CISO Global 2025 Q2 Earnings Reduced Losses but Revenue Falls Short

CISO Global (CISO) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on Aug 14th, 2025, with results showing reduced losses but declining revenue. The company posted a narrowed net loss of $-3.01 million, representing a 64.3% improvement from the previous year. However, revenue dropped 14.0% to $6.71 million, raising concerns over the company’s ongoing financial sustainability.

Revenue
CISO Global's total revenue in Q2 2025 declined to $6.71 million from $7.81 million in the same period in 2024. The company reported $6.05 million in Security managed services revenue, with Professional services contributing $522,804 and Cybersecurity software generating $143,833. Notably, Payroll and Stock based compensation reported zero revenue.

Earnings/Net Income
The company narrowed its losses to $0.09 per share in Q2 2025, a 87.0% improvement from a loss of $0.69 per share in Q2 2024. Meanwhile, the net loss was reduced to $-3.01 million, down from $-8.44 million in the prior year period. Despite the improvement, CISO Global has recorded losses for six consecutive years in this fiscal quarter, indicating continued financial challenges.

Price Action
Shares of CISO Global saw positive movement in recent sessions, with the stock climbing 6.01% during the latest trading day, jumping 10.54% during the most recent full trading week, and rising 6.72% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
A strategy of buying CISO Global shares immediately following the earnings release and holding for 30 days proved highly unprofitable over the past three years, returning -96.72%. This underperformed the benchmark by 143.20%, underscoring the significant risks associated with such an investment approach. With a Sharpe ratio of -0.45 and a maximum drawdown of 0.00%, the strategy further highlights the high volatility and poor risk-adjusted returns for investors.

CEO Commentary
CISO Global's CEO, Mr. Zhang Wei, emphasized the strategic importance of information security in national development and reiterated the company's commitment to strengthening cybersecurity talent through the CISP certification program. He noted the evolving regulatory landscape and economic challenges present both opportunities and risks for the industry. The CEO highlighted the company’s focus on expanding CISP training to meet demand from government and enterprise clients, while also reinforcing workforce expertise.

Guidance
While no specific financial guidance was provided, the CEO emphasized the company’s commitment to achieving at least 70% exam pass rates and expanding the number of certified instructors. The company aims to strengthen partnerships with authorized training institutions and continue curriculum development aligned with national cybersecurity priorities.

Additional News
On the same day as CISO Global’s earnings release, Nigeria’s Punch newspaper reported on several significant developments. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested five individuals in Akwa Ibom state for illegal mining activities. Additionally, the Federal Government announced a new partnership to support the rehabilitation of repentant Boko Haram members. Meanwhile, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) both rejected a Canadian court ruling that labeled them as terrorist organizations, calling the judgment politically motivated and unfounded.