TLDR
Evolv’s Q3 revenue jumps 57%, led by strong recurring contracts.
Net loss shrinks to $1.8M; adjusted EBITDA turns positive.
Nine-month cash flow flips to $3.1M inflow from last year’s loss.
2025 outlook lifted to $145M revenue with solid margin gains.
AI-powered screening expansion drives global customer growth.
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Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (EVLV) closed at $6.58, falling 2.08% after releasing strong third-quarter 2025 results.
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., EVLV
The company reported significant growth in revenue and recurring contracts while sharply reducing its net loss. Despite solid performance, the stock faced a mild pullback as the market absorbed its updated annual outlook.
Strong Revenue Growth and Expanding Customer Base
Evolv Technologies posted $42.9 million in total revenue for the third quarter of 2025, marking a 57% increase from last year. The company attributed the rise to new customer additions and expanded deployments across existing accounts. Additionally, specific one-time items contributed about $7.5 million to the quarterly figure, strengthening overall performance.
Recurring revenue reached $30.1 million, up 27% year over year, while non-recurring revenue surged 254% to $12.7 million. Annual Recurring Revenue stood at $117.2 million, reflecting a 25% improvement from the same quarter in 2024. These gains underscored sustained demand for the company’s AI-driven screening and analytics technologies.
Net loss narrowed significantly to $1.8 million, or $0.01 per share, compared with $30.4 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $5.1 million, showing a marked recovery from a $3 million loss last year. The company concluded the quarter with $56.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, which supports continued operations and expansion.
Improved Nine-Month Results and Cash Flow Turnaround
For the first nine months of 2025, Evolv generated $107.4 million in total revenue, up 44% from the prior-year period. The company reduced its adjusted loss to $11.5 million, compared with $30.8 million in the first nine months of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $9.3 million, signaling operational efficiency and stronger cost control.
Operating cash flow turned positive, delivering $3.1 million compared with a $34.1 million outflow last year. This improvement reflected disciplined financial management and enhanced revenue quality. Evolv continued to balance its growth initiatives with a focus on achieving long-term profitability.
Upgraded Outlook for 2025 and Strategic Progress
Evolv raised its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $142 million to $145 million. The new forecast represents a 37% to 40% growth rate compared to 2024. The company also projected high single-digit adjusted EBITDA margins and positive cash flow in the fourth quarter.
Evolv continued to expand its AI-powered security deployments across schools, hospitals and entertainment venues. The company maintained its position as a leader in next-generation physical security solutions. As of 2025, Evolv systems screened millions daily across more than 1,000 customers worldwide.
