost of revenues			3,651,978				3,977,150				6,844,265				7,873,291
Gross profit			235,937				1,024,162				913,700				1,370,876
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses			4,002,014				294,790				14,777,281				673,767
Operating (loss)/income			(3,766,077	)			729,372				(13,863,581	)			697,109
Interest income			-				20,211				-				20,211
Interest expense			(615,392	)			(482,355	)			(794,283	)			(713,830	)
Loss on debt settlement, net			(907,983	)			-				(766,330	)			-
Other (expense)/income			(962	)			38,866				(114,706	)			(9,871	)
Other expense, net			(1,524,337	)			(423,278	)			(1,675,319	)			(703,490	)
(Loss)/income before income taxes			(5,290,414	)			306,094				(15,538,900	)			(6,381	)
Provision for income tax			-				-				-				-
Net (loss)/income		$	(5,290,414	)		$	306,094			$	(15,538,900	)		$	(6,381	)
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest			101,659				-				101,659				-
Net (loss)/income attributable to Cycurion		$	(5,188,755	)		$	306,094			$	(15,437,241	)		$	(6,381	)
Comprehensive (loss)/income		$	(5,188,755	)		$	306,094			$	(15,437,241	)		$	(6,381	)
Earnings per share:
Basic		$	(0.15	)		$	0.02			$	(0.58	)		$	0.02
Diluted		$	(0.15	)		$	0.01			$	(0.57	)		$	0.01
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			34,791,716				14,968,215				26,707,978				14,968,215
Diluted			34,891,716				32,383,372				26,807,978				16,704,748

CYCURION, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
		For the Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(15,538,900	)		$	(6,381	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock based compensation			10,534,777				10,000
Amortization of debt discount			213,036				-
Depreciation of property and equipment			3,489				4,394
Amortization of software development costs			17,083				-
Loss on debt settlement, net			766,330				-
Finance expense			100,000				-
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net and other receivables			(1,478,433	)			(1,267,911	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			45,204				16,050
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			(965,708	)			393,435
Net cash used in operating activities			(6,303,122	)			(850,413	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary			34,983				-
Issuance of promissory notes			-				(354,000	)
Purchase of plant and equipment			(174,000	)			(238,000	)
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account in connection with redemption			1,001,216				-
Release of Trust Account to Company’s bank account			833,324				-
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities			1,695,523				(592,000	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of warrants			3,664,671				-
Redemption of common stock subject to redemption			(1,001,216	)			-
Proceeds from private placement			-				1,000,000
Proceeds from capital raise			265,504				-
Net proceeds from line of credit			(12,900	)			39,181
Repayment of bank borrowings			(155,114	)			(6,503	)
Proceeds from convertible notes payable			2,376,500				-
Proceeds from notes payable			513,200				-
Repayments of notes payable			(70,000	)			-
Net cash provided by financing activities			5,580,645				1,032,678
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			973,046				(409,735	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			40,790				607,869
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	1,013,836			$	198,134

CYCURION, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAPP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024				June 30, 2025				June 30, 2024
Net (loss)/income attributable to Cycurion	$	(5,188,755	)		$	306,094			$	(15,437,241	)		$	(6,381	)
Interest income		-				(20,211	)			-				(20,211	)
Interest expense		615,392				482,355				794,283				713,830
Other (expense)/income		962				(38,866	)			114,706				9,871
Depreciation and amortization		10,530				2,197				20,572				4,394
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)		(4,561,871	)			731,569				(14,507,680	)			701,503
Loss on debt settlement, net		907,983				-				766,330				-
Transaction related expenses		1,676,228				-				12,114,122				-
Finance expense		-				-				100,000				-
Stock-based compensation expenses		1,012,443				-				1,012,443				-
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)	$	(965,217	)		$	731,569			$	(514,785	)		$	701,503

FAQ

What were Cycurion's (CYCU) Q2 2025 earnings results?

Cycurion reported Q2 2025 net revenues of $3.9 million (down 22.3% YoY), with a net loss of $5.3 million ($0.15 per share) compared to net income of $0.3 million in Q2 2024.

How much did Cycurion invest in its Digital Currency initiative?

Cycurion committed $10 million to Bitcoin and Ethereum investments through its newly launched Cycurion Digital Currency subsidiary.

What is Cycurion's current cash position in 2025?

As of June 30, 2025, Cycurion had $1.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $0.04 million at December 31, 2024.

What major acquisitions did CYCU complete in 2025?

Cycurion acquired a 51% stake in SLG Innovation for approximately $13.5 million on March 31, 2025, enhancing its technology services portfolio.

What are the main challenges facing Cycurion in 2025?

Key challenges include DOGE budget cuts, delayed government contracts, a $14.3M working capital deficit, and Nasdaq compliance issues regarding bid price minimums and market value thresholds.