Usio Reports Record Q1 Revenue, Returns to Profitability, and Beats Consensus Estimates
USIO sits 27% above its 52-week low of $1.03.
Summary
Usio, Inc. announced record first quarter 2026 financial results, returning to net income and exceeding revenue and Adjusted EBITDA consensus estimates, alongside a share repurchase.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · USIO
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Record Q1 2026 Financial Performance
Usio reported all-time record quarterly revenue of $25.5 million, up 16% year-over-year, and record processing volume and transactions. This revenue figure beat consensus estimates by 9%.
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Return to Profitability
The company achieved net income of $0.1 million ($0.00 per share) for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a net loss of ($0.2) million ($0.01 per share) in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $0.8 million, beating consensus by 12%.
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Strong Operational Growth
Growth was broad-based, with ACH and credit card revenues up 25% and 23% respectively, and Output Solutions up 19%. Total payment dollars processed increased 28% year-over-year to $2.50 billion.
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Share Repurchase Program
Usio repurchased 182,000 shares of its common stock for approximately $235,000 during the first quarter, demonstrating management's confidence in the company's value.
Analysis · USIO · Finance
Usio, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 financial results, marking a significant turnaround to net income after reporting a net loss in the prior year (2025). The company achieved record quarterly revenue, processing volume, and transactions, with revenue up 16% year-over-year and beating consensus estimates by 9%. This performance, coupled with positive Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow, indicates strong operational execution and improved financial health. The repurchase of $235,000 in common stock further signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects.
At the time of this filing, USIO was trading at $1.31 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $36.3M. The 52-week trading range was $1.03 to $2.02. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.