Inseego Reports Q1 Results, Details Nokia FWA Acquisition Equity Stake, and Issues 2026 Guidance

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Inseego reported mixed Q1 2026 results, provided new 2026 guidance, and detailed Nokia's 11% equity stake in the transformational FWA business acquisition, which is expected to double Inseego's revenue.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results Reported

  Inseego reported Q1 2026 revenue of $34.3 million, an 8.4% increase year-over-year, but a GAAP Net Loss of $4.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.8 million, within the company's guidance range.

• Nokia FWA Acquisition Details Clarified

  The company provided further details on the acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business, stating Nokia will receive an approximate 7% equity stake for $20 million, plus an additional $10 million cash investment for a total 11% ownership. This acquisition is expected to double Inseego's revenue upon closing in Q4 2026.

• New 2026 Financial Guidance Issued

  Inseego provided Q2 2026 revenue guidance of $36.5 million to $43.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $250 thousand to $2.0 million. Full-year 2026 total revenue is projected to be approximately $190 million.

• Strategic Investments Underway

  Management noted that Q1 results reflect deliberate investments in the first half of 2026 for carrier ramps, product launches, and portfolio expansion, aimed at driving revenue and profitability expansion in the second half of the year.

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Inseego Corp. reported mixed first-quarter 2026 financial results, with revenue increasing year-over-year to $34.3 million but GAAP net loss widening to $4.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.8 million, within guidance, as the company is in an investment phase for carrier ramps and product launches. Crucially, the filing provides more specific financial terms for the previously announced acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) business, detailing Nokia's expected 11% equity stake in Inseego for a total value of $30 million. This acquisition is projected to double Inseego's revenue upon closing in Q4 2026. The company also issued new guidance for Q2 2026 and the full-year 2026, with full-year revenue expected to reach approximately $190 million, signaling significant growth driven by the acquisition and strategic investments.