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Ultralife Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary8 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $47.4 million, down 6.5% year-over-year, with both Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems segments experiencing lower sales.

  • Gross profit margin fell to 21.3% from 25.1% year-over-year, impacted by unfavorable product mix, higher utility costs, and production disruptions.

  • Net loss attributable to shareholders was $0.5 million, or $(0.03) per share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or $0.11 per share, in the prior year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $3.2 million (6.8% of sales), down from $5.4 million (10.7%) year-over-year.

  • Backlog reached a record $115.1 million, up 21.1% year-over-year, with over $12 million from new products released in the past year.

Financial highlights

  • Battery & Energy Products segment revenue was $44.2 million, down 4.7% year-over-year; medical sales increased 5.9%.

  • Communications Systems segment revenue was $3.3 million, down 25.7% year-over-year, mainly due to lower shipments to a major international defense contractor.

  • Consolidated gross profit was $10.1 million, down from $12.7 million year-over-year; gross margin declined to 21.3% from 25.1%.

  • Operating expenses rose to $10.3 million (21.8% of revenue), up 10.5% year-over-year, driven by higher R&D, consulting, litigation, and transition costs.

  • Cash at quarter-end was $8.9 million, down from $9.3 million at year-end 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, Communications Systems revenue capture, gross margin in Battery & Energy Products, and vertical integration.

  • Expecting mid-year improvements from corrective actions on scrap and process enhancements.

  • Execution and replenishment of backlog expected to support cash flow, debt reduction, and strategic investments in 2026.

  • Continued investment in new product development and branding alignment to drive future growth.

  • Positive operating cash flow and available credit are expected to meet funding needs for the foreseeable future.

Status of Raynham inventory integration efforts
Timeline for converting record backlog to revenue
Expected 2026 45X tax credit contribution
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