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Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc - Class A

NASDAQ: EVLV Security & Protection Services
$5.32
â–² $0.12 (+2.31%) today
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Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported May 20, 2025, 4:07pm ET · SEC source
$-0.02
Beat +60.00%
EPS · est. $-0.05
$32.0M
Beat +14.37%
Revenue · est. $28.0M
+0.3%
Beating market
EVLV vs S&P since report
2 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−4%0+4%May 20May 21report 4:07pm ETearnings−1.6%+2.1%
−4%0+4%May 20May 21earnings−1.6%+2.1%
EVLV +2.1%S&P 500 −1.6%
−4%0+4%May 20May 21report 4:07pm ETearnings−1.3%+2.1%
−4%0+4%May 20May 21earnings−1.3%+2.1%
EVLV +2.1%NASDAQ −1.3%
−6%−3%0+3%May 19May 28report 4:07pm ETearnings−0.8%−4.3%
−6%−3%0+3%May 19May 28earnings−0.8%−4.3%
EVLV −4.3%S&P 500 −0.8%
−6%−3%0+3%May 19May 28report 4:07pm ETearnings−0.1%−4.3%
−6%−3%0+3%May 19May 28earnings−0.1%−4.3%
EVLV −4.3%NASDAQ −0.1%
+7.40%
Day of report
+1.01%
Next session
−8.24%
One week
+4.37%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +4.10%.

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 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

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

Evolv Technologies CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Evolv expects total revenues in 2025 of $125 million to $130 million, reflecting growth of 20% to 25% compared to 2024. The company expects positive full-year Adjusted EBITDA with margins in the low to mid-single digits, inclusive of approximately $2 million in near-term investments in systems and processes to enhance internal controls and drive efficiencies. The company expects to deliver positive free cash flow in Q4 2025.

EVLV YoY Financials

Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024 · SEC filings Q1 2024 Q1 2025
$0$20.0M$22.2M$32.0MRevenue$12.2M$19.2MGross Profit$-10,713,275$-14,389,000Operating Income$-912,874$-1,689,000Net Income
$0$20.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

EVLV Revenue by Segment

Subscription Revenue$19.2M+35.0%
Product Revenue$2.3M+56.0%
Service Revenue$6.7M+28.0%
License Fee and Other Revenue$3.7M

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.