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Date of Call: November 3, 2025
revenue of $21.2 million for Q3 2025, marking the 17th consecutive quarter of record revenue with a 16% year-over-year increase.The growth was driven by a 20% increase in shipments of the 3860 MRI IV pump and a 16% increase in MRI patient monitor sales.
** successful Transition and Gross Margin:**
78% gross margin.This was attributed to successful execution of the transition process and a focus on domestic business.
New 3870 MRI IV Pump and Replacement Opportunity:
The company anticipates replacing 1,000 channels annually starting in Q2 2026, which could lead to a $50 million revenue run rate for pumps.
Strong Financial Guidance Update:
$82.5 million to $83.5 million, up from the previous range of $80 million to $82.5 million.This update reflects strong performance and increased expectations for continued growth.
Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures:
$7 million for Q3 and $19 million year-to-date.$8 million year-to-date for capital expenditures, primarily related to the new facility.Overall Tone: Positive
Contradiction Point 1
Revenue Ramp for New Pump
It directly impacts expectations regarding the revenue growth trajectory for the new pump, potentially influencing company revenue and investor expectations.
How do you plan to achieve the $50 million run rate in pumps? When will this translate to revenue? - Frank Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets)
2025Q3: The sales team will start selling the 3870 pump in mid-January. Orders won't be immediate, and it will take time to ramp up. Revenue growth will start in the second half of 2026 and become more visible by the fourth quarter. - Roger Susi(CEO)
How do you expect the timing of reaching $50 million in pump revenue? - Frank James Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division)
2025Q2: We will begin selling the new pump in Q4 with minimal revenue impact. The Q1 bookings for pumps will be weak. We expect them to pick up in Q2 and accelerate through Q3 and Q4. - Roger Susi(CEO)
Contradiction Point 2
Backlog Composition and Sales Strategy
It involves changes in revenue assumptions and sales strategy, which can affect market expectations and operational execution.
Can you explain the path to a $50 million pumps run rate and when we should expect it to convert to revenue? - Frank Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets)
2025Q3: The backlog is quite substantial. It's a combination of both pumps and a good strong monitor backlog. - John Glenn(CFO)
Explain the current backlog's composition and how you expect 3860 sales to trend before the 3870 launch? - Frank James Takkinen (Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division)
2025Q2: The record backlog is composed of both pumps and a strong monitoring backlog, which provides good visibility into the second half of the year. - John Glenn(CFO)
Contradiction Point 3
Revenue Growth and New Product Launch
It involves different timelines for revenue growth expectations following the launch of a new product, which can impact investor perceptions of the company's financial outlook.
Can you clarify the path to a $50 million pump run rate and when this will impact revenue? - Frank Takkinen(Lake Street Capital Markets)
2025Q3: The sales team will start selling the 3870 pump in mid-January. Orders won't be immediate, and it will take time to ramp up. Revenue growth will start in the second half of 2026 and become more visible by the fourth quarter. - Roger Susi(CEO)
What remains to be done now and what is the current status until clearance is expected? - Frank Takkinen(Lake Street Capital Markets)
2025Q1: We plan to submit the 3875 in May, and receive clearance in September. In the meantime, we're launching the 3860, which is the same product line, same technology. - Roger Susi(CEO)
Contradiction Point 4
Product Launch and Revenue Impact
It involves differing expectations regarding the revenue impact and timing of the new product launch, which directly affects investor expectations and financial projections.
Can you clarify the path to a $50 million pump run rate? When will this transition impact revenue? - Frank Takkinen(Lake Street Capital Markets)
2025Q3: The sales team will start selling the 3870 pump in mid-January. Orders won't be immediate, and it will take time to ramp up. Revenue growth will start in the second half of 2026 and become more visible by the fourth quarter. - Roger Susi(CEO)
Will the sales force's increased focus on the monitor business impact 2025's top line? - Jason Wittes(ROTH Capital Partners)
2024Q4: We are projecting that sales of the 3870 pump will begin in the second half of 2025, which will be a major driver of revenue growth for the second half of 2025. - Roger Susi(CEO)
Contradiction Point 5
Gross Margin Stability
It involves differing explanations for the stability of gross margins, which are crucial for investors to understand the company's financial health.
How should we interpret maintaining a 78% gross margin despite transition inefficiencies? - Frank Takkinen(Lake Street Capital Markets)
2025Q3: The transition went smoothly without negatively impacting revenue or costs. The current 78% gross margin was boosted by domestic revenue. Future fluctuations depend on domestic vs. international sales. - Roger Susi(CEO)
Will Blackwell's Q4 revenue increase, and what is the expected gross margin exit rate? - Stacy Rasgon(Bernstein Research)
2025Q1: The guidance range is based on the assumption that the actual revenue mix between domestic and international sales will be similar to what we experienced in the third quarter of 2024, which we estimate was approximately 60% domestic and 40% international. - John Glenn(CFO)
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