May 15, 2024 - VRAR

Glimpse Group: Is This Tiny VR Company About to Explode?

The Glimpse Group, a VR and AR software and services company, might not be on everyone's radar. But after a deep dive into their recent earnings transcript <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VRAR" alt="Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call">(Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call)</a>, one crucial detail emerges that seems to have slipped past even the most seasoned analysts: Glimpse is on the verge of becoming cash flow positive, potentially within months. This isn't just idle optimism; the numbers paint a compelling picture of a company poised for a dramatic shift in its financial trajectory.

Glimpse's strategic transition towards "Spatial Core," a focus on enterprise-scale, cloud and AI-driven immersive software solutions, is bearing fruit. A newly announced $4 million contract with a Department of Defense entity is a major win, and the company confidently expects several more multi-million dollar Spatial Core contracts to close before the end of the year. These potential deals, valued between $8 million to $12 million, are not mere pipe dreams; they represent tangible opportunities with substantial growth potential, poised to generate significant annual recurring software revenue.

Here's where it gets truly interesting. While pursuing these lucrative contracts, Glimpse has been aggressively streamlining its operations. They've shed non-core assets, cut expenses by a staggering 62% year-over-year, and achieved a cash operating breakeven point of $3 million in quarterly revenue.

Now, consider this: Glimpse generated $1.9 million in revenue during their most recent quarter, a decrease attributed to their strategic shift and divestitures. However, their CFO confidently stated that they expect to reach cash flow profitability in September 2024, with their current cash balance being sufficient to sustain operations without needing further funding.

This implies two key hypotheses:

Glimpse anticipates significant revenue growth in the coming quarters. For them to reach their projected profitability point, revenue needs to climb to at least $3 million per quarter. This represents a 58% increase from their current level, a substantial jump, but entirely feasible considering the multi-million dollar contracts on the horizon. Glimpse has achieved a lean, efficient operational structure. Their CFO's assertion about achieving cash flow profitability with their existing cash balance implies they've minimized non-essential spending and optimized their operations for maximum efficiency.

This combination of factors is incredibly powerful. Imagine a small company, operating lean and mean, suddenly landing a flurry of multi-million dollar contracts. The resulting impact could be explosive.

Projected Path to Profitability

The following chart illustrates Glimpse's projected path to profitability based on anticipated revenue growth and their current cash operating breakeven point.

Of course, there are always risks. The large contracts, while promising, are not yet finalized. However, the confidence expressed by Glimpse's leadership, coupled with their drastic cost reduction and clear path to profitability, paints a very intriguing picture. This is a company to watch closely. Their upcoming quarters could be game-changers, potentially catapulting them from a relatively unknown VR player to a major force in the industry.

"Fun Fact: Did you know Glimpse's subsidiary QReal created the lifelike 3D model of the legendary Wayne Gretzky statue that was unveiled in Edmonton in 2022? They're not just a tech company; they're weaving themselves into the fabric of popular culture."

Glimpse Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRAR) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call

May 15, 2024 4:30 PM ET

Company Participants

Lyron Bentovim - Chairman &amp; CEO

Maydan Rothblum - Co-Founder, CFO, COO, Secretary, Treasurer &amp; Non Independent Director