Crown ElectroKinetics Corp.
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About the company
Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (CRKN) is primarily engaged in the development and commercialization of optical switching films. The company's core focus involves leveraging advanced electrokinetic technology to create innovative solutions for the smart and dynamic glass market.
- CEO
- Douglas Croxall
- IPO
- 2021
- Employees
- 65
- HQ
- Corvallis, OR, US
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- Market Cap
- $521
- P/E
- -0.00
- PEG
- -0.00
- P/S
- 0.00
- P/B
- 0.00
- EV/EBITDA
- 0.48
- Div Yield
- 0.00%
- Gross Margin
- -3.62%
- Op Margin
- -122.46%
- Net Margin
- -131.70%
- ROE
- -192.76%
- ROIC
- -97.40%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $19.70M+12776.5%
- Gross Profit
- $-714,000+2.6%
- Op Income
- $-24,126,000
- Net Income
- $-25,946,000+10.5%
- EPS
- $-0.55+99.8%
- OCF Growth
- -12.5%
- FCF Growth
- -32.7%
- 52W High
- $0.94
- 52W Low
- $0.00
- 50D MA
- $0.09
- 200D MA
- $0.24
- Beta
- 1.95
- RSI (14)
- 35
- Avg Volume
- 1.36K
Earnings call summaries
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Crown posted a record quarter driven by Fiber Optics and Water Solutions, reiterated 2024 revenue guidance, and said it remains on track for profitability in 2025.· November 14, 2024
- Record Q3 revenue of $8 million, with growth driven primarily by newer Fiber Optics and Water Solutions businesses.
- Smart Window Inserts remain in development, with alpha launch expected to begin in Q1 2025 and delivery anticipated in early 2026.
- Fiber Optics signed 3 major customer agreements in Oregon and Nevada, and management said its uncontracted pipeline revenue is over $50 million.
- Water Solutions momentum improved with slant well work underway in Cabo and over $15 million of Element 82 lead pipe inspection revenue plus $33 million in PE pipeline remediation contracts.
- Management reaffirmed Q4 revenue guidance of $9 million, full-year 2024 revenue of $22 million, and 2025 revenue outlook of $30 million to $35 million.
Q3 2024 revenue was a record $8 million, up from 0 in the same period of 2023. Gross profit was $1.4 million, versus 0 a year ago, and the net loss was $5.9 million versus $2.9 million in Q3 2023. For the first 9 months of 2024, revenue was $13.4 million versus $0.1 million in the prior-year period, gross profit was $0.9 million versus 0, and net loss was $15.5 million versus $19.7 million. Guidance: management reiterated Q4 revenue guidance of $9 million and full-year 2024 revenue of $22 million, and introduced 2025 revenue outlook of $30 million to $35 million; they also said they remain on track to achieve profitability in 2025.
Doug Croxall framed the quarter as Crown's best to date and said the company is beginning to see returns from newer businesses. He emphasized the long-term opportunity in Smart Windows, Fiber Optics, and Water Solutions, noting that launches and contract wins are building toward a larger revenue base. His tone was optimistic and forward-looking, with repeated references to momentum, growing pipelines, and selective accretive acquisitions.
Joel Krutz detailed the quarter’s financial bridge: revenue of $8 million, gross profit of $1.4 million, R&D of $0.7 million, G&A of $6.5 million, total operating expenses of about $7.2 million, and net loss of $5.9 million. For the 9-month period, he cited revenue of $13.4 million, gross profit of $0.9 million, R&D of $2.6 million, G&A of $12.8 million, operating expenses of about $15.4 million, and net loss of $15.5 million. He also said cash flow is still difficult to project because of upfront working capital needs, cash was approximately $3.1 million, stockholders’ equity was $9.9 million, and management expects to reach profitability in 2025.
There was no formal analyst Q&A section in the transcript. One notable management comment addressed questions about the incoming administration and EPA leadership, with Doug Croxall saying the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements framework should continue and grow under the new administration. The call otherwise focused on operational updates, contract wins, and the path to profitability.
The bull case from this call is that Crown is finally showing meaningful revenue traction, with record quarterly sales and a growing mix of newer businesses contributing. Management pointed to a large pipeline in Fiber Optics and Water Solutions, plus a clear timeline for Smart Window commercialization, while also reaffirming profitability in 2025.
The main bear case is that much of the company’s growth story is still early and execution-dependent, especially for Smart Windows, which remains pre-commercial and has been slower and costlier than expected. Cash is still limited at about $3.1 million, expenses remain elevated, and management acknowledged working-capital pressure and uncertainty in projecting cash flow.
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- Free Float
- 70.3%
- Shares Outstanding
- 1.74M
- Float Shares
- 1.22M
of shares held by institutions
24 13F filers
Buy/sell ratio 0.00. Sells can include pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sales, not just discretionary selling.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 25 | Hobbs Scott | other | 16,352 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Hobbs Scott | other | 16,352 |
| Aug 22, 23 | Hobbs Scott | other | 0 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Nag Dipanjan | other | 16,352 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Nag Dipanjan | other | 16,352 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Marcus Daniel | other | 16,352 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Marcus Daniel | other | 16,352 |
| Oct 17, 22 | Marcus Daniel | other | 0 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Krutz Joel | other | 147,568 |
| Apr 25, 25 | Krutz Joel | other | 147,568 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
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accessnewswire.com · Aug 26
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accessnewswire.com · Jul 23
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globenewswire.com · Jun 15
CROWN ELECTROKINETICS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Crown Electrokinetics Corp. - CRKN
businesswire.com · Jun 10
CRKN Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Crown Electrokinetics Corp. Is Fair to Shareholders
businesswire.com · Jun 9
Crown Announces Entry into Merger Agreement
globenewswire.com · Jun 9
Crown Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
globenewswire.com · May 16
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