Jeff Osborne's questions to Itron Inc (ITRI) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Jeff Osborne of TD Cowen asked for details on the pace of regulatory approvals impacting backlog, sought to reconcile macro versus micro reasons for project delays, and inquired if the typical revenue recognition timeline is lengthening.
Answer
CEO Tom Deitrich stated that the pipeline of awarded-but-not-yet-approved projects is within a normal range. He clarified that while long-term utility CapEx is rising, near-term annual budget constraints are causing project slowdowns. He also confirmed that the lag from project approval to revenue recognition is trending towards the longer end of the typical 9-12 month range due to project sequencing by customers.