Hudson Technologies Q2 Earnings Dip as Costs Rise, but DLA Contract Secured Through 2031

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Hudson Technologies' Q2 2026 net income fell to $4.9M from $10.2M a year ago as costs surged, but the company secured a re-award of its key DLA contract through 2031, ending months of uncertainty.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · HDSN

• Q2 Net Income Halves

  Net income dropped to $4.9M ($0.12/share) from $10.2M ($0.23/share) in Q2 2025, as SG&A costs rose 34% and gross margin contracted to 26% from 31%.

• Cash Flow Turns Negative

  Operating cash flow was -$6.0M for the first six months of 2026, compared to +$20.6M in the prior year, driven by a $26.6M increase in receivables. Cash balance fell to $25.6M.

• DLA Contract Re-Awarded

  On August 4, 2026, after a bid protest and re-bid process, Hudson was re-awarded the $210M DLA contract with an initial term through August 2031 and a five-year renewal option.

• Revenue Growth Offset by Margin Pressure

  Revenue increased 8% to $78.3M on higher volumes, but lower average selling prices and higher freight costs pushed gross profit down 9%.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · HDSN · Trade & Services

A sharp year-over-year decline in net income for Q2 2026 reflects higher operating costs and compressed gross margins, even as revenue grew 8% on stronger volumes. Selling, general and administrative expenses surged 34%, eroding profitability, while cash from operations turned negative for the first half and the cash balance fell by $13.9 million since year-end. The critical positive is the resolution of the DLA contract dispute — the company was re-awarded the $210 million contract through 2031, removing a major overhang. The combination of deteriorating near-term financials and a long-term contract win creates a mixed picture.