Rekor Systems Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Second Quarter Results Strengthen Position as AI Leader in Roadway Intelligence
- Improved Adjusted EBITDA: Substantially narrowed Adjusted EBITDA loss by $2 million for the six-month period.
- Operating Expense Reduction: Reduced operating expenses by 17% quarter over quarter and year over year, reflecting strong cost discipline.
- Quarterly Gross Revenue: Quarterly gross revenue of $12.4 million, showing the expected rebound from the prior quarter and resulting in revenue nearly flat year-over-year.
- ATM Offering has been terminated as part of strategic capital initiatives.
COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR), a global leader in roadway intelligence, today announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30, 2025.
"In Q2, we made significant progress on both operational efficiency and financial performance," said Eyal Hen, Chief Financial Officer of Rekor. "We substantially reduced our operating expenses and improved our year-over-year EBITDA, even in a challenging environment. As we look to the second half of 2025, our focus remains on disciplined execution, expanding margins, and positioning the Company for sustained long-term growth."
Operational & Strategic Highlights
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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):
In Q2, the Company received a statewide blanket purchase order for Rekor Command® from TxDOT—one of the largest and most advanced transportation agencies in the U.S.-- Command® is now operational in Austin and the Company expects to onboard additional districts gradually over the coming quarters as early results in Austin show substantial operational and safety benefits.
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Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA):
CTRMA extended its use of Rekor Command® with an additional $1.4 million, five-year contract. The expansion is based on measurable results from previous deployments, including a 324% increase in incident detection and an 11-minute reduction in average response time. The new features include two-way driver communication and predictive AI insights, supporting over 35 major infrastructure projects in Central Texas.
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Sun Belt State Rekor Discover® Deployment:
Rekor has begun installing 150 Rekor Discover® systems as part of a $1.2M Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) agreement for a major Sun Belt state. This Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-compliant, AI-enabled traffic data platform eliminates the need for intrusive sensors while providing safer, more actionable insights. Installations are progressing toward completion soon. Agencies are increasingly adopting Rekor's Discover DaaS to gain access to high-quality, per-vehicle traffic data. This model boosts recurring revenue for Rekor while reducing complexity and costs for government partners. The platform is now active in states including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, New York, and South Carolina.
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Expansion of RoadView:
Rekor expanded its RoadView—an intuitive situational awareness platform—to municipalities and counties that lack 24/7 traffic operations centers. RoadView provides live alerts for incidents, congestion, and work zones, offering smaller agencies real-time visibility without requiring significant infrastructure investment.
"We're building the connected intelligence infrastructure that modern transportation demands," said Robert A. Berman, CEO of Rekor. "Our expanding work with agencies like TxDOT, another major state located in the Sun Belt, and CTRMA reflects growing trust in our technology and a broader industry shift toward AI-powered data fusion. Whether it's enabling real-time response or informing long-term planning, Rekor's platforms are helping agencies make smarter, faster, and safer decisions."
Berman continued, "As we reported last quarter, we've implemented a General Manager structure that brings clear accountability and customer focus to the forefront of everything we do. Each business unit now operates under dedicated leadership with full P&L responsibility—allowing us to drive innovation more quickly, scale operations more effectively, and deliver greater value across both domestic and international markets."
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Financial Results
This section highlights the changes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
Revenues and Cost of Revenue, excluding Depreciation and Amortization
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands, except percentages) | $ | % | (Dollars in thousands, except percentages) | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 12,359 | $ | 12,427 | $ | (68 | ) | -1 | % | $ | 21,557 | $ | 22,205 | $ | (648 | ) | -3 | % | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization | 6,245 | 5,776 | 469 | 8 | % | 11,006 | 11,061 | (55 | ) | -0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 6,114 | $ | 6,651 | $ | (537 | ) | -8 | % | $ | 10,551 | $ | 11,144 | $ | (593 | ) | -5 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Margin | 49.5 | % | 53.5 | % | (4.0 | )% | -7 | % | 48.9 | % | 50.2 | % | (1.3 | )% | -3 | % | |||||||||||||
The decrease in revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, is primarily attributable to adverse weather conditions and a slowdown in project activity, partially driven by ongoing uncertainty within the government sector.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization increased compared to the corresponding prior period primarily due to the mix of software and hardware revenue which resulted in an increase in personnel and other direct costs.
Adjusted Gross Margin is typically correlated to the mix of software sales versus service-type work. Typically, our software sales carry a higher Adjusted Gross Margin. As a result of the increase in cost of revenue, Adjusted Gross Margin For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, decreased compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Adjusted Gross Margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated as Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP measures.
Loss from Operations
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Change | Six Months Ended June 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | $ | % | 2025 | 2024 | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (7,735 | ) | $ | (10,075 | ) | $ | 2,340 | -23 | % | $ | (17,874 | ) | $ | (22,991 | ) | $ | 5,117 | -22 | % | |||||||
Loss from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, decreased primarily due to a reduction in payroll and payroll related costs as a result of cost containment efforts intended to conform to current operations.
We realized an improvement of $2,404,000 or 24%, in our loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to March 31, 2025.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
The Company calculates EBITDA as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for (i) impairment of intangible assets, (ii) loss on extinguishment of debt, (iii) stock-based compensation, (iv) losses or gains on sales of subsidiaries, and (v) other unusual or non-recurring items. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings or cash flow from operating activities as indicators of our operating performance or as a measure of liquidity or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented because we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate a company’s ability to service and/or incur debt. However, other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP measures.
The following table sets forth the components of the EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods included (dollars in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,658 | ) | $ | (9,795 | ) | $ | (19,532 | ) | $ | (28,409 | ) | |||
| Interest | 586 | 544 | 1,176 | 1,598 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,561 | 2,344 | 3,117 | 4,676 | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | (6,511 | ) | $ | (6,907 | ) | $ | (15,239 | ) | $ | (22,135 | ) | |||
| Share-based compensation | $ | 723 | $ | 1,115 | $ | 2,093 | $ | 2,282 | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | - | - | 4,693 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (5,788 | ) | $ | (5,792 | ) | $ | (13,146 | ) | $ | (15,160 | ) | |||
Rekor has scheduled a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2025 results on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 4:30 P.M. (Eastern).
Any person interested in participating in the call should please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call using the following information:
North America: 877-407-8037/ 201-689-8037
International:
Click here for participant International Toll-Free access numbers
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=GeLmOo4H
REPLAY INFORMATION
A replay will be made available online approximately two hours following the live call for a period of two weeks. To access the replay, use the following numbers:
Replay Dial-In: 877-660-6853 / 201-612-7415
Access ID: 13755067
An archived webcast will also be available to replay this conference call directly from the Company's website under Investors, Events & Presentations.
About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) is a leader in developing and implementing state-of-the-art roadway intelligence systems using AI-enabled computer vision and machine learning. As a pioneer in the implementation of digital infrastructure, Rekor is collecting, connecting, and organizing the world's mobility data – laying the foundation for a digitally-enabled operating system for the roadway. With our Rekor One® Roadway Intelligence Engine at the core of our technology, we aggregate and transform trillions of data points into intelligence through proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that power our platforms and applications. Our solutions provide actionable insights that give governments and businesses a comprehensive picture of roadways while providing a collaborative environment that drives the world to be safer, greener, and more efficient. To learn more, please visit our website: https://rekor.ai, and follow Rekor on social media on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Company Contact:
Rekor Systems, Inc.
Eyal Hen
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 (443) 545-7260
ehen@rekor.ai
Media & Investor Relations Contact:
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REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
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| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 4,830 | $ | 5,013 | |||
| Restricted cash | 340 | 316 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net of reserve allowance of $571 and $486, respectively | 7,976 | 7,232 | |||||
| Inventory | 4,580 | 4,297 | |||||
| Note receivable, current portion | 312 | 340 | |||||
| Other current assets | 3,342 | 2,732 | |||||
| Total current assets | 21,380 | 19,930 | |||||
| Long-term assets | |||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 9,754 | 11,048 | |||||
| Right-of-use operating lease assets, net | 7,694 | 9,348 | |||||
| Right-of-use financing lease assets, net | 2,200 | 2,317 | |||||
| Goodwill | 24,313 | 24,313 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 13,850 | 14,450 | |||||
| Note receivable, long-term | - | 142 | |||||
| Deposits | 881 | 927 | |||||
| Total long-term assets | 58,692 | 62,545 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 80,072 | $ | 82,475 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 4,090 | 4,330 | |||||
| Notes payable, current portion | - | 1,000 | |||||
| Loan payable, current portion | 81 | 79 | |||||
| Lease liability operating, short-term | 1,444 | 2,310 | |||||
| Lease liability financing, short-term | 980 | 900 | |||||
| Contract liabilities | 3,752 | 3,439 | |||||
| Liability for ATD Holdback Shares, at fair value | - | 1,036 | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 4,874 | 5,129 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 15,221 | 18,223 | |||||
| Long-term Liabilities | |||||||
| Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, net of debt discount of $197 and $263, respectively | 9,803 | 9,737 | |||||
| Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes - related party, net of debt discount of $99 and $132, respectively | 4,901 | 4,868 | |||||
| Loan payable, long-term | 154 | 194 | |||||
| Lease liability operating, long-term | 11,654 | 12,371 | |||||
| Lease liability financing, long-term | 922 | 977 | |||||
| Contract liabilities, long-term | 1,352 | 1,298 | |||||
| Deferred tax liability | 79 | 79 | |||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 587 | 587 | |||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 29,452 | 30,111 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 44,673 | 48,334 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | |||||||
| Stockholders' equity | |||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 2,000,000 authorized, 505,000 shares designated as Series A and 240,861 shares designated as Series B as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. No preferred stock was issued or outstanding as of June 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024, respectively. | - | - | |||||
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 authorized shares; 122,538,090 and 104,700,593 shares issued as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; 122,237,802 and 104,541,073 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | 12 | 10 | |||||
| Treasury stock, 300,288 and 159,520 shares as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. | (873 | ) | (711 | ) | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 315,885 | 294,935 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (279,625 | ) | (260,093 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 35,399 | 34,141 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 80,072 | $ | 82,475 | |||
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REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 12,359 | $ | 12,427 | $ | 21,557 | $ | 22,205 | |||||||
| Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization | 6,245 | 5,776 | 11,006 | 11,061 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 6,936 | 7,370 | 14,222 | 15,032 | |||||||||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 1,700 | 2,021 | 3,457 | 4,435 | |||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 3,652 | 4,991 | 7,629 | 9,992 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,561 | 2,344 | 3,117 | 4,676 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 13,849 | 16,726 | 28,425 | 34,135 | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (7,735 | ) | (10,075 | ) | (17,874 | ) | (22,991 | ) | |||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | - | - | (4,693 | ) | ||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (586 | ) | (544 | ) | (1,176 | ) | (1,598 | ) | |||||||
| (Loss) gain on remeasurement of ATD Holdback Shares | - | 745 | (120 | ) | 745 | ||||||||||
| Other income | (337 | ) | 79 | (362 | ) | 128 | |||||||||
| Total other (expense) income, net | (923 | ) | 280 | (1,658 | ) | (5,418 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,658 | ) | $ | (9,795 | ) | $ | (19,532 | ) | $ | (28,409 | ) | |||
| Loss per common share | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.35 | ) | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | 117,435,953 | 84,932,611 | 112,459,949 | 81,929,347 | |||||||||||
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