Luminar Reports Q2'25 Financials

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ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, provided its quarterly business update and financial results for the second quarter of 2025. These results and related commentary were published in a Presentation available on its Investor Relations website at https://investors.luminartech.com.
'We took decisive steps this quarter to deliver on our customer commitments, advance Halo as the foundation of our future, and sharpen our focus on near-term revenue and profit opportunities beyond automotive in commercial markets,' said Paul Ricci, CEO of Luminar. 'We're also streamlining our business, exiting non-core areas, and focusing intensely on key operational milestones. We believe these actions set the stage for a stronger, leaner Luminar better positioned to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value.'
Key Q2 2025 Financials:
Revenue: Q2 Revenue was $15.6 million, down 5% compared to Q2'24, and 17% compared to Q1'25, consistent with guidance for revenue to be lower QoQ.
Gross Loss: Q2 Gross Loss was $(12.4) million on a GAAP basis and $(10.8) million on a non-GAAP basis.
Net Loss: Q2 GAAP Net Loss was $(30.5) million, or $(0.62) per share; Q2 Non-GAAP Net Loss was $(73.1) million, or $(1.49) per share.
Operating Expenses: Q2 OpEx was $(27.1) million on a GAAP basis and $47.0 million on a non-GAAP basis.
Cash & Marketable Securities: Ended Q2'25 with $107.6 million in Cash & Marketable Securities. This excludes our $50 million line of credit that remains undrawn, $180 million remaining under the equity financing program and $165 million of convertible preferred facility as of Q2'25.
Business Milestones:
Luminar outlined the following business milestones for the next several quarters.
ASIC tape-out for Halo by end of Q4'25
High-volume production line live in Thailand by end of Q4'25
Low-volume Halo prototype line launch by end of Q1'26
Halo B-sample delivery by end of Q2'26
Financial Outlook:
Luminar is revising elements of its FY 2025 financial guidance to reflect updated expectations of vehicle production ramps in 2H'25 and the winding down of non-core business, including a data contract and the insurance initiative.
Shipments: Sensor shipment of 20 thousands to 23 thousands for FY'25 (down from 30 thousands to 33 thousands previously)
Revenue: FY'25 total revenue of $67 million to $74 million due to lower shipment assumption and lower revenue associated with the winding-down of non-core data contract (down from implied range of $82 million to $90 million previously)
Gross Loss: Non-GAAP Gross Loss in range of $(5) million to $(10) million per quarter through FY'25, on average, though likely towards higher-end of the range due to wind-down of high-margin data contract (unchanged)
Operating Expenses: Non-GAAP quarterly operating expenses to reach low ~$30 million range by YE'25 (unchanged)
Cash & Marketable Securities: YE'25 Cash & Marketable Securities of $80 million to $100 million . This excludes the $50 million line of credit that remains undrawn as well as the availability on the equity finance program ($180 million as of Q2'25) and convertible preferred facility ($165 million). This compares to > $100 million from prior outlook, excluding the $50 million line of credit.
Q3'25: We expect Q3 revenue in the range of $17 million to $19 million
Webcast Details:
What: Webcast featuring second quarter 2025 financials, business update, and live Q&A
Date: Today, August 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. PDT)
Location: The webcast will be available live on Luminar's Investor site at https://www.luminartech.com/quarterlyreview. A recording will be available following the conclusion of the webcast.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes non-GAAP gross loss, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP cost of sales and free cash flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures, for the periods presented. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ('GAAP') and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, can enhance investors' and analysts' ability to meaningfully compare our results from period to period and to our forward-looking guidance, and to identify operating trends in our business. However, non-GAAP information is not superior to financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the most comparable GAAP financial measure to each non-GAAP financial measure appearing in this release is included at the end of this press release.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP gross loss and non-GAAP operating expenses for fiscal 2025 to a corresponding GAAP financial guidance measure is not available on a forward-looking basis because the Company is not able to present the various reconciling cash and non-cash items between each forward-looking non-GAAP measure without unreasonable effort. In particular, stock-based compensation expense is impacted by the Company's future hiring and retention needs, as well as the future fair market value of its common stock, all of which is difficult to predict and is subject to change. The actual amount of these expenses during the second half of fiscal 2025 will have a significant impact on the Company's future GAAP financial results.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as 'aims,' 'believe,' 'may,' 'will,' 'estimate,' 'set,' 'continue,' 'towards,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'expect,' 'should,' 'would,' 'forward,' and similar expressions, express or implied, that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. The forward-looking statements include statements relating to the outlook for 2025, including revenue outlook for the third quarter and FY 2025, the availability of liquidity resources, sensor shipments, gross loss and operating expense outlook for FY 2025, and expectations regarding the development and commercialization of Luminar Halo. Forward-looking statements are based on expectations and assumptions by our management and involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated, including that next-generation sensors and software will be developed successfully or will accelerate automaker adoption, that new automaker agreements will develop successfully into product launches, that per unit sensor economics will be improved, and that cost reduction efforts, including efforts to reduce the cost of industrialization, will continue to result in improved operational and financial efficiency. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company's business is included in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including in the 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' sections of the Company's reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.
About Luminar:
Luminar is a global technology company advancing safety, security and autonomy across automotive, commercial, and defense sectors. Its proprietary LiDAR hardware, software, semiconductor and photonics technologies have been developed in-house to meet the demanding performance and scalability requirements of applications spanning passenger vehicles, trucking, logistics, industrial, security, and more. With series production underway and commercial traction across industries, Luminar is uniquely positioned to deliver the next generation of advanced, mission-critical LiDAR and photonics solutions. For more information, please visit www.luminartech.com.
LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
Revenue:
Products
$
11,967
$
15,739
$
24,939
$
31,041
Services
3,667
712
9,581
6,378
Total revenue
15,634
16,451
34,520
37,419
Cost of sales:
Products
24,124
19,969
46,954
44,476
Services
3,937
10,162
8,093
17,078
Total cost of sales
28,061
30,131
55,047
61,554
Gross loss
(12,427
)
(13,680
)
(20,527
)
(24,135
)
Operating expenses:
Research and development
39,328
65,850
77,616
133,600
Sales and marketing
5,297
12,140
10,201
26,655
General and administrative
(18,753
)
29,790
2,163
62,839
Restructuring costs
1,180
6,262
1,244
6,262
Total operating expenses
27,052
114,042
91,224
229,356
Loss from operations
(39,479
)
(127,722
)
(111,751
)
(253,491
)
Other income (expense), net:
Change in fair value of private warrants
—
163
—
985
Interest expense
(12,255
)
(2,757
)
(24,576
)
(5,514
)
Interest income
1,269
2,519
3,036
5,949
Gain on extinguishment of debt
15,281
—
22,056
—
Gain (loss) from acquisition of EM4, LLC ('EM4')
—
—
(48
)
1,752
Gain from Sale of Investments
2,908
—
2,908
—
Change in fair value of derivative liability
8,991
—
5,320
—
Losses and impairments related to investments and certain other assets, and other income (expense)
536
(3,376
)
(238
)
(5,981
)
Total other income (expense), net
16,730
(3,451
)
8,458
(2,809
)
Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
(22,749
)
(131,173
)
(103,293
)
(256,300
)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
150
(566
)
297
21
Net loss
(22,899
)
(130,607
)
(103,590
)
(256,321
)
Less: Deemed dividend on Series A preferred stock
7,602
—
7,602
—
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(30,501
)
$
(130,607
)
$
(111,192
)
$
(256,321
)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted
$
(0.62
)
$
(4.32
)
$
(2.44
)
$
(8.76
)
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted
49,087,995
30,242,540
45,608,362
29,274,792
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LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$
(103,590
)
$
(256,321
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
8,772
14,458
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets
3,446
4,230
Amortization of discount on marketable securities
(983
)
(1,278
)
Loss on marketable securities
90
1,976
Change in fair value of private warrants
—
(985
)
Vendor stock in lieu of cash program
5,694
8,448
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
3,848
1,618
Inventory write-offs and write-downs
3,426
17,806
Change in the fair value of derivatives
(5,320
)
—
Gain or write-off on sale or disposal of property and equipment
238
—
Share-based compensation, including restructuring costs
(1,277
)
83,019
Gain on extinguishment of debt
(22,056
)
—
Impairment of investments
—
4,000
Gain (loss) from acquisition of EM4
48
(1,752
)
Change in product warranty and other
4,657
(2,758
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(4,185
)
(4,563
)
Inventories
(6,863
)
(16,098
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
11,609
(1,793
)
Other non-current assets
17,778
(2,915
)
Accounts payable
9,354
(1,877
)
Accrued and other current liabilities
(7,069
)
916
Other non-current liabilities
(15,571
)
(5,067
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(97,954
)
(158,936
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities
(54,154
)
(75,051
)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
80,760
112,242
Proceeds from sales/redemptions of marketable securities
14,490
3,737
Purchases of property and equipment
(226
)
(1,586
)
Acquisition of EM4 (net of cash acquired)
242
(3,831
)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
305
—
Net cash provided by investing activities
41,417
35,511
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock under the Equity Financing Program
21,461
35,903
Proceeds from sale of Class A common stock under ESPP
338
800
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
—
407
Payments of employee taxes related to stock-based awards
(196
)
(216
)
Repurchase of 2026 Convertible Notes
(30,297
)
—
Proceeds from issuance of Series A preferred stock, net of issuance costs, discount and commitment fees
31,415
—
Net cash provided by financing activities
22,721
36,894
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(33,816
)
(86,531
)
Beginning cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
84,722
140,624
Ending cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
50,906
$
54,093
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LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Cost of Sales to Non-GAAP Cost of Sales
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
GAAP cost of sales
$
28,061
$
30,131
$
55,047
$
61,554
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Stock-based compensation
(1,361
)
(298
)
(2,652
)
(3,693
)
Amortization of intangible assets
(165
)
(166
)
(394
)
(332
)
Accelerated depreciation related to certain property, plant and equipment items
(143
)
(1,295
)
(286
)
(3,430
)
Non-GAAP cost of sales
$
26,392
$
28,372
$
51,715
$
54,099
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LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Expenses to Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
GAAP operating expenses
$
27,052
$
114,042
$
91,224
$
229,356
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Stock-based compensation
22,007
(36,781
)
3,870
(77,851
)
Impairment of investments
—
(4,000
)
—
(4,000
)
Restructuring costs
(1,180
)
(6,262
)
(1,244
)
(6,262
)
Amortization of intangible assets
(866
)
(834
)
(1,669
)
(1,668
)
Transaction costs relating to acquisition activities
—
(1
)
—
(232
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$
47,013
$
66,164
$
92,181
$
139,343
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LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Loss
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(30,501
)
$
(130,607
)
$
(111,192
)
$
(256,321
)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Stock-based compensation, excluding restructuring
(20,646
)
37,079
(1,218
)
81,544
Amortization of intangible assets
1,031
1,000
2,063
2,000
Accelerated depreciation related to certain property, plant and equipment
143
1,295
286
3,430
Gain on extinguishment of debt
(15,281
)
—
(22,056
)
—
Impairment of investments
—
4,000
—
4,000
Restructuring costs, including stock-based compensation
1,180
6,262
1,244
6,262
Gain from acquisition of EM4
—
—
48
(1,752
)
Transaction costs relating to acquisition activities
—
1
—
232
Change in the fair value of derivative liabilities
(8,991
)
—
(5,320
)
—
Change in fair value of private warrants
—
(163
)
—
(985
)
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
(73,065
)
$
(81,133
)
$
(136,145
)
$
(161,590
)
GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted
$
(0.62
)
$
(4.32
)
$
(2.44
)
$
(8.76
)
Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted
$
(1.49
)
$
(2.68
)
$
(2.99
)
$
(5.52
)
Shares used in computing GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted
49,087,995
30,242,540
45,608,362
29,274,792
Shares used in computing Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted
49,087,995
30,242,540
45,608,362
29,274,792
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LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation and Intangibles Amortization
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Stock-Based
Compensation
Intangibles
Amortization
Stock-Based
Compensation
Intangibles
Amortization
Cost of Sales
$
1,361
$
165
$
298
$
166
Research and development
4,792
600
16,378
599
Sales and marketing
2,109
266
3,557
235
General and administrative
(28,908
)
—
16,846
—
Restructuring costs
(11
)
—
1,412
—
Total
$
(20,657
)
$
1,031
$
38,491
$
1,000
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Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
Stock-Based
Compensation
Intangibles
Amortization
Stock-Based
Compensation
Intangibles
Amortization
Cost of Sales
$
2,652
$
394
$
3,693
$
332
Research and development
11,129
1,199
30,862
1,198
Sales and marketing
3,275
470
8,780
470
General and administrative
(18,274
)
—
38,209
—
Restructuring costs
(59
)
—
1,412
—
Total
$
(1,277
)
$
2,063
$
82,956
$
2,000
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