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Unusual Machines Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary14 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 2026 operating revenue reached $8.1 million, up 296% year-over-year and 65% sequentially, driven by B2B growth and new product manufacturing.

  • Net profit for the quarter was $10.3 million, reversing a prior year loss and remaining profitable even excluding unrealized gains.

  • Headcount increased from 81 to 141 during the quarter, now approaching 200 employees.

  • Raised $150 million at $17/share in a public offering in March 2026, boosting working capital and liquidity.

  • Signed a definitive agreement in May 2026 to acquire Upgrade Energy for up to $52 million, expanding into battery systems.

Financial highlights

  • Gross margin for Q1 was 32.8%, up from 24.3% year-over-year, with gross profit at $2.7 million.

  • Operating expenses rose to $9.9 million, including $4 million in non-cash and $1.7 million in non-recurring expenses.

  • Net income included $7.3 million realized and $9.5 million unrealized gains from investments, plus $0.8 million interest income.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026, stood at $222.9 million; short-term investments exceeded $60 million.

  • Inventory, including raw materials and finished goods, is $27.4 million and expected to rise with $75 million in planned purchases.

Outlook and guidance

  • Demand is expected to outstrip supply through 2027, driven by government drone programs.

  • Revenue is anticipated to grow sequentially each quarter, with no expected declines.

  • Margins may fluctuate but are targeted to remain in the low 30% range as efficiency improves.

  • Battery acquisition positions the company for future drone delivery markets, with regulatory changes expected by 2027.

  • Manufacturing capacity and staffing are set to expand to meet rising demand.

Strategic rationale for Upgrade Energy merger
Managing $75M raw material orders and capacity
Gross margin trajectory during rapid scaling
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