Owlet 2025 Q2 Earnings Deepened Losses Despite Revenue Surge

Owlet (OWLT) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on August 8, 2025. The results showed a revenue beat, and the company raised its full-year revenue guidance.

Owlet’s total revenue increased by 25.9% to $26.06 million in 2025 Q2, up from $20.70 million in 2024 Q2.

Revenue
Owlet posted strong top-line growth, with total revenue rising 25.9% year-over-year to $26.06 million.

Earnings/Net Income
Owlet’s losses deepened significantly, with a per-share loss widening to $2.37 in 2025 Q2 from $0.30 in 2024 Q2. The company recorded a net loss of $37.65 million, a 3,182.2% increase from the $1.15 million loss in the prior year period. This reflects an ongoing challenge in converting revenue into profitability.

Price Action
Owlet’s stock gained 3.33% in the latest trading day and surged 25.85% during the most recent full trading week. However, the stock edged down 1.17% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
A strategy of buying Owlet shares following the earnings beat and selling after 30 days resulted in a poor return. The strategy generated a CAGR of -36.59% and an excess return of -123.41%, with a Sharpe ratio of -0.81, indicating a high-risk, low-reward profile.

CEO Commentary
Kurt Workman, CEO and Co-Founder, emphasized the company’s outperformance in all key metrics during Q2 2025, with revenue reaching $26.1 million, up 26% year-over-year. He highlighted gross margin expansion, improved adjusted EBITDA, and strong momentum in the Owlet360 subscription service, now serving over 66,000 paying subscribers. Workman expressed confidence in Owlet’s transformation into a pediatric health platform, positioning the company to capture broader market opportunities.

Guidance
Owlet raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to between $97 million and $100 million, representing 24% to 28% year-over-year growth. The company expects gross margins of 46% to 50%, factoring in the impact of new e-requirements.

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