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Sep 30, 2021

Powerfleet Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported 6% topline growth and 10% recurring revenue growth despite supply chain challenges.

Key Takeaways

PowerFleet reported a 6% increase in total revenue to $29.2 million and a 10% increase in recurring revenue for the third quarter of 2021. The company faced challenges due to cargo ship container backup and industry-wide electronic component shortages, but secured significant orders and launched new products.

Total revenue increased by 6% to $29.2 million compared to the same period last year.

Services revenue increased to $18.5 million, representing 63% of total revenue.

Secured a follow-on order for 10,000 LV500 container telemetry devices.

Launched the first site at a major government agency, with potential for an additional 80 sites representing a $20 million plus opportunity.

Total Revenue
$29.2M
Previous year: $27.6M
+6.0%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: -$0.06
-83.3%
Gross Profit
$14.3M
Previous year: $14.9M
-4.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$33.8M
Previous year: $21.1M
+60.2%
Total Assets
$228M

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates normalization of supply chain issues by early next year and aims to build on momentum with existing opportunities and new product launches.

Positive Outlook

  • Solid backlog in Logistics and Vehicle opportunities.
  • Implementations underway at Ford and a major government agency.
  • Potential normalization of supply chain issues by early next year.
  • Plans to close deals and launch several new products.
  • Robust opportunity pipeline.

Challenges Ahead

  • Cargo ship container backup at the Port of Los Angeles affected new forklift builds and deliveries.
  • Unable to procure necessary parts due to industry-wide electronic component shortage.
  • Decrease in product gross profit due to a one-time expense and supply chain issues.
  • Higher costs associated with supply chain issues and electronic component shortages and inflation.
  • Increased selling, general and administrative expenses.