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AEye Inc (LIDR)
NASDAQ:LIDR
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 09, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.88Last Year’s EPS
-1.1Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2025
|% Change Since: -8.33%
|Next Earnings Date:May 09, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant progress and achievements, particularly with the successful launch and reception of the Apollo LiDAR sensor, extended financial runway, and strategic partnerships, particularly with NVIDIA. However, these positive aspects were tempered by increased operating expenses and continued financial losses, albeit with a reduced cash burn rate.Company Guidance
During the AEye Q4 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance and shared several key metrics. AEye ended the fourth quarter with $22.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, and successfully raised an additional $12.7 million in 2025, extending their cash runway to mid-2026. They reported a GAAP net loss of $8.5 million or $0.93 per share, and a non-GAAP net loss of $6.3 million or $0.69 per share for Q4 2024. Operating expenses for the quarter were $9 million on a GAAP basis and $6.8 million on a non-GAAP basis. The company managed to reduce their cash burn for the seventh consecutive quarter, with net cash used for operating activities decreasing to $4.8 million in Q4, down from $5.4 million in Q3. For 2025, AEye anticipates a cash burn of $25 million, with costs expected to rise in Q1 due to seasonal factors but improve in subsequent quarters.Apollo LiDAR Sensor Launch
AEye launched its new product, Apollo, a compact software-defined LiDAR sensor, demonstrating high-resolution long-range detection capabilities at 1 kilometer. It has gained positive feedback, especially for its unique ability to deliver high resolution detection from behind a windshield, which is beneficial for automotive ADAS use cases.
Extended Financial Runway and Capital Raise
AEye successfully raised capital to extend its cash runway to mid-2026. The company raised approximately $18 million since the start of Q4 2024, securing additional $12.7 million in 2025.
NVIDIA Partnership
AEye's partnership with NVIDIA has helped the company meet NVIDIA’s Hyperion autonomous driving platform specifications, providing exposure to new OEMs and supporting the path to commercialization in the automotive sector.
Low Cash Burn Rate
AEye reported a low cash burn rate, with the company reducing its net cash burn for the seventh consecutive quarter, reporting $4.8 million in Q4 2024.
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LIDR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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LIDR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.84 | $0.77 | -8.33% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $1.21 | $1.13 | -6.61% |
| Aug 05, 2024 | $1.35 | $1.25 | -7.41% |
| May 14, 2024 | $2.46 | $3.34 | +35.77% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does AEye Inc (LIDR) report earnings?
AEye Inc (LIDR) is schdueled to report earning on May 09, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is AEye Inc (LIDR) earnings time?
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What is LIDR EPS forecast?
LIDR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.88.
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