Cyanotech Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025

Business Wire

20-06-2025

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cyanotech Corporation (OTCQB Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health dietary supplement products, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, ended March 31, 2025.
Commenting on the fiscal year results (changes shown vs. fiscal 2024), Cyanotech's President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew K. Custer, said:
'Fiscal 2025 was a year of meaningful progress for Cyanotech. Revenue grew 5%, gross margin improved by nearly 3 points and we reduced our operating loss by almost 45%.'
'Looking ahead, we remain cautious. Economic uncertainty, shifting demand and potential new tariffs could impact costs and global markets. We are focused on staying flexible, managing expenses and strengthening our customer relationships to navigate these challenges.'
'While I am proud of this year's progress, we know there is more to do. Our priority continues to be driving awareness of our naturally farmed microalgae from our farm in Kona, Hawaii.'
Fiscal Year 2025
Cyanotech reported net sales of $24,215,000 for fiscal 2025 compared to $23,071,000 in fiscal 2024, an increase of 5.0%. Gross profit was $6,876,000, with a gross profit margin of 28.4%, compared to gross profit of $5,945,000 and gross profit margin of 25.8%. The operating loss was $2,508,000 compared to an operating loss of $4,592,000.
Net loss was $3,203,000 or $0.45 loss per share, compared to net loss of $5,267,000 or $0.81 earnings per share.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025
Cyanotech reported net sales of $6,300,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 compared to $5,970,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of 5.5%. Gross profit was $1,742,000 with a gross profit margin of 27.7%, compared to gross profit of $675,000 and gross profit margin of 11.3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Operating loss was $442,000 compared to operating loss of $1,903,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Net loss was $627,000, or $0.09 loss per share, compared to net loss of $2,081,000, or $0.30 loss per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
Please review the Company's Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2025 for more detailed information.
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About Cyanotech — Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae technology for more than 40 years, produces BioAstin ® Hawaiian Astaxanthin ® and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica ®. These all-natural, dietary ingredients and supplements leverage our experience and reputation for quality, building nutritional brands which promote health and well-being. The Company's mission is to fulfill the promise of whole health through Hawaiian microalgae. Cyanotech's BioAstin ® offers superior antioxidant activity which supports skin, eye and joint health, as well as recovery from exercise †. Cyanotech's Spirulina products offer nutrition that supports cardiovascular health and immunity †. All Cyanotech products are produced from microalgae grown at our 96-acre facility in Kona, Hawaii using patented and proprietary technology and are Generally Recognized as Safe ('GRAS') for use in food products. Cyanotech sells its products direct to consumers at retail locations in the United States and online at www.nutrex-hawaii.com and also distributes to dietary supplement, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical manufacturers and marketers. The Company is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Visit www.cyanotech.com for more information.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Financial Tables Follow: The following tables do not contain footnotes or other information contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, which can be found on the Cyanotech website (www.cyanotech.com) under Investors>Investor Filings upon filing. As such the following Financial Tables are provided only as a guide and other factors are more fully detailed in the Company's annual Form 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
March 31,
2025
2024
(in thousands, except
share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash
$
257
$
707
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $16 in 2025 and $11 in 2024
1,953
2,102
Inventories
7,788
7,313
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
547
469
Total current assets
10,545
10,591
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net
8,927
10,109
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
3,902
4,284
Other assets
116
128
Total assets
$
23,490
$
25,112
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
2,217
$
1,439
Accrued expenses
715
757
Customer deposits
110
198
Operating lease obligations, current portion
555
530
Short term debt – bank
760
1,240
Line of credit – related party
3,000
1,250
Current maturities of long-term debt
2,886
3,140
Total current liabilities
10,243
8,554
Long-term debt – related party
1,000
1,000
Long-term operating lease obligations
3,363
3,744
Total liabilities
14,606
13,298
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock of $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
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—
Common stock of $0.02 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 7,199,908 shares at March 31, 2025 and 6,947,246 shares at March 31, 2024 issued and outstanding
144
139
Additional paid-in capital
34,844
34,576
Accumulated deficit
(26,104
)
(22,901
)
Total stockholders' equity
8,884
11,814
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
23,490
$
25,112
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CYANOTECH CORPORATION
Fiscal years ended March 31,
2025
2024
(in thousands)
Net sales
$
24,215
$
23,071
Cost of sales
17,339
17,126
Gross profit
6,876
5,945
Operating expenses:
General and administrative
4,397
4,464
Sales and marketing
4,538
5,384
Research and development
449
689
Total operating expense
9,384
10,537
Loss from operations
(2,508
)
(4,592
)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net
(687
)
(668
)
Loss before income tax expense
(3,195
)
(5,260
)
Income tax expense
(8
)
(7
)
Net loss
$
(3,203
)
$
(5,267
)
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted
$
(0.45
)
$
(0.81
)
Shares used in calculation of net loss per share:
Basic and diluted
7,071
6,531
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