Beam Global Battery Technology Selected to Power Drones Supporting Life Saving Applications
Rhea-AI Summary
Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM) announced a material order for its bespoke, patented battery products from a drone company that conducts lifesaving aerial operations worldwide. The full order is scheduled for delivery in 2026. Beam highlighted its PCC™ technology delivering high energy density in lightweight form factors suitable for eVTOL and fixed-wing drones.
Beam said the order strengthens its position in the unmanned aerial systems market and could create further battery supply opportunities as the eVTOL market grows.
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News Market Reaction – BEEM
On the day this news was published, BEEM gained 7.04%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +10.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -4.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 12 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $28M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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BEEM is down 2.74% while sector peers show mixed momentum: some names like VVPR and ASTI are up, while others such as PN, SUNE, and TYGO are down. With 3 peers moving lower and 2 higher, the backdrop points to broader sector churn rather than a purely stock-specific move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 | International sales win | Positive | -2.8% | Over $1M smart cities infrastructure orders across multiple Eastern European countries. |
| Jan 29 | Patent grant | Positive | -3.4% | European patent granted for Smart PCC™ lithium-ion thermal management technology. |
| Jan 21 | EV ARC™ sale | Positive | +9.3% | Largest residential sale of ten EV ARC™ off‑grid EV charging systems in New York. |
| Jan 14 | Revenue update | Positive | +5.7% | Preliminary Q4 2025 revenue rose over 50% versus prior quarter, strongest since Q3 2024. |
| Jan 08 | Government order | Positive | +3.6% | New Jersey Treasury bought multiple EV ARC™ systems via GSA to support workplace charging. |
Recent news has generally been positive, with the stock reacting favorably more often than not, but two notable instances show selloffs following constructive announcements, indicating mixed follow-through on good news.
Over the past few months, Beam Global has reported multiple commercial and strategic milestones. These include smart cities infrastructure sales above $1 million in Eastern Europe, a European patent for Smart PCC™ battery thermal management, its largest residential EV ARC™ deployment, and preliminary Q4 2025 revenue rising over 50% quarter-over-quarter. Most of these updates saw positive price reactions, though two recent positive releases were followed by modest declines, suggesting that while operational momentum is improving, market sentiment has been uneven. Today’s drone battery order fits the pattern of expanding applications and end-markets.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +7.0% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Beam Global’s recent pattern of constructive responses to growth milestones, such as prior EV ARC™ sales and revenue acceleration. The drone battery order, fully deliverable in 2026, reinforces diversification into aerial and undersea robotics, tapping a projected $28.6 billion eVTOL market by 2030. However, the stock’s position below its 200-day MA and close to its 52-week low highlights prior weakness, so investors have often reassessed gains after good news.
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation, energy security and smart city infrastructure, today announced it has received a material order for its bespoke and patented battery products from a drone company providing lifesaving aerial drone operations globally. The Company is not at liberty to divulge the specifics of the order in line with the drone operator’s instructions, but the full order will be delivered in 2026.
Beam Global believes this order strengthens its position within the rapidly expanding unmanned aerial system’s market and creates opportunities for additional battery supply programs. Beam Global’s energy storage solutions use patented PCC™ technology, which enables more power in a smaller, lighter battery, ideal for drone applications. Beam Global’s lightweight, safe and energy dense battery solutions support both electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and fixed wing drone platforms.
“We are now supplying batteries for undersea and aerial drones as well as for terrestrial robots,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global. “Beam’s patented technology delivers energy density and safety into lightweight and bespoke form factors - essential criteria for the best in drones. Our investment in creating these differentiated energy storage products is clearly paying off and we look forward to continuing to win orders in this rapidly growing and highly discerning industry.”
The global eVTOL aircraft market is projected to grow significantly, with industry analysts forecasting it to reach
About Beam Global
Beam Global is a clean technology innovator which develops and manufactures sustainable infrastructure products and technologies. We operate at the nexus of clean energy and transportation with a focus on sustainable energy infrastructure, rapidly deployed and scalable EV charging solutions, safe energy storage, energy security and smart city Infrastructure. With operations in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, Beam Global develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures unique and advanced clean technology solutions that power transportation, provide secure sources of electricity, enable Smart City services, save time and money, and protect the environment. Beam Global is headquartered in San Diego, CA with facilities in Broadview, IL, Belgrade and Kraljevo, Serbia and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Beam Global is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM. For more information visit, BeamForAll.com, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and X.
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