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NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NTIP)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2025 was a quiet revenue quarter with $0 revenue (vs. $0.15M in Q1 and $0.10M in Q2 2024) and a narrower YoY net loss on lower equity-method losses; EPS was ($0.02), improving from ($0.03) YoY and flat QoQ .
  • Operating expenses declined YoY (Q2: $0.72M vs. $0.72M LY) and other income remained a key offset (interest/dividends $0.45M), underscoring the carry from the $38.5M cash and marketable securities balance and $38.3M working capital at quarter-end .
  • Strategic actions advanced: (i) Samsung eSIM/5G litigation filed (June 30), expanding M2M/IoT enforcement, and (ii) Smart Home patent portfolio acquisition (April 2) to broaden monetization paths .
  • Capital returns steady: semi-annual dividend policy maintained ($0.05 paid in March) and the buyback authorization was extended/increased to $5.0M on June 17; $55K repurchased in Q2 at $1.23/sh; $4.995M authorization remained at 6/30 .
  • No Street estimates were available from S&P Global for Q2; stock drivers skew to litigation milestones (Samsung, HFT cases) and capital return cadence (dividends/buybacks). S&P Global consensus data unavailable for Q2 2025.

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well
    • Balance sheet resilience supports runway: “As of June 30, 2025, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $38,485,000 and working capital of $38,288,000,” enabling ongoing enforcement and returns .
    • Expanded enforcement pipeline: “On June 27, 2025, Network-1 commenced patent litigation against Samsung…for infringement of certain patents within Network-1’s M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio” (eSIM/5G), widening potential licensing optionality .
    • Portfolio expansion: “On March 31, 2025, Network-1 acquired a [Smart Home] patent portfolio…8 U.S. patents, 1 international patent, 11 U.S. pending, 5 international pending,” extending potential future monetization vectors .
  • What Went Wrong
    • No quarterly revenue: “Network-1 reported no revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025,” versus $0.10M in Q2 2024 and $0.15M in Q1 2025, continuing variability tied to settlements .
    • Operating income remains negative: Operating loss of ($0.72M) with no revenue offset; dependence on interest/dividends to narrow losses persists .
    • Equity-method loss drag continues (though improved): ILiAD loss share was ($0.28M) vs. ($0.68M) LY for the quarter; sustained investee losses remain a headwind to net results .

Financial Results

Quarterly P&L comparison (oldest → newest):

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Revenue ($USD)$100,000 $150,000 $0
Diluted EPS ($)($0.03) ($0.02) ($0.02)
Total Operating Expenses ($)$724,000 $795,000 $720,000
Operating (Loss) ($)($624,000) ($645,000) ($720,000)
Interest & Dividend Income, net ($)$452,000 $484,000 $445,000
Net Realized/Unrealized Gain on Securities ($)$54,000 $149,000 $22,000
Total Other Income, net ($)$506,000 $633,000 $467,000
Income Tax Benefit ($)$137,000 $111,000 $69,000
Share of Net Loss of Equity Investee ($)($677,000) ($462,000) ($279,000)
Net (Loss) ($)($658,000) ($363,000) ($463,000)

Liquidity and capital return:

MetricQ1 2025 (3/31)Q2 2025 (6/30)
Cash & Equivalents ($)$12,288,000 $13,424,000
Marketable Securities ($)$26,905,000 $25,061,000
Cash + Securities ($)$39,193,000 $38,485,000
Working Capital ($)$38,443,000 $38,288,000
Shares Repurchased (period)106,662 sh; $146,857; $1.38 avg 44,811 sh; $55,337; $1.23 avg
Shares Repurchased (YTD)151,473 sh; $202,194; $1.33 avg
Remaining Buyback Authorization ($)$4,994,853
Dividend$0.05 per share paid 3/28/25 Policy maintained ($0.10 annually)

Segment breakdown and KPIs: NTIP has no reportable operating segments; key operating KPIs are litigation/portfolio milestones and capital return. As of Q2: 115 U.S. patents, 17 international; ongoing monetization efforts across M2M/IoT, HFT, Cox, Smart Home; cumulative Remote Power Patent revenue >$188M; Mirror Worlds revenue $47.15M .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue / EPSQ3/Q4 2025None providedNone providedMaintained (no guidance)
Dividend PolicyOngoing$0.05 semi-annual (March/September)Policy maintainedMaintained
Share Repurchase AuthorizationNext 24 months from 6/17/25Prior $5M (June 2023 authorization)Extended/increased to repurchase up to $5.0M over subsequent 24 monthsRaised/Extended

Note: NTIP does not issue quantitative financial guidance; policy statements on dividends and repurchases are reiterated.

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was available (we searched and found none). Narrative is drawn from filings/press releases.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024, Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Litigation – HFTHFT suits vs. Citadel/Jump initiated Dec-2024; appeal ongoing in Cox/YouTube/Google New Samsung eSIM/5G suit filed (M2M/IoT portfolio) Expanding enforcement pipeline
Portfolio ExpansionSmart Home portfolio acquired Apr-2 (8 US, 1 intl, +16 pending) Integration; continued portfolio development Broader IP base
Capital ReturnsDividends paid; active buybacks in 2024 and Q1 2025 Repurchase authorization extended/increased; Q2 buybacks continued Continued capital return
LiquidityFY24: $40.6M cash+securities Q2: $38.5M cash+securities; ample runway Stable strong liquidity
ILiAD InvestmentFY24 equity-method loss ($1.91M) Q2 equity loss ($0.28M), improved YoY Moderating loss impact

Management Commentary

  • “Network-1 reported no revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025…” (press release) .
  • “On June 17, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized an extension and increase of Network-1’s share repurchase program to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of common stock over the subsequent 24-month period.” .
  • “On June 27, 2025, Network-1 commenced patent litigation against Samsung… for infringement of certain patents within Network-1’s M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio” (eSIM/5G) .
  • “Network-1 continues to pay dividends consistent with its dividend policy, which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of $0.05 per share…” .
  • Smart Home portfolio: “The Smart Home Patent Portfolio… consists of eight U.S. patents and one international patent as well as eleven U.S. pending… and five pending international patents.” .

Q&A Highlights

No Q2 2025 earnings call transcript was available; no Q&A to report (we searched for “earnings-call-transcript” and found none).

Estimates Context

  • We queried S&P Global for Q2 2025 EPS and revenue consensus; no estimates were available for NTIP for the period. S&P Global consensus data unavailable for Q2 2025.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Litigation-led catalysts intensify: the Samsung eSIM/5G case adds a high-profile target in the M2M/IoT portfolio, alongside HFT cases vs. Citadel/Jump and the Cox appeal—binary outcomes could drive step-function license revenue .
  • Balance sheet acts as buffer and funding source: $38.5M cash/securities and $38.3M working capital support enforcement, opportunistic IP acquisitions, and capital returns through volatility .
  • Revenue volatility persists: absent run-rate licensing, quarterly results hinge on settlement/litigation timing; Q2 printed $0 revenue with other income partially offsetting fixed costs .
  • Capital return remains a tangible floor: dividend policy ($0.10/yr) and extended $5M buyback (with $4.995M remaining at 6/30) provide potential support during litigation cycles .
  • ILiAD drag moderating: equity-method losses improved YoY, but remain a non-operating headwind; monitor trajectory and any value realization .
  • Near-term trading lens: watch docket progress (claim construction, motions) in Samsung and HFT suits, and any additional licensing announcements; absence/presence of settlements can move shares quickly .
  • Medium-term thesis: successful monetization across expanded portfolios (M2M/IoT, HFT, Smart Home) could re-rate earnings power; risks include litigation outcomes, timing uncertainty, and continued reliance on non-operating income .

Appendices

Other relevant press releases during/around Q2 2025:

  • Smart Home Patent Portfolio acquisition announced April 2, 2025 .
  • Samsung litigation announced June 30, 2025 .

Prior periods referenced for trend analysis:

  • Q1 2025 earnings 8-K (May 14, 2025) .
  • FY 2024/Q4 context 8-K (March 5, 2025) and 10-K (Feb 28, 2025) .

All figures and statements are sourced from company filings and press releases as cited.