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- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 revenue up 238% YoY to $15.3 million, YTD 2.3x 2024 levels.
- **L4 Trucking Win**: Secured series production deal with major OEM, to announce customer name soon.
- **InnovizThree Launch**: Next-gen LiDAR with 60% smaller form factor, targeting urban LiDAR applications.
- **Market Consolidation**: Fewer viable competitors, creating 'winner-takes-more' dynamics.
- **Financial Health**: Cash burn down to $14 million Q3, 30% YoY expense reduction.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q3 2025 revenue reached $15.3 million, with year-to-date (YTD) revenue of $42.4 million, 2.3x higher than the same period in 2024.
- Secured a major L4 autonomous trucking deal with a leading commercial vehicle OEM, expected to announce customer name soon.
- Shipped significantly more LiDAR units in Q3, with production ramping at Fabrinet.
- Launched InnovizThree, a next-gen LiDAR with 60% smaller form factor, improved performance, and cost efficiency.
- Automotive LiDAR market consolidating, with few viable competitors meeting OEM requirements.
- Expanded into non-automotive applications with InnovizSMART, achieving superior performance in perimeter security tests.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Cash burn of $14 million in Q3, expected to decline sequentially.
- Gross margin 15% for Q3, 26% YTD.
- Operating expenses decreased 30% YoY to $18.1 million, driven by cost optimization.
- NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) payments guidance updated to $110 million over 2025-2027.
- Strong balance sheet with $74.4 million in cash and no long-term debt.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **L3 Program Progress**: In advanced discussions with top 5 OEM for SODW, nearing series production decision.
- **Competitive Landscape**: Fewer viable competitors due to technical and financial challenges, creating 'winner-takes-more' dynamics.
- **Sensor Fusion Strategy**: Collaborating with platform providers (e.g., Mobileye, NVIDIA) for automotive applications, while developing custom solutions for non-automotive use cases.
- **Cost Reduction Trajectory**: InnovizThree to drive cost efficiency through smaller form factor and advanced integration, targeting urban LiDAR applications.
- **2026 Outlook**: Expect growth from Mobileye Drive platform deployments, L4 trucking ramp, and expanding non-automotive opportunities.


Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (INVZ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue milestone**: Q2 revenue ($9.7M) and H1 total ($27.1M) exceed 2024 full-year results, with 2025 guidance raised to $50-60M.
- **Strategic OEM win**: Signed SOW with top 5 OEM for Level 3 program (2027 SOP), with potential expansion to short-range LiDAR.
- **Non-automotive success**: InnovizSMART ASPs 3x higher than automotive, with 10+ RFQs and partnerships (NVIDIA, Cogniteam).
- **Production ramp**: Q3 unit shipments expected to grow 10x vs. Q2, supported by Fabrinet's high-volume line.
- **Financial strength**: $79.4M cash, ATM program launched to maintain liquidity and support growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 2025 revenue: $9.7 million (H1: $27.1 million, surpassing 2024 total). Full-year guidance: $50-60 million.
- Signed SOW with top 5 OEM for Level 3 vehicle program (2027 SOP), with potential expansion to short-range LiDAR.
- InnovizSMART launched for non-automotive applications, ASPs 3x higher than automotive, with partnerships (NVIDIA, Cogniteam) and 10+ RFQs.
- Production ramp: 10x Q3 unit shipments vs. Q2, supported by Fabrinet's high-volume line.
- NRE booking guidance raised to $30-60 million (from $20-50 million), with $20+ million booked YTD.
- Cash burn: $7.3 million (Q2), down from $20.7 million (Q1), targeting single-digit annualized burn.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 gross margin: 16% (H1: 31%). Operating expenses: $18.5 million (down 20% YoY).
- Cash: $79.4 million. Launched $75 million ATM program to buffer NRE payment variability.
- R&D expenses: $13.2 million (down 23% YoY), with $1.4 million share-based comp.
- 2025 focus: managing expenses, maintaining liquidity, and supporting production ramp.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- OEM SOW to series production: dependent on contract finalization, with 2027 SOP and standard-fit LiDAR.
- Non-automotive margins: significantly higher than automotive, driven by functional safety requirements.
- Production timing: JIT methodology, with Q3 2025 shipments supporting 2026 deployments.
- ATM usage: opportunistic, to maintain liquidity and demonstrate financial strength to customers.

Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (INVZ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Q1 Performance**: $17.4M revenue (3x sequential, 2.5x YoY) and 40% gross margin, driven by NRE payments and LiDAR sales.
- **Strategic Partnerships**: Fabrinet partnership for mass production, NVIDIA collaboration on Hyperion platform, and Volkswagen robotaxi deployments.
- **Growth Drivers**: 2025 NRE plan expansion to $95M, 2026 SOP ramps, and non-automotive smart city opportunities.
- **Financial Strength**: $85.4M cash, 34% YoY expense reduction, and 2025 revenue guidance of $50-60M.
- **Key Milestones**: First Fabrinet units in Q2 2025, 2026 robotaxi fleet launches, and expanding Level 3/4 program pipeline.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2025 revenue reached $17.4 million, a 3x sequential increase and 2.5x year-over-year growth, driven by NRE payments and LiDAR sales.
- Gross margin hit a record 40%, up from 8.9% in Q4 2024, supported by NRE contributions and cost management.
- Extended NRE payment plan to $95 million, with bulk payments expected in 2025-2026, enabling SOP ramps in 2026.
- Strategic partnership with Fabrinet for mass production of InnovizTwo, leveraging automotive-grade manufacturing capabilities.
- Accelerated robotaxi deployments with Volkswagen, Uber, Holon, and Verne, with 9 InnovizTwo LiDARs per vehicle for 2026 fleet launches.
- Expanding collaboration with NVIDIA on the Hyperion platform, targeting multiple OEMs for Level 3/4 applications.
- Non-automotive traction in smart cities, with tailored software/hardware kits for integrators.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q1 2025 cash position of $85.4 million, bolstered by a registered direct offering in February.
- Operating expenses decreased 34% YoY to $21 million, with R&D expenses down 38% to $14.8 million.
- Full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $50-60 million, back-end loaded due to customer timelines.
- Gross margins expected to remain positive, with fluctuations based on product ramps and NRE flows.
- Cash burn reduction target for 2025, driven by operational realignment and expense management.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Robotaxi Market Share**: First-mover advantage with Volkswagen and Uber deployments, positioning for leadership in global robotaxi fleets.
- **Tariff Impact**: Minimal expected impact, with flexibility via Fabrinet's global manufacturing network.
- **NVIDIA Collaboration**: InnovizTwo as reference LiDAR for NVIDIA's Hyperion platform, with multiple OEM evaluations underway.
- **Non-Automotive Growth**: Smart city projects with integrators, leveraging auto-grade reliability for safety and monitoring applications.
- **Production Timeline**: First Fabrinet-produced InnovizTwo units expected in Q2 2025, with full ramp in 2026.


Innoviz Technologies Ltd (INVZ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 2024 revenue up 21% YoY to $24.3M; 2025 guidance: $50M-$60M with positive gross margin.
- **Cash Strength**: $68M cash on hand + $40M equity raise; $12M annualized cost savings.
- **Customer Wins**: Mobileye Drive platform secures 9 LiDARs per vehicle, SOPs in 2026.
- **Operational Excellence**: 2024 R&D expenses down 21% YoY; Q4 gross profit turned positive.
- **Growth Catalysts**: $80M NRE payments, NVIDIA ecosystem integration, and global production ramp.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- 2024 full-year revenue: $24.3M (vs. $20.1M in 2023), exceeding midpoint of guidance range.
- Cash use in operations & capex: $81.4M (down 18% YoY from $99.6M).
- Key achievements:
  - Secured $80M NRE payment plan with customers (2025-2027, ~$40M in 2025).
  - Completed $40M registered direct offering in Feb 2025.
  - Announced $12M annualized cost savings through operational optimization.
  - Expanded production capacity by 10x for 2025 to meet customer demand.
- 2025 revenue guidance: $50M-$60M (vs. 2024: $24.3M), with positive gross margin.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- 2024 operating expenses: $101M (down 17% YoY from $121M).
- R&D expenses: $73.8M (down 21% YoY from $92.7M).
- Gross margin improved QoQ, with Q4 generating first positive gross profit.
- 2025 cash burn expected to decline YoY, driven by NRE payments and cost savings.

**【Key Customer Programs】**
- Mobileye Drive platform: 9 InnovizTwo LiDARs per vehicle, SOPs in 2026.
  - VW ID. Buzz: 3 long-range, 6 short-range LiDARs; testing in Austin, Germany.
  - Holon people mover: 9 LiDARs; global rollout in 2026.
  - Earning robotaxis: 9 LiDARs; validation in 2025, SOP in 2026.
- NVIDIA Hyperion 8 platform integration: expands access to NVIDIA ecosystem.

**【Analyst Questions & Answers】**
1. **NRE Booking Progress**: 
   - $80M NRE plan with existing customers; potential to expand scope with new customers.
   - 2025 NRE bookings target: $20M-$50M (incremental to existing engagements).
2. **Tariff Impact**: 
   - Production in Asia (non-China), no direct impact; geopolitical neutrality attracts U.S. interest.
3. **Gross Margin Outlook**: 
   - 2025 annual gross margin expected positive, though quarterly fluctuations possible.
4. **Mobileye Platform Dominance**: 
   - Mobileye Drive exclusively uses InnovizTwo for Level 4 programs; 9 LiDARs per vehicle drives scale.
5. **BMW China Collaboration**: 
   - InnovizTwo enables Level 3 system with superior reliability vs. Level 2 sensors.

**【2025 Outlook】**
- Target 1-3 new programs in 2025.
- Explore non-automotive opportunities (e.g., security, smart infrastructure) post-2026 production ramp.
- $80M NRE payments + $40M funding provide runway for SOPs in 2026-2027.


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