Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG.V)

Really cool products like deep-sea drones. New CEO has done an outstanding job. He doesn't own now because valuation is at a premium. Government contracts can take a long time to materialize; but when they do, they're large. Good way to get exposure to the space.

EPS of $0.06 beat estimates of $0.016 and revenues of $28.11M beat estimates of $27.86M. Sales grew 31%, gross profits were up 32%, with a steady gross margin of 49%. Its product revenue grew 26%, driven by SeaPower subsea batteries. Management plans to expand manufacturing in Nova Scotia to meet growing defense demand, and 2025 revenue guidance is $120M to $135M, around a 40% growth rate. The CEO noted growth in defense and offshore energy sectors. These were strong results, and we are encouraged by its guidance. Shares are not cheap at 52X forward earnings, but its growth rate, margins, and geographic and product expansion are all moving in the right direction. While it is difficult to predict the share price one year out, given its strong sales growth rate of 30%+, in a positive market backdrop, we could see the stock hitting new highs (20%+ from here). We would be comfortable buying PNG today.
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He owned it last year after shares jumped. It's a great business, but the 40x PE is too high and risky. That said, they are doing well.

It is a submarine stock and is on the cutting edge. It has military contracts which have good margins and provide recurrent revenue.

Phenomenally good performance. Now at inflection point. Seeing more and bigger contracts both on surveillance and on batteries. Hopefully this is just getting started and it doesn't get bought out before the long runway of earnings growth and share price appreciation materializes.

Net income rose 31% year-over-year to $2.6M. Revenue rose 67%(!) year-over-year to $22.8M. Product revenue increased 83% year-over-year driven by increased sales across key products. Adjusted EBITDA increased 79% in the quarter to $5.4M. PNG maintained its outlook for the full year 2024 expecting revenue between $90M to $100M and Adjusted EBITDA in the $18.0M to $24.0M range. This outlook is, "driven by contracts in hand and reflects strength across both our Product and Service groups addressing defense and offshore energy customers." Another very strong quarter for PNG continuing its run and the stock has hit another high today. 
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PNG reported a slight EPS beat, coming in at 1.24c, beating estimates of 1c. Revenue more than tripled on a year-over-year basis, but did miss estimates coming in at $28.01M versus forecasts of $$28.35M. Guidance for 2024 was maintained, expecting evenue between $90M to $100M and Adjusted EBITDA in the $18M to $24M range. Management mentioned that it made improvements to improve its technical and commercial depth in 2023 and made significant investments in headcount and infrastructure. PNG also subsequently reported that it received an order for more than $6M for subsea batteries that will be delivered in 2024 and 2025. Momentum continues to be strong and while this quarter was slightly below expectations on a revenue basis, PNG continues to grow at a high rate and win contracts.
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Software-centric sensors for underwater. Two sides: sensor and power. Military, government, research companies are potential customers. Recent US $1.5M contract. Very illiquid. Almost a double from here to the price target. Buy in thirds at $0.52, 0.45, and 0.40.

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Cash position is strong despite revenues falling in 2020 compared to the large order they received in the prior year. Margins have improved. It continues to secure orders. High risk but doing many things right. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free