NCS Multistage Reports Q1 Net Loss and Significant EPS Drop Amid Revenue Decline
NCSM has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $28.64.
Summary
NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. announced its first-quarter 2026 results, reporting a net loss of $(0.4) million and diluted loss per share of $(0.14), a significant decline from the prior year's net income.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · NCSM
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Shift to Net Loss
The company reported a net loss of $(0.4) million for Q1 2026, a significant reversal from the net income of $4.1 million in Q1 2025.
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Diluted EPS Decline
Diluted earnings per share fell sharply to $(0.14) in Q1 2026, compared to $1.51 in the same quarter of 2025.
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Revenue Miss Confirmed
Total revenues for Q1 2026 were $45.6 million, down from $50.0 million in Q1 2025, confirming the previously reported miss against analyst consensus.
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Adjusted EBITDA Decrease
Adjusted EBITDA declined to $5.6 million in Q1 2026 from $8.2 million in Q1 2025, reflecting reduced operational profitability.
Analysis · NCSM · Energy & Transportation
NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. reported a challenging first quarter, shifting from a net income of $4.1 million in Q1 2025 to a net loss of $(0.4) million in Q1 2026. This significant decline in profitability, coupled with a substantial drop in diluted earnings per share from $1.51 to $(0.14), indicates operational headwinds. While the company's revenue decline to $45.6 million was previously reported, the full financial details confirm a difficult period. Investors should monitor the company's ability to execute on its full-year outlook and improve profitability in subsequent quarters, especially given the CEO's confidence in the full-year guidance.
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At the time of this filing, NCSM was trading at $68.30 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $199.5M. The 52-week trading range was $28.64 to $87.36. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.