• Revenue: $100 million, exceeding guidance range of $85 million to $95 million.
• Non-GAAP Gross Margin: 26%, consistent with the second quarter.
• Operating Expenses: $59 million, down from $66 million in the second quarter.
• Cash Consumption: Reduced to $24 million, down 64% from Q1 of this year.
• Network Charging Systems Revenue: $53 million, 53% of total revenue, down 18% sequentially and 29% year on year.
• Subscription Revenue: $36 million, 37% of total revenue, up 1% sequentially and 19% year on year.
• Other Revenue: $11 million, 10% of total revenue, up 28% sequentially and 81% year on year.
• Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA Loss: $29 million, improved from $34 million in the second quarter and $97 million in Q3 last year.
• Cash on Hand: $220 million at the end of the quarter.
• Guidance for Q4 Fiscal 2025 Revenue: Expected to be $95 million to $105 million.

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Release Date: December 04, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:CHPT) exceeded its revenue guidance for the third quarter, reporting $100 million against a forecast of $85 million to $95 million.
• The company reduced its cash consumption significantly, down 64% from Q1, demonstrating improved cash management.
• ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:CHPT) expanded its partnerships, including collaborations with General Motors and Sixth USA services, enhancing its market presence.
• The company reported a 20% year-over-year increase in active ports, indicating strong growth in infrastructure deployment.
• ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:CHPT) achieved a reduction in operating expenses, down to $59 million from $66 million in the previous quarter, reflecting effective cost management.

Negative Points

• Network charging systems revenue declined 18% sequentially and 29% year-over-year, indicating challenges in this segment.
• Europe remains a challenging market for ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:CHPT) due to policy and incentive uncertainties, impacting growth prospects.
• The company continues to face permitting and construction delays in its fleet segment, affecting revenue capture.
• Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss for the third quarter was $29 million, although improved, still indicates ongoing financial challenges.
• ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NYSE:CHPT) faces potential risks from tariffs and policy changes, which could impact its cost structure and margins.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Could you talk a little bit about the margin trajectory that you're expecting on the gross margin side? A: Mansi Khetani, CFO: We ended the quarter with a gross margin of 26% in Q3. I expect it to be flattish to maybe improve slightly in Q4, but the majority of meaningful margin improvement will be realized next year as we sell through our existing inventory and start seeing the benefits of our Asia manufacturing.

Q: Can you talk about the efficiency per head count in the sales team and the win rate in terms of bids? A: Richard Wilmer, CEO: Our new leader, David Vice, has made a significant impact despite the restructuring. We've made progress in sales and marketing, focusing on segment-specific strategies, clarifying roles, leveling sales skills, and improving our partner program. These changes have yielded results in Q3, and I'm optimistic about their continued impact.

Q: How do you feel about the strategic rationale with Europe given the challenges there? Would you consider divestment? A: Richard Wilmer, CEO: We remain committed to Europe despite short-term challenges. The long-term prospects are strong, and being present in both Europe and North America gives us a competitive advantage with multinational customers. We plan to focus more on Europe following our North America-centric improvements.

Q: What gives you confidence around business momentum heading into the fiscal year? A: Richard Wilmer, CEO: The diversity of EV selection from auto OEMs gives us confidence. We believe EVs are superior to internal combustion engine cars, and the broader selection of vehicles will drive EV adoption. Mansi Khetani, CFO: We see revenue growth from closing pushed-out deals, large fleet deals, government and auto dealership wins, and continued subscription revenue growth.

Q: Can you discuss the longer-term outlook for fiscal 2026 and achieving positive EBITDA? A: Mansi Khetani, CFO: We've made significant progress towards adjusted EBITDA positive by managing our cost structure. The two levers to achieve this are revenue growth and gross margin improvement. We expect revenue growth from various sectors and gross margin improvement from Asia manufacturing and increased subscription revenue.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.