Thirty-Eighth Consecutive Period of Record Revenue
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
"We achieved our 38th sequential quarter of growth, a remarkable achievement. We expect annualized sequential revenue growth in the high teens in the second half, driven by business momentum in the United States as well as in the EU with the newly enacted European Accessibility Act," said AudioEye CEO David Moradi. "Sequential revenue growth, coupled with prudent expense management, is expected to result in record adjusted EBITDA margins and net income margins in the second half. Our business model is highly scalable, and we have an aspirational goal to grow our adjusted EPS and EPS annually by 30-40% for the next three years."
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
- Total revenue increased 16% to a record $9.9M from $8.5M in the same prior year period.
- Gross profit increased to $7.6M (77% of total revenue) from $6.7M (79% of total revenue) in the same prior year period. The increase in gross profit resulted from continued revenue growth. Gross margin decreased primarily due to additional costs incurred for service delivery and higher amortization expense related to capitalized software development costs.
- Total operating expenses increased 2% to $7.4M from $7.2M in the same prior year period. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to additional selling and marketing expenses of $0.8M, additional stock compensation expense of $0.5M, and additional amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions of $0.4M, partially offset by a change in fair value of contingent consideration of $1.4M.
- Net loss was $0.0M, or $(0.00) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.7M, or $(0.06) per share, in the same prior year period. The decrease in net loss was primarily due to the increase in gross profit, partially offset by the operating expenses noted above.
- Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2025 was $1.9M, and adjusted EPS was $0.15, compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.5M and adjusted EPS of $0.12 in the same prior year period. The adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS performance reflect adjustments primarily for stock-based compensation expense, change in fair value of contingent consideration, depreciation and amortization, litigation expense, and interest expense.
- Annual Recurring Revenue ("ARR") as of June 30, 2025 increased sequentially to $38.2M from $37.1M as of March 31, 2025.
- As of June 30, 2025, the Company had $6.9M in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $8.3M as of March 31, 2025.
Other Updates
- On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act ("EAA") officially went into effect. The EAA introduces wide-reaching requirements for businesses operating in the EU to ensure digital products and services are accessible to people with disabilities and carries significant penalties for non-compliance. We are beginning to see the development and enforcement plans for specific countries, which are expected to drive demand and compliance.
- As of June 30, 2025, AudioEye had approximately 120,000 customers, up 1,000 sequentially from March 31, 2025, driven by increases in both the Partner and Marketplace and Enterprise channels.
Financial Outlook
AudioEye expects revenue of between $10.2M and $10.4M for the third quarter of 2025, representing an annualized growth rate of 18% at the midpoint. AudioEye is updating its full year 2025 guidance and now expects revenue to be between $40.3M and $40.7M, which reflects the phase out of certain customers in connection with previous acquisitions. The Company is eliminating these legacy platforms to avoid duplicate systems, remove technology debt, and focus on synergistic cash flow. The Company also expects adjusted EBITDA of between $2.2M and $2.4M for the third quarter of 2025 and now expects between $8.9M and $9.1M for the full year 2025. The Company expects adjusted EPS of between $0.17 and $0.19 per share for the third quarter of 2025 and now expects between $0.71 and $0.73 per share for the full year 2025.
Conference Call Information
AudioEye management will hold a conference call today, August 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss these results, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time)
U.S. dial-in number: 888-645-4404
International number: 862-298-0702
Webcast: Q225 Webcast Link
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Group at 949-574-3860.
The conference call will also be webcast live and available for replay via the investor relations section of the Company's website. The audio recording will remain available via the investor relations section of the Company's website for 90 days.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day through August 21, 2025 via the following numbers:
Toll-free replay number: 877-660-6853
International replay number: 201-612-7415
Replay passcode: 13755076
About AudioEye
AudioEye exists to ensure the digital future we build is accessible. The gold standard for digital accessibility, AudioEye's comprehensive solution combines industry-leading AI automation technology with expert fixes informed by the disability community. This powerful combination delivers industry-leading protection, ensuring businesses of all sizes - including over 120,000 customers such as Samsung, Calvin Klein, and Samsonite - meet and exceed compliance standards. With 24 US patents, AudioEye's solution includes 24/7 accessibility monitoring, automated WCAG issue testing and fixes, expert testing, developer tools, and legal protection, empowering organizations to confidently create accessible digital experiences for all.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release about AudioEye's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, prospects, financial condition, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as "believe", "anticipate", "should", "confident", "intend", "plan", "will", "expects", "estimates", "projects", "positioned", "strategy", "outlook" and similar words. You should read the statements that contain these types of words carefully. Such forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future cash flows of the Company, anticipated contributions from new sales channels, expected impact of legislation, long-term growth prospects, opportunities in the digital accessibility industry, and expected revenue, EPS, margins, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, and ARR. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including the variability of AudioEye's revenue and financial performance; sales channels and offerings; product development and technological changes; the demand and acceptance of AudioEye's products in the marketplace; the effectiveness of our integration efforts; competition; inherent uncertainties and costs associated with litigation; and general economic conditions. These and other risks are described more fully in AudioEye's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There may be events in the future that AudioEye is not able to predict accurately or over which AudioEye has no control. Forward-looking statements reflect management's view as of the date of this press release, and AudioEye urges you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. AudioEye does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect events or uncertainties after the date hereof. Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.
About Key Operating Metrics
We consider annual recurring revenue ("ARR") as a key operating metric and a key indicator of our overall business. We also use ARR as one of the primary methods for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating, on at least a quarterly and annual basis, actual results against such expectations.
We manage customers through two primary channels, Enterprise and Partner and Marketplace. Enterprise channel consists of our larger customers and organizations, including those with non-platform custom websites, who generally engage directly with AudioEye sales personnel for custom pricing and solutions. This channel also includes federal, state and local government agencies. The Partner and Marketplace channel consists of our CMS partners, platform & agency partners, authorized resellers and our marketplace. This channel serves small and medium sized businesses who are on a partner or reseller's web-hosting platform or who purchase an AudioEye solution from our marketplace.
We define ARR as the sum of (i) for our Enterprise channel, the total of the annualized recurring fee at the date of determination under each active contract, plus (ii) for our Partner and Marketplace channel, the annual or monthly recurring fee for all active customers at the date of determination, in each case, assuming no changes to the subscription, multiplied by 12 if applicable. Recurring fees are defined as revenues expected to be generated from services typically offered as a subscription service or annual service offering such as our automation and platform, periodic auditing, human-assisted technological fixes, legal support and professional service offerings and other services that reoccur on a multi-year contract. This determination includes both annual and monthly contracts for recurring products. Some of our contracts are terminable prior to the expected term, which may impact future ARR. ARR excludes non-recurring fees, which are defined as revenue expected to be generated from services typically not offered as a subscription service or annual service offering such as our PDF remediation services business, one-time mobile application reports, and other miscellaneous services that are offered as non-subscription services or are expected to be one-time in nature.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company has supplemented the consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis in this press release with the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS).
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and Adjusted EPS are used to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period and provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business than GAAP measures alone. All of the items adjusted in the Adjusted EBITDA and the Adjusted EPS calculations are either recurring non-cash items or items that management does not consider in assessing our ongoing operating performance. In the case of the non-cash items, such as stock-based compensation expense and valuation adjustments to assets and liabilities, management believes that investors may find it useful to assess our comparative operating performance because the measures without such items are expected to be less susceptible to variances in actual performance resulting from expenses that do not relate to our core operations and are more reflective of other factors that affect operating performance. In the case of items that do not relate to our core operations, management believes that investors may find it useful to assess our operating performance if the measures are presented without these items because their financial impact does not reflect ongoing operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity under GAAP, or otherwise, and is not an alternative to cash flow from continuing operating activities, despite the advantages regarding the use and analysis of this measure as mentioned above. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and Adjusted EPS, as disclosed in this press release, have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP; nor are these measures intended to be measures of liquidity or free cash flow.
To properly and prudently evaluate our business, we encourage readers to review the consolidated GAAP financial statements included in this press release and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. The following tables set forth reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP-based measure, as well as Adjusted EPS to net loss per diluted share, the most directly comparable GAAP-based measure. We strongly urge readers to review these reconciliations, along with the financial statements included in this press release. In addition, because the non-GAAP measures are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, these measures, as defined by us, may differ from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share
We define: (i) Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, plus interest expense, plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus stock-based compensation expense, less change in fair value of contingent consideration, plus certain litigation expense, plus certain severance expense, plus certain acquisition expense, plus loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets, plus loss on extinguishment of debt, and plus lost deposit on alternative financing; (ii) Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of GAAP revenue; and (iii) Adjusted EPS as net loss per diluted common share, plus interest expense, plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus stock-based compensation expense, less change in fair value of contingent consideration, plus certain litigation expense, plus certain severance expense, plus certain acquisition expense, plus loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets, plus loss on extinguishment of debt, and plus lost deposit on alternative financing, each on a per share basis. Adjusted EPS includes incremental shares in the share count that are considered anti-dilutive in a GAAP net loss position.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release also includes the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance for the third quarter and full year 2025. We calculate forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures based on internal forecasts that omit certain amounts that would be included in GAAP financial measures. We have not provided quantitative reconciliations of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because the excluded items are not available on a prospective basis without unreasonable efforts. In addition, the Company believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision and certainty that could be confusing to investors. It is probable that these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures may be materially different from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.
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AUDIOEYE, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||
Revenue | $ | 9,857 | $ | 8,470 | $ | 19,590 | $ | 16,553 | ||||
Cost of revenue | 2,238 | 1,764 | 4,233 | 3,525 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 7,619 | 6,706 | 15,357 | 13,028 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 3,806 | 2,971 | 7,520 | 5,974 | ||||||||
Research and development | 1,200 | 1,221 | 2,353 | 2,543 | ||||||||
General and administrative | 3,731 | 3,011 | 7,492 | 5,651 | ||||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (1,360) | - | (1,310) | (12) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 7,377 | 7,203 | 16,055 | 14,156 | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 242 | (497) | (698) | (1,128) | ||||||||
Other expense: | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (244) | (238) | (473) | (436) | ||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | - | (300) | - | ||||||||
Total other expense | (244) | (238) | (773) | (436) | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (2) | $ | (735) | $ | (1,471) | $ | (1,564) | ||||
Net loss per common share-basic and diluted | $ | - | $ | (0.06) | $ | (0.12) | $ | (0.13) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted | 12,446 | 11,703 | 12,418 | 11,706 | ||||||||
AUDIOEYE, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) | ||||||
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 6,869 | $ | 5,651 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 7,056 | 5,932 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 864 | 537 | ||||
Total current assets | 14,789 | 12,120 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 177 | 215 | ||||
Right of use assets | 248 | 385 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 11,929 | 10,276 | ||||
Goodwill | 6,661 | 6,661 | ||||
Other | 96 | 109 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 33,900 | $ | 29,766 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 4,767 | $ | 3,870 | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 208 | 199 | ||||
Deferred revenue | 8,222 | 7,502 | ||||
Contingent consideration | 40 | - | ||||
Term loan, current | 168 | - | ||||
Total current liabilities | 13,405 | 11,571 | ||||
Long term liabilities: | ||||||
Term loan, net | 12,765 | 6,820 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | 111 | 218 | ||||
Deferred revenue | 7 | 16 | ||||
Contingent consideration, long term | 225 | 1,350 | ||||
Other | 38 | 355 | ||||
Total liabilities | 26,551 | 20,330 | ||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized | ||||||
Common stock, $0.00001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 12,443 and 12,285 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 106,330 | 105,181 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (98,982) | (95,746) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 7,349 | 9,436 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 33,900 | $ | 29,766 | ||
AUDIOEYE, INC. RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | |||||||||||||
Net loss (GAAP) | $ | (2) | $ | (735) | $ | (1,471) | $ | (1,564) | |||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (1,360) | - | (1,310) | (12) | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | 244 | 238 | 473 | 436 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,505 | 975 | 2,412 | 1,858 | |||||||||
Acquisition expense (1) | 33 | - | 33 | - | |||||||||
Litigation expense (2) | 607 | 394 | 1,329 | 499 | |||||||||
Severance expense (3) | - | - | 304 | - | |||||||||
Lost deposit on alternative financing | - | - | 50 | - | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 888 | 596 | 1,663 | 1,168 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets | 16 | 4 | 56 | 4 | |||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | - | 300 | - | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,931 | $ | 1,472 | $ | 3,839 | $ | 2,389 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (4) | 20 | % | 17 | % | 20 | % | 14 | % | |||||
Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share Reconciliation | |||||||||||||
Net loss per common share (GAAP) - diluted | $ | - | $ | (0.06) | $ | (0.12) | $ | (0.13) | |||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (0.11) | - | (0.10) | - | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 0.15 | |||||||||
Acquisition expense (1) | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
Litigation expense (2) | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.04 | |||||||||
Severance expense (3) | - | - | 0.02 | - | |||||||||
Lost deposit on alternative financing | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.10 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | - | 0.02 | - | |||||||||
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (5) | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.20 | |||||
Diluted weighted average shares (GAAP) | 12,446 | 11,703 | 12,418 | 11,706 | |||||||||
Includable incremental shares (Non-GAAP) (5) | 214 | 568 | 202 | 472 | |||||||||
Adjusted diluted shares (Non-GAAP) | 12,660 | 12,271 | 12,620 | 12,178 | |||||||||
(1) | Represents professional fees incurred in connection with the acquisition of ADA Site Compliance. |
(2) | Represents legal expenses related primarily to non-recurring litigation. |
(3) | Represents severance expense for employee from previously acquired ADA Site Compliance. |
(4) | Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of GAAP revenue. |
(5) | Adjusted earnings per adjusted diluted share for our common stock is computed using the treasury stock method. |
SOURCE AudioEye, Inc.
