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Where Food Comes From Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Achieved modest revenue growth and solid profitability in Q2 2026 despite ongoing pressure in the beef segment due to fewer cattle and record high beef prices, with total revenue up 1% year-over-year to $6.61M and gross profit up 9% to $2.68M.
Growth driven by expanding a diverse portfolio of verification and certification solutions, including new standards and certifications such as RaiseWell Certified, which was adopted by Whole Foods and is planned for expansion to other proteins.
Provides third-party verification and certification services for food production practices, serving over 17,500 customers, including farmers, ranchers, processors, and retailers, primarily in the United States.
Strategic partnerships and new initiatives, such as with the Potato Sustainability Alliance and USDA biochar certification, are broadening the company's reach.
Business is subject to seasonal and cyclical fluctuations, particularly tied to the cattle industry.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 total revenue: $6.61M (+1% YoY); verification and certification revenue at $5.39M (+1.1% YoY); six-month revenue: $12.0M (+1.2% YoY); verification and certification revenue: $9.81M (+3.1% YoY).
Q2 gross profit: $2.68M (+9% YoY); gross margin improved to 40.6% from 37.5% YoY.
Q2 operating income: $665K (+21% YoY); six-month operating income: $963K (+39% YoY).
Q2 net income: $413K ($0.08/share) vs. $562K ($0.11/share) YoY, impacted by a $240K non-cash digital asset loss; six-month net income: $505K ($0.10/share) vs. $593K ($0.11/share) YoY, with a $299K non-cash digital asset loss.
Cash and equivalents at June 30, 2026 were $3.42M, up from $3.2M at year-end 2025; cash from operations YTD was $1.46M, down from $1.81M YoY.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects current cash and cash flow from operations to be sufficient for capital and working capital needs for at least the next twelve months.
Renewed focus on M&A to accelerate growth after a three-year pause, with a shelf registration planned to enable financial flexibility for future transactions; no imminent M&A deals but preparing to act opportunistically.
Ongoing focus on profitability, long-term capital solutions, and potential acquisitions or divestitures.
Management remains optimistic about growth in premium verified beef and non-beef programs, with RaiseWell Certified gaining traction and more than 270,000 cattle enrolled.
Industry headwinds include cattle supply contraction, inflation, tariffs, and weather-related risks.
- Plans to offer up to $50M in securities, supporting growth in food verification services.WFCF
Registration filing - Revenue and net income rose, with continued share buybacks and expansion into new services.WFCF
Q1 2026 - Four key proposals, strong governance, and robust risk oversight highlighted for 2026.WFCF
Proxy Filing - Revenue and net income declined, but non-beef certifications and buybacks supported results.WFCF
Q4 2025 - Net income rose on asset sale gains, with strong cash growth and ongoing share buybacks.WFCF
Q3 2025 - Q2 revenue and net income increased, with retail expansion and asset sale supporting growth.WFCF
Q2 2025 - Revenue up, profits down; new USDA rules set stage for future growth.WFCF
Q3 2024 - Q2 2024 revenue up 4.4% to $6.4M as verification services grew, but net income fell 8%.WFCF
Q2 2024 - Modest revenue growth and strong buybacks offset beef sector declines in 2024.WFCF
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