Guerrilla RF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
2024 Revenue grew 33.4% due to strength in our primary markets
Gross profit increased 49.8% to $12.8 million
Gross Profit Expanded 660 basis points to 63.7%
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2025--
Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER), a leading provider of state-of-the-art radio frequency $(RF)$ and microwave semiconductors, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.
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Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER), a leading provider of state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) and microwave semiconductors, announced today that 2024 revenue grew by 33.4% due to strength in its primary markets.
Fourth quarter 2024 revenue decreased slightly over the same period in 2023, coming in at $4.4 million compared to $4.7 million for the year ago quarter. Weakness in the quarter came from a 42% drop in Automotive sales, while Infrastructure grew 10% and our Catalog markets expanded 62% due in part from increases in SatCom and wireless audio.
Revenue for fiscal year 2024 increased 33.4% as compared to fiscal year 2023. Revenue gains came from the acquisition of new customers, the release and introduction of new products and through gain of market share in each of our markets. Catalog, wireless audio and SatCom revenue increased for the full year. Our automotive products drove revenue increases and experienced significant order volume increases during the first three quarters of 2024 from our OEM customers. These customers included a new direct EV automotive customer, as well as growth from customers who are major electronics suppliers to automotive OEM component suppliers.
Gross profit for fiscal year 2024 was 63.7% of revenue as compared to 57.1% for fiscal year 2023. Although the Company has continued to experience supply chain price increases, we have been able to mitigate the effect of these increases by increasing the prices we charge our customers. Product contribution margins rose from 70.5% in 2023 to 74.8% in 2024. Product contribution margins were partially offset by higher overhead costs, on a comparative period basis, which increased due to headcount additions in our Quality group, as well as increased facility costs.
Operating loss was $8.8 million for 2024 as compared to $12.9 million for 2023. This decrease in operating loss was due to higher revenue, while our operating expenses remained relatively flat, with expenses in our engineering and research and development areas decreasing $0.6 million or 6% year over year. Sales and marketing expenses increased, rising $0.6 million to $6.3 million or 10% over the prior year period. Administration costs experienced a small increase of $49 thousand or 1% over the prior year period.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Result Highlights
-- The Company reported $20.1 million in revenue for FY24 achieving the
lower end of management's revised full year 2024 guidance of between
$20.0 and $25.0 million.
-- Contribution margin of 74.8% for FY24, compared favorably to 70.5% for
FY23, indicating price stability as revenue grows.
-- Gross profit increased 49.8% to $12.8 million for the FY24 compared to
$8.6 million for FY23.
-- Gross profit increased for fiscal year 2024 to 63.7% of revenue as
compared to 57.1% for fiscal year 2023. Full year operating expenses
increased $0.1 million to $21.6 for FY24 compared to $21.5 million for
FY23, while revenue expanded over 33.4 percent, reflecting the continued
impact of previously announced expense management efforts.
-- Operating loss was $8.8 million for 2024 as compared to $12.9 million for
2023.
-- Research and development expenses decreased $0.6 million to $9.7 million
for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $10.3 million for the
year ended December 31, 2023.
-- We continue to invest in Sales and Marketing, which increased $0.6
million to $9.7 million for 2024.
-- Backlog (a non-GAAP measure) remained steady quarter-over-quarter, ending
2024 at $5.4 million. Subsequent to year end, backlog increased to $6.8
million by March 14, 2025.
-- During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a loss of $1.5
million on extinguishment of debt a change in fair value related to
warrant liabilities gain of $2.2 million.
-- Net loss per share was $1.12 and $2.25 for fiscal year 2024 and 2023,
respectively.
-- International shipments amounted to $4.0 million (approximately 20% of
total product revenue) and $2.3 million (approximately 16% of total
product revenue) for the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31,
2023, respectively.
Key Metrics (Non-GAAP Measures)
We regularly review the following key metrics to measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate financial projections, make strategic business decisions, and assess working capital needs.
Year Ended December 31,
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2024 2023
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Key Metrics
Number of products released 32 12
Number of total products 163 131
Number of products with lifetime
revenue exceeding $100 thousand 73 62
Product backlog (in millions) $ 5.44 $ 5.96
Financial Tables
The following table compares condensed elements of the Company's summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three-month periods and years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 respectively.
Guerrilla RF, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2024 and 2023
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December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
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Assets
Cash $ 7,974,650 $ 781,318
Accounts receivable, net 2,232,696 2,079,111
Inventories, net 1,838,370 1,533,592
Prepaid expenses 450,293 458,313
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Total Current Assets 12,496,009 4,852,334
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Prepaid expenses and other 123,185 -
Intangible assets, net 346,547 -
Operating lease right-of-use
assets 9,465,427 10,500,620
Property, plant, and
equipment, net 2,493,355 3,659,084
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Total Assets $ 24,924,523 $ 19,012,038
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Liabilities, Redeemable
Preferred Stock and
Stockholders' Deficit
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses $ 2,040,862 $ 2,099,537
Short-term debt 828,492 1,628,667
Derivative liabilities - 158,000
Warrant liabilities 1,495,516 -
Operating lease liability,
current portion 669,001 745,969
Finance lease liability,
current portion 667,718 978,543
Convertible notes - 78,905
Convertible notes - related
parties - 700,189
Notes payable, current
portion, net 500,000 10,948,668
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Total Current Liabilities 6,201,589 17,338,478
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Long-term debt 440,879 698,600
Operating lease liability 5,636,793 6,176,508
Finance lease liability 828,171 1,593,979
Notes payable 4,000,000 -
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Total Liabilities 17,107,432 25,807,565
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Commitments and Contingencies
Series A convertible preferred
stock, $0.0001 par value, 22,000
shares authorized, 22,000 and 0
shares issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2024 and December 31,
2023, respectively 20,033,555 -
Stockholders' Deficit
Undesignated preferred stock,
$0.0001 par value, 9,978,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2024
and 2023 - -
Common stock, $0.0001 par value,
50,000,000 shares authorized,
10,240,478 and 7,893,205 shares
issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively 1,024 789
Additional paid-in capital 41,575,012 36,243,146
Accumulated deficit (53,792,500) (43,039,462)
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Total Stockholders' Deficit (12,216,464) (6,795,527)
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Total Liabilities, Convertible
Preferred Stock and Stockholders'
Deficit $ 24,924,523 $ 19,012,038
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Guerrilla RF, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Quarters Ended December 31, 2024 and
2023
Three Months Ended December 31,
2024 2023
Product revenue $ 4,390,398 $ 4,691,474
Royalties and
non-recurring
engineering - 10,709
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Total 4,390,398 4,702,183
Direct product cost 1,740,054 2,029,472
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Gross Profit 2,650,344 2,672,711
Operating Expenses:
Research and development 2,536,500 2,268,047
Sales and marketing 1,565,472 1,239,458
General and
administrative 1,666,436 1,265,030
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Total Operating Expenses 5,768,408 4,772,535
Operating Loss (3,118,064) (2,099,824)
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Interest income 99,861 -
Interest expense (225,233) (1,441,967)
Loss on debt
extinguishment - -
Change in fair of
derivative liabilities - (94,800)
Change in fair of warrant
liabilities 4,821,659 -
Other income (expense) (552) (26,255)
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Total other income
(expenses), net 4,695,735 (1,563,022)
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Net Income (Loss) $ 1,577,671 $ (3,662,846)
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Guerrilla RF, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Year Ended December 31,
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2024 2023
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Product $ 20,113,523 $ 14,683,492
Royalties and non-recurring
engineering 2,377 394,824
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Total Revenue 20,115,900 15,078,316
Direct product costs 7,302,192 6,473,477
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Gross Profit 12,813,708 8,604,839
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Operating Expenses:
Research and development 9,707,128 10,282,635
Sales and marketing 6,251,254 5,677,141
General and administrative 5,618,389 5,569,654
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Total Operating Expenses 21,576,771 21,529,430
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Operating Loss (8,763,063) (12,924,591)
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Interest income 163,735 -
Interest expense (3,267,653) (2,904,454)
Loss on debt extinguishment (1,523,221) -
Change in fair value of derivative
liabilities 158,000 (142,200)
Change in fair value of warrant
liabilities 2,198,051 -
Other income 281,113 4,951
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Total Other Expenses, net (1,989,975) (3,041,703)
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Net Loss $(10,753,038) $(15,966,294)
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Guerrilla RF, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
Year Ended December 31,
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2024 2023
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Cash flows from operating
activities
Net loss $(10,753,038) $(15,966,294)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to
net cash used in operating
activities
Depreciation and amortization 1,513,798 1,592,567
Share-based compensation 1,693,814 1,279,536
Non-cash interest expense related
to debt financing 413,727 407,710
Accretion of notes payables 1,250,499 1,130,731
Impairment on property plant and
equipment and operating lease - 115,438
Loss on extinguishment of debt 1,523,221 -
Change in fair value of
derivative liabilities (158,000) 142,200
Change in fair value of warrant
liabilities (2,198,051) -
Inventory allowance 214,913 9,661
Changes in assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable (153,585) (954,140)
Inventories (519,691) 129,672
Prepaid expenses 134,442 1,125,369
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses (34,343) (2,366,260)
Operating lease liability 418,510 (101,180)
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Net cash used in operating
activities (6,653,784) (13,454,990)
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchases of property, plant, and
equipment (380,880) (101,714)
Purchase of intangible assets (371,300) -
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Net cash used in investing
activities (752,180) (101,714)
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Cash flows from financing
activities
Proceeds from stock options
exercised 6,000 -
Proceeds from notes payable,
derivative liabilities and
factoring agreement 13,206,729 16,759,886
Principal payments of notes
payable and recourse factoring
agreement (21,474,031) (10,590,115)
Proceeds from equity financing,
net 24,616,598 5,440,658
Principal payments on finance
lease (979,170) (1,043,149)
Repayments of finance insurance
premiums (746,830) (569,665)
Payment of deferred offering
costs (30,000) -
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Net cash provided by financing
activities 14,599,296 9,997,615
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 7,193,332 (3,559,089)
Cash, beginning of period 781,318 4,340,407
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Cash, end of period $ 7,974,650 $ 781,318
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About Guerrilla RF, Inc.
Founded in 2013, Guerrilla RF, Inc., develops and manufactures high-performance, state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) and microwave semiconductors for wireless OEMs in multiple high-growth market segments, including network infrastructure for 5G/4G macro and small cell base stations, SATCOM, cellular repeaters/DAS, automotive telematics, military communications, navigation, and high-fidelity wireless audio. The Company has an extensive portfolio of 100+ high-performance RF and microwave semiconductor devices with 50+ new products in development. As one of the fastest-growing semiconductor firms in the industry, Guerrilla RF drives innovation through its R&D to commercialization initiatives and focuses on product excellence and custom solutions to underserved markets. The Company has shipped over 200 million devices and has repeatedly been included in Inc. Magazine's annual "Inc. 5000" list. Guerrilla RF recently made the top "Inc. 500" list for the second year in a row. For more information, please visit https://guerrilla-rf.com or follow the Company on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
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ir@guerrilla-rf.com
+1 336 510 7840
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