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LogicMark, Inc. (LGMK)·Q3 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Delivered Q3 revenue of $2.71M (+14% YoY) with gross profit of $1.80M (+13% YoY) and gross margin steady at 67% for the sixth consecutive quarter; sequential OpEx fell 6% vs Q2 as adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to ~$0.8M .
  • Freedom Alert Mini (FA Mini) traction was the standout driver: units sold jumped to 1,106 in Q3 from 191 in Q2 as the product gained momentum in VA/government and consumer channels .
  • Strategic partnership with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Black Knight Medical should expand access to VA/government contracts and accelerate distribution of LogicMark’s PERS devices to veterans .
  • No formal financial guidance was issued; consensus from S&P Global was unavailable at time of analysis, limiting beat/miss assessment .
  • Corporate items: shareholders approved a reverse split on Oct 1 to aid Nasdaq compliance; the company adopted a rights plan on Nov 1 amid shareholder actions—both could influence trading dynamics and liquidity perceptions .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • FA Mini adoption accelerated meaningfully: 1,106 units in Q3 vs 191 in Q2, contributing to double-digit YoY revenue growth; CFO: “Higher sales of … Guardian Alert 911 Plus [and] Freedom Alert Mini … drove the improved results” .
  • Gross margin sustained at 67% for the last six quarters despite cost pressures, supported by mix shift to higher-margin products; CEO: “we achieved significant revenue growth… while successfully maintaining strong gross margins” .
  • Operating discipline: Q3 OpEx was $3.4M, flat YoY and 6% lower sequentially; management cited lower G&A as a driver of sequential decline .

What Went Wrong

  • Profitability remains the primary challenge: adjusted EBITDA loss of ~$0.8M and net loss to common of $1.6M; EPS was ($0.20), slightly worse net loss YoY ($1.6M vs $1.5M) even with improved revenue .
  • DTC/Amazon scaling is hard: CEO noted Amazon is “not an easy platform… [it] takes a bite out of your margins,” and requires sustained operational effort to optimize .
  • Capital markets/listing overhang: reverse split approval and adoption of a rights plan reflect ongoing listing and shareholder dynamics that can weigh on sentiment and increase perceived risk .

Financial Results

Quarterly Trend (oldest → newest)

MetricQ1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024
Revenue ($)2,611,083 2,336,268 2,705,461
Gross Profit ($)1,767,218 1,554,950 1,801,627
Gross Margin (%)68% 67% 67%
Total Operating Expenses ($)3,572,913 3,625,832 3,401,179
Adjusted EBITDA ($)N/AN/A(785,000)
Net Loss to Common ($)(1,819,543) (2,113,857) (1,593,805)
Diluted EPS ($)(0.85) (0.96) (0.20)
Cash & Equivalents ($)5,047,449 2,959,815 5,585,835

Q3 2024 vs Prior Year and vs Estimates

MetricQ3 2023Q3 2024S&P Global Consensus
Revenue ($)2,367,227 2,705,461 N/A (unavailable)
Gross Profit ($)1,597,271 1,801,627 N/A (unavailable)
Gross Margin (%)67% 67% N/A (unavailable)
Adjusted EBITDA ($)(1,100,000) (785,000) N/A (unavailable)
Net Loss to Common ($)(1,519,476) (1,593,805) N/A (unavailable)
Diluted EPS ($)(1.10) (0.20) N/A (unavailable)

Notes: S&P Global consensus was unavailable at time of analysis; thus, we cannot assess beat/miss vs Street for Q3 2024 [functions.GetEstimates error].

KPIs and Other Items

KPIQ2 2024Q3 2024
Freedom Alert Mini units sold (units)191 1,106
Gross Margin (%)67% 67%
Operating Expenses ($)3,625,832 3,401,179

Segment reporting: the company operates in one segment .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY or Q4None issuedNone issuedMaintained (no guidance)
Gross MarginFY or Q4None issuedNone issuedMaintained (no guidance)
Operating ExpensesFY or Q4None issuedNone issuedMaintained (no guidance)
EPS/Adj. EBITDAFY or Q4None issuedNone issuedMaintained (no guidance)

Corporate context (not guidance): reverse split approval on Oct 1 to regain Nasdaq compliance; rights plan adopted Nov 1 in response to shareholder actions .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2 2024)Current Period (Q3 2024)Trend
AI/ML & IP portfolioQ1: expanding CPaaS stack; 12–14 patents; focus on AI/ML and behavior monitoring . Q2: continued IP filing; AI/ML positioning .23 total patents allowed/issued; ongoing AI/ML focus; exploring licensing opportunities .Strengthening; more explicit licensing angle .
DTC/Amazon channelQ2: Amazon launch for Mini and Guardian 911; DTC is important but challenging .Amazon continues to be difficult, impacts margins; incremental effort underway .Building but operationally demanding .
Government/VA channelLongstanding VA relationship; GSA contract; health B2B focus .Black Knight Medical SDVOSB partnership to expand VA/government access .Positive channel expansion .
Product performance (FA Mini)Q2: launched Mini; early traction .Units surged to 1,106; features (fall detection, geofencing, GPS, 24/7 monitoring) emphasized .Strong acceleration .
Personal safety (Aster app)Q1–Q2: launched; broadening TAM; B2B2C opportunities .Early days; ongoing product-market fit work; more Q4 marketing planned .Iterating; early stage .
Margins/CostQ1: gross margin 68%; improved supply chain . Q2: 67% margin; OpEx down YoY .67% maintained; sequential OpEx -6% .Stable margins; improving expense discipline .
Regulatory/listingQ1: Nasdaq bid-price noncompliance notice .Reverse split approval; rights plan adopted .De-risking listing; governance actions .

Management Commentary

  • CEO on execution and strategy: “we achieved significant revenue growth… while successfully maintaining strong gross margins… [FA Mini] has been met with positive reception, affirming the effectiveness of our go-to-market strategy” .
  • CFO on drivers: “Higher sales of … Guardian Alert 911 Plus [and] Freedom Alert Mini … drove the improved results… Total operating expenses… were… 6% lower than the second quarter of 2024” .
  • CEO on AI/licensing: “we’re interested in being more than just a hardware company… you’ll… see the launch of a… highly visible ecosystem product… we certainly see a lot of promise [for licensing]” .
  • CEO on DTC/Amazon: “Amazon… is not an easy platform… [They] take a bite out of your margins… we’re actively participating in… programs… [to] get products… to the customer” .

Q&A Highlights

  • FA Mini traction and promotion: Management attributed unit surge to product differentiation and sustained outreach into VA/government and reseller channels; not a one-off promo spike .
  • DTC/Amazon economics: Amazon essential for reach but challenging operationally and margin-dilutive; team is optimizing logistics, authenticity/transparency programs, and shipping to improve outcomes .
  • IP monetization: Management reiterated intent to pursue software-like margins via platform/ecosystem and potential third-party licensing, with a strategically built AI/ML-heavy IP fence .
  • Aster app state: Early stage; ongoing tuning to product-market fit; additional Q4 marketing planned to drive adoption .

Estimates Context

  • Street consensus: S&P Global consensus estimates for Q3 2024 were unavailable at time of analysis (data access limit), so we cannot assess revenue/EPS beats or misses versus the Street [functions.GetEstimates error].
  • Implication: Absent formal consensus, sell-side estimate updates may be limited; investors should focus on sequential momentum (FA Mini units, OpEx control) and channel catalysts (Black Knight partnership) for forward expectations .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Product-led acceleration: FA Mini is gaining real traction, evidenced by a >5x sequential unit increase; monitor whether unit momentum sustains into Q4/Q1 seasonality and how mix impacts margins .
  • Margin durability: 67% gross margin appears resilient due to higher-margin mix; watch logistics costs and Amazon mix which can pressure unit economics .
  • Operating leverage inflection: Sequential OpEx decline and narrowing adjusted EBITDA loss suggest improving cost discipline; continued growth could drive operating leverage in 2025 .
  • Government channel catalyst: The SDVOSB partnership with Black Knight Medical could accelerate VA/government wins; pipeline conversion here is a key catalyst .
  • DTC execution risk: Amazon is a necessary but margin-dilutive channel—success depends on ongoing optimization and brand protection programs .
  • Governance/listing overhang: Reverse split and rights plan address listing/shareholder dynamics but may add volatility; track liquidity and compliance milestones .
  • Medium-term thesis: Transitioning from hardware-only to a platform model (CPaaS + AI/ML + IP monetization) could expand TAM and margins if execution on licensing/recurring revenue succeeds .

Cross-References and Data Sources

  • Q3 2024 press release and financials (8-K Item 2.02; Exhibit 99.1, statements) .
  • Q3 2024 earnings call transcript .
  • Black Knight Medical partnership press release .
  • Q2 2024 results (press release and transcript in 8-K) .
  • Q1 2024 10-Q (financial statements and MD&A) .