Neonode Reports Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Financial Results

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Neonode (NASDAQ: NEON) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing continued challenges in its legacy business. Revenue from continuing operations declined 37.0% to $0.5 million compared to Q1 2024. The company posted a net loss of $1.8 million ($0.11 per share), slightly higher than the $1.7 million loss in the same period last year. Operating expenses decreased 8.0% to $2.5 million. Cash and accounts receivable stood at $15.7 million as of March 31, 2025. New CEO Daniel Alexus, who took the position on March 31, 2025, emphasized focus on the company's MultiSensing® and zForce® technology platforms. Despite no new contracts this quarter, Neonode continues to deliver on existing customer projects while exploring new market opportunities, particularly in the automotive sector and new verticals.

Positive

• Operating expenses decreased by 8.0% to $2.5 million
• Cash used by operations improved to $1.4 million from $1.9 million year-over-year
• Strong liquidity position with $15.7 million in cash and accounts receivable
• Ongoing delivery of MultiSensing solution to commercial vehicle OEM customer

Negative

• Revenue declined 37.0% year-over-year to $0.5 million
• Net loss increased to $1.8 million from $1.7 million year-over-year
• No new contracts secured during the quarter
• License revenues decreased 35.7% due to lower demand in printer and passenger car applications
• Non-recurring engineering revenues fell 61.0% due to fewer projects

Insights

Financial Analyst

Neonode reported declining revenues, continued losses, and diminishing cash reserves amid challenges in its legacy printer market business.

Neonode's Q1 2025 results paint a concerning picture with $0.5 million in revenue, a significant 37% decrease year-over-year. This substantial revenue decline stems primarily from weakening demand in their legacy printer market products. Despite reducing operating expenses by 8% to $2.5 million, the company still posted a $1.8 million loss ($0.11 per share).

Looking at cash metrics, Neonode burned through $1.4 million in operations during Q1, an improvement from $1.9 million in the same period last year. However, their cash position continues to deteriorate, with cash and accounts receivable dropping to $15.7 million from $17.2 million at year-end 2024.

The newly appointed CEO Daniel Alexus (who started March 31, 2025) is attempting to pivot the company toward growth opportunities with their MultiSensing® and zForce® technologies. The MultiSensing platform appears to have secured at least one commercial vehicle OEM customer, while zForce shows potential in both display touch interfaces and rugged applications.

What's particularly concerning is the lack of new contracts during the quarter, suggesting potential challenges in commercialization despite the CEO's optimistic outlook. With quarterly cash burn of $1.4 million and no clear revenue growth catalyst immediately visible, investors should closely monitor whether the strategic pivots materialize into meaningful revenue streams in upcoming quarters. At the current burn rate, the company has approximately 11 quarters of runway remaining, assuming no working capital adjustments.

STOCKHOLM, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ: NEON) ("Neonode" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2025:

• Revenues from continuing operations of $0.5 million, a decrease of 37.0% compared to the same period in the prior year.
• Operating expenses from continuing operations of $2.5 million, a decrease of 8.0% compared to the same period in the prior year.
• Loss from continuing operations of $1.8 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to $1.7 million, or $0.11 per share, for the same period in the prior year.
• Cash used by operations of $1.4 million, compared to $1.9 million for the same period in the prior year.
• Cash and accounts receivable of $15.7 million as of March 31, 2025 compared to $17.2 million as of December 31, 2024.

THE CEO'S COMMENTS

"This quarter saw a continued decline in revenues from our legacy business as demand for our solutions in the printer market maintained its negative trend. Despite these challenges, we successfully continued to deliver on our existing customer projects, even though we did not secure any new contracts during this period. We are actively working to expand our business opportunities and advance our product roadmap across both core technology platforms: MultiSensing® and zForce®. This aims to offset the negative trend within the legacy business while driving sustainable future growth," said Daniel Alexus, President & CEO of Neonode.

"Having stepped into the role as President & CEO on March 31, 2025, I am gaining deeper insights into the company, its products, and its people. My optimism about Neonode's future continues to grow. The zForce platform holds significant promise for both touch on displays and rugged applications. Moving forward, we must sharpen our focus on customer segments that are mature and positioned for sustained growth," continued Mr. Alexus.

"With MultiSensing, we have developed a compelling, end-to-end in-house solution that allows us to move quickly and maintain strong quality control. We are currently delivering to a previously announced commercial vehicle OEM, and we will continue to build strategic partnerships within the automotive sector. At the same time, we are exploring new verticals where our unique value proposition, especially for addressing narrow-vision challenges, can be deployed more rapidly."

"Our overarching focus for both platforms remains clear: to solve real-world problems that customers care about and are willing to invest in," concluded Mr. Alexus.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2025

Revenues from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $0.5 million, a 37.0% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. License revenues were $0.5 million, a decrease of 35.7% compared to the same period in 2024. The decrease was mainly due to lower demand for our legacy customers' products within printer and passenger car touch applications, offset by revenues from new licensing customers.

Revenues from non-recurring engineering for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $16,000, a 61.0% decrease compared to the same period in 2024, mainly due to fewer projects.

Operating expenses from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were $2.5 million, a 8.0% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.

Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $1.8 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to a loss from continuing operations of 1.7 million, or $0.11 per share for the same period in 2024.

Cash used by operations was $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a lower net loss and fewer component purchases following the phaseout of TSM manufacturing.

Cash and accounts receivable totaled $15.7 million and working capital for continuing operations was $14.1 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $17.2 million and $16.1 million as of December 31, 2024, respectively. Our financial position and liquidity provide stability and enable us to execute our strategy to secure more licensing opportunities for our innovative technologies.

For more information, please contact:

CONTACT:

President and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Daniel Alexus
E-mail: daniel.alexus@neonode.com
Phone: +46 767 60 29 90

Chief Financial Officer
Fredrik Nihlén
E-mail: fredrik.nihlen@neonode.com
Phone: +46 703 97 21 09

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FAQ

What were Neonode's (NEON) Q1 2025 earnings results?

Neonode reported Q1 2025 revenue of $0.5 million, down 37.0% year-over-year, with a net loss of $1.8 million ($0.11 per share). Operating expenses decreased 8.0% to $2.5 million.

Who is the new CEO of Neonode (NEON) and when did they start?

Daniel Alexus became President & CEO of Neonode on March 31, 2025.

What is Neonode's (NEON) cash position as of March 31, 2025?

Neonode had cash and accounts receivable of $15.7 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $17.2 million as of December 31, 2024.

What are the main technology platforms of Neonode (NEON)?

Neonode's main technology platforms are MultiSensing® and zForce®, focusing on touch solutions and automotive applications.

How much did Neonode's (NEON) license revenues decline in Q1 2025?

License revenues decreased by 35.7% compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to lower demand in printer and passenger car touch applications.