Red Cat Holdings Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 and Provides Corporate Update

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) has released its financial results for the fiscal second quarter, which ended on October 31, 2024. This drone technology company is known for integrating robotic hardware and software designed for military, government, and commercial applications.

Operational Highlights

During the recent quarter, Red Cat achieved several significant milestones:

• Red Cat was selected as the winner of the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record.
• The company formed a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc., to incorporate Visual Navigation software (VNav) into their Black Widow drones.
• Executive leadership changes were announced, including Geoffrey Hitchcock's promotion to Chief Revenue Officer and Chris Rill's promotion to President of Teal Drones.
• A contract worth $1 million was secured for the Edge 130 Blue drones from the United States Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM).
• Red Cat presented its new ARACHNID™ family of unmanned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike systems at AUSA 2024.
• The acquisition of Flight Wave was finalized, providing a new revenue stream.
• A Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract was obtained from the U.S. Air Force, affirming FlightWave’s drone technologies in defense applications.
• Construction began on a new manufacturing facility aimed at enhancing production capacity.

Financial Overview

For the fiscal second quarter, Red Cat reported:

• Year-to-date revenue reached $4.3 million.
• Cash and accounts receivable at the end of the quarter totaled $5.7 million.
• In addition, the company closed a $6 million financing deal since the end of the quarter.
• The guidance for projected revenue for the calendar year 2025 is between $80 million to $120 million, which includes sales associated with the SRR program.

CEO Jeff Thompson explained that the focus on the Black Widow in the latter half of 2024 was a strategic move to align with expectations for success in the Army's final production contract. As a part of this approach, the production of the Teal 2 drones was temporarily halted to prioritize the retooling for the Black Widow models, emphasizing long-term growth over immediate gains in revenue. This shift has positioned the company to effectively meet the demands of recent Army contracts and Black Widow-related programs.

Furthermore, Thompson highlighted the significance of the partnership with Palantir, asserting that the integration of Palantir’s technology enhances the capabilities of the Black Widow, making it one of the most advanced drones available to the Department of Defense. The collaboration is expected to lead to increased revenue per unit and improved profit margins.

Conclusion

CFO Leah Lunger remarked that the achievements during this quarter showcase Red Cat’s strengthening position and momentum within the drone technology sector. The company's recognition by the U.S. Army reflects the effectiveness of their strategic initiatives, setting a solid foundation for achieving their revenue targets while continuing to expand operational and manufacturing capabilities.

Conference Call Announcement

Management, including CEO Jeff Thompson, CFO Leah Lunger, and CRO Geoffrey Hitchcock, is scheduled to discuss the earnings and corporate developments on a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on December 16, 2024.

This call will be accessible to interested parties via a live webcast.

About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.

Red Cat is recognized for its innovative drone solutions for military, government, and commercial sectors through its subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace. The flagship Black Widow, a small unmanned reconnaissance system, and other advanced systems like TRICHON™ and FANG™ form a comprehensive Family of Systems designed for varied applications.

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