CHAI
NASDAQ · Financial Services · Internet Content & Information · CA
Next report
Analyst consensus
- Next report date
- Nov 13, 2026
- EPS estimate
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- Revenue estimate
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Latest reported
- Last report date
- Aug 17, 2026
- EPS actual
- -$0.08
- EPS estimate
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- Revenue actual
- $22.4M
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Track record
Trailing twelve quarters
- EPS beats (12Q)
- 2
- EPS misses (12Q)
- 6
- EPS in line (12Q)
- 2
- Avg surprise (4Q)
- -56.3%
- Revenue beats (12Q)
- 2
Q3 FY2024 · Nov 15, 2024
AI summary of management’s prepared remarks and analyst Q&A · For informational purposes only, not investment advice
Management highlights
- Revenue in Q3 2024 was $5.9 million, a significant increase from previous quarters.
- U.S. market revenue was $4.8 million, making up 81% of total revenue in Q3 2024.
- Increase in revenue was due to increased demand for SD7 handset and accessories and inventory to fulfill demand.
- Excitement about rapid adoption of PTT product portfolio across sales channels.
- Plan to launch 5G product portfolio in 2025, with T-Mobile being the first carrier to launch part of it.
- Gross margin percentage improved in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.
- SG&A expenses increased due to marketing expenses related to investor awareness.
- Adjusted EBITDA was negative in Q3 2024 but increased negative variance compared to Q3 2023 due to marketing expenses.
- Working capital decreased, but adjusting for certain liabilities shows a different picture.
Guidance
- Goal of strong year-over-year revenue growth and reaching profitability in coming quarters.
- Anticipation of significant growth from the displacement of land mobile radio by push to talk over cellular.
- Expectation of 5G product portfolio launch in 2025 with T-Mobile leading and more carriers potentially following.
Segment performance
In the third quarter of 2024 ended September 30, revenue was $5.9 million, a 218% increase compared to $1.8 million in Q3 2023 and a 210% increase compared to $1.9 million in Q2 2024. Revenue from the U.S. market was $4.8 million, which is 81% of total revenue. For the nine months ended September 30 2024, total revenue was $10.1 million, up from $6.3 million in the same period of 2023. Gross margin percentage in Q3 2024 was 29% vs 26.6% in Q3 2023. Gross margin dollars increased from $500,000 to $1.7 million in Q3 2024. SG&A expenses in Q3 2024 were $4.7 million vs $2.7 million in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2024 was negative $3.3 million vs negative $1.6 million in Q3 2023. Working capital as of September 30, 2024 was $200,000 vs $1.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
Risks & headwinds
- Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances difficult to predict.
- Actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements.
- Risks discussed in the Risk Factors section and annual report on Form 20-F filed with SEC.
Analyst Q&A
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Reported results against consensus at the time of each report · Surprise is computed from the estimate on record · Data as of Nov 13, 2026