Q1 2026 Results Show Deepening Losses and Reiterated Going Concern Warning
CREX sits 72% above its 52-week low of $1.8.
Summary
Creative Realities reported a substantial net loss and negative Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026, reinforcing its going concern warning amidst significant financial deterioration.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CREX
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Deepening Net Loss
The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $7.85 million for Q1 2026, a significant decline from a net income of $3.37 million in Q1 2025.
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Operating Profitability Deteriorates
Operating loss widened dramatically to $6.21 million from $0.72 million in the prior year, and Adjusted EBITDA turned negative to $0.49 million from a positive $0.47 million in Q1 2025.
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Going Concern Warning Reiterated
Management continues to express substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months, citing an accumulated deficit of $72.59 million and negative working capital of $9.53 million.
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Increased Debt Burden
Total debt stands at $47.92 million as of March 31, 2026, with $9.51 million drawn on the revolving credit facility, contributing to a significant increase in interest expenses.
Analysis · CREX · Technology
Creative Realities, Inc. reported a significant deterioration in its financial performance for Q1 2026, with net loss attributable to common stockholders widening to $7.85 million from a net income of $3.37 million in the prior year. Operating loss increased dramatically, and Adjusted EBITDA turned negative. These results, coupled with an accumulated deficit and negative working capital, led management to reiterate substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months. While revenue grew due to the recent CDM acquisition, this growth was overshadowed by increased operating expenses and interest costs from new debt facilities, highlighting severe profitability challenges.
At the time of this filing, CREX was trading at $3.10 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $38.6M. The 52-week trading range was $1.80 to $4.42. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.