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CALLAN JMB INC. (CJMB)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q1 2025 revenue was $1.45 million, down 19% year over year, with gross margin at 42.5% and net loss of $1.24 million ($-0.32 EPS); management attributed the decline to lower demand from certain state and local governments and higher SG&A tied to IPO/public-company costs .
  • No Wall Street consensus estimates were available from S&P Global for EPS or revenue, so no beat/miss assessment can be made; we anchor comparisons to company-reported actuals and trend analysis across subsequent quarters (Q2–Q3 2025) .*
  • Liquidity improved post-IPO with cash of $5.22 million; operating cash flow was $(1.56) million in Q1, reflecting payroll additions, consulting/professional fees, and insurance prepayments to support growth .
  • Governance event: the CFO was terminated for cause on May 13, 2025; an interim CFO was appointed May 14, 2025, with the company stating termination was not related to financial or reporting concerns—an overhang to monitor .
  • Potential stock-reaction catalysts: management highlighted growth initiatives in GLP‑1 logistics, compounding pharmacy logistics, and emergency response expansion; near-term activity included a second five‑year Oregon contract and a Texas HHS standby request that could drive incremental demand .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Gross margin of 42.5% in Q1 2025, improving versus Q1 2024 and reflecting cost controls relative to revenue mix .
  • Balance sheet strengthened by IPO proceeds, ending cash at $5.22 million, positioning the company to fund expansion initiatives in new markets and capabilities .
  • Strategic momentum: “We are actively pursuing growth opportunities…including GLP‑1 pharmaceutical transportation, specialized compounding pharmacy logistics, and premium food packaging services,” said CEO Wayne Williams, underscoring pipeline development in high-growth areas .

What Went Wrong

  • Revenue declined 19% YoY to $1.45 million, driven by lower emergency preparedness demand from certain government customers—raising near-term visibility questions .
  • SG&A rose to $1.85 million, primarily due to IPO-related consulting/professional fees and adding the CEO to payroll, pressuring operating leverage; operating loss widened to $(1.24) million .
  • CFO termination for cause shortly after quarter end (May 13) introduces leadership continuity risk; while the company said it was not related to financial/reporting practices, investors should monitor stabilization under the interim CFO .

Financial Results

Summary Financials vs Prior Periods and Estimates

MetricQ1 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$1.791 $1.352*$1.449
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.03) $(0.43)*$(0.32)
Gross Margin (%)40.1% 31.0%*42.5%
EBIT Margin (%)-4.9%*-94.2%*-85.4%*
Net Income Margin (%)-4.5%*-95.8%*-85.6%*

Notes: Asterisked values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Actual vs Consensus (Q1 2025)

MetricActualConsensus# of Estimates
Revenue ($USD Millions)$1.449 N/A*N/A*
Primary EPS ($USD)$(0.32) N/A*N/A*

Notes: S&P Global consensus values unavailable; table reflects actuals only.*

Operating Detail (Q1 2025)

KPIQ1 2024Q1 2025
Cost of Revenue ($USD Millions)$1.073 $0.833
SG&A ($USD Millions)$0.805 $1.854
Operating Income (Loss) ($USD Millions)$(0.087) $(1.238)
Net Income (Loss) ($USD Millions)$(0.081) $(1.241)
Weighted Avg Shares (Millions)2.500 3.863
Cash & Equivalents ($USD Millions, end of period)$1.658 $5.220
Cash from Operations ($USD Millions)$0.007 $(1.562)
Accounts Receivable ($USD Millions)$0.623 $0.835
Inventory ($USD Millions)$0.158 $0.216

Trend Context (Subsequent Quarters for Reference)

  • Q2 2025 revenue $1.666 million, net loss $(1.398) million; cash $4.224 million .
  • Q3 2025 revenue $1.447 million, net loss $(2.731) million; cash $2.790 million .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY/QuarterlyNot providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)
MarginsFY/QuarterlyNot providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)
OpExFY/QuarterlyNot providedCommentary: higher SG&A from IPO/public company costsInformational (no formal range)
OI&EFY/QuarterlyNot providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)
Tax RateFY/QuarterlyNot providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)
DividendsFY/QuarterlyNot providedNot providedN/A

No explicit numerical guidance was issued in Q1 2025 materials.

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was found; therefore, themes are derived from the press release and 8‑K.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2 and Q-1)Current Period (Q1 2025)Trend
AI/Technology initiativesNot disclosedEmphasis on “innovative solutions” and customized configurations; tech-enabled logistics platform highlighted Initiated/Expanding
Supply chain/logistics expansionNot disclosedPursuing GLP‑1 logistics, compounding pharmacy logistics, and premium food packaging; emergency response expansion Expanding
Tariffs/macroNot disclosedNot discussedStable
Product/service performanceNot disclosedEmergency preparedness services cited with lower demand affecting revenue Mixed
Regional trendsNot disclosedState-level engagements: Texas HHS standby; Oregon 5-year contract; Chicago partnership discussed more fully in later quarters Expanding
Regulatory/legalNot disclosedNo material items disclosedStable
R&D/executionNot disclosedCapability build-out, staffing; public-company transition costs noted Investing

Management Commentary

  • “Callan JMB is establishing itself as the premier provider of advanced logistics and value-added fulfillment services across high-growth sectors… actively pursuing growth opportunities in GLP‑1 pharmaceutical transportation, specialized compounding pharmacy logistics, and premium food packaging services.” — Wayne Williams, CEO & Chairman
  • “We are executing a national expansion of our emergency preparedness and response operations… appointment of Christopher Shields… will accelerate our geographic expansion.” — Wayne Williams
  • CFO transition: termination of CFO for cause (not related to financial/reporting practices) and appointment of interim CFO Shannon Badger (CPA) .

Q&A Highlights

  • No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was available; therefore, Q&A themes and any guidance clarifications are unavailable .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus for Q1 2025 EPS and revenue was unavailable; as a result, we cannot assess beats/misses versus Street. Subsequent quarters also appear thin on coverage for consensus metrics.
  • We recommend modeling with company-reported actuals and tracking quarterly trends until formal coverage emerges.*

Q1 2025 Actual vs Consensus Snapshot

MetricActualConsensus# of Estimates
Revenue ($USD Millions)$1.449 N/A*N/A*
Primary EPS ($USD)$(0.32) N/A*N/A*

Notes: Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Revenue contracted 19% YoY to $1.45 million due to softer state/local government demand for emergency preparedness services; near-term growth hinges on converting highlighted pipeline opportunities .
  • Margin resiliency: gross margin at 42.5% benefitted from cost alignment, but elevated SG&A ($1.85 million) from IPO/public-company transition weighed on operating results—focus should be on SG&A normalization and operating leverage .
  • Liquidity is sufficient post-IPO ($5.22 million cash), providing runway to pursue GLP‑1 logistics, compounding pharmacy logistics, and emergency response expansions; monitor cash burn vs. pipeline conversion .
  • Leadership transition risk: CFO termination and interim appointment warrant monitoring for internal controls, reporting cadence, and financing strategy stability .
  • Trend analysis: Q2 and Q3 2025 show relatively flat quarterly revenue coupled with widening net loss in Q3; watch revenue mix (government vs. commercial) and cost trajectory into 2026 .
  • Lack of consensus coverage limits near-term “beat/miss” catalysts; investor focus should be on contract wins (e.g., Oregon 5‑year, Chicago extension later in the year) and operational milestones that can re-rate execution risk .
  • Actionable: track quarterly bookings/conversions in GLP‑1 logistics and compounding pharmacy opportunities, emergency response activity levels in Texas/Chicago/Oregon, and SG&A normalization to gauge path to breakeven .

Additional Relevant Q1 2025 Press Releases

  • Callan JMB Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update (primary press release)
  • Oregon Health Authority 5-year contract award; multiple Q1 operational updates listed on company press page (Feb–Mar 2025)
  • Nasdaq/GlobeNewswire distribution of Q1 release (alternative source)

Source Documents

  • Q1 2025 Form 8‑K and Exhibit 99.1 press release and financials
  • Q2 2025 Form 8‑K and press release/financials
  • Q3 2025 Form 8‑K and press release/financials

Notes: Where S&P Global consensus or financial metrics were unavailable from company documents, values are denoted with an asterisk and sourced from S&P Global.*