Workhorse Reports Q1 Net Loss of $19.9M, Cash Dwindles to $600K Amid Going Concern Warning

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Workhorse Group reported a significant net loss of $19.9 million for Q1 2026 and saw its cash balance drop to $600,000, reinforcing the 'going concern' warning issued in its concurrent 10-Q filing.

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• Significant Q1 Net Loss

  Workhorse Group reported a net loss of $19.9 million, or $1.99 per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $12.7 million in Q1 2025.

• Critical Cash Position

  Cash and cash equivalents plummeted from $12.24 million at December 31, 2025, to $600,000 by March 31, 2026. The company used $16.5 million in operating activities during the quarter.

• Revenue Growth and Vehicle Deliveries

  Revenue increased to $4.3 million in Q1 2026 from $1.1 million in Q1 2025, with 21 vehicles delivered compared to 5 in the prior year quarter. Note that Q1 2025 reflects only Motiv's results.

• New Orders and Product Development

  The company announced a 100-vehicle W56 purchase order from Gateway Fleets and another 100-vehicle order from Purolator. It also launched a 140 kWh W56 battery configuration and plans a new modular chassis design for early 2027 production.

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This 8-K formally releases Workhorse Group's Q1 2026 financial results, which confirm the severe financial distress highlighted by the concurrent 10-Q's "going concern" warning. The company experienced a substantial net loss and a critical depletion of its cash reserves, indicating an urgent need for capital. While there are some positive operational developments like increased revenue and new vehicle orders, these are heavily overshadowed by the company's precarious financial health and significant cash burn.