Cantaloupe, Inc., previously known as USA Technologies, Inc., specializes in providing innovative technology solutions, particularly digital payment and software services, for the ...
Cantaloupe, Inc. operates at the intersection of retail technology and financial services. Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the company has transformed from its origins as USA Technologies into a modern provider of hardware and software ecosystems for vending, kiosks, micro-markets, and amusement equipment. Its primary business objective is to streamline the ...Cantaloupe, Inc. operates at the intersection of retail technology and financial services. Headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the company has transformed from its origins as USA Technologies into a modern provider of hardware and software ecosystems for vending, kiosks, micro-markets, and amusement equipment. Its primary business objective is to streamline the 'unattended' transaction process, allowing operators to increase efficiency through real-time data monitoring, remote inventory management, and secure cashless payment acceptance.
From a product perspective, Cantaloupe offers a proprietary hardware suite, including card readers and IoT gateways, coupled with a sophisticated cloud-based management platform. This platform allows business operators to analyze sales trends, manage pricing dynamically, and reduce the labor costs associated with manual audits. The cost structure of the business model is largely SaaS-oriented, where the company earns recurring revenue through transaction processing fees and software subscriptions, providing a stable financial baseline compared to one-time hardware sales.
Key leadership, including CEO Ravi Venkatesan, has prioritized expanding the company's footprint through strategic acquisitions and technology integration. By emphasizing connectivity and high-uptime reliability, the firm addresses the critical needs of the convenience services market. Financially, the company has navigated a complex transformation following its rebranding in 2021, focusing on scaling its digital infrastructure to accommodate the shift toward a cashless society. Looking forward, Cantaloupe aims to continue its growth by integrating AI-driven analytics into its service offerings, allowing its clients to better predict demand in complex retail environments. The company’s focus on the self-service sector positions it uniquely as a critical infrastructure provider for businesses that operate without point-of-sale personnel, effectively bridging the gap between physical retail machines and the digital financial economy.
YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$302.5M
+12.6%
-0.0%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$64.5M
+438.1%
-2982.9%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+40.9%
+7.1%
+0.5%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+7.4%
+39.9%
-19.2%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
+21.3%
+377.7%
-2983.6%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$3.3M
-74.0%
+1425.2%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
+1.1%
-76.9%
+1425.6%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
19.2%
-25.4%
-14.6%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
1.86x
+24.6%
-4.5%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.