Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), a drone technology company, saw its stock plummet by 5.10% during Thursday's trading session. The sharp decline followed a pre-market selloff that saw shares down as much as 13% after the company reported disappointing first-quarter 2025 financial results.
The company's Q1 2025 performance fell short of expectations on multiple fronts. Red Cat reported quarterly revenue of $1.63 million, significantly below analyst estimates of $3.85 million and representing a 6.75% decrease from the same period last year. Moreover, the company posted a loss of $0.27 per share, much wider than the expected loss of $0.08 per share. These results have clearly shaken investor confidence, leading to the substantial selloff.
Despite the disappointing quarterly performance, Red Cat's management maintained an optimistic outlook. CEO Jeff Thompson highlighted recent operational achievements, including partnerships with companies like Palantir and expansion into new areas such as Unmanned Surface Vessels. The company also reiterated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $80 to $120 million. However, the market's reaction suggests that investors may need more convincing evidence of the company's ability to meet these ambitious targets given the current underperformance. As the trading session progresses, it remains to be seen whether Red Cat can regain investor confidence and stabilize its stock price.