06/08/2025 - ERI - Energy Recovery Inc.: Earnings Release Q2 2025

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Energy Recovery Reports its Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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SAN LEANDRO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energy Recovery, Inc. (Nasdaq:ERII) ("Energy Recovery" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter Highlights

  • Q2'2025 financial results were in-line with internal expectations and consistent with our communicated expectations for quarterly revenue cadence in 2025.
  • Revenue of $28.1 million, an increase of $0.9 million, as compared to Q2'2024, due to timing of revenue from contracted projects.
  • Gross margin of 64.0%, a decrease of 60 bps, as compared to Q2'2024, due primarily to costs related to product mix and tariffs.
  • Operating expenses of $16.5 million, a decrease of 15.8%, as compared to Q2'2024, due primarily to a decrease in employee costs and consulting costs.
  • Income from operations of $1.5 million, an increase of 173.2%, as compared to Q2'2024, mainly due to higher revenue and lower operating expenses.
  • Net income of $2.1 million and adjusted EBITDA(1) of $4.4 million.
  • Cash and investments of $93.7 million, which includes cash, cash equivalents, and short- and long-term investments.

In conjunction with these financial results, management has released a letter to shareholders reviewing business and financial updates from the second quarter and discussing our outlook for 2025. This letter is located under "Financial Info" in the "Investors" section on the Energy Recovery website (https://ir.energyrecovery.com/financial-information).

Financial Highlights

Quarter-to-Date

Year to Date

Q2'2025

Q2'2024

vs. Q2'2024

2025

2024

2025 vs. 2024

(In millions, except net income (loss) per share, percentages and basis points)

Revenue

$28.1

$27.2

up 3%

$36.1

$39.3

down 8%

Gross margin

64.0%

64.6%

down 60 bps

62.1%

62.9%

down 80 bps

Operating margin

5.3%

(7.4%)

NM

(30.7%)

(33.0%)

up 230 bps

Net income (loss)

$2.1

($0.6)

up 420%

($7.8)

($8.9)

up 12%

Net income (loss) per share

$0.04

($0.01)

up $0.05

($0.14)

($0.16)

up $0.02

Effective tax rate

14.0%

10.5%

Cash provided by operations

$4.1

$8.1

$14.8

$14.6

Non-GAAP Financial Highlights (1)

Quarter-to-Date

Year to Date

Q2'2025

Q2'2024

vs. Q2'2024

2025

2024

2025 vs. 2024

(In millions, except adjusted net income (loss) per share, percentages and basis points)

Adjusted operating margin

12.2%

15.3%

down 310 bps

(17.4%)

(7.7%)

down 970 bps

Adjusted net income (loss)

$3.7

$5.0

down 25%

($3.3)

$0.5

NM

Adjusted net income (loss) per share

$0.07

$0.09

down $0.02

($0.06)

$0.01

down $0.07

Adjusted EBITDA

$4.4

$5.2

($4.4)

($1.0)

Free cash flow

$4.0

$7.9

$14.5

$13.5

_______________

(1)

Refer to the sections "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP amounts, respectively.

NM

Not Meaningful

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain matters discussed in this press release and on the conference call are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and on management's beliefs, assumptions, estimates, or projections and are not guarantees of future events or results. Potential risks and uncertainties include risks relating to the future demand for the Company's products, risks relating to performance by our customers and third-party partners, risks relating to the timing of revenue, and any other factors that may have been discussed herein regarding the risks and uncertainties of the Company's business, and the risks discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as other reports filed by the Company with the SEC from time to time. Because such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, the Company's actual results may differ materially from the predictions in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made as of today, and the Company assumes no obligation to update such statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) per share, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either exclude or include amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting, differ from GAAP measures with the same captions, and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar captions that are used by other companies. As such, these non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze its operating performance and future prospects, develop internal budgets and financial goals, and to facilitate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of its operations that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.

Notes to the Financial Results

  • Adjusted operating margin is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as income (loss) from operations which excludes i) stock-based compensation; ii) executive transition costs, such as executive search costs, retention costs, one-time severance costs and one-time corporate growth strategy costs; and iii) restructuring charges, divided by revenues.
  • Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income (loss) which excludes i) stock-based compensation; ii) executive transition costs; iii) restructuring charges; iv) impairment of long-lived assets; and v) the applicable tax effect of the excluded items including the stock-based compensation discrete tax item.
  • Adjusted net income (loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income (loss), which excludes i) stock-based compensation; ii) executive transition costs; iii) restructuring charges; iv) impairment of long-lived assets; and v) the applicable tax effect of the excluded items including the stock-based compensation discrete tax item, divided by basic shares outstanding.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net income (loss) which excludes i) depreciation and amortization; ii) stock-based compensation; iii) executive transition costs; iv) restructuring charges; v) impairment of long-lived assets; vi) other income, net, such as interest income and other non-operating expense, net; and vii) provision for (benefit from) income taxes.
  • Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

Conference Call to Discuss Financial Results

LIVE CONFERENCE Q&A CALL:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET
US / Canada Toll-Free: +1 (888) 645-4404
Local / International Toll: +1 (862) 298-0702

CONFERENCE Q&A CALL REPLAY:
Available approximately three hours after conclusion of the live call.
Expiration: Saturday, September 6, 2025
US / Canada Toll-Free: +1 (877) 660-6853
Local / International Toll: +1 (201) 612-7415
Access code: 13755031

Investors may also access the live call and the replay over the internet on the "Events" page of the Company's website located at https://ir.energyrecovery.com/news-events/ir-calendar.

Disclosure Information

Energy Recovery uses the investor relations section on its website as means of complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor Energy Recovery's investor relations website in addition to following Energy Recovery's press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.

About Energy Recovery

Energy Recovery (Nasdaq: ERII) is a trusted global leader in energy efficiency technology. Building on the Company's pressure exchanger technology platform, the Company designs and manufactures reliable, high-performance solutions that generate cost savings and increase energy efficiency across several industries. With a strong foundation in the desalination industry, the Company has delivered transformative solutions that optimize operations and deliver positive environmental impact to its customers worldwide for more than 30 years. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Company has manufacturing and research and development facilities across California with sales and on-site technical support available globally. To learn more, visit https://energyrecovery.com/.

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

June 30,
2025

December 31,
2024

(In thousands)

ASSETS

Cash, cash equivalents and investments

$

93,650

$

99,851

Accounts receivable and contract assets

35,548

66,842

Inventories, net

32,660

24,906

Prepaid expenses and other assets

4,421

3,889

Property, equipment and operating leases

22,319

25,119

Goodwill

12,790

12,790

Deferred tax assets and other assets

10,887

9,395

TOTAL ASSETS

$

212,275

$

242,792

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities, current

$

14,692

$

20,837

Contract liabilities and other liabilities, non-current

1,818

628

Lease liabilities

10,558

11,317

Total liabilities

27,068

32,782

Stockholders' equity

185,207

210,010

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

212,275

$

242,792

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenue

$

28,051

$

27,199

$

36,116

$

39,289

Cost of revenue

10,097

9,633

13,704

14,588

Gross profit

17,954

17,566

22,412

24,701

Operating expenses

General and administrative

7,669

9,532

16,243

17,098

Sales and marketing

5,360

6,104

10,266

12,256

Research and development

3,451

3,944

6,452

8,295

Restructuring charges

-

-

539

-

Total operating expenses

16,480

19,580

33,500

37,649

Income (loss) from operations

1,474

(2,014

)

(11,088

)

(12,948

)

Other income, net

914

1,614

1,993

3,003

Income (loss) before income taxes

2,388

(400

)

(9,095

)

(9,945

)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

334

242

(1,269

)

(1,043

)

Net income (loss)

$

2,054

$

(642

)

$

(7,826

)

$

(8,902

)

Net income (loss) per share

Basic

$

0.04

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.16

)

Diluted

$

0.04

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.16

)

Number of shares used in per share calculations

Basic

54,257

57,366

54,578

57,234

Diluted

54,486

57,366

54,578

57,234

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

(In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$

(7,826

)

$

(8,902

)

Non-cash adjustments

5,642

7,586

Net cash provided by (used in) operating assets and liabilities

17,008

15,886

Net cash provided by operating activities

14,824

14,570

Cash flows from investing activities:

Net investment in marketable securities

33,882

(42,895

)

Capital expenditures

(326

)

(1,025

)

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets

10

90

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

33,566

(43,830

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

983

1,502

Repurchase of common stock & payment of excise tax

(22,009

)

-

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(21,026

)

1,502

Effect of exchange rate differences

60

(24

)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

27,424

$

(27,782

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

57,181

$

40,443

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

Channel Revenue

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

vs. 2024

2025

2024

vs. 2024

(In thousands, except percentages)

Megaproject

$

14,802

$

15,815

down 6%

$

14,838

$

19,915

down 25%

Original equipment manufacturer

8,357

6,945

up 20%

12,358

10,291

up 20%

Aftermarket

4,892

4,439

up 10%

8,920

9,083

down 2%

Total revenue

$

28,051

$

27,199

up 3%

$

36,116

$

39,289

down 8%

Segment Activity

Three Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

Water

Emerging Technologies

Corporate

Total

Water

Emerging Technologies

Corporate

Total

(In thousands)

Revenue

$

27,839

$

212

$

-

$

28,051

$

26,918

$

281

$

-

$

27,199

Cost of revenue

9,926

171

-

10,097

9,345

288

-

9,633

Gross profit (loss)

17,913

41

-

17,954

17,573

(7

)

-

17,566

Operating expenses

General and administrative

1,323

571

5,775

7,669

1,912

984

6,636

9,532

Sales and marketing

3,280

1,569

511

5,360

3,837

1,700

567

6,104

Research and development

1,604

1,847

-

3,451

1,073

2,871

-

3,944

Total operating expenses

6,207

3,987

6,286

16,480

6,822

5,555

7,203

19,580

Operating income (loss)

$

11,706

$

(3,946

)

$

(6,286

)

1,474

$

10,751

$

(5,562

)

$

(7,203

)

(2,014

)

Other income, net

914

1,614

Income before income taxes

$

2,388

$

(400

)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

Water

Emerging Technologies

Corporate

Total

Water

Emerging Technologies

Corporate

Total

(In thousands)

Revenue

$

35,903

$

213

$

-

$

36,116

$

39,007

$

282

$

-

$

39,289

Cost of revenue

13,487

217

-

13,704

14,299

289

-

14,588

Gross profit (loss)

22,416

(4

)

-

22,412

24,708

(7

)

-

24,701

Operating expenses

General and administrative

2,896

1,326

12,021

16,243

3,834

2,002

11,262

17,098

Sales and marketing

6,425

2,839

1,002

10,266

7,582

3,507

1,167

12,256

Research and development

2,782

3,670

-

6,452

2,173

6,122

-

8,295

Restructuring charges

210

123

206

539

-

-

-

-

Total operating expenses

12,313

7,958

13,229

33,500

13,589

11,631

12,429

37,649

Operating income (loss)

$

10,103

$

(7,962

)

$

(13,229

)

(11,088

)

$

11,119

$

(11,638

)

$

(12,429

)

(12,948

)

Other income, net

1,993

3,003

Income before income taxes

$

(9,095

)

$

(9,945

)

ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)

(Unaudited)

Stock-based Compensation

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(In thousands)

Stock-based compensation expense charged to:

Cost of revenue

$

148

$

461

$

296

$

804

General and administrative

728

1,011

1,598

2,418

Sales and marketing

701

912

1,380

1,922

Research and development

359

433

625

956

Total stock-based compensation expense

$

1,936

$

2,817

$

3,899

$

6,100

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial information because we plan and manage our business using such information. The following table reconciles the GAAP financial information to the non-GAAP financial information.

Quarter-to-Date

Year to Date

Q2'2025

Q2'2024

Q2'2025

Q2'2024

(In millions, except shares, per share and percentages)

Operating margin

5.3

%

(7.4

)%

(30.7

)%

(33.0

)%

Stock-based compensation

6.9

10.4

10.8

15.5

Executive transition costs

-

12.3

-

9.7

Restructuring charges

-

-

1.5

-

Impairment of long-lived assets

-

-

1.0

-

Adjusted operating margin

12.2

%

15.3

%

(17.4

)%

(7.7

)%

Net income (loss)

$

2.1

$

(0.6

)

$

(7.8

)

$

(8.9

)

Stock-based compensation

1.9

2.8

3.9

6.1

Executive transition costs (2)

-

2.9

-

3.5

Restructuring charges (2)

-

-

0.5

-

Impairment of long-lived assets (2)

-

-

0.3

-

Stock-based compensation discrete tax item

(0.3

)

(0.1

)

(0.2

)

(0.2

)

Adjusted net income (loss)

$

3.7

$

5.0

$

(3.3

)

$

0.5

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.04

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.14

)

$

(0.16

)

Adjustments to net income (loss) per share (3)

0.03

0.10

0.08

0.17

Adjusted net income (loss) per share

$

0.07

$

0.09

$

(0.06

)

$

0.01

Net income (loss)

$

2.1

$

(0.6

)

$

(7.8

)

$

(8.9

)

Stock-based compensation

1.9

2.8

3.9

6.1

Depreciation and amortization

0.9

1.0

1.9

2.0

Executive transition costs

-

3.3

-

3.8

Restructuring charges

-

-

0.5

-

Impairment of long-lived assets

-

-

0.4

-

Other income, net

(0.9

)

(1.6

)

(2.0

)

(3.0

)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

0.3

0.2

(1.3

)

(1.0

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

4.4

$

5.2

$

(4.4

)

$

(1.0

)

Free cash flow

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

4.1

$

8.1

$

14.8

$

14.6

Capital expenditures

(0.1

)

(0.2

)

(0.3

)

(1.0

)

Free cash flow

$

4.0

$

7.9

$

14.5

$

13.5

_______________

(1)

Amounts may not total due to rounding.

(2)

Amounts presented are net of tax.

(3)

Refer to the sections "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for description of items included in adjustments.

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Released August 6, 2025

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