The filing shows a $5.1 million operating loss for the quarter despite a 73 % jump in net sales to $10.4 million. An operating loss of that magnitude almost always translates into a negative cash‑flow‑from‑operations (CFO) number, especially for a small‑cap manufacturing company where the loss is driven by higher cost‑of‑goods‑sold and SG&A expenses rather than non‑cash items such as amortization. Because no cash‑flow statement was disclosed in the brief, the safest conclusion is that Ret‑Tech did not generate positive operating cash flow in Q2 2025; CFO was likely negative.
Fundamentally, the revenue upside is encouraging, but the widening loss suggests the business is still in a cash‑burn phase. Technically the stock (RVP) has been trading near its 50‑day moving average with modest upside momentum, but the lack of operating cash generation adds downside risk if cash reserves run low. Traders should watch the upcoming cash‑flow statement in the full 10‑Q for confirmation. A short‑term bias toward a sell‑or‑hold position is reasonable until the company can demonstrate positive CFO or a clear path to profitability; any breakout above the 200‑day average on high volume could be a trigger for a contrarian long, but only with accompanying cash‑flow improvement.