Laser Photonics (LASE) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for Q2 2026 were $1.8M, down 30.5% year-over-year, with a six-month total of $2.7M, down 44.3% from the prior year, mainly due to lower equipment deliveries and absence of affiliate revenue.

• Gross margin for Q2 2026 was 8.4%, a sharp decline from 42.4% in Q2 2025, with a six-month gross loss of $236K and negative margin of 8.7%.

• Operating loss for Q2 2026 was $2.4M, up 148% year-over-year; six-month operating loss was $5.2M, up 104%.

• Net loss for Q2 2026 was $3.3M ($0.08/share), up 85% year-over-year; six-month net loss was $6.2M ($0.19/share), up 80%.

• Cash at June 30, 2026 was $2.2M, with a working capital deficit of $3.1M, improved from $7.3M deficit at year-end 2025 due to equity financings and debt repayments.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2026 net sales increased 97% sequentially from Q1 2026, reflecting improved equipment deliveries.

• Cost of sales rose 10.5% year-over-year in Q2 2026, while gross profit dropped sharply due to lower volumes and Beamer integration costs.

• Sales and marketing expenses rose 142% year-over-year in Q2 2026, driven by Beamer product line expansion.

• General and administrative expenses remained stable year-over-year.

• Interest expense declined 46% year-over-year in Q2 2026 due to debt repayments.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects Beamer acquisition to drive revenue growth in H2 2026 as production scales and customer pipeline expands.

• Ongoing supply chain constraints and cyclical capital equipment spending may impact near-term results.

• Additional financing is expected to be required to fund operations and growth initiatives.