• Total Revenue (2024): USD91.6 million, a 7.1% increase year over year.
• Net Income (2024): USD4.6 million.
• Net Cash Flow from Operations (2024): USD9.2 million, a 41.2% increase from the previous year.
• Fourth Quarter Revenue (2024): USD26 million, a 19.5% increase from USD21.7 million in Q4 2023.
• Gross Margin (Q4 2024): 43%, compared to 52% in Q4 2023.
• Net Loss (Q4 2024): USD1.5 million, compared to USD1.8 million in Q4 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA (Q4 2024): Negative USD2.3 million, compared to positive USD1.5 million in Q4 2023.
• Revenue from Services (Q4 2024): USD15 million, a 0.6% increase from USD14.9 million in Q4 2023.
• Overall Gross Margin (2024): 48.4%, stable compared to 49% in 2023.
• Operating Expenses (2024): USD40.8 million, or 45% of total revenues.
• Cash and Cash Equivalents (Dec 31, 2024): USD30.1 million.
• Capital Expenditures (2024): USD4.0 million.

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Release Date: March 13, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• Ucloudlink Group Inc (NASDAQ:UCL) reported a 7.1% year-over-year increase in revenues for 2024, reaching USD91.6 million.
• Net income for 2024 was USD4.6 million, a significant increase from USD2.8 million in 2023.
• The company achieved a positive operating cash flow of USD9.2 million in 2024, up from USD6.5 million in 2023.
• Ucloudlink's GlocalMe ecosystem continues to expand, with services now covering over 150 countries and serving 2,818 business partners.
• The company received approval from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology for pilot operations of value-added telecommunications services, marking a pivotal step in expanding its global footprint.

Negative Points

• Ucloudlink Group Inc (NASDAQ:UCL) reported a net loss of USD1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to USD1.8 million in the same period of 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA was negative USD2.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to positive USD1.5 million for the same period of 2023.
• Overall gross margin decreased to 43% in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 52% in the same period of 2023.
• Sales and marketing expenses increased significantly in 2024, impacting overall profitability.
• Revenue from North America decreased to 12.1% of total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 24.3% in the same period of 2023.

Q & A Highlights

Q: What is the benefit of the PetPhone, and what will it allow users to do? A: Chaohui Chen, CEO, explained that the PetPhone enables pets to communicate with their owners and other pets, expressing needs such as hunger or wanting to go outside. It also features AI Pet Interaction, safety with 6-tech global positioning, and community engagement through a Global Pet Community. The PetPhone has attracted significant attention and is expected to open new markets for carriers by selling SIM cards for pets.

Q: Of the new products introduced at MWC, which do you think will have the biggest impact in 2025? A: Chaohui Chen, CEO, believes the PetPhone will have a significant impact due to its uniqueness and market potential. The eSIM Trio and CloudSIM Kit are also expected to be impactful by solving coverage, roaming, and congestion issues, especially for Tier 2 and Tier 3 carriers.

Q: What assumptions were made about international travel in the full-year 2025 revenue forecast? A: Yimeng Shi, CFO, stated that the forecast assumes a 10% to 20% growth in international travel, contributing to the revenue increase. The forecast also considers growth from new business lines like the PetPhone, CloudSIM Kit, and eSIM Trio.

Q: Can you elaborate on the trends in your cost structure, particularly the increase in sales and marketing expenses? A: Yimeng Shi, CFO, noted that the increase in sales and marketing expenses is due to investments in new business lines launched in the second half of 2024. These investments are expected to yield returns in 2025, with continued investment in sales and marketing to support long-term growth.

Q: What were the key drivers of revenue growth from Mainland China last year, and how do you expect this to evolve? A: Yimeng Shi, CFO, attributed the growth to increased Chinese outbound travel and the company's strong brand recognition. The recent approval for pilot operations of value-added telecom services in China is expected to drive further growth domestically and internationally.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.