XTI Aerospace, Inc. (INPX)·Q1 2023 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Revenue grew 17% year over year to $3.10M with gross margin expanding 500 bps to 75% as mix shifted toward Aware and RTLS components; operating expenses declined 5% YoY, but a deferred tax provision related to the CXApp spin-off widened the continuing-ops net loss to $12.3M .
- Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(7.73)M from $(8.77)M YoY; pro forma non-GAAP loss per share improved to $(1.01) from $(4.79) YoY, while GAAP EPS was $(1.38) vs $(9.05) YoY .
- Balance sheet showed $15.25M cash and cash equivalents at 3/31/23 and $14.97M of short-term debt; working capital was approximately $0.2M surplus .
- Strategic actions remain the key stock catalysts: completion of the March 14 spin-off of the enterprise apps business (CXApp) and ongoing diligence on a potential transaction for the remaining RTLS-focused business; no formal numeric guidance provided .
- Note: In Q1 2023, INPX reported as “Inpixon”; XTI Aerospace, Inc. references post-date this period .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Mix-driven margin expansion and revenue growth: Revenue +17% YoY to $3.10M; gross margin rose to 75% from 70% on sales mix (Aware and RTLS components) .
- Cost discipline: Operating expenses declined 5% YoY to $10.5M, reflecting lower compensation, professional and legal costs .
- Adjusted profitability improvement: Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $(7.73)M from $(8.77)M YoY; pro forma non-GAAP loss per share improved to $(1.01) from $(4.79) .
- Management quote: “We…achieve[d] a 17% increase in revenue…while effectively reducing our operating expenses…We have reallocated resources and streamlined our operations to focus on the growth of our real-time location system (RTLS) business line.” – CEO Nadir Ali .
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What Went Wrong
- Continuing-ops net loss widened: Net loss from continuing operations increased to $(12.32)M vs $(10.78)M, driven primarily by a $2.48M income tax provision tied to the CXApp spin-off .
- Higher interest burden: Interest expense rose materially with $14.97M short-term debt outstanding; interest expense was roughly $1.7M in the quarter .
- Liquidity usage: Operating cash outflow was $(9.50)M for Q1; working capital was roughly breakeven, highlighting reliance on capital markets and exchanges for liquidity .
Financial Results
Balance Sheet & Liquidity (period-end)
- Cash & Cash Equivalents: $15.254M (3/31/23)
- Short-term Debt: $14.971M (3/31/23)
- Working Capital Surplus: ~$0.228M (3/31/23)
Segment Breakdown (Revenue and Gross Profit)
KPIs and Revenue Mix
Estimates vs. Actuals (Wall Street Consensus via S&P Global)
Note: We attempted to retrieve S&P Global consensus, but no mapping was available for INPX; consensus data were unavailable.
Guidance Changes
No formal numerical guidance was provided in the Q1 2023 press release or 10-Q reviewed –.
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: The Q1 2023 earnings call transcript could not be retrieved due to a database inconsistency. The themes below reflect the press release and 10-Q narrative.
Management Commentary
- Strategic pivot and growth emphasis: “We…streamlined our operations to focus on the growth of our real-time location system (RTLS) business line…[enabling] customers to digitally track the real-time location and movement of physical things… and deliver actionable data.” – CEO Nadir Ali .
- Balance sheet positioning: “We have maintained a solid balance sheet with over $15 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2023.” – CEO Nadir Ali .
- Spin-off context: The CXApp enterprise apps business was spun off and merged via a Reverse Morris Trust on March 14, 2023; results for CXApp are presented as discontinued operations .
Q&A Highlights
We attempted to read the full Q1 2023 earnings call transcript, but it could not be retrieved due to a database inconsistency. As a result, Q&A highlights are unavailable. Call logistics (dial-in/webcast) were provided in the press release .
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q1 2023 revenue and EPS was unavailable for INPX; we attempted to fetch, but no CIQ mapping exists for this ticker in the S&P Global dataset. Actual revenue was $3.104M; GAAP EPS was $(1.38) .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Mix-led improvement: Gross margin expanded to 75% on RTLS/Aware mix; sustaining mix is key to margin durability and a path toward breakeven adjusted EBITDA .
- Operating leverage potential: OpEx fell 5% YoY with Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowing; incremental revenue should drop through at higher margins if mix persists .
- Liquidity watch: ~$15.3M cash vs. ~$15.0M short-term debt and $(9.5)M operating cash outflow in Q1; further ATM usage and exchanges post-quarter underscore ongoing financing needs .
- Corporate actions drive narrative: The CXApp spin-off is complete; management is advancing diligence on a potential transaction for the remaining business—these are likely to be stock catalysts .
- Macro/supply chain still a factor: Management continues to flag supply chain and inflation pressures; execution on deliveries and pipeline remains a watch item .
- No guidance: Lack of formal guidance shifts focus to bookings, mix, and operating cash burn as near-term indicators –.
- Listing compliance: Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice adds execution pressure; corporate actions (including potential reverse split) remain a background risk to track .