Energy Recovery Reports its Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

SAN LEANDRO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energy Recovery, Inc. (Nasdaq:ERII) (“Energy Recovery” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter Highlights

• Q2’2025 financial results were in-line with internal expectations and consistent with our communicated expectations for quarterly revenue cadence in 2025.
• Revenue of $28.1 million, an increase of $0.9 million, as compared to Q2’2024, due to timing of revenue from contracted projects.
• Gross margin of 64.0%, a decrease of 60 bps, as compared to Q2’2024, due primarily to costs related to product mix and tariffs.
• Operating expenses of $16.5 million, a decrease of 15.8%, as compared to Q2’2024, due primarily to a decrease in employee costs and consulting costs.
• Income from operations of $1.5 million, an increase of 173.2%, as compared to Q2’2024, mainly due to higher revenue and lower operating expenses.
• Net income of $2.1 million and adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ of $4.4 million.
• Cash and investments of $93.7 million, which includes cash, cash equivalents, and short- and long-term investments.

In conjunction with these financial results, management has released a letter to shareholders reviewing business and financial updates from the second quarter and discussing our outlook for 2025. This letter is located under “Financial Info” in the “Investors” section on the Energy Recovery website (https://ir.energyrecovery.com/financial-information).

Financial Highlights

	Quarter-to-Date							Year to Date
	Q2’2025		Q2’2024		vs. Q2’2024			2025		2024		2025 vs. 2024
	(In millions, except net income (loss) per share, percentages and basis points)
Revenue	$28.1		$27.2		up 3%			$36.1		$39.3		down 8%
Gross margin	64.0%		64.6%		down 60 bps			62.1%		62.9%		down 80 bps
Operating margin	5.3%		(7.4%)		NM			(30.7%)		(33.0%)		up 230 bps
Net income (loss)	$2.1		($0.6)		up 420%			($7.8)		($8.9)		up 12%
Net income (loss) per share	$0.04		($0.01)		up $0.05			($0.14)		($0.16)		up $0.02
Effective tax rate								14.0%		10.5%
Cash provided by operations	$4.1		$8.1					$14.8		$14.6

Non-GAAP Financial Highlights ⁽¹⁾

	Quarter-to-Date							Year to Date
	Q2’2025		Q2’2024		vs. Q2’2024			2025		2024		2025 vs. 2024
	(In millions, except adjusted net income (loss) per share, percentages and basis points)
Adjusted operating margin	12.2%		15.3%		down 310 bps			(17.4%)		(7.7%)		down 970 bps
Adjusted net income (loss)	$3.7		$5.0		down 25%			($3.3)		$0.5		NM
Adjusted net income (loss) per share	$0.07		$0.09		down $0.02			($0.06)		$0.01		down $0.07
Adjusted EBITDA	$4.4		$5.2					($4.4)		($1.0)
Free cash flow	$4.0		$7.9					$14.5		$13.5

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(1)		Refer to the sections “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP amounts, respectively.
NM		Not Meaningful

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release and on the conference call are “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. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and on management’s beliefs, assumptions, estimates, or projections and are not guarantees of future events or results. Potential risks and uncertainties include risks relating to the future demand for the Company’s products, risks relating to performance by our customers and third-party partners, risks relating to the timing of revenue, and any other factors that may have been discussed herein regarding the risks and uncertainties of the Company’s business, and the risks discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as other reports filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time. Because such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the predictions in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made as of today, and the Company assumes no obligation to update such statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either exclude or include amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting, differ from GAAP measures with the same captions, and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar captions that are used by other companies. As such, these non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze its operating performance and future prospects, develop internal budgets and financial goals, and to facilitate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of its operations that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.

Notes to the Financial Results

• Adjusted operating margin is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as income (loss) from operations which excludes i) stock-based compensation; ii) executive transition costs, such as executive search costs, retention costs, one-time severance costs and one-time corporate growth strategy costs; and iii) restructuring charges, divided by revenues.
• Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income (loss) which excludes i) stock-based compensation; ii) executive transition costs; iii) restructuring charges; iv) impairment of long-lived assets; and v) the applicable tax effect of the excluded items including the stock-based compensation discrete tax item.
• Adjusted net income (loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income (loss), which excludes i) stock-based compensation; ii) executive transition costs; iii) restructuring charges; iv) impairment of long-lived assets; and v) the applicable tax effect of the excluded items including the stock-based compensation discrete tax item, divided by basic shares outstanding.
• Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income (loss) which excludes i) depreciation and amortization; ii) stock-based compensation; iii) executive transition costs; iv) restructuring charges; v) impairment of long-lived assets; vi) other income, net, such as interest income and other non-operating expense, net; and vii) provision for (benefit from) income taxes.
• Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

Conference Call to Discuss Financial Results

LIVE CONFERENCE Q&A CALL:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET
US / Canada Toll-Free: +1 (888) 645-4404
Local / International Toll: +1 (862) 298-0702

CONFERENCE Q&A CALL REPLAY:
Available approximately three hours after conclusion of the live call.
Expiration: Saturday, September 6, 2025
US / Canada Toll-Free: +1 (877) 660-6853
Local / International Toll: +1 (201) 612-7415
Access code: 13755031

Investors may also access the live call and the replay over the internet on the “Events” page of the Company’s website located at https://ir.energyrecovery.com/news-events/ir-calendar.

Disclosure Information

Energy Recovery uses the investor relations section on its website as means of complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor Energy Recovery’s investor relations website in addition to following Energy Recovery’s press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.

About Energy Recovery

Energy Recovery (Nasdaq: ERII) is a trusted global leader in energy efficiency technology. Building on the Company’s pressure exchanger technology platform, the Company designs and manufactures reliable, high-performance solutions that generate cost savings and increase energy efficiency across several industries. With a strong foundation in the desalination industry, the Company has delivered transformative solutions that optimize operations and deliver positive environmental impact to its customers worldwide for more than 30 years. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities across California with sales and on-site technical support available globally. To learn more, visit https://energyrecovery.com/.

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
	June 30, 2025			December 31, 2024
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash, cash equivalents and investments	$	93,650		$	99,851
Accounts receivable and contract assets		35,548			66,842
Inventories, net		32,660			24,906
Prepaid expenses and other assets		4,421			3,889
Property, equipment and operating leases		22,319			25,119
Goodwill		12,790			12,790
Deferred tax assets and other assets		10,887			9,395
TOTAL ASSETS	$	212,275		$	242,792
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities, current	$	14,692		$	20,837
Contract liabilities and other liabilities, non-current		1,818			628
Lease liabilities		10,558			11,317
Total liabilities		27,068			32,782
Stockholders’ equity		185,207			210,010
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	212,275		$	242,792

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
	2025			2024				2025				2024
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenue	$	28,051		$	27,199			$	36,116			$	39,289
Cost of revenue		10,097			9,633				13,704				14,588
Gross profit		17,954			17,566				22,412				24,701
Operating expenses
General and administrative		7,669			9,532				16,243				17,098
Sales and marketing		5,360			6,104				10,266				12,256
Research and development		3,451			3,944				6,452				8,295
Restructuring charges		—			—				539				—
Total operating expenses		16,480			19,580				33,500				37,649
Income (loss) from operations		1,474			(2,014	)			(11,088	)			(12,948	)
Other income, net		914			1,614				1,993				3,003
Income (loss) before income taxes		2,388			(400	)			(9,095	)			(9,945	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		334			242				(1,269	)			(1,043	)
Net income (loss)	$	2,054		$	(642	)		$	(7,826	)		$	(8,902	)
Net income (loss) per share
Basic	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.14	)		$	(0.16	)
Diluted	$	0.04		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.14	)		$	(0.16	)
Number of shares used in per share calculations
Basic		54,257			57,366				54,578				57,234
Diluted		54,486			57,366				54,578				57,234

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2025				2024
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(7,826	)		$	(8,902	)
Non-cash adjustments		5,642				7,586
Net cash provided by (used in) operating assets and liabilities		17,008				15,886
Net cash provided by operating activities		14,824				14,570
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net investment in marketable securities		33,882				(42,895	)
Capital expenditures		(326	)			(1,025	)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets		10				90
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		33,566				(43,830	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock		983				1,502
Repurchase of common stock & payment of excise tax		(22,009	)			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(21,026	)			1,502
Effect of exchange rate differences		60				(24	)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	27,424			$	(27,782	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	57,181			$	40,443

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
Channel Revenue
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2025			2024			vs. 2024		2025			2024			vs. 2024
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Megaproject	$	14,802		$	15,815		down 6%		$	14,838		$	19,915		down 25%
Original equipment manufacturer		8,357			6,945		up 20%			12,358			10,291		up 20%
Aftermarket		4,892			4,439		up 10%			8,920			9,083		down 2%
Total revenue	$	28,051		$	27,199		up 3%		$	36,116		$	39,289		down 8%

Segment Activity
	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025														2024
	Water			Emerging Technologies				Corporate				Total			Water			Emerging Technologies				Corporate				Total
	(In thousands)
Revenue	$	27,839		$	212			$	—			$	28,051		$	26,918		$	281			$	—			$	27,199
Cost of revenue		9,926			171				—				10,097			9,345			288				—				9,633
Gross profit (loss)		17,913			41				—				17,954			17,573			(7	)			—				17,566
Operating expenses
General and administrative		1,323			571				5,775				7,669			1,912			984				6,636				9,532
Sales and marketing		3,280			1,569				511				5,360			3,837			1,700				567				6,104
Research and development		1,604			1,847				—				3,451			1,073			2,871				—				3,944
Total operating expenses		6,207			3,987				6,286				16,480			6,822			5,555				7,203				19,580
Operating income (loss)	$	11,706		$	(3,946	)		$	(6,286	)			1,474		$	10,751		$	(5,562	)		$	(7,203	)			(2,014	)
Other income, net													914														1,614
Income before income taxes												$	2,388													$	(400	)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2025															2024
	Water			Emerging Technologies				Corporate				Total				Water			Emerging Technologies				Corporate				Total
	(In thousands)
Revenue	$	35,903		$	213			$	—			$	36,116			$	39,007		$	282			$	—			$	39,289
Cost of revenue		13,487			217				—				13,704				14,299			289				—				14,588
Gross profit (loss)		22,416			(4	)			—				22,412				24,708			(7	)			—				24,701
Operating expenses
General and administrative		2,896			1,326				12,021				16,243				3,834			2,002				11,262				17,098
Sales and marketing		6,425			2,839				1,002				10,266				7,582			3,507				1,167				12,256
Research and development		2,782			3,670				—				6,452				2,173			6,122				—				8,295
Restructuring charges		210			123				206				539				—			—				—				—
Total operating expenses		12,313			7,958				13,229				33,500				13,589			11,631				12,429				37,649
Operating income (loss)	$	10,103		$	(7,962	)		$	(13,229	)			(11,088	)		$	11,119		$	(11,638	)		$	(12,429	)			(12,948	)
Other income, net													1,993															3,003
Income before income taxes												$	(9,095	)													$	(9,945	)

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)
(Unaudited)
Stock-based Compensation
	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2025			2024			2025			2024
	(In thousands)
Stock-based compensation expense charged to:
Cost of revenue	$	148		$	461		$	296		$	804
General and administrative		728			1,011			1,598			2,418
Sales and marketing		701			912			1,380			1,922
Research and development		359			433			625			956
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	1,936		$	2,817		$	3,899		$	6,100

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial information because we plan and manage our business using such information. The following table reconciles the GAAP financial information to the non-GAAP financial information.

	Quarter-to-Date								Year to Date
	Q2'2025				Q2'2024				Q2'2025				Q2'2024
	(In millions, except shares, per share and percentages)
Operating margin		5.3	%			(7.4	)%			(30.7	)%			(33.0	)%
Stock-based compensation		6.9				10.4				10.8				15.5
Executive transition costs		—				12.3				—				9.7
Restructuring charges		—				—				1.5				—
Impairment of long-lived assets		—				—				1.0				—
Adjusted operating margin		12.2	%			15.3	%			(17.4	)%			(7.7	)%
Net income (loss)	$	2.1			$	(0.6	)		$	(7.8	)		$	(8.9	)
Stock-based compensation		1.9				2.8				3.9				6.1
Executive transition costs (2)		—				2.9				—				3.5
Restructuring charges (2)		—				—				0.5				—
Impairment of long-lived assets (2)		—				—				0.3				—
Stock-based compensation discrete tax item		(0.3	)			(0.1	)			(0.2	)			(0.2	)
Adjusted net income (loss)	$	3.7			$	5.0			$	(3.3	)		$	0.5
Net income (loss) per share	$	0.04			$	(0.01	)		$	(0.14	)		$	(0.16	)
Adjustments to net income (loss) per share (3)		0.03				0.10				0.08				0.17
Adjusted net income (loss) per share	$	0.07			$	0.09			$	(0.06	)		$	0.01
Net income (loss)	$	2.1			$	(0.6	)		$	(7.8	)		$	(8.9	)
Stock-based compensation		1.9				2.8				3.9				6.1
Depreciation and amortization		0.9				1.0				1.9				2.0
Executive transition costs		—				3.3				—				3.8
Restructuring charges		—				—				0.5				—
Impairment of long-lived assets		—				—				0.4				—
Other income, net		(0.9	)			(1.6	)			(2.0	)			(3.0	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		0.3				0.2				(1.3	)			(1.0	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	4.4			$	5.2			$	(4.4	)		$	(1.0	)
Free cash flow
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	4.1			$	8.1			$	14.8			$	14.6
Capital expenditures		(0.1	)			(0.2	)			(0.3	)			(1.0	)
Free cash flow	$	4.0			$	7.9			$	14.5			$	13.5

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(1)		Amounts may not total due to rounding.
(2)		Amounts presented are net of tax.
(3)		Refer to the sections “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for description of items included in adjustments.

 

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