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TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. (TOMZ)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 revenue was $2.01M, up 95% sequentially vs Q2 but down 24% YoY; EPS was $(0.02). The miss vs S&P Global consensus ($2.74M revenue, $(0.01) EPS) was driven by a temporary timing reduction of IHP services from a key customer following reorganization . Revenue Consensus Mean and EPS Consensus Mean values marked with * are from S&P Global.
- Gross margin held at 61% (vs 66% in Q2 and 61% in Q3 2024), reflecting resilient product mix; operating loss was $(0.32)M and net loss $(0.45)M .
- Backlog and pipeline expanded: order backlog was $0.9M at quarter-end, rose to $1.3M by Oct 31; ~$3M in pending integration contracts targeted to close by year-end; active pipeline >$15M (with $7M high-priority) .
- Strategic catalysts: FDA broadened permitted use of hydrogen peroxide in food—opening RTE opportunities; new franchise service providers onboarded; an equity line of up to $20M provides flexible capital to fund growth and hiring; first OEM collaborative installation expected in Q4 2025 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Recurring BIT solution sales up 21% YTD; management emphasized the razor/razor-blade model and recurring revenues as growth engine .
- Backlog/pipeline momentum: $0.9M backlog at quarter-end expanding to $1.3M by Oct 31; ~$3M pending integrations expected to close; active pipeline >$15M across domestic/international customers .
- Notable market/regulatory tailwinds: FDA ruling on hydrogen peroxide creates direct food-related protocol opportunities; management called it “game-changing” for SteraMist .
What Went Wrong
- Miss vs consensus: Q3 revenue $2.01M vs $2.74M consensus*, EPS $(0.02) vs $(0.01) consensus*; primarily due to a temporary timing reduction in IHP services from a key customer reorganization * .
- YoY decline: Q3 2025 revenue fell 24% YoY alongside a swing to $(0.45)M net loss from $0.06M net income in Q3 2024 .
- Operating leverage still negative: Operating loss $(0.32)M; management signaled OpEx will rise with scaling (though as % of revenue not materially higher), implying near-term margin/FCF pressure as the company invests in growth .
Financial Results
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global.
KPIs and Mix
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We delivered a 95% sequential revenue increase… driven by strong equipment sales and… recurring BIT Solution sales.” — Halden Shane (CEO) .
- “Gross profit margins remained strong at 61%… underscoring the resilience of our product mix and disciplined cost management.” — David Vanston (CFO) .
- “The FDA’s final order… is game-changing for SteraMist… providing a clear regulatory framework with a competitive edge in the multi-billion-dollar food safety market.” — E.J. Shane (COO) .
- “On Nov 5, we entered into an equity purchase agreement… up to $20M… providing flexibility for on-demand access to capital without upfront commitments or heavy dilution.” — Halden Shane (CEO) .
Q&A Highlights
- FDA ruling go-to-market: Management is educating the market and targeting processing, storage, packaging, and transportation; expects meaningful RTE adoption but notes many food companies are still learning about the change .
- Margin/OpEx outlook: CFO expects only a 1–2 pt gross margin dip and limited OpEx growth as a percentage of revenue; scaling may increase absolute OpEx but with leverage .
- International sales strategy: Utilizing distributors and global partners to expand SteraMist use; visibility improving with broader deployments .
- Solution sales visibility: Solution sales up ~21% YTD; management expects a year-end pop as customers procure before year-end; model is “more equipment → more solution sales” .
- Vertical expansion: Data centers and EO replacement in medical device sterilization are targeted; resource additions needed to pursue at scale .
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025 missed consensus: Revenue $2.01M vs $2.74M consensus*; EPS $(0.02) vs $(0.01) consensus*. Management attributed the shortfall to timing of IHP services at a key customer amid reorganization, expected to normalize * .
- Prior quarters: Q1 slightly beat on revenue and materially beat EPS (less negative); Q2 missed both materially due to deferred CapEx amid tariff-related supply chain uncertainty, consistent with press release commentary * * .
- Coverage depth: Only one estimate for EPS and revenue per quarter, implying limited Street coverage; estimate dispersion unavailable*.
Values marked with * are retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Sequential recovery with resilient margins but continued YoY pressure; near-term narrative hinges on converting ~$3M pending contracts and executing OEM installation in Q4 to sustain momentum into 2026 .
- The FDA hydrogen peroxide ruling is a tangible catalyst for food safety/RTE protocols—expect increased outreach, pilots, and eventual recurring solution flows as adoption ramps .
- Franchise ramp (SteriClean, T.A.C.T.) creates distributed demand for mobile equipment and recurring solution sales; watch for broader network rollouts and case study-driven expansion .
- Capital flexibility via $20M equity line and planned $50M shelf reduces funding risk for hiring, R&D, regulatory, and market expansion; monitor dilution cadence vs growth ROI .
- Estimate misses reflect timing/CapEx cycles; with limited analyst coverage, narrative-driven catalysts (FDA, OEM, backlog conversions) may be more impactful on stock than consensus beats/misses near term *.
- International mix rising (36% in Q3) diversifies demand; pending EU/UK approvals could unlock additional growth vectors .
- Risk factors: dependence on key customers/services timing, tariff/CapEx sensitivity, execution on OEM/integration timelines, and working capital constraints until scale is achieved .