ClearSign Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:CLIR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ClearSign Technologies reported Q4 2025 earnings that beat expectations, posting EPS of $0.01 versus a consensus of -$0.30. Quarterly revenue surged to $3.7 million, a six‑fold increase from the prior year, while full‑year revenue grew 44% to $5.2 million. The boost was driven by a 26‑burner order for a Texas Gulf Coast petrochemical plant, with additional 32‑ and 36‑burner projects progressing. Despite higher legal expenses, the company ended 2025 with $9.2 million in cash and a clear path toward its $16 million breakeven target.
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