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Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (EVTV)·Q3 2022 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2022 revenue rose to $3.88M (+448% YoY) on 37 vehicle deliveries; EVTV posted its first-ever quarterly profit with net income of $0.13M and diluted EPS of $0.01 .
- Deliveries increased >75% sequentially from Q2 (37 vs. 21), supported by a 108-unit backlog (~$9.7M), though management cited shipping delays as a headwind in Q3 .
- Management expects a sequential slowdown in Q4 deliveries due to holiday seasonality and a temporary NJ ZIP voucher pause; school bus launch targeted for H1 2023 and manufacturing start by mid-2024 .
- Catalysts: first profitability, expanding product portfolio (Class 6 truck, electric school bus, right-hand-drive van), legislative tailwinds (EPA Clean School Bus, IRA credits), and Osceola plant progress; risks include funding program lumpiness and supply chain delays .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- First profitable quarter driven by higher volumes and cost discipline: “we generated a profit, the first in our company’s history,” with net income of ~$0.13M and EPS $0.01 .
- Strong execution and demand signals: 37 vehicles delivered in Q3 vs. 21 in Q2; backlog of 108 units (~$9.7M) with wins like Coastal Marine Services (3 vans, 2 delivered in October) and the first U.S. electric prisoner transport van .
- Strategic manufacturing progress at Osceola (engineering/design teams secured; construction to begin; path to mid-2024 manufacturing and potential 10,000 EVs/year capacity), leveraging proximity to U.S. Steel and logistics infrastructure .
What Went Wrong
- Shipping delays prevented management’s aspiration to double deliveries quarter-over-quarter; deliveries nonetheless rose >75% sequentially .
- Outlook points to Q4 sequential softening from holiday shutdowns and NJ ZIP voucher pause, introducing near-term demand lumpiness .
- Operating expenses increased YoY (Q3 OpEx $1.74M vs. $1.38M), reflecting headcount and sales/marketing investments; non-cash charges were $0.07M for Q3 .
Financial Results
Notes: Gross margin, EBIT margin, and net margin are derived from reported revenue, gross profit, operating income, and net income cited above.
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Estimates:
- Consensus EPS and revenue for Q3 2022 were unavailable due to SPGI access limitations; estimates comparison not provided (attempted S&P Global retrieval).
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Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “In the third quarter, we generated a profit, the first in our company’s history…driven by a more than 75% increase in vehicle deliveries relative to the second quarter, as we delivered 37 units” — Phillip Oldridge, CEO .
- “As of the end of the third quarter, we had 108 units in backlog…estimated total value of $9.7 million” — Phillip Oldridge, CEO .
- “We remain excited about large scale government fleet electrification opportunities…we expect to be a beneficiary [of EPA school bus funding] in 2023” — Phillip Oldridge, CEO .
- “We expect to begin manufacturing vehicles at our facility by mid 2024…potential to eventually produce at least 10,000 EVs per year” — Phillip Oldridge, CEO .
- “We do expect some slowdown in the fourth quarter…natural seasonal slowdown due to the holidays…NJ ZIP award [pause]” — Susan Emry, EVP .
- “Net income was approximately $127,000, or $0.01 per…share…cash…approximately $4.66 million…and working capital…$20.2 million” — Christian Rodich, CFO .
Q&A Highlights
- The published Q3 2022 transcript captures prepared remarks and outlook; Q&A content is not included in the available document. Outlook clarifications include expected Q4 sequential softening (holidays, NJ ZIP pause) and continued progress on Osceola construction and 2023 product launches .
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q3 2022 EPS and revenue was unavailable due to SPGI access limitations; therefore, we cannot assess beats/misses versus consensus for this quarter (attempted retrieval via S&P Global and encountered access limit).
Key Takeaways for Investors
- First-ever profitability is a key proof point; margin expansion to ~47% gross margin with positive EBIT reflects price/mix and disciplined cost structure, but scale and supply chain reliability will determine sustainability .
- Sequential demand momentum is tangible (37 deliveries, 108-unit backlog), yet near-term Q4 deliveries likely soften due to calendar and NJ ZIP funding cadence; expect lumpiness tied to voucher/grant timing .
- 2023 catalysts: school bus launch (H1), Class 6 truck, and potential EPA Clean School Bus awards; right-hand-drive van positions EVTV for USPS and select international markets .
- Manufacturing ramp at Osceola remains central to the mid-term thesis; hitting mid-2024 production start is key to cost-downs, scale, and potential carbon credit monetization from 2025 .
- Liquidity adequate for current operations (Q3 cash + marketable securities ~$4.66M; working capital ~$20.25M), but larger-scale manufacturing and product expansion likely require external capital; monitor financing timing/structure .
- Without consensus data, trade the narrative: first profitability, backlog growth, and policy tailwinds are positives; watch Q4 delivery softness and FY23 funding normalization as stock reaction drivers .
Sources: Q3 2022 8-K and press release (Exhibit 99.1) ; Q3 2022 earnings call transcript ; Q2 2022 8-K and call ; Q1 2022 8-K and call .