Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
For the period ended Oct 31, 2025. Filed Dec 15, 2025.
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Oct 31, 2025 · Filed Dec 15, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-07-31; filed 2025-09-15.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-10-31; filed 2025-12-15.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (15)
Current report
During the quarter and as described in more detail below, we issued an additional $6.5 million of convertible notes to institutional investors, and increased our backlog from comparable prior year period.
Current report
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which clarifies and modernizes certain aspects of the accounting for, and disclosure of, internal-use software costs. The ASU removes all references to software development project stages so that the guidance is neutral to different software development methods and clarifies the threshold entities apply to begin capitalizing costs. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Current report
Revenues for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 were approximately $0.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The year-over-year decline in revenue was largely driven by timing impacts associated with the U.S. federal government shutdown. These disruptions shifted a number of OPT deliverables and development activities into subsequent quarters, which reduced our revenue.
Current report
Cost of revenues for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 increased to $1.8 million from $1.6 million, respectively. The year-over-year increase is related primarily to full recognition of losses associated with contracts in strategically important markets. The expenses associated with these projects are now substantially complete, although they will continue to generate revenue over the next several months. Importantly, our core programs and commercial pipeline continue to demonstrate improving margin quality and operating leverage.
Current report
Operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 were $8.7 million and $4.7 million, respectively. The increase of approximately $4.0 million was primarily the result of the significant increases in share-based compensation of $2.5 million, increases in professional fees of $0.8 million and increases in employee related expenses of $0.4 million compared to prior year.
Current report
Other (expenses) income, net
Current report
Other (expense) income, net for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 was $(128,000) and zero, respectively, with the decrease primarily related to a litigation settlement of $195,000, offset by insurance proceeds of $67,000 in the current year
Current report
Revenues
Current report
Cost of revenues
Current report
Cost of revenues for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 increased to $3.0 million from $2.5 million, respectively. The year-over-year increase is related primarily to full recognition of one-time losses associated with contracts in strategically important markets. The expenses associated with these projects are now substantially complete, although they will continue to generate revenue over the next several months.. Importantly, our core programs and commercial pipeline continue to demonstrate improving margin quality and operating leverage
Current report
Operating expenses
Current report
Interest (expense)/income
Current report
Interest (expense)/income for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 was $(873,000) and $7,000, respectively, with the decrease primarily related to interest expenses associated with the May and October 2025 convertible notes.
Current report
Other (expense) income, net
Current report
Other (expense) income, net for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 was $(128,000) and $17,000, respectively, with the decrease primarily related to a legal settlement of $195,000, offset by insurance proceeds of $67,000 in the current year
Removed paragraphs (5)
Previous report
During the quarter, we issued convertible notes to institutional investors, and increased our backlog. In addition, subsequent to quarter end on August 8, 2025 we executed a new ATM offering agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc.
Previous report
Recent Technological Advancements
Previous report
In June 2025, OPT was awarded a new U.S. patent for its System and Method for Vehicle Charging, covering an autonomous offshore charging solution for electric and uncrewed surface vessels. This breakthrough allows vessels to safely find, dock, and recharge at sea without returning to port, removing a key barrier to persistent, long-duration maritime operations. The technology will integrate with OPT’s PowerBuoy® platform, enabling it to serve as both a power generation source and recharging hub for WAM-V® autonomous surface vehicles. The patent covers multiple innovations, including smart docking guidance, secure mooring, wired and wireless charging, and wave-powered energy generation. This strengthens OPT’s intellectual property portfolio and positions the Company to lead in delivering scalable, intelligent offshore infrastructure for defense, commercial, and scientific customers.
Previous report
We believe our existing cash, cash equivalents, and available capital under the ATM will be sufficient to meet our operating and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Previous report
Cost of revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024 increased to $1.2 million from $0.9 million, respectively. The year-over-year increase is related primarily to changes in product mix, with the current year’s quarterly revenue containing a larger amount of third-party equipment, which carry lower margins.
Reworded paragraphs (18)
Previous wording
There have been no material changes to the Company’s business description from that disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on July 24, 2025, except as noted below.
Current wording
There have been no material changes to the Company’s business description from that disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on July 24, 2025, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on September 15, 2025, except as noted below.
Previous wording
During the three months ended July 31, 2025, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $7.4 million and used cash in operations of approximately $5.6 million. The Company’s future results of operations involve significant risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results and could cause actual results to vary materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, performance of its products, its ability to market and commercialize its products and new products that it may develop, access to capital, technology development, scalability of technology and production, ability to attract and retain key personnel, concentration of customers and suppliers, pending or threatened litigation and deployment risks and integration of acquisitions.
Current wording
During the six months ended October 31, 2025, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $18.2 million and used cash in operations of approximately $13.1 million. The Company’s future results of operations involve significant risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results and could cause actual results to vary materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, performance of its products, its ability to market and commercialize its products and new products that it may develop, access to capital, technology development, scalability of technology and production, ability to attract and retain key personnel, concentration of customers and suppliers, pending or threatened litigation and deployment risks and integration of acquisitions.
Previous wording
The Company believes cash on hand and forecasted operating results will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its obligation for at least the next 12 months. In the event operating results are not sufficient the Company will need to seek additional financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional capital on favorable terms, or at all, if needed.
Current wording
The Company believes cash on hand and forecasted operating results will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its obligation for at least the next 12 months. Convertible debt is expected to be repaid through the issuance of common stock. Subsequent to quarter end and through the date of this filing approximately $0.5 million of the convertible debt has been repaid, entirely through the issuance of common shares. In the event operating results are not sufficient the Company will need to seek additional financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional capital on favorable terms, or at all, if needed.
Previous wording
On August 8, 2025, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. under which we may offer and sell, from time to time, shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $40.0 million. As of the date of this filing, approximately $1.1 million has been raised under the Sales Agreement. We intend to use any net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing, product development, working capital, capital expenditures, repayment or refinancing of indebtedness, repurchases or redemptions of securities, and potential acquisitions.
Current wording
On August 8, 2025, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. under which we may offer and sell, from time to time, shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $40.0 million. We intend to use any net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing, product development, working capital, capital expenditures, repayment or refinancing of indebtedness, repurchases or redemptions of securities, and potential acquisitions.
Previous wording
In May 2025, we issued $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes with a 24-month maturity, receiving net proceeds of $9.7 million. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock under specified terms, and conversion could result in dilution to existing shareholders.
Current wording
In May 2025, we issued $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes with a 24-month maturity, receiving net proceeds of $9.7 million. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock under specified terms, and conversion could result in dilution to existing shareholders. On October 7, 2025, the Company issued and sold to the investors $6.5 million of additional notes. There are $8.5 million of additional notes available under the purchase agreement with the investors.
Previous wording
As of July 31, 2025, backlog was $15.0 million, compared to $5.3 million at July 31, 2024. Backlog represents unfulfilled purchase orders and agreements with commercial and governmental customers. The Company expects to convert all current backlog within the next 12 to 36 months. The amount and timing of backlog conversion to revenue is subject to change.
Current wording
As of October 31, 2025, backlog was $15.0 million, compared to $3.8 million at October 31, 2024. Backlog represents unfulfilled purchase orders and agreements with commercial and governmental customers. The Company expects to convert all current backlog within the next 12 to 36 months. The amount and timing of backlog conversion to revenue is subject to change.
Previous wording
In the interim period ended July 31, 2025, the following FASB issued Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that may be relevant to the Company’s operations and financial reporting. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of these ASUs and adopting them when applicable based on their effective dates.
Current wording
In recent periods, the FASB issued certain Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that may be relevant to the Company’s operations and financial reporting. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of these ASUs and adopting them when applicable based on their effective dates.
Previous wording
Our cost of revenue consists primarily of subcontracts, incurred material, labor and manufacturing overhead expenses, such as engineering expense, equipment depreciation, maintenance, and facility related expenses, and includes the cost of equipment to customize the PowerBuoy®, WAM-V® and our other products supplied by third-party suppliers. Cost of revenue also includes PowerBuoy® and other product system delivery and deployment expenses and may include losses recorded at the time a loss is forecasted to be incurred on a contract.
Current wording
Our cost of revenue consists primarily of subcontracts, incurred materials, labor and manufacturing overhead expenses, such as engineering expenses, equipment depreciation, maintenance, and facility related expenses, and includes the cost of equipment to customize the PowerBuoy®, WAM-V® and our other products supplied by third-party suppliers. Cost of revenue also includes PowerBuoy® and other product system delivery and deployment expenses and may include losses recorded at the time a loss is forecasted to be incurred on a contract.
Previous wording
Interest (expense)/income for the three months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024 was $(310,000) and $3,000, respectively, with the decrease primarily related to interest expenses associated with the May 2025 convertible notes.
Current wording
Interest (expense)/income for the three months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 was $(564,000) and $3,000, respectively, with the decrease primarily related to interest expenses associated with the May and October 2025 convertible notes.
Previous wording
Revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024 were approximately $1.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The year-over-year decrease primarily related to the timing of deliveries on current year projects versus the prior year contracts of WAM-Vs.
Current wording
Revenues for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 were approximately $1.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively. The year-over-year decrease is primarily related to the timing of deliveries on current year projects versus the prior year contracts of WAM-Vs.
Previous wording
Operating expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024 were $7.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The increase of approximately $2.2 million was primarily the result of the significant increases in stock based compensation during FY26.
Current wording
Operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024 were $15.8 million and $9.6 million, respectively. The increase of approximately $6.2 million was primarily the result of the significant increases in share-based compensation of $4.6 million and increases in employee-related expenses of $1.1 million compared to prior year.
Previous wording
Our cash requirements relate primarily to working capital needed to operate and grow our business including funding operating expenses. We have experienced and continue to experience negative cash flows from operations and net losses. The Company incurred net losses of $7.4 million and $4.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Refer to “Liquidity Outlook” below for additional information.
Current wording
Our cash requirements relate primarily to working capital needed to operate and grow our business including funding operating expenses. We have experienced and continue to experience negative cash flows from operations and net losses. The Company incurred net losses of $18.2 million and $8.4 million for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Refer to “Liquidity Outlook” below for additional information.
Previous wording
During the three months ended July 31, 2025, net cash flows used in operating activities was $5.6 million, a reduction of cash used in operating activities of $0.5 million compared to net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended July 31, 2024 of $6.1 million. This primarily reflects an increase in non-cash expenses such as share-based compensation and an increase accounts payable, offset partially by increases in account receivable and inventory balances.
Current wording
During the six months ended October 31, 2025, net cash flows used in operating activities was $13.1 million, an increase of cash used in operating activities of $2.2 million compared to net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended October 31, 2024 of $10.9 million. This primarily reflects an increase in net loss, partially offset an increase in accounts payable.
Previous wording
Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended July 31, 2025 was $1.5 million, compared to $0.4 million during the three months ended July 31, 2024, a change of $1.1 million. The net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended July 31, 2025 was due to the purchase of property, plant and equipment.
Current wording
Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended October 31, 2025 was $1.7 million, compared to $0.1 million during the six months ended October 31, 2024, a change of $1.6 million. The net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended October 31, 2025 was due to the purchase of property, plant and equipment.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended July 31, 2025 and July 31, 2024 was $10.2 million and $6.5 million, respectively. The current quarter activity was driven by the proceeds raised related to the issuance of the May 2025 convertible notes and the prior year quarter was related primarily to the issuance of common stock under the Company’s At the Market Offering Program discussed above under “Liquidity”.
Current wording
Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended October 31, 2025 and October 31, 2024 was $19.8 million and $10.0 million, respectively. The current year activity was driven by the proceeds raised related to the issuance of the May and October 2025 convertible notes of $16.8 million and ATM proceeds of $3.0 million and the prior year activity was related primarily to the issuance of common stock under the Company’s At the Market Offering Program of $7.5 million and proceeds from other capital rases of $2.5 million discussed above under “Liquidity”.
Previous wording
There was no material effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents during the three months ended July 31, 2025 and July 31, 2024.
Current wording
There was no material effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents during either the three or six months ended October 31, 2025 and October 31, 2024.
Previous wording
Since our inception, the cash flows from customer revenues have not been sufficient to fund our operations and provide the capital resources for our business. As of July 31, 2025, our year-to-date revenues were $1.2 million, our year-to-date net losses were $7.4 million, and our year-to-date net cash used in operating activities was $5.6 million.
Current wording
Since our inception, the cash flows from customer revenues have not been sufficient to fund our operations and provide the capital resources for our business. As of October 31, 2025, our year-to-date revenues were $1.6 million, our year-to-date net losses were $18.2 million, and our year-to-date net cash used in operating activities was $13.1 million.
Previous wording
Our business is capital intensive, and through July 31, 2025, we have been funding our business principally through sales of our securities. As of July 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents and long-term restricted cash balance was $10.0 million and we expect to fund our business with this amount and, to a lesser extent, with our cash flow generated from operations. Management believes the Company’s current cash and cash equivalents, and long-term restricted cash, inclusive of the August 2025 ATM, and future financing will be sufficient to fund its planned expenditures through September 2026.
Current wording
Our business is capital intensive, and through October 31, 2025, we have been funding our business principally through sales of our securities. As of October 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents and long-term restricted cash balance was $11.8 million and we expect to fund our business with this amount and, to a lesser extent, with our cash flow generated from operations. Management believes the Company’s current cash and cash equivalents, and long-term restricted cash, and future financing through facilities such as the August 2025 ATM and convertible note facility will be sufficient to fund its planned expenditures through December 2026.
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Six months ended October 31, 2025 compared to the six months ended October 31, 2024
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The following table contains selected statement of operations information, which serves as the basis of the discussion of our results of operations for the six months ended October 31, 2025 and 2024.