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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
Notes: Asterisked values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Actual vs Consensus (Q1 2025)
Notes: S&P Global consensus values unavailable; table reflects actuals only.*
Operating Detail (Q1 2025)
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
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.
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
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.*