Eltek Ltd. Reports 2025 First Quarter Financial Results

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Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK), a global PCB manufacturer, reported its Q1 2025 financial results. Revenues reached $12.8 million, showing an 8% increase from Q1 2024 and an 18.5% rise from Q4 2024. The company posted an operating profit of $0.7 million and net income of $1.0 million ($0.15 per diluted share).

Gross margin declined to 17% from 28% year-over-year due to increased labor costs and temporary lower yields from new equipment ramp-up. EBITDA was $1.2 million (9% of revenues). The company maintains a strong financial position with $15.7 million in cash and no debt. Management reported strong product demand and increasing lead times, with plans to complete their accelerated investment program by mid-2026.

Positive

• Revenue growth of 8% YoY and 18.5% QoQ to $12.8 million
• Strong cash position of $15.7 million with zero debt
• Continued strong demand for products across market sectors
• Investment program progressing as planned

Negative

• Gross margin declined to 17% from 28% YoY
• Operating profit decreased to $0.7M from $1.7M YoY
• Net income dropped to $1.0M from $1.7M YoY
• EBITDA declined to $1.2M (9% of revenues) from $2.1M (18% of revenues) YoY

Insights

Financial Analyst

Eltek reports mixed Q1 results with 8% revenue growth but declining margins amid ongoing capacity expansion investments.

Eltek's Q1 2025 results present a mixed financial picture with notable growth offset by margin compression. The company achieved revenues of $12.8 million, representing an 8% year-over-year increase and a substantial 18.5% sequential improvement from Q4 2024. This revenue trajectory demonstrates strengthening demand for their PCB solutions.

However, profitability metrics tell a more concerning story. Gross margin significantly contracted to 17% from 28% in Q1 2024, driven by increased labor costs and temporary yield inefficiencies associated with new equipment installation. This resulted in operating profit of $0.7 million, less than half the $1.7 million reported in the year-ago period. Net income similarly declined to $1.0 million ($0.15 per diluted share) from $1.7 million ($0.27 per diluted share).

EBITDA, a key measure of operational efficiency, fell to $1.2 million (9% of revenue) from $2.1 million (18% of revenue) in Q1 2024, reflecting the margin pressure.

The balance sheet remains strong with $15.7 million in cash and short-term deposits with zero debt, providing ample liquidity to fund their ongoing investment program scheduled to complete by mid-2026. Management's commentary on extending lead times across market sectors typically indicates healthy demand that exceeds current production capacity.

This quarterly performance demonstrates the classic growth investment trade-off: Eltek is sacrificing near-term margins to build capacity that should drive future revenue expansion, particularly in commercial sales. Investors should monitor whether the yield efficiencies normalize in coming quarters as expected, which would validate management's strategic direction.

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELTK), a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs), today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Highlights

• Revenues were $12.8 million
• Operating profit was $0.7 million
• Net income was $1.0 million or $0.15 per fully diluted share
• Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $0.1 million.

"We ended the first quarter of 2025 with revenues of $12.8 million, an increase of approximately 8% compared to Q1 2024, and 18.5% higher than Q4 2024. Net income totalled $1.0 million. Our gross margin was impacted, compared to Q1 2024, due to increased labor costs and the ramp-up of new production equipment, which temporarily led to lower yields," said Eli Yaffe, CEO of Eltek.

"Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, we continue to advance our investment program as planned. Our forecast that we will complete the accelerated investment plan by mid-2026 remains unchanged. We are undertaking all necessary preparations to ensure the swift and efficient integration of the new lines, with the goal of bringing them into full production," continued Mr. Yaffe.

"On the revenue side, we continue to experience strong demand for the Company's products, and we are seeing lead times increase across all our relevant market sectors. As previously communicated, we are actively working to expand the scope of our commercial sales—an effort that we anticipate will bear fruit during the rest of 2025 and in the years to follow," concluded Mr. Yaffe.

First Quarter 2025 GAAP Financial Results

Revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $12.8 million, compared to $11.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $2.2 million (17% of revenues) compared to $3.3 (28% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024.

Operating profit for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.7 million compared to operating profit of $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.0 million or $0.15 per fully diluted share compared to net income of $1.7 million or $0.27 per fully diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.

Cash and short-term bank deposits amounted to $15.7 million as of March 31, 2025, with no outstanding debt.

First Quarter 2025 Non-GAAP Financial Results

EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.2 million (9% of revenues) compared to EBITDA of $2.1 million (18% of revenues) in the first quarter of 2024.

Conference Call

Today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 8:30am Eastern Time (15:30pm Israel Time, 5:30am Pacific Time), Eltek will conduct a conference call to discuss the results. The call will feature remarks by Eli Yaffe, Chief Executive Officer and Ron Freund, Chief Financial Officer.

To participate, please call the following teleconference numbers. Please allow for additional time to connect prior to the call:

United States: 1-866-860-9642
Israel: 03-918-0691
International: +972-3-918-0691

To Access a Replay of the Call

A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the Investor Info section on Eltek's corporate website at http://www.nisteceltek.com approximately 24 hours after the conference call is completed.

About Eltek

Eltek – "Innovation Across the Board", is a global manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced solutions in the field of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and is an Israeli leading company in this industry. PCBs are the core circuitry of most electronic devices. Eltek specializes in the manufacture and supply of complex and high-quality PCBs, HDI, multilayered and flex-rigid boards for the high-end market. Eltek is ITAR compliant and has AS-9100 and NADCAP Electronics certifications. Its customers include leading companies in the defense, aerospace and medical industries in Israel, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Eltek was founded in 1970. The Company's headquarters, R&D, production and marketing center are located in Israel. Eltek also operates through its subsidiary in North America and by agents and distributors in Europe, India, South Africa and South America.

For more information, visit Eltek's web site at www.nisteceltek.com

Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements included in this press release may be forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to expected results in future quarters, the impact of the Coronavirus on the economy and our operations, risks in product and technology development and rapid technological change, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the sales cycle, changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements set forth in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The information found on our website is not incorporated by reference into this press release and is included for reference purposes only.

About our Non-GAAP Financial Information

The Company reports financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and herein provides EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure. This non-GAAP measure is not in accordance with, nor is it a substitute for, GAAP measures. This non-GAAP measure is intended to supplement the Company's presentation of its financial results that are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses the non-GAAP measure presented to evaluate and manage the Company's operations internally. The Company is also providing this information to assist investors in performing additional financial analysis. Reconciliation between the Company's results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in a table below.

Investor Contact

Ron Freund
Chief Financial Officer
Investor-Contact@nisteceltek.com
+972-3-939-5023

 

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Income
U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data)
		Three months ended
		March  31,
		2025		2024
Revenues		12,756		11,783
Costs of revenues		(10,544)		(8,531)
Gross profit		2,212		3,252
Research and development, expenses, net		(50)		(15)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(1,437)		(1,516)
Operating income		725		1,721
Financial income, net		504		350
Income before income taxes		1,229		2,071
Income tax expenses		227		332
Net Income		1,002		1,739
Earnings per share:
Basic net income per ordinary share		0.15		0.27
Diluted net income per ordinary share		0.15		0.27
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute
basic net income per ordinary share (in thousands)		6,714		6,376
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used to compute
diluted net income per ordinary share (in thousands)		6,785		6,491

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
U.S. dollars in thousands
		March  31,		December  31,
		2025		2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		6,466		7,575
Short-term bank deposits		9,257		9,663
Trade receivables (net of allowance for credit losses)		12,284		11,786
Inventories		9,978		9,488
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses		726		602
Total current assets		38,711		39,114
Long term assets:
Severance pay fund		55		56
Deferred tax assets, net		322		496
Operating lease right of use assets		5,988		5,911
Total long term assets		6,365		6,463
Property and equipment, net		15,999		14,578
Total Assets		61,075		60,155
Liabilities and Shareholder's equity
Current liabilities:
Trade payables		7,615		7,367
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses		5,389		5,136
Short-term operating lease liabilities		936		827
Total current liabilities		13,940		13,330
Long-term liabilities:
Accrued severance pay		450		443
Long-term operating lease liabilities		5,157		5,190
Total long-term liabilities		5,607		5,633
Shareholders' equity:
Ordinary shares, NIS 3.0 par value authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 6,714,040 at March 31, 2025 and  6,714,040 at December 31, 2024		6,011		6,011
Additional paid-in capital		32,627		32,627
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(140)		664
Capital reserve		2,645		2,507
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		385		(617)
Total shareholders' equity		41,528		41,192
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		61,075		60,155

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Unaudited Non-GAAP EBITDA Reconciliations
U.S. dollars in thousands
		Three months ended
		March  31,
		2025		2024
GAAP net Income		1,002		1,739
Add back items:
Financial income, net		(504)		(350)
Income tax expenses		227		332
Depreciation and amortization		465		365
Non-GAAP EBITDA		1,190		2,086

 

 

Eltek Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of  Cash Flows
U.S. dollars in thousands
		Three months ended
		March  31,
		2025		2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income		1,002		1,739
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		465		365
Accrued interest, net		(128)		-
Share-based compensation		138		132
Decrease in deferred tax assets		82		322
		557		819
Decrease (increase) in operating lease right-of-use assets		1		1
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables		(355)		736
Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses		(67)		75
Decrease (increase) in inventories		(330)		(396)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables		(862)		(1,491)
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities and accrued expenses		173		(201)
Increase (decrease)  in employee severance benefits, net		7		18
		(1,433)		(1,258)
Net cash provided by operating activities		126		1,300
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of fixed assets		(1,137)		(2,731)
Withdrawal of (investment in) short-term bank deposits, net		534		(6,490)
Net cash used in investing activities		(603)		(9,221)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Exercise of options		-		246
Repayment of long-term loans from bank		-		-
Issuance of shares, net		-		9,180
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		-		9,426
Effect of translation adjustments		(632)		(173)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(1,109)		1,332
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		7,575		9,278
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period		6,466		10,610

 

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FAQ

What were Eltek's (ELTK) Q1 2025 earnings per share?

Eltek reported earnings of $0.15 per fully diluted share in Q1 2025, compared to $0.27 per share in Q1 2024.

How much revenue did Eltek (ELTK) generate in Q1 2025?

Eltek generated revenues of $12.8 million in Q1 2025, an 8% increase from Q1 2024 and 18.5% higher than Q4 2024.

What caused Eltek's (ELTK) decline in gross margin for Q1 2025?

Eltek's gross margin declined due to increased labor costs and temporary lower yields from the ramp-up of new production equipment.

What is Eltek's (ELTK) current cash position and debt status?

As of March 31, 2025, Eltek had $15.7 million in cash and short-term bank deposits with no outstanding debt.

When does Eltek (ELTK) expect to complete its investment program?

Eltek expects to complete its accelerated investment program by mid-2026.