Beam Global Reports 51% Revenue Drop, Gross Loss in Q1 2026; Relies on ATM for Liquidity

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Beam Global reported a sharp 51% revenue decline and a gross loss in Q1 2026, with an increased adjusted net loss, and continues to rely on dilutive ATM financing to maintain liquidity.

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• Q1 2026 Revenue Decline

  Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026, decreased 51% to $3.1 million, compared to $6.3 million for the same period in 2025.

• Shift to Gross Loss

  The company reported a gross loss of $0.4 million (negative 13.3% margin) in Q1 2026, a significant drop from a gross profit of $0.5 million (7.9% margin) in Q1 2025.

• Adjusted Net Loss Worsens

  Net loss was $6.9 million in Q1 2026. This compares to an adjusted net loss of $4.7 million in Q1 2025 (excluding a $10.8 million goodwill impairment in Q1 2025), indicating a worsening financial performance.

• Dilutive Financing for Liquidity

  Beam Global raised $3.4 million in net proceeds through its At-The-Market (ATM) program during Q1 2026, with $11.9 million remaining available. This financing increased the cash balance to $2.0 million from $1.0 million at December 31, 2025.

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Beam Global's first-quarter results show a significant deterioration in financial performance with a 51% year-over-year revenue decline and a shift to a gross loss. The adjusted net loss also worsened compared to the prior year. While the company secured $3.4 million through its At-The-Market (ATM) program to bolster its cash position, this comes at the cost of shareholder dilution. The persistent material weaknesses in internal controls also remain a concern, indicating ongoing operational challenges. The increase in backlog is a positive, but it needs to translate into improved revenue and profitability to address the company's liquidity and operational issues.