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Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Electro-Sensors (NASDAQ: ELSE) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing a slight revenue decline to $2.239 million, down 0.2% from Q1 2024. The company's gross margin improved marginally to 48.4%, up 30 basis points year-over-year. However, the company recorded an operating loss of $169,000, compared to a $100,000 loss in the prior year. Net loss for the quarter was $64,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11,000 in Q1 2024. The decline was primarily attributed to reduced sales of HazardPRO wireless products, partially offset by increased wired sensor product sales. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with cash and investments of approximately $10.0 million.
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  • Strong balance sheet with $10.0 million in cash and investments
  • Gross margin improved to 48.4%, up 30 basis points year-over-year
  • Increased sales in wired sensor products segment

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  • Net loss of $64,000 compared to net income of $11,000 in Q1 2024
  • Operating loss increased by 69% to $169,000
  • Revenue declined 0.2% year-over-year
  • Reduced sales of HazardPRO wireless products

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MINNETONKA, Minn., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

  • First quarter revenue of $2,239,000
  • Gross Margin of 48.4%
  • Cash and investments of approximately $10.0 million

Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data



Q1 FY25


Q1 FY24


Change

Net Sales


$

2,239


$

2,244


(0.2)

%

Gross Margin



48.4

%


48.1

%

30

Bps

Operating Loss


$

(169)


$

(100)


(69.0)

%

Operating Margin



(7.6)

%


(4.5)

%

(310)

bps

Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Benefit


$

(81)


$

16


(606.3)

%

Income (Loss) Per Share (diluted)


$

(0.02)


$

0.00


(100.0)

%

"We are pleased to report first quarter revenue of $2,239,000, down 0.2% from the prior-year period," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president.  "The decrease was driven primarily by reduced sales of HazardPROTM wireless product sales, partially offset by an increase in sales of wired sensor products."

A full analysis of results for the period ended March 31, 2025 is available in the Company's Form 10-Q, which is available on the Company's website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Edgar database at www.sec.gov.

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (unaudited)

(in thousands except share and per share amounts)



Three Months Ended March 31




2025


2024


Net sales

$

2,239


$

2,244


Cost of goods sold


1,155



1,164


Gross profit


1,084



1,080









Operating expenses


1,253



1,180









Operating loss


(169)



(100)









Non-operating income


88



116









Income (loss) before income taxes


(81)



16









Benefit from income taxes


(17)



5









Net income (loss)

$

(64)


$

11









Income (loss) per share – diluted

$

(0.02)


$

0.00


Average shares outstanding - diluted


3,449,021



3,428,021











 

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

(in thousands)



March 31


December 31



2025


2024


Assets

(unaudited)











Current Assets







Cash and investments

$

9,974


$

10,004


Trade receivables, net


1,505



1,309


Inventories, net


2,010



1,964


Other current assets


250



197


Total current assets


13,739



13,474









Deferred income tax asset, long-term


460



501


Property and equipment, net


887



910


Total assets

$

15,086


$

14,885























Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity














Current Liabilities







Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

786


$

552


Total current liabilities


786



552









Stockholders' equity







Common stock


344



344


Additional paid-in capital


2,391



2,360


Retained earnings


11,565



11,629


Total stockholders' equity


14,300



14,333









Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

15,086


$

14,885


About Electro-Sensors

Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release may include statements about possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities, plans, or opportunities.  These forward-looking statements may include the words "will," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends" or similar expressions.  For these forward-looking statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward−looking statements contained in federal securities laws.  Forward-looking statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact.  These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors, risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC that could cause actual performance, activities, plans, or opportunities after the date the statements are made to differ significantly from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What were Electro-Sensors (ELSE) Q1 2025 earnings results?

Electro-Sensors reported Q1 2025 revenue of $2.239 million, a net loss of $64,000 ($0.02 per share), and a gross margin of 48.4%.

How much cash does Electro-Sensors (ELSE) have on its balance sheet in Q1 2025?

Electro-Sensors maintained approximately $10.0 million in cash and investments as of March 31, 2025.

What caused the decline in Electro-Sensors (ELSE) Q1 2025 revenue?

The 0.2% revenue decline was primarily driven by reduced sales of HazardPRO wireless products, partially offset by increased wired sensor product sales.

What was Electro-Sensors (ELSE) operating loss in Q1 2025?

The company reported an operating loss of $169,000, compared to a $100,000 loss in Q1 2024, representing a 69% increase in losses.

How did Electro-Sensors (ELSE) gross margin change in Q1 2025?

Gross margin improved to 48.4% in Q1 2025, up 30 basis points from 48.1% in Q1 2024.
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