Contradictions Unveiled: Examining Gross Margins, Revenue Growth, and Inventory Strategies in Latest Earnings Call

Revenue Growth and Backlog Expansion:
- M-tron reported total revenues of $13.28 million for Q2 2025, indicating a 12.5% increase over the prior year period.
- The growth was driven by defense-related orders, specifically in the avionics and space sectors.

Lower Gross Margins and Tariff Impact:
- The company's gross margins decreased to 43.6% in Q2 2025 from 47% in Q2 2024.
- This was primarily due to a mix of product and the first full quarter of federal tariffs on foreign-sourced goods.

Engineering and Administrative Expense Increase:
- Engineering, selling, and administrative expenses increased, contributing to a decrease in net income.
- The increase was due to investments in research and development, higher sales commissions, and administrative expenses consistent with overall business growth.

Backlog Growth and Large Contract Wins:
- M-tron's backlog rose by 35%, reaching $61.2 million, driven by defense and avionics orders.
- The growth was supported by large defense and avionics contracts, including a significant space industry order.