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Research Frontiers Inc. (REFR)
NASDAQ:REFR
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Research Frontiers (REFR) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Oct 30, 2025
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
>-0.01
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2025
Earnings Call Date:Aug 07, 2025|
% Change Since: -3.18%|
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed sentiment. While there were notable achievements such as increased sales and successful supplier transitions, these were offset by financial challenges due to onetime charges and a decline in royalty income. The company's strategic moves seem promising, but the financial impact from the bankruptcy overshadowed these developments.
Company Guidance -
Q3 2025
In the call, Research Frontiers provided guidance indicating a mixed financial performance for the second quarter of 2025. While the accounting results reflected onetime and noncash charges due to the bankruptcy of a European licensee and the issuance of options, operational metrics showed stronger outcomes. Sales of SPD SmartGlass sunroofs to Cadillac were significantly higher compared to the last two quarters combined, and Ferrari roof sales were strong in Q1 2025. However, no royalty income was booked from the bankrupt licensee or its replacement for Q2 2025, impacting royalty income negatively. The company anticipates additional income from Ferrari in Q3 and Q4 2025 and expects more royalty income from other automotive projects starting in Q3 2025. Previously, the company experienced a robust 79% revenue growth in Q1 2025 over the prior year and 214% from Q4 2024, driven by demand in automotive and aircraft sectors. As of June 30, 2025, Research Frontiers maintained cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.3 million and working capital of $1.7 million, remaining debt-free.
Substantial Increase in SPD SmartGlass Sales
Sales of SPD SmartGlass sunroofs to Cadillac in Q2 2025 were significantly higher than Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 combined.
Successful Transition of Ferrari Supplier
After the bankruptcy of a European licensee, another existing licensee in Europe successfully transitioned to supply Ferrari, with additional production already started.
Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 2025
A 79% revenue growth was achieved in Q1 2025 compared to the prior year, and 214% from the prior quarter, driven by increased demand in the automotive and aircraft sectors.
Continued Sales Momentum
Continued sales of SPD SmartGlass roofs for Mercedes and McLaren were noted in the first half of 2025.
Debt-Free Financial Position
As of June 30, 2025, the company remained debt-free, with cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.3 million and working capital of approximately $1.7 million.

Research Frontiers (REFR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

REFR Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Oct 30, 2025
2025 (Q3)
- / -
-0.005
Aug 07, 2025
2025 (Q2)
- / -0.02
-0.003-700.00% (-0.02)
May 08, 2025
2025 (Q1)
- / >-0.01
-0.01361.54% (<+0.01)
Mar 06, 2025
2024 (Q4)
- / -0.02
-0.014-28.57% (>-0.01)
Nov 07, 2024
2024 (Q3)
- / >-0.01
-0.01464.29% (<+0.01)
Aug 01, 2024
2024 (Q2)
- / >-0.01
-0.01580.00% (+0.01)
May 09, 2024
2024 (Q1)
- / -0.01
-0.0147.14% (<+0.01)
Mar 07, 2024
2023 (Q4)
- / -0.01
-0.02544.00% (+0.01)
Nov 02, 2023
2023 (Q3)
- / -0.01
-0.0156.67% (<+0.01)
Aug 03, 2023
2023 (Q2)
- / -0.01
-0.02334.78% (<+0.01)
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Beat
Missed

REFR Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025
$1.57$1.53-2.55%
May 08, 2025
$1.19$1.59+33.61%
Mar 06, 2025
$1.33$1.34+0.75%
Nov 07, 2024
$2.09$2.29+9.57%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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