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Dec 31, 2024

Vuzix Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Vuzix reported increased revenues but continued losses in Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

Vuzix Inc. reported total revenue of $1.3 million in Q4 2024, reflecting an increase driven by higher unit sales of M400 smart glasses. Despite this, the company posted a net loss of $13.7 million, though reduced from the prior year. Operating expenses declined, including research and development, selling and marketing, and general administrative costs, positioning the company for improved financial efficiency.

Total revenue increased to $1.3 million, up from $1.1 million in Q4 2023.

Net loss improved to $13.7 million, compared to $19.9 million in Q4 2023.

Operating expenses were reduced across R&D, sales, and general administration.

Smart glasses sales increased, supporting revenue growth.

Total Revenue
$1.27M
Previous year: $1.07M
+19.2%
EPS
-$0.16
Previous year: -$0.32
-50.0%
Research and Development
$2.22M
Previous year: $3.52M
-36.9%
Selling and Marketing
$1.95M
Previous year: $4.83M
-59.7%
General and Administrative
$4.29M
Previous year: $4.73M
-9.4%
Gross Profit
-$4.95M
Previous year: -$4.25M
+16.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$18.2M
Previous year: $26.6M
-31.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$23.7M
Previous year: -$7.86M
+201.6%
Total Assets
$0
Previous year: $86.1M
-100.0%

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Forward Guidance

Vuzix expects continued market expansion in AI-powered smart glasses and aims to leverage partnerships for growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Strengthened balance sheet with $18.2 million in cash.
  • Focus on converting recent customer wins into long-term recurring revenue.
  • Anticipated multiple design wins in ODM/OEM products in 2025.
  • Growing enterprise customer base with strong productivity improvements.
  • Potential for increased production orders in defense sector.

Challenges Ahead

  • Smart glasses adoption in target markets remains slower than expected.
  • Ongoing net losses and high cost structure impact profitability.
  • Inventory obsolescence provisions continue to affect margins.
  • Competitive pressures in the AR and smart glasses industry.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty could influence customer demand.

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