Knightscope Q2 10-Q: Record Revenue, Widening Losses, and Going Concern Warning
KSCP is trading near its 52-week low of $1.35 (5.2% above the low).
Summary
Knightscope reported record Q2 revenue of $9.0 million but a widening net loss of $14.1 million, with cash down to $8.2 million and a going concern warning. The company continues to raise capital through its ATM, selling 9.4 million shares year-to-date for $24.4 million.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · KSCP
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Record Revenue, Widening Loss
Q2 revenue hit $9.0 million, up 228% YoY, driven by the KSF acquisition. Net loss widened to $14.1 million from $6.3 million a year ago.
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Going Concern Warning
Cash fell to $8.2 million from $20.6 million at year-end. Management states substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern and expects to need additional funding within 12 months.
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Continued ATM Dilution
Knightscope sold 5.5 million shares for $18.3 million in H1 2026, and an additional 3.8 million shares for $6.1 million from July 1 to August 7, 2026. Only $5.6 million remains under the current ATM prospectus.
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KSF Acquisition Impact
The acquired Knightscope Security Force contributed $9.2 million in revenue and $0.2 million net income since closing, but added $6.2 million in contingent consideration and acquisition-related liabilities.
Analysis · KSCP · Manufacturing
Knightscope's Q2 10-Q confirms record revenue of $9.0 million (up 228% YoY) and positive gross margin, but net loss widened to $14.1 million. Cash fell to $8.2 million from $20.6 million at year-end, and the company reiterates substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The filing also reveals continued ATM dilution: 5.5 million shares sold in H1 for $18.3 million, plus another 3.8 million shares for $6.1 million after quarter-end. The KSF acquisition contributed $9.2 million in revenue but added significant contingent liabilities.
At the time of this filing, KSCP was trading at $1.42 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $29.8M. The 52-week trading range was $1.35 to $7.62. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.