InTest Reports $26.6 Million in Revenue and 41.5% Gross Margin for First Quarter 2025

MT. LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InTest Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include semiconductor (“semi”), automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and safety/security, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2025 ended March 31, 2025. Results include Alfamation S.p.A. (“acquisition” or “Alfamation”) from the date of the acquisition, which was March 12, 2024. Alfamation is included in the Electronic Test division.

We believe we are well positioned for when markets recover. We have leading market positions with customers, we are building our presence in our target markets by winning new applications, and we are working to accelerate new product introductions.

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Nick Grant, President and CEO, commented, “During the quarter, we generated cash, further strengthened our balance sheet by reducing debt and increasing our cash balance. We also continued to address our cost structure and operating expenses. Even amid the turmoil resulting from shifting policies regarding global tariffs, we gained traction with new product introductions, added new customers, and enhanced our channels to market. We continue to see signs of market stagnation as customers hesitate to move forward with their capital spending plans. Orders in the quarter were $25.3 million and, while improved over last year’s first quarter, are still sluggish.”

He added, “While market conditions remain tenuous, and the full ramifications of the global trade situation and resulting impact to demand are not yet fully understood, we believe we are well positioned for when markets recover. We have leading market positions with customers, we are building our presence in our target markets by winning new applications, and we are working to accelerate new product introductions. Our geographic expansion actions to build sales, engineering and manufacturing in Southeast Asia, specifically our Malaysia operation, are progressing well. Our plans to begin manufacturing in the Malaysia facility during the second half of 2025 are on schedule and we believe will enable us to better serve that region. During this period of uncertainty, we are focused on managing costs while remaining sufficiently agile to address our increasing funnel of opportunities. We remain on track with our plan to consolidate our image capture operations, are implementing headcount reductions and have strict controls on discretionary spending."

Mr. Grant continued, "Regarding tariffs, while not immune to whatever the outcome may be, we believe we are fairly insulated from direct impacts on our supply chain and sales. We are primarily a U.S. manufacturer and the majority of our supplies are locally sourced. Our operation in Canada ships USMCA compliant products to the U.S. and, the majority of what we produce in Italy remains in Europe. We are taking steps to mitigate impacts where we can such as shifting supply sources and expect to pass on any incremental costs to customers. Thinking longer term, we believe we are well positioned to support our customers globally with a sizable manufacturing footprint in Europe and adding manufacturing in Malaysia."

First Quarter 2025 Review (see revenue by market and by segments in accompanying tables)

Compared with the prior-year period, first quarter revenue was down $3.2 million as semi was impacted by $6.0 million in lower sales and industrial market sales declined $1.2 million. This was partially offset by increases of $2.0 million to auto/EV, $1.0 million to life sciences, and $1.3 million to other markets. Sequentially, revenue was down $10.0 million. Revenue from industrial, life sciences and other markets increased compared with the trailing fourth quarter.

Gross margin was 41.5% in the first quarter, a 230-basis point contraction compared with the prior-year period, primarily due to under absorption of fixed costs on lower volume. Sequentially, gross margin increased 180 basis points compared with the fourth quarter of 2024 which had been negatively impacted by 430 basis points related to an inventory step-up charge.

Operating expenses increased $1.4 million over the prior-year period which included $0.3 million in restructuring costs and $1.3 million in incremental operating expenses related to Alfamation. These increases were partially offset by cost reduction efforts and reduced corporate development costs. Sequentially, operating expenses increased $1.5 million as the fourth quarter of 2024 benefited from an amortization credit of $0.8 million.

Net loss for the quarter was $2.3 million, or $(0.19) per diluted share. Adjusted net loss (Non-GAAP)³ was $1.4 million, or $(0.11) adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP)³.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Review

During the quarter, the Company generated $5.5 million in cash from operations. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter of 2025 were $22.0 million, up $2.2 million from the end of the fourth quarter. During the quarter, the Company reduced total debt by $3.2 million from December 31, 2024 to $11.8 million. Capital expenditures were $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, lower than previous quarters due to the timing of projects.

At March 31, 2025, the Company had $30 million available under its delayed draw term loan facility and no borrowings under the $10 million revolving credit facility.

First Quarter 2025 Orders² and Backlog² (see orders by market in accompanying tables)

First quarter orders of $25.3 million grew $2.6 million, or 11.2%, versus the prior-year period, and declined $5.3 million, or 17.3%, compared with the fourth quarter of 2024. The year-over-year increase reflects strength in industrial, auto/EV, safety/security and life sciences markets while orders slowed in defense/aerospace and semi markets. Specifically in semi, orders from back-end were essentially flat, while demand in front-end remains low.

Sequentially, the 17.3% decrease in orders was partially the result of customer delays during economic uncertainty, especially in the semi market where orders declined $6.0 million. Additionally, demand from defense/aerospace and life sciences slowed during the first quarter outweighing gains in demand from life sciences, auto/EV and safety/security markets. Alfamation contributed $3.1 million in orders in the first quarter.

Backlog at March 31, 2025, was $38.2 million and included $5.8 million of backlog associated with Alfamation. Approximately 48% of the backlog is expected to ship beyond the second quarter of 2025.

Focusing Outlook on Forward Quarter

Mr. Grant concluded, "These are certainly challenging times that further reduce our visibility through the year. As a result, we are focusing our guidance on the second quarter until we have better clarity regarding the second half of 2025. We expect a modest improvement in financial results in the second quarter over the first quarter with better volume and cost reductions. Our plans call for continued sequential improvement through the balance of the year although we do not know how the global trade situation could indirectly impact demand. We believe the long-term fundamentals of the markets we serve remain intact and that the innovative products we offer, the strong position we have with customers and the continual addition of new customers and market reach bode well for our business as market conditions improve."

Second quarter 2025 revenue is forecasted to be $27 million to $29 million with gross margin of approximately 42% and operating expenses of $13.0 million to $13.5 million, which excludes approximately $0.2 million in Videology and other restructuring expenses. The Company’s expectations for the quarter reflect previously reported customer delivery pushouts of orders in backlog to the latter half of the year as well as the slowing receipt of orders due to the uncertainty in end markets as a result of recent and impending tariffs.

The foregoing guidance is based on management’s current views with respect to operating and market conditions and customers’ forecasts. It also assumes macroeconomic conditions remain unchanged through the second quarter. Actual results may differ materially from what is provided here today as a result of, among other things, the factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. ET. During the conference call, management will review the financial and operating results and discuss InTest’s corporate strategy and outlook. A question-and-answer session will follow. To listen to the live call, dial (201) 689-8263. In addition, the webcast and slide presentation may be found at intest.com/investor-relations.

A telephonic replay will be available from 12:30 p.m. ET on the day of the call through Friday, May 16, 2025. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter replay pin number 13752647. The webcast replay can be accessed via the investor relations section of intest.com, where a transcript will also be posted once available.

About InTest Corporation

InTest Corporation is a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets including both the front-end and back-end of the semiconductor manufacturing industry (“semi”), automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences and safety/security. Backed by decades of engineering expertise and a culture of operational excellence, InTest solves difficult thermal, mechanical, and electronic challenges for customers worldwide while generating strong cash flow and profits. InTest’s growth strategy leverages these strengths to grow organically and with acquisitions through the addition of innovative technologies, deeper and broader geographic reach, customer penetration and market expansion. For more information, visit https://www.intest.com/.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in the United States (“GAAP”), we also disclose non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures consist of adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin.

The Company defines these non-GAAP measures as follows:

• Adjusted net earnings is derived by adding acquired intangible amortization, acquired inventory step-up expense, and restructuring costs adjusted for the related income tax expense (benefit), to net earnings.
• Adjusted earnings per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”) is derived by dividing adjusted net earnings by diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
• Adjusted EBITDA is derived by adding acquired intangible amortization, acquired inventory step-up expense, restructuring costs, net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, and stock-based compensation expense to net earnings.
• Adjusted EBITDA margin is derived by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue.

These results are provided as a complement to the results provided in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted net earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share (adjusted EPS) are non-GAAP financial measures presented to provide investors with meaningful, supplemental information regarding our baseline performance before acquired intangible amortization, restructuring costs and inventory step-up charges as management believes these expenses may not be indicative of our underlying operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures presented primarily as a measure of liquidity as they exclude non-cash charges for acquired intangible amortization, acquired inventory step-up, depreciation and stock-based compensation. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin also exclude the impact of restructuring costs, interest income or expense and income tax expense or benefit, as management believes these expenses may not be indicative of our underlying operating performance.

Management’s Use of Non-GAAP Measures

The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release are used by management to make operational decisions, to forecast future operational results, and for comparison with our business plan, historical operating results and the operating results of our peers. Reconciliations from net earnings and earnings per diluted share (EPS) to adjusted net earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share (adjusted EPS) and from net earnings and net margin to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, are contained in the tables below.

Management believes these Non-GAAP financial measures are important in evaluating our performance, results of operations, and financial position. We use non-GAAP financial measures to supplement our GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business. Non-GAAP measures as presented in this press release may differ from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Key Performance Indicators

In addition to the foregoing non-GAAP measures, management uses orders and backlog as key performance metrics to analyze and measure the Company’s financial performance and results of operations. Management uses orders and backlog as measures of current and future business and financial performance, and these may not be comparable with measures provided by other companies. Orders represent written communications received from customers requesting the Company to provide products and/or services. Backlog is calculated based on firm purchase orders we receive for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Management believes tracking orders and backlog are useful as they are often leading indicators of future performance. In accordance with industry practice, contracts may include provisions for cancellation, termination, or suspension at the discretion of the customer.

Given that each of orders and backlog are operational measures and that the Company’s methodology for calculating orders and backlog does not meet the definition of a non-GAAP measure, as that term is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a quantitative reconciliation for each is not required or provided.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements do not convey historical information but relate to predicted or potential future events and financial results, such as statements of the Company’s plans, strategies and intentions, or our future performance or goals, that are based upon management’s current expectations. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “expects,” “guidance,” “may,” “outlook,” “will,” “plan,” “forecasts,” “target,” “estimates,” or similar terminology. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, any mentioned in this press release as well as the Company’s ability to execute on its VISION 2030 Growth Strategy, realize the potential benefits of acquisitions and successfully integrate any acquired operations, grow the Company’s presence in its key target and international markets, manage supply chain challenges, convert backlog to sales and to ship product in a timely manner; the success of the Company’s strategy to diversify its markets; the impact of inflation on the Company’s business and financial condition; indications of a change in the market cycles in the semi market or other markets served; changes in business conditions and general economic conditions both domestically and globally including rising interest rates and fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in the demand for semiconductors; access to capital and the ability to borrow funds or raise capital to finance potential acquisitions or for working capital; changes in the rates and timing of capital expenditures by the Company’s customers; and other risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release is based only on information currently available to management and speaks to circumstances only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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