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- **Revenue resilience amid U.S. funding uncertainty**: Q3 revenue up 18% sequentially, with software/services at 57% of total and 640bps gross margin expansion.
- **Global expansion success**: Career Explorer app and AI-powered language translation enable 50+ language support, driving wins in UAE, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland.
- **Customer retention strength**: 77% net dollar retention (excluding 2 macro-impacted customers), with 94% retention across stable base.
- **Hardware innovation on horizon**: New stylus device set to improve user experience and reduce costs, supporting margin expansion.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q3 2025 revenue of $8.8 million, down 38% YoY but up 18% sequentially, driven by strong customer renewals and software adoption. Software/services revenue comprised 57% of total, up 11pts YoY, contributing to 640bps gross margin expansion.
- Launched Career Explorer (AI-powered career exploration app) and expanded global reach via AI-driven language translation, enabling use in over 50 languages. Secured international wins in UAE, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland, and Middle East, including GEMS Education partnership in Dubai.
- U.S. K-12 funding uncertainty persists, with 2 large customers reducing renewals due to macro factors. However, 70% of devices retained, preserving long-term upsell opportunity.
- Cautious optimism for Q4 despite government shutdown delaying funding access, with 77% net dollar retention (excluding 2 customers) and stable renewal rates across broader base.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Year-to-date (YTD) revenue $23M (-22% YoY), gross profit $10.9M (-10% YoY), gross margin 47.3% (+6.4pts YoY). Q3 gross margin 51.2% (+6.4pts YoY), driven by software mix shift and new hardware innovations.
- Bookings $22.7M (-35% YoY), with CTE customers (49% of Q3 bookings) leading growth. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to <$2M Q3, down from prior quarters, reflecting cost control.
- Cash position $4.3M, up from $3.0M YoY. Tariffs impacted gross margin by ~1%, but treated as pass-through with minimal compression.
- New stylus hardware release expected to improve user experience and reduce logistics complexity, supporting margin expansion.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Government Shutdown Impact**: Delays in federal funding access caused by shutdown, but state/local funding (80% of K-12 budget) continues flowing. Schools preserved zSpace devices but reduced software renewals.
- **Danbury Schools Win**: Largest high school district in CT deployed Career Explorer in 12,000-student district, focusing on middle/high schools. GEMS Education in UAE plans broader rollout post-pilot.
- **Customer Retention**: 77% net dollar retention (excluding 2 customers), with 94% retention across stable base. Largest customer reduced renewal by 33% but retained all 800 devices.
- **Hardware Innovation**: New stylus simplifies interaction, reduces peripherals, and lowers shipping costs. Expected to drive step-change margin improvement.

zSpace, Inc. (ZSPC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Struggles**: Q2 bookings down 54% YoY, driven by U.S. funding delays and China volatility.
- **Margin Improvement**: Gross margin up 2.1ppts to 42.6%, sustained by new hardware and owned software.
- **China Surge**: H1 bookings +88% YoY, offsetting U.S. K-12 decline.
- **AI Innovation**: Career Explorer combines AR/VR with AI; zSpace AI assistant coming soon.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: 30% of hardware now sourced from Thailand, reducing 20% tariff impact.
- **Cautious Outlook**: No formal guidance, but 2024 federal funding unfreeze may unlock Q4 growth.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Highlighted challenges from U.S. education funding uncertainty and global trade dynamics.
- Focused on 4 policy trends: decentralization of federal funding, school choice expansion, state innovation freedom, and block grants for STEM/CTE.
- Announced successful integration of Second Avenue acquisition, launching Career Explorer for CTE.
- Emphasized AI-driven education with zSpace AI assistant for personalized learning.
- Showcased wins: Northwell Health Sciences deployment and Mendota Unified School District expansion.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 2025 revenue: $7.5M (flat YoY), bookings $7.1M (-54% YoY).
- Gross margin: 42.6% (up 2.1ppts YoY), driven by software mix and new hardware (Inspire 2, Imagine).
- Non-GAAP metrics: ACV $10.9M (+11% YoY), NDRR 131% for >$50K ACV customers.
- Tariffs impacted margins by ~0.5ppts, but 30% of hardware now sourced from Thailand to mitigate.
- China bookings surged 88% YoY in H1, offsetting U.S. decline.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Federal Funding**: CEO cautious optimism on $6.8B unfreeze, but delays persist.
- **AI Strategy**: Career Explorer combines AR/VR with AI for career exploration; zSpace AI assistant in development.
- **Gross Margin Sustainability**: CFO expects 6%+ margin expansion from new hardware and owned software.
- **Tariffs**: 20% current impact, moving 30% of production to Thailand to reduce exposure.
- **China Growth**: Partner-driven wins in government RFPs, no direct zSpace investment.
- **Sales Team**: 11 quota-carrying reps (vs. 8 in 2024), focused on K-12 and CTE pipeline.


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