- First quarter 2025 total revenues of $20.8 million
- First quarter 2025 service revenues grew 29.2% to $10.6 million compared to $8.2 million in first quarter of 2024
- Gross margin of 35.5% in the first quarter of 2025
- During the first quarter the Company added 319 Blink-owned chargers to its network
- Subsequent to quarter end, Blink and Create Energy launched turnkey energy storage solution for on-demand grid resiliency
Bowie, MD, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) ("Blink"), a leading global owner, operator, provider, and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
The following top-line highlights are in thousands of dollars and preliminary.
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||||||||
| Product Sales | $ | 8,381 | $ | 27,508 | (69.5 | %) | ||||||||||
| Service Revenues (1) | 10,581 | 8,189 | 29.2 | % | ||||||||||||
| Other Revenues (2) | 1,792 | 1,871 | (4.2 | %) | ||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 20,754 | $ | 37,568 | (44.8 | %) | ||||||||||
(1) Service Revenues consist of charging service revenues, network fees, and car-sharing service revenues.
(2) Other Revenues consist of warranty fees, grants and rebates, and other revenues.
"While first quarter revenue fell short of expectations primarily due to the uncertain economic climate impacting customers' discretionary spending decisions, we remain confident in the essential growth of EV charging infrastructure globally. Blink's advanced solutions and flexible offerings strongly position us to capitalize on this expansion. Encouragingly, charging revenue grew by 35% in the quarter, demonstrating continued momentum primarily driven by the increased utilization of Blink chargers. Network fees grew by 27% and we made significant progress reducing operating expenses. Following the close of the quarter we saw improved order activity during April, and we anticipate sequential consolidated revenue growth in the second quarter of 2025.
"We recently announced our innovative collaboration with Create Energy, which introduces a unique, turnkey NanoGrid solution with energy storage to enhance reliability and accelerate deployments of our DCFC installations. For our customers, this solution provides simplified integration and can reduce total cost of ownership. This new offering reinforces Blink's commitment to expanding our market presence and capabilities into advanced energy management solutions," commented Mike Battaglia, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blink Charging.
Business Outlook
Based on current visibility, Blink expects revenue to increase sequentially in the second quarter of 2025 and to show continued growth in the second half of 2025. Service revenue is expected to continue to increase throughout 2025.
The Company also remains focused on continuing to reduce operating expenses and cash burn across its business as it drives toward profitability. Blink expects to have improved visibility around its timeline to reach adjusted EBITDA profitability as the year progresses.
First Quarter Financial Results
Revenues
Total Revenues of $20.8 million for the first quarter of 2025 compared to revenues of $37.6 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Product Revenues of $8.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $27.5 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Service Revenues, which consist of charging service revenues, network fees, and car-sharing service revenues, increased 29.2% to $10.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of $2.4 million from the first quarter of 2024, primarily driven by greater utilization of chargers, an increased number of chargers on the Blink networks, and revenues associated with car-sharing programs. Sequentially, service revenues increased 7.5% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Other Revenues, which are comprised of warranty fees, grants and rebates, and additional sources, were $1.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, essentially consistent with the first quarter of 2024.
Gross Profit
Gross Profit was $7.4 million, or 35.5% of revenues in the first quarter of 2025, compared to gross profit of $13.4 million, or 35.7% of revenues, in the first quarter of 2024.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2025 decreased 7.9% to $28.4 million compared to $30.9 million in the first quarter of 2024.
Net Loss and Loss Per Share
Net Loss for the first quarter of 2025 was ($20.7) million, or ($0.20) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($17.2) million, or ($0.17) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of 2024. As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average number of shares outstanding was 102.5 million. As of March 31, 2024, the weighted average number of shares outstanding was 99.9 million.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 was a loss of ($15.5) million compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of ($10.2) million in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA (defined as earnings/loss before interest income/expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition related costs, estimated loss related to underperforming assets of subsidiary, and change in fair value related to consideration payable, is a non-GAAP financial measure management uses as a proxy for net income/loss. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial measures included at the end of this release.
Adjusted EPS for the first quarter of 2025 was a loss of ($0.18) compared to an adjusted EPS loss of ($0.13) in the first quarter of 2024.
Adjusted EPS (defined as earnings/loss per diluted share) is a non-GAAP financial measure management uses to assess earnings/loss per diluted share excluding non-recurring items such as amortization expense of intangible assets, estimated loss related to underperforming assets of subsidiary, and change in fair value related to consideration payable. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for a reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP financial measures included at the end of this release.
Cash Liquidity
As of March 31, 2025, cash,cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $42.0 million compared to $55 million as of December 31, 2024. Blink had no cash debt as of March 31, 2025.
First Quarter 2025 Highlights:
- Blink Charging UK given 'Preferred Bidder' status for 15-year contract with Brighton & Hove valued at £500,000, for a minimum of 350 chargers. This contract is one of the first awarded through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) and will expand upon the more than 400 Blink chargers already operating across Brighton & Hove.
- Contracted to provide up to 50 Level 2 and DCFC EV charging ports throughout the city of Alameda, California
- Provided 50 EV chargers to Porsche Destination Charging in Mexico
- Envoy becomes 'Certified National Vendor' for DayBlink GPO, the largest hospitality buying consortium supporting luxury independent properties globally. The certification makes Envoy's services available to more than 1,100 luxury hotels around the world.
Subsequent to the Close of First Quarter 2025:
- Teamed with Create Energy to deliver first-of-its-kind turnkey solution that combines energy storage, on-site generation, and EV charging to offer on-demand grid resiliency.
- Envoy launched next-gen EV car-sharing at 210 South 12th in Philadelphia, PA
- Entered strategic agreement with Eco-Movement to enhance EV driver experience
Earnings Conference Call
Blink Charging will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2025 results today, May 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM, Eastern Time.
To access the live webcast, log onto the Blink Charging website at www.blinkcharging.com, and click on the News/Events section of the Investor Relations page. Investors may also access the webcast via the following link:
https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2468/52394
To participate in the call by phone, dial (877) 545-0320 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial (973) 528-0002. Callers should use access code: 941998.
A replay of the teleconference will be available until June 11, 2025, and may be accessed by dialing (877) 481-4010. International callers may dial (919) 882-2331. Callers should use conference ID: 52394.
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BLINK CHARGING CO.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| For The Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||
| Product sales | $ | 8,381 | $ | 27,508 | |||||||
| Charging service revenue | 6,780 | 5,027 | |||||||||
| Network fees | 2,626 | 2,065 | |||||||||
| Warranty | 955 | 953 | |||||||||
| Grant and rebate | 160 | 583 | |||||||||
| Car-sharing services | 1,175 | 1,097 | |||||||||
| Other | 677 | 335 | |||||||||
| Total Revenues | 20,754 | 37,568 | |||||||||
| Cost of Revenues: | |||||||||||
| Cost of product sales | 5,548 | 16,602 | |||||||||
| Cost of charging services | 904 | 705 | |||||||||
| Host provider fees | 3,652 | 3,042 | |||||||||
| Network costs | 463 | 589 | |||||||||
| Warranty and repairs and maintenance | 840 | 605 | |||||||||
| Car-sharing services | 685 | 862 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,293 | 1,744 | |||||||||
| Total Cost of Revenues | 13,385 | 24,149 | |||||||||
| Gross Profit | 7,369 | 13,419 | |||||||||
| Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||
| Compensation | 13,549 | 14,957 | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 8,872 | 7,807 | |||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 5,349 | 6,438 | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of consideration payable | 679 | 1,700 | |||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 28,449 | 30,902 | |||||||||
| Loss From Operations | (21,080 | ) | (17,483 | ) | |||||||
| Other (Expense) Income, Net: | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | (56 | ) | (427 | ) | |||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| Dividend and interest income | 455 | 763 | |||||||||
| Total Other Income | 401 | 338 | |||||||||
| Loss Before Income Taxes | $ | (20,679 | ) | $ | (17,145 | ) | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | (28 | ) | (28 | ) | |||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (20,707 | ) | $ | (17,173 | ) | |||||
| Net Loss Per Share: | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | |||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | |||||
| Weighted Average Number of | |||||||||||
| Common Shares Outstanding: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 102,466,507 | 99,902,470 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 102,466,507 | 99,902,470 | |||||||||
BLINK CHARGING CO.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except for share amounts)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 42,024 | $ | 41,774 | ||||||
| Marketable securities | - | 13,630 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 37,627 | 43,201 | ||||||||
| Inventory, net | 38,841 | 38,280 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,584 | 4,267 | ||||||||
| Total Current Assets | 123,076 | 141,152 | ||||||||
| Restricted cash | 77 | 78 | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 39,835 | 38,671 | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 8,668 | 9,212 | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 8,945 | 10,388 | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 17,897 | 17,897 | ||||||||
| Other assets | 580 | 590 | ||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 199,078 | $ | 217,988 | ||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 26,057 | $ | 28,888 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 9,688 | 9,482 | ||||||||
| Notes payable | 265 | 265 | ||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 3,856 | 3,216 | ||||||||
| Current portion of financing lease liabilities | 35 | 34 | ||||||||
| Current portion of deferred revenue | 17,455 | 17,359 | ||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 57,356 | 59,244 | ||||||||
| Consideration payable | 21,707 | 21,028 | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | 6,092 | 7,162 | ||||||||
| Financing lease liabilities, non-current portion | 88 | 97 | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue, non-current portion | 10,380 | 10,603 | ||||||||
| Other liabilities | 852 | 1,152 | ||||||||
| Total Liabilities | 96,475 | 99,286 | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, | ||||||||||
| 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | ||||||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 102,722,918 and 101,970,907 | - | - | ||||||||
| shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 103 | 102 | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 862,156 | 860,300 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,094 | ) | (5,845 | ) | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (756,562 | ) | (735,855 | ) | ||||||
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 102,603 | 118,702 | ||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 199,078 | $ | 217,988 | ||||||
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
| For The Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (20,707 | ) | $ | (17,173 | ) | |||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | |||||||||||
| used in operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,489 | 3,343 | |||||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 931 | 497 | |||||||||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets | 174 | (32 | ) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of consideration payable | 679 | 1,700 | |||||||||
| Provision for slow moving and obsolete inventory | 29 | 762 | |||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 1,515 | 548 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation: | 966 | 917 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 4,514 | (10,629 | ) | ||||||||
| Inventory | (716 | ) | 1,981 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (237 | ) | 615 | ||||||||
| Other assets | 17 | (459 | ) | ||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities | (1,035 | ) | (5,271 | ) | |||||||
| Other liabilities | (300 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Lease liabilities | (821 | ) | (339 | ) | |||||||
| Deferred revenue | (355 | ) | 2,062 | ||||||||
| Total Adjustments | 8,852 | (4,303 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | (11,855 | ) | (21,476 | ) | |||||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | 13,630 | 3,000 | |||||||||
| Purchase of marketable securities | - | (341 | ) | ||||||||
| Capitalization of engineering costs | (173 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (2,366 | ) | (2,830 | ) | |||||||
| Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities | 11,091 | (171 | ) | ||||||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock in public offering, net [1] | 891 | 25,070 | |||||||||
| Repayment of note payable | - | (31,354 | ) | ||||||||
| Repayment of financing liability in connection with finance lease | (8 | ) | (169 | ) | |||||||
| Payment of financing liability in connection with internal use software | - | (250 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities | 883 | (6,703 | ) | ||||||||
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | 130 | 2,774 | |||||||||
| Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 249 | (25,576 | ) | ||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Period | 41,852 | 98,800 | |||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End of Period | $ | 42,101 | $ | 73,224 | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash consisted of the following: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 42,024 | $ | 73,147 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 77 | 77 | |||||||||
| $ | 42,101 | $ | 73,224 | ||||||||
| [1] For the three months ended March 31, 2025, includes gross proceeds of $909, less issuance costs of $18. | |||||||||||
| For the three months ended March 31, 2024, includes gross proceeds of $25,651, less issuance costs of $581. | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following table reconciles Net Loss attributable to Blink Charging to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
| For The Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net Loss | $ | (20,707 | ) | $ | (17,173 | ) | |||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Interest Expense | 56 | 427 | |||||||||
| Provision for Income Taxes | 28 | 28 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,489 | 3,343 | |||||||||
| EBITDA | (17,134 | ) | (13,375 | ) | |||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 966 | 917 | |||||||||
| Acquistion-related costs | - | 14 | |||||||||
| Estimated loss related to underperforming assets of subsidiary | - | 564 | |||||||||
| Change in fair value related to consideration payable | 679 | 1,700 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (15,489 | ) | $ | (10,180 | ) | |||||
The following table reconciles EPS attributable to Blink Charging to Adjusted EPS for the periods shown:
| For The Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Net Income - per diluted share | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | |||||
| Per diluted share adjustments: | |||||||||||
| Add: | Amortization expense of intangible assets | $ | 0.01 | 0.01 | |||||||
| Estimated loss related to underperforming assets of subsidiary | $ | - | 0.01 | ||||||||
| Change in fair value related to consideration payable | $ | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | |||||
Blink Charging Co. publicly reports its financial information in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). To facilitate external analysis of the Company's operating performance, Blink Charging also presents financial information that is considered "non-GAAP financial measures" under Regulation G and related reporting requirements promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, Net Income (Loss) or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different than those presented by other companies, including Blink Charging's competitors. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and are therefore considered non-GAAP measures. Reconciliation tables are presented above.
EBITDA is defined as earnings (loss) attributable to Blink Charging before interest income (expense), provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Blink Charging believes EBITDA is useful to its management, securities analysts, and investors in evaluating operating performance because it is one of the primary measures used to evaluate the economic productivity of the Company's operations, including its ability to obtain and maintain its customers, its ability to operate its business effectively, the efficiency of its employees and the profitability associated with their performance. It also helps Blink Charging's management, securities analysts, and investors to meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of the Company's operations from period to period on a consistent basis by removing the impact of its merger and acquisition expenses, financing transactions, and the depreciation and amortization impact of capital investments from its operating results.
The Company also believes that Adjusted EBITDA, defined as EBITDA adjusted for non-recurring items such as stock-based compensation, acquisition related costs, estimated loss related to sale of underperforming assets of subsidiary, change in fair value related to consideration payable, is useful to securities analysts and investors to evaluate the Company's core operating results and financial performance because it excludes items that are significant non-cash or non-recurring expenses reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS may differ from other companies reporting similarly named measures. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as Net Loss, and Diluted Earnings per Share.
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink's principal line of products and services include Blink's EV charging networks ("Blink Networks"), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. Blink Networks use proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.
For more information, please visit https://blinkcharging.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, and terms such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "may," "will," "should" or other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Blink and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including achieving its 2024 revenue and gross margin targets and its projected 2024 adjusted EBITDA run rate and timeline, and the risk factors described in Blink's periodic reports filed with the SEC, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions.
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305-521-0200 ext. 446
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