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EVERSPIN TECHNOLOGIES INC. (MRAM)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 revenue was $14.06M, up 16% YoY and 7% QoQ, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.06; revenue landed within guidance and non-GAAP EPS near the high end, driven by strength in LEO satellites, gaming, energy management, and steady data center RAID demand .
- Non-GAAP gross margin remained in the low-52% range (52.4% vs. 52.5% in Q2), with management attributing stability to improved STT-MRAM yields and factory utilization; CFO expects this margin range to continue .
- Mix shift favored product revenue (MRAM products $12.69M, +22% YoY) while licensing/other decreased YoY to $1.37M due to project timing; other income was $1.2M as DoD sustainment contract recognition continues .
- Q4 guidance: revenue $14.0–$15.0M; GAAP EPS $0.02–$0.07; non-GAAP EPS $0.08–$0.13; management reiterated no tariff impact and expects other income to pick up meaningfully in Q4, a potential near-term catalyst .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Broad-based demand strength: LEO satellites, casino gaming, and energy management led growth; data center RAID demand remained solid (customers include Dell and Supermicro) .
- Product rev acceleration: MRAM product sales rose to $12.69M (+22% YoY) with total gross margin up ~210 bps YoY to 51.3% on process/yield improvements .
- Strategic programs on track: Continued shipments to Lucid’s Gravity SUV and ramp of EM064/EM128 LXHR for LEO; collaboration with Purdue for energy-efficient AI and ongoing foundry services for a leading sensor provider .
What Went Wrong
- Non-product revenue lapped tough comps: Licensing/royalty/patent/other fell YoY to $1.37M (from $1.65M) and is inherently lumpy given project timing .
- GAAP profitability muted: GAAP net income was $54K ($0.00 diluted EPS), down from $2.27M in Q3’24 due largely to lower other income vs. an unusually strong prior-year contribution .
- Cash flow normalization: Operating cash flow declined to $0.9M from $5.0M in Q2 as collections timing normalized after distributor changes .
Financial Results
Headline results – trend (oldest → newest)
Q3 2025 actual vs prior periods and S&P consensus
- Q3 revenue modestly beat S&P consensus; non-GAAP EPS of $0.06 exceeded the S&P Primary EPS consensus of $0.04*, though GAAP diluted EPS was $0.00 as reported . Values with asterisk retrieved from S&P Global; coverage thin (EPS estimates: 1; Revenue: 2). [GetEstimates]*
Segment/Revenue mix
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Revenue of $14.1 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.06… performance driven by strength across LEO, casino gaming, and energy management; data center RAID demand remained strong” .
- “MRAM product sales… $12.7 million, up 22% over the third quarter of last year… GAAP gross margin improved to 51.3%” .
- “We continue to ship… for Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV and expect volumes to increase as the automaker ramps production” .
- “We recognized $1.2 million in other income in the third quarter… expect this business to pick up meaningfully in the fourth quarter” .
- “We expect Q4 total revenue in the range of $14 million–$15 million… non-GAAP EPS between $0.08 and $0.13” .
Q&A Highlights
- Gross margin durability: CFO expects non-GAAP gross margin to remain in the ~low-52% range, supported by yield improvements and utilization .
- Non-product revenue cadence: Licensing/royalty/foundry revenues are lumpy; expect this bucket to run ~10–15% of revenue, skewing closer to 10% going forward .
- OpEx discipline: Non-GAAP OpEx should remain roughly $7.5M per quarter near term; consistency expected in Q4 .
- Tariffs: No tariff impact experienced in Q3, none expected in Q4 .
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025: Revenue $14.06M vs S&P consensus $14.00M*; Primary EPS $0.06 vs $0.04* (note: company GAAP diluted EPS was $0.00; S&P Primary EPS tracked $0.06) . Values marked with asterisk retrieved from S&P Global; limited coverage (EPS: 1 estimate; Revenue: 2 estimates). [GetEstimates]*
- Q4 2025: Guidance revenue $14.0–$15.0M and non-GAAP EPS $0.08–$0.13; S&P consensus revenue $14.45M* and EPS $0.12*, implying consensus is near the high end of guidance for non-GAAP EPS and centered within the revenue range . Values marked with asterisk retrieved from S&P Global. [GetEstimates]*
- Implication: With consensus perched near the top of EPS guidance, the Q4 “other income” pickup and LEO production ramp execution may determine beat/miss risk .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Product-led growth is accelerating (product rev +22% YoY) with multiple end-market drivers (LEO, gaming, energy mgmt, RAID), supporting continued top-line expansion into Q4 .
- Margin structure appears durable in the low-52% non-GAAP range due to yield/process improvements; sustained gross margin is a core part of the bull case .
- Non-product revenue is inherently lumpy; watch Q4 for an “other income” pickup tied to DoD sustainment activity—a likely swing factor for EPS versus consensus .
- Execution milestones: Q4 production ramp for EM064/EM128 LXHR in LEO and steady IBM FCM4 revenues—both are catalysts for mix and volume into 2026 .
- OpEx control remains firm (~$7.5M non-GAAP/quarter), giving operating leverage if revenue continues to build in H2 .
- Minimal tariff exposure reduces macro headline risk versus peers with China-heavy routes; inventory digestion trends in Asia improved through Q2 .
- Near-term trading setup: modest Q4 beat potential if other income steps up and LEO ramps on time; watch revenue cadence and non-product mix to gauge EPS sensitivity .
Appendix: Additional Details from the Q3 2025 Press Release and Supplemental Tables
- Q3 2025: GAAP net income $54K; non-GAAP net income $1.461M; GAAP gross margin 51.3%; non-GAAP gross margin 52.4% .
- YoY comps: Revenue $14.06M vs $12.09M; non-GAAP EPS $0.06 vs $0.17 (prior year benefitted from higher other income) .
- Balance sheet: Cash & equivalents $45.26M as of 9/30/2025; total stockholders’ equity $65.82M; no debt .
Note: Asterisk-marked values in estimates tables are Values retrieved from S&P Global.