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QT IMAGING HOLDINGS, INC. (QTIH)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q1 2025 commercial revenue was $2.80M, up sharply year over year and sequentially, with gross margin expanding to 65%; EPS was $(0.40) driven by debt extinguishment and issuance costs related to the Lynrock Lake term loan .
- Guidance was maintained: management reiterated 2025 revenue of $18M (40 scanners) and 2026 revenue of $27M (60 scanners), aligned with MOQs in the NXC Imaging distribution agreement .
- Balance sheet actions: closed $10.1M Lynrock Lake term loan (10% interest, maturing 3/31/2027), repaid Yorkville and Cable Car convertible notes; company also announced PIPE investments totaling ~$0.7M in Q2 timing for working capital .
- Near-term stock reaction catalysts: execution against MOQs (six scanners shipped in Q1), margin expansion, manufacturing agreement with Canon Medical (scaling production), and OTCQB uplift following Nasdaq delisting proceedings .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Revenue inflection and margin expansion: shipped six scanners, delivering $2.80M revenue (scanner sales $2.70M) and 65% gross margin; year-over-year margin +900 bps, sequential +1,800 bps; “We’re well-positioned to build on this momentum throughout the year” — CEO Dr. Raluca Dinu .
- Strategic scaling: entered a contract manufacturing agreement with Canon Medical Systems Corporation, retaining Novato manufacturing capability .
- Balance sheet strengthening: closed $10.1M Lynrock Lake term loan; extinguished Yorkville and Cable Car notes; had $5.4M net for working capital post repayments .
What Went Wrong
- Heavy non-GAAP and financing-driven charges: net loss widened to $(11.14)M, including $6.64M debt issuance expense, $2.03M debt extinguishment, and $0.69M interest expense .
- Cash burn and working capital build: net cash used in operating activities was $(3.54)M; accounts receivable rose to $2.78M vs $0.07M at Dec 31—reflecting shipments and collections timing .
- Listing headwinds: Nasdaq delisting proceedings led to OTCQB trading (QTIH); while uplift achieved in March, relisting depends on meeting initial listing standards .
Financial Results
Segment/revenue breakdown (Q1 2025):
KPIs and operating metrics:
Notes:
- Avg revenue per scanner computed using total revenue/shipments; Q1 2025 scanner revenue and shipments specifically disclosed, while other periods use total revenue and disclosed shipment counts .
- Year-over-year and sequential margin increases were primarily due to variability in weighted average cost of existing inventory .
Guidance Changes
No explicit guidance provided for margins, OpEx, OI&E, tax rate, or dividends in Q1 materials .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was found; themes are drawn from press releases and 8-Ks [SearchDocuments: no results].
Management Commentary
- “We had a strong start to 2025, shipping six Breast Acoustic CT scanners and generating $2.8 million in revenue with a 65% gross margin... entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with Canon Medical Systems Corporation—a key milestone in scaling our production capabilities. We’re well-positioned to build on this momentum throughout the year.” — Dr. Raluca Dinu, CEO .
- “Within just one year... strong, reliable distribution and manufacturing partners... confident in our ability to deliver on our financial targets for 2025 and 2026.” — Q4/FY 2024 press release (context for Q1 trajectory) .
Q&A Highlights
No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript available; no Q&A disclosures to report [SearchDocuments: no results].
Estimates Context
- S&P Global Wall Street consensus for Q1 2025 EPS and revenue was unavailable for QTIH at this time; therefore, estimate comparisons are not presented [GetEstimates: empty for Q1 2025].
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Execution improved: six scanners shipped and revenue inflected to $2.80M; sustained margin expansion to 65% underscores pricing and cost discipline amid inventory cost variability .
- Non-operating charges dominated P&L: $(11.14)M net loss driven by $6.64M debt issuance and $2.03M extinguishment costs; monitor normalization in subsequent quarters as these items fade .
- Liquidity actions reduce near-term refinancing risk: $10.1M term loan closed, convertible notes repaid, and PIPEs support working capital; watch interest burden (10% compounded quarterly) and cash burn trajectory .
- Capacity and distribution aligned for guidance: Canon manufacturing and NXC MOQs support 2025/2026 shipment targets; execution against quarterly MOQs will be a key stock narrative driver .
- Working capital dynamics: AR scaled with shipments ($2.78M), inventory declined sequentially; focus on receivables collection and channel sell-through to sustain cash flow .
- Listing status: OTCQB uplift achieved; potential future Nasdaq relisting could be a credibility catalyst if initial listing standards are met .
- With S&P Global consensus unavailable, the next print’s narrative will be driven by operational milestones (shipments, margins, cash burn), rather than beat/miss optics; traders should watch for intra-quarter shipment disclosures and margin mix updates [GetEstimates: empty].