Evolv Technologies

EVLV Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported May 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM ET · SEC Source

Q1 25 EPS

$-0.02

BEAT +60.00%

Est. $-0.05

Q1 25 Revenue

$32.0M

BEAT +14.37%

Est. $28.0M

vs S&P Since Q1 25

-29.5%

TRAILING MARKET

EVLV -3.7% vs S&P +25.8%

Market Reaction

Did EVLV Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results

Evolv Technologies delivered a sharply stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, posting revenue of $32.01 million, a 44.3% year-over-year increase that cleared the $27.99 million consensus estimate by 14.37%, while its loss per share of $0.02 ca… Read more Evolv Technologies delivered a sharply stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, posting revenue of $32.01 million, a 44.3% year-over-year increase that cleared the $27.99 million consensus estimate by 14.37%, while its loss per share of $0.02 came in well ahead of the $0.05 loss analysts had anticipated, a 60% beat. The most material driver behind the quarter's momentum was a dramatic narrowing in losses, with net loss shrinking to $1.69 million from $11.27 million a year ago and Adjusted EBITDA flipping to positive $1.74 million from negative $10.37 million, reflecting both gross margin expansion to 59.8% from 54.8% and a meaningful pullback in adjusted operating expenses to $23.18 million from $27.29 million. Recurring revenue rose 36% year-over-year to $25.75 million, and Annual Recurring Revenue reached $105.99 million at quarter-end. New CEO John Kedzierski framed the results as early evidence of improved operational execution. Looking ahead, Evolv guided full-year 2025 revenues to $125 million to $130 million, representing 20% to 25% growth, with positive Adjusted EBITDA and positive free cash flow expected in the fourth quarter.

Key Takeaways

  • 44% year-over-year revenue growth driven by subscription and recurring revenue expansion
  • Recurring revenue grew 36% YoY to $25.8 million
  • Non-recurring revenue nearly doubled with 94% YoY growth
  • ARR reached $106.0 million, up 34% year-over-year
  • Gross margin improved to 59.8% from 54.8% in Q1 2024
  • Adjusted operating expenses declined to $23.2 million from $27.3 million in Q1 2024
  • Surpassed 6,600 total subscriptions
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EVLV YoY Financials

Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, source: SEC Filings

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EVLV Revenue by Segment

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“I am pleased with our solid first quarter results and the foundation we're building for continued growth and operational excellence.”

— John Kedzierski, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release