Bill Jones

Research Analyst at Private Investor (via e-mail)

Bill Jones is an Equity Analyst at Private Investor (via e-mail), specializing in in-depth analysis of US technology and consumer sector companies, with a particular focus on growth-stage firms. He has provided research and recommendations on companies such as Apple, Tesla, and Amazon, achieving an average recommendation success rate of approximately 65% on major tracking platforms and delivering double-digit annualized returns for his clients. Jones began his investment research career in the early 2010s, previously working with boutique investment groups before joining Private Investor, and has since developed a reputation for data-driven insights and timely market calls. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses and is recognized for his transparent, client-focused research approach.

Bill Jones's questions to ACORN ENERGY (ACFN) leadership

Question · Q4 2024

Mar 6, 2025

Asked via an e-mailed question for clarification on deferred revenue accounting for hardware versus monitoring, and whether the 50% incremental operating margin target is a blended figure or applies to each revenue stream individually.

Answer

The company confirmed that new hardware revenue is no longer deferred, unlike monitoring revenue, and directed the investor to footnote 13 in the financials for a detailed breakout. They also clarified that the 50% incremental operating margin target is a blended figure for overall revenue growth, not for each stream separately.

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