BIO-key Projects 50% H1 Revenue Growth and Profitability Turnaround

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BIO-key International, Inc. announced strong first-half 2026 guidance, projecting a 50% increase in revenues to $5 million and a return to positive net income, driven by software license renewals and hardware contracts.

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• Strong H1 2026 Guidance

  Projects 50% revenue growth to approximately $5 million for the first half of 2026, up from $3.3 million in 1H 2025.

• Return to Profitability

  Expects positive net income in 1H 2026, a significant improvement from a $1.9 million net loss in 1H 2025.

• Q1 & Q2 Revenue Growth

  Anticipates Q1 2026 revenues to increase 37% to $2.2 million and Q2 2026 revenues to grow 65% to $2.8 million.

• Key Contract Wins

  Performance is bolstered by a $1.04 million expanded software license renewal and over $1 million in hardware contracts.

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This 8-K formalizes the positive business outlook previously reported by news outlets on April 16, detailing significant revenue growth expectations for the first half of 2026, including a 37% increase in Q1 and 65% in Q2. Crucially, the company anticipates a shift from a net loss to positive net income, indicating improved operational efficiency and financial health. The projected $5 million in revenue for the first half is substantial for a company of this size, suggesting a significant increase in business activity and market penetration, particularly with key software license renewals and new hardware contracts. This guidance provides a strong positive signal for the company's near-term financial trajectory.