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WIDEPOINT CORP (WYY)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2025 revenue was $36.1M, up 4% year over year, with a net loss of $0.6M and gross margin of 15% .
  • Results missed Wall Street consensus: revenue $36.1M vs $39.6M consensus and EPS of -$0.06 vs -$0.053, as delays in contracts pushed timing to the right; management emphasized this is timing, not demand (Values retrieved from S&P Global).
  • Adjusted EBITDA ($0.34M) and free cash flow ($0.32M) improved sharply sequentially (+88% and +260% vs Q2), with 33rd consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA and eighth consecutive quarter of positive FCF .
  • Strategic catalysts: a multi‑year SaaS award with a major U.S. carrier estimated at $40–$45M over 3 years beginning 2H26, DHS CWMS 3.0 final RFP out with proposal due Dec 17, 2025, CBP task order up to $27.5M, Spiral 4 momentum (eight awards YTD), and DaaS/Olympics pipeline .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • FedRAMP-authorized ITMS platform continues to differentiate; WidePoint states it is “the only SaaS managed mobility platform with this status,” unlocking margin‑accretive opportunities including the major carrier SaaS award estimated at $40–$45M over 3 years .
  • Sequential profitability inflection: adjusted EBITDA of $0.34M and free cash flow of $0.32M in Q3, up 88% and 260% vs Q2, supporting the return to the 2024 growth trajectory .
  • Federal backlog ~$269M and cash of $12.1M with no bank debt provide strong visibility and liquidity heading into year‑end and 2026 .

What Went Wrong

  • Revenue and EPS missed consensus (revenue: $36.1M vs $39.6M; EPS: -$0.06 vs -$0.053), reflecting delays and mix shifts; management revised FY25 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and FCF to “positive but below prior guidance” (Values retrieved from S&P Global).
  • Carrier services declined year over year to $20.4M (from $22.4M) due to variations in lines managed for a DHS customer; gross margin ex‑carrier services compressed to 34% (vs 38% prior year) amid higher labor and greater reselling mix .
  • Government shutdown risk caused slower activity and pipeline execution lag; though WidePoint noted essential services status, the timing impact remains a near‑term headwind .

Financial Results

Core P&L and Cash Metrics

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$34.2 $37.88*$36.13
Net Income ($USD Millions)-$0.72 -$0.62*-$0.56
Diluted EPS ($USD)-$0.08 -$0.0645*-$0.06
Gross Profit ($USD Millions)$4.78*$5.12*$5.28*
Gross Margin (%)14% 13.51%*15%
EBITDA ($USD Millions)-$0.11*$0.02*$0.19*
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$0.09 n/a$0.34
Free Cash Flow ($USD Millions)$0.07 n/a$0.32

Note: Asterisks indicate values retrieved from S&P Global. Values retrieved from S&P Global.

Actuals vs Wall Street Consensus (Q3 2025)

MetricConsensusActualSurprise
Revenue ($USD)$39,643,530$36,125,207-$3,518,323 (−8.9%) (Values retrieved from S&P Global)
Primary EPS ($USD)-$0.053-$0.060-$0.007 (miss) (Values retrieved from S&P Global)

Segment Breakdown (Q3)

Segment Revenue ($USD Millions)Q3 2024Q3 2025YoY Change
Carrier Services$22.4 $20.4 -$2.0
Managed Services Fees$8.5 (calc from $10.1 − $1.6) $10.1 +$1.6
Billable Services Fees$1.7 $1.3 -$0.4
Reselling and Other Services$2.0 (calc from $4.3 − $2.3) $4.3 +$2.3

KPIs and Balance Sheet

KPIQ3 2025
Federal Contract Backlog ($USD Millions)~$269
Cash ($USD Millions)$12.1
Bank DebtNone
Revolving LOC Availability ($USD Millions)~$4.0
Consecutive Positive Adjusted EBITDA (quarters)33
Consecutive Positive Free Cash Flow (quarters)8

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueFY 2025$154M–$163M Slightly below prior range Lowered
Adjusted EBITDAFY 2025$2.8M–$3.0M Positive, below prior guidance Lowered
Free Cash FlowFY 2025$2.4M–$2.6M Positive, below prior guidance Lowered
EPSFY 2025Goal of positive EPS Not updated n/a

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1 & Q2)Current Period (Q3 2025)Trend
FedRAMP ITMS differentiationAchieved FedRAMP authorization; highlighted as opening doors to federal agencies and Spiral 4 momentum “Only SaaS managed mobility platform with this status,” underpinning major carrier SaaS award; validation and margin accretion Strengthening
DHS CWMS 3.0Preparing for recompete; critical priority Final RFP released; proposals due Dec 17, 2025; award targeted late Q1/early Q2 2026; CWMS 2.0 extended through Nov 2026 Executing
Spiral 4Multiple task orders; optimism post Spiral 3 expiry Eight task orders YTD; unique multi‑carrier, carrier‑independent capabilities; new paging management contract >$1.25M Building
CBP task ordern/aNew Cellular Wireless Managed Services 2.0 task order up to $27.5M through Dec 2026 Backlog visibility
DaaS & OlympicsCommercial DaaS exploration with CDW; pipeline building Infrastructure investments; LA ’28 supported via CDW; potential 95k–135k participants/devices Advancing
MobileAnchorProduct commercialization efforts Integration with major defense contractor; normal 60‑day implementation; interoperable with directory systems Validating
Macro/government shutdownOngoing exposure, prior experience navigating Essential services; some activity slowdown; sufficient cash to sustain operations if extended Managed timing risk

Management Commentary

  • “We stand apart as the only SaaS managed mobility platform with [FedRAMP] status…setting WidePoint clearly ahead of competitors who simply cannot match or compete with our capabilities” .
  • “We estimate that this single [carrier] contract alone will generate $40 million to $45 million in margin‑accretive SaaS revenue over the initial three‑year term” .
  • “We now expect full‑year revenue to be slightly below our previously issued guidance…We expect [adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow] to be positive, but below our previous guidance…this is a matter of timing, not demand” .
  • “We ended the quarter with…$12.1 million in cash…no bank debt…additional liquidity via our revolving line of credit with $4 million of potential borrowing capacity” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Carrier SaaS award timing/backlog: Implementation expected around Q3 2026 on average; not included in the ~$269M federal backlog; no exclusivity—can engage other carriers .
  • Cash and M&A: Elevated cash partly timing of payables; active but patient on M&A given high valuations; focus on fortifying balance sheet .
  • MobileAnchor deployment: Typical 60‑day implementation; does not rely on external systems; certificates are ingested by AD/LDAP directories .
  • Olympics via DaaS/CDW: WidePoint’s ITMS to help secure/manage devices; scale estimated at 95k–135k participants/devices, similar to Census 2020 capabilities .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 2025 results missed consensus: revenue $36.1M vs $39.6M and EPS -$0.06 vs -$0.053, likely driving estimate revisions lower for FY25 given management’s lowered guidance (Values retrieved from S&P Global).
  • With CWMS 3.0 RFP milestones, CBP task order, and Spiral 4 momentum, medium‑term risk to consensus may shift positive into 2026 as SaaS and managed services mix rises .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Mix shift and contract timing are the primary drivers of Q3 misses; sequential EBITDA/FCF inflection suggests operating resilience ahead of 2026 catalysts .
  • The FedRAMP‑authorized ITMS platform is a real competitive moat; the $40–$45M carrier SaaS award validates margin‑accretive scale with potential to expand to other carriers .
  • Federal visibility is strong (backlog ~$269M; CBP up to $27.5M; CWMS 2.0 extended; CWMS 3.0 proposal due Dec 17), underpinning near‑term revenue while larger awards queue up .
  • Watch FY25 estimate revisions: management guided “positive but below” prior ranges; risk centers on timing, not demand; sequential trend is constructive for Q4 .
  • Spiral 4 traction (eight awards YTD) and unique multi‑carrier independence can drive incremental wins; the paging contract adds breadth to managed mobility offerings .
  • Commercial DaaS/MobileAnchor proof points may catalyze 2026 growth; LA ’28 engagement via CDW is a potential scale deployment to showcase platform capability .
  • Liquidity is adequate (cash $12.1M, no bank debt, $4M LOC); management remains selective on M&A until valuations normalize .

Additional Q3‑period press releases:

  • Multi‑year carrier SaaS contract estimated at $40–$45M over three years .
  • Navy Spiral 4 task order >$1.25M (paging solution) .
  • CBP task order under CWMS 2.0 valued up to $27.5M through Dec 2026 .