Executive Summary
Red Cat Holdings reported Q4 2025 results that underscore a challenging near-term operating environment and continued cash burn. Revenue for the quarter was $1.63 million, down 72.1% year-over-year, while gross profit was negative by approximately $0.85 million, yielding a gross margin of about -52.2%. Operating loss reached $23.12 million, driving a net loss of $23.12 million and an earnings per share of -$0.27. EBITDA was also negative at -$23.12 million, signaling weak operating leverage under current cost structure and product mix. The company generated negative operating cash flow of roughly $15.91 million and free cash flow of about $16.18 million for the quarter, with cash on hand of $7.72 million at period end.
From a liquidity perspective, Red Cat carried total debt around $27.81 million and net debt of about $20.09 million, with current assets of ~$29.41 million and current liabilities of ~$28.91 million, yielding a thin current ratio near 1.02. The balance sheet carries sizable goodwill and intangible assets (~$25.72 million combined) that may invite impairment considerations if the revenue trajectory does not stabilize. Management commentary in the dataset is not provided (earnings transcript is empty), so investor takeaways rely on the reported numbers and trend signals rather than explicit guidance. Given the scale of cash burn and the absence of near-term profitability, the key questions for investors center on whether the company can accelerate revenue, improve unit economics, and extend runway through cost discipline or external financing.
Overall, the QQ4 2025 results highlight a high-risk, high-uncertainty profile for RCAT in the near term. While the drone and FPV market presents a long-run growth runway, near-term performance suggests material margin compression and liquidity challenges that require clear strategic leverage to restore profitability and cash generation.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: -3 522.62% | YoY:-177.19%
QoQ: -153.65% | YoY:-419.94%
QoQ: -73.41% | YoY:-321.30%
QoQ: -50.00% | YoY:-173.83%
Key Insights
Revenue: $1.629662 million; YoY change: -72.13%; QoQ change: +6.19%
Gross Profit: -$0.850410 million; Gross Margin: -52.18%
Operating Income: -$23.123351 million; Operating Margin: -14.19%
EBITDA: -$23.123351 million; EBITDA Margin: -14.19%
Net Income: -$23.123351 million; Net Margin: -14.19%
EPS (diluted): -$0.27; Revenue per Share not disclosed separately
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow (CFO) -$15.9077 million; Capex -$0.2731 million; Free cash flow -$16.1808 million
Liquidity: Cash and cash eq...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $1.629662 million; YoY change: -72.13%; QoQ change: +6.19%
Gross Profit: -$0.850410 million; Gross Margin: -52.18%
Operating Income: -$23.123351 million; Operating Margin: -14.19%
EBITDA: -$23.123351 million; EBITDA Margin: -14.19%
Net Income: -$23.123351 million; Net Margin: -14.19%
EPS (diluted): -$0.27; Revenue per Share not disclosed separately
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow (CFO) -$15.9077 million; Capex -$0.2731 million; Free cash flow -$16.1808 million
Liquidity: Cash and cash equivalents $7.722 million; Current assets $29.412 million; Current liabilities $28.906 million; Current ratio ~1.02; Quick ratio ~0.54; Cash ratio ~0.27
Capital Structure: Total debt $27.81175 million; Net debt $20.08934 million; Stockholdersβ equity $28.91125 million; Retained earnings negative at approx. -$147.868054 million; Cash burn driving negative FCF
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
1.63M |
-72.13% |
6.19% |
Gross Profit |
-850.41K |
-177.19% |
-3 522.62% |
Operating Income |
-23.12M |
-419.94% |
-153.65% |
Net Income |
-23.12M |
-321.30% |
-73.41% |
EPS |
-0.27 |
-173.83% |
-50.00% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
-1419%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$-0.19
freeCashFlowPerShare
$-0.19
Management Commentary
No earnings transcript data were provided in the dataset. Management quotes and call-specific commentary are unavailable; as a result, synthesis of qualitative guidance or strategic emphasis from the actual earnings call cannot be delivered from the provided material. The analysis relies on the disclosed financial results and available ratio context.
Forward Guidance
No formal forward guidance is provided in the supplied data. Based on QQ4 2025 results, near-term runway appears constrained absent a significant improvement in revenue trajectory or a material reduction in operating expenses. Key levers for RCAT to consider include: 1) accelerating revenue growth through channel expansion, product line optimization (especially FPV goggles and drone inspection software/hardware), and pursuing licensing or partnerships to monetize IP; 2) cost discipline to restore gross margins, including supplier terms, R&D prioritization, and SG&A optimization; 3) balance sheet actions to reduce cash burn, potentially including strategic financing or asset-light initiatives; 4) liquidity optimization via inventory reduction and working capital improvements. Investors should monitor any management commentary on timing for catalysts (new product introductions, customer wins in government/commercial segments, or strategic partnerships) and any updated guidance on revenue, gross margins, and cash flow trajectories.