BK Technologies Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Results; Record Cash Balance Achieved
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BK Technologies (NYSE American: BKTI) reported 1Q26 revenue of $21.3 million, up 11.8% year over year, with gross margin expanding to 51.8% and adjusted EBITDA margin reaching 18.7%. Diluted EPS was $0.69; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.88.
According to BK Technologies, cash rose to a record $29.0 million with no debt, working capital reached $41.4 million, and about 3,000 shares were repurchased. The company publicly debuted its BKR9500 multiband mobile and reiterated 2026 targets including $90 million revenue and GAAP EPS above $3.15.
Positive
- Revenue increased 11.8% year over year to $21.3 million in 1Q26
- Gross margin expanded 483 basis points to 51.8% in 1Q26
- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA rose to $4.0 million, margin of 18.7%
- Diluted EPS grew to $0.69; non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $0.88
- Record cash balance of $29.0 million and no debt at March 31, 2026
- Full-year 2026 guidance reiterated: $90 million revenue and GAAP EPS over $3.15
- BKR9500 multiband mobile debuted, with FCC approval targeted 2H 2026 and shipments 1H 2027
- Approximately 3,000 shares repurchased in 1Q with $3.5 million remaining authorization
Negative
- Selling, General & Administrative expenses increased to $7.7 million from $6.0 million year over year
- Operating margin increased only slightly to 15.4% from 15.3% in 1Q25
- 2026 targets reflect expensing of engineering costs that were previously capitalized, potentially pressuring margins
News Market Reaction – BKTI
In the May 14 session, BKTI declined 3.80%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +9.5% during that session.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 | Earnings results | Positive | -7.0% | 4Q25 and full-year 2025 results above guidance with record cash balance. |
| Nov 06 | Earnings results | Positive | +12.2% | 3Q25 revenue up 21% YoY, margin expansion and 46% net income growth. |
| Aug 14 | Earnings results | Positive | +42.7% | Q2 2025 revenue and margins improved; guidance raised after large orders. |
| May 13 | Earnings results | Positive | -8.1% | Q1 2025 revenue growth, sharp margin improvement and higher GAAP, non‑GAAP EPS. |
| Mar 27 | Earnings results | Positive | +9.3% | Q4 and 2024 results beat EPS targets with higher revenue and backlog. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings releases have generally been positive fundamentally and often produce sizable moves, with 3 of the last 5 earnings events seeing price gains and 2 showing negative reactions despite strong numbers.
Over the last year, BK Technologies has repeatedly reported improving results: revenue rose to $21.5M in 4Q25 and $86.1M for 2025, with gross margin reaching 50.4% in 4Q25 and 48.8% for the year. Earnings grew, with 2025 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.44 and non‑GAAP EPS of $4.32. Earlier quarters in 2025 also showed revenue growth, margin expansion, and rising EPS. Today’s Q1 2026 report continues that pattern of higher revenue, expanding margins, and record cash.
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Revenue: 1Q26 revenue increased by
12% to$21.3 million .Gross margins: 1Q26 gross margin expanded by over 480 basis points to
51.8% .Adjusted EBITDA margin: increased 180 basis points to
18.7% 1Earnings: 1Q26 Diluted EPS of
$0.69 compared to$0.55 in 1Q25.Adjusted Earnings: 1Q26 non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS1 of
$0.88 , up from$0.62 in 1Q25.Balance sheet: Growing Cash Balance of
$29.0 million at March 31, 2026, versus$22.8 million at December 31, 2025; Record Cash Balance for the third consecutive quarter.Capital Allocation: Repurchased approximately 3,000 shares during 1Q;
$3.5 million remaining under current authorizationBKR9500: Public Debut of the BKR9500 Multiband Mobile; On pace for second half of 2026 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval and shipments in first half of 2027.
Outlook: Reiterating full year 2026 targets:
$90 million in revenue, gross margin of +50% , GAAP EPS of over$3.15 per diluted share, and non-GAAP adjusted EPS1 of$3.55 per diluted share. These targets reflect expensing of engineering costs that were previously capitalized.
WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) (the "Company," "BK Technologies"), a provider of advanced public safety communications solutions, today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026. The Company will host a conference call today, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, "Our first quarter performance represents a successful start to our Vision 2030 mission. Revenue growth, gross margin above
"During the quarter, we continued to make targeted investments in product development and innovation, leading to the public debut of the BKR 9500 multiband mobile radio at FDIC International last month. The BKR9500 expands our presence into the mobile radio market and represents an important extension of our multiband product strategy. Our conviction behind diligent investments in engineering and product development is anchored by our focus on delivering purpose-built, high-performance multiband BKR Series radios and innovative software solutions under our BK ONE platform. We believe BK Technologies is exceptionally well positioned to capture a larger share of the public safety communications market and remain confident in our strategy, our team and our ability to deliver sustainable long-term growth.
"We remain focused on disciplined revenue growth, margin expansion, cash generation, and delivering reliable mission-critical communications solutions that support first responders and create long-term value for shareholders."
First Quarter 2026 Financial Review
Revenue of
Gross margin of
Selling, General & Administrative expenses totaled
Operating income was
BK Technologies recorded net income of
The Company reported non-GAAP adjusted earnings1 of
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA1 for the first quarter of 2026 was
Working capital totaled
1 Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the section entitled "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" and Reconciliation to GAAP later in this press release.
Conference Call and Webcast
BK Technologies will host a conference call and webcast for investors today, May 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
Shareholders and interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 506-0062 and international participants should dial (973) 528-0011 and use access code: 115484. The call and the accompanying slide deck will also be webcast at:
https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2208/53934
The conference call and slide deck may also be accessed via the Events page of the Company's website at www.bktechnologies.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site.
An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for thirty (30) days following the call at www.bktechnologies.com. A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after completion of the call until Thursday, May 28, 2026, by dialing (877) 481-4010 and international participants should dial (919) 882-2331. All callers must use access code 53934 to access the replay.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
BK Technologies prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP, the Company discloses non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release are important to the reader of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has provided the non-GAAP financial information presented in the press release, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with the GAAP financial measures presented in the press release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the press release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures under the SEC's rules because they exclude certain amounts included in net income provided in the statement of operations attributable to the Company calculated in accordance with GAAP, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin can help the investors better understand operational factors associated with the Company's financial performance because it excludes the following from consideration: interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and infrequent or unusual losses or gains (i.e., non-recurring and incremental restructuring charges that are not expected to be routinely incurred year over year because of the Company's strategy and operating experience). Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue. See Reconciliation to GAAP below for calculation methodology and details regarding Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.
Adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS). Adjusted EPS is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC's rules because it excludes certain amounts included in the basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company calculated in accordance with GAAP EPS, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure that adjusts GAAP EPS for expense items that are typically strategic in nature or that management otherwise does not view as reflecting the operating performance of the Company. Management believes Adjusted EPS can help the reader better understand the operating performance of the core businesses and their ability to generate earnings. The Company has non-cash charges for stock-based compensation that do not reflect the operating performance of the LMR and Solutions businesses. The Company also recorded a one-time, non-cash income tax provision expense for NOL carryforwards during the second, third and fourth quarters of 2025. Management believes that these one-time charges do not reflect the operational profitability of the business for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2025 compared to prior periods. See Reconciliation to GAAP below for calculation methodology and details regarding Adjusted EPS. We do not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP guidance due to the inherent difficulty in quantifying certain items necessary to provide such reconciliations as a result of their unknown effect, timing and potential significance.
About BK Technologies
BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) manufactures high-specification communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for public safety and government agencies. BK's BKR 9000 handheld multiband radio and next generation BKR9500 in-vehicle multiband radio combines advanced features with rugged durability and interoperability to meet the critical demands of first responders. BK's Solutions business unit, which includes the BK ONE family of offerings, combines land mobile radio (LMR) and LTE/5G to create seamless connectivity among first responders for planned and emergency events. BK Technologies is headquartered in West Melbourne, Florida. For more information, visit www.bktechnologies.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements about future events and expectations which are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements concern the Company's operations, economic performance, and financial condition, including, but not limited to the Company's long-term strategic plan and guidance, and are based largely on the Company's beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: changes or advances in technology; the success of our Solutions and Radio business lines and the products offered thereunder; successful introduction of new products and technologies, including our ability to successfully develop and sell our current and anticipated Solutions products, and our new multiband radio product and other related products in the BKR Series product line; competition in the land mobile radio industry; general economic and business conditions, including the impacts of inflation, fluctuating interest rates, tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, potential tariff refunds, labor and supply shortages and disruptions, federal, state and local government budget deficits and spending limitations, any impact from a prolonged shutdown of the U.S. Government, the effects of natural disasters, changes in climate, severe weather events, geopolitical conflicts and other events, acts of war or terrorism, global health crises and other catastrophic events, as well as the broader impacts to financial markets and the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environments, including a potential U.S. or global downturn or recession; the availability, terms and deployment of capital; reliance on contract manufacturers and suppliers; risks associated with fixed-price contracts; heavy reliance on sales to agencies of the U.S. Government and our ability to comply with the requirements of contracts, laws and regulations related to such sales; allocations by government agencies among multiple approved suppliers under existing agreements; our ability to comply with U.S. tax laws and utilize deferred tax assets; our ability to attract and retain executive officers, skilled workers and key personnel; our ability to manage our growth; our ability to identify potential candidates for, and to consummate, acquisition, disposition or investment transactions; impact of our capital allocation strategy; risks related to maintaining our brand and reputation; impact of government regulation; impact of rising health care costs; our business with manufacturers located in other countries, including the effects of changes in the U.S. Government and foreign governments' trade and tariff policies, such as fluctuating tariffs imposed by the U.S. and the imposition of increased tariffs and other trade barriers and retaliatory measures by foreign governments; our inventory and debt levels; our ability to comply with the terms, including financial covenants, of our outstanding debt, including fluctuating interest rates; protection of our intellectual property rights; fluctuation in our operating results and stock price; any infringement claims; data security breaches, cyber-attacks and other factors impacting our technology systems or third-party information technology systems upon which we rely; widespread outages, interruptions, or other failures of operational, communication, or other systems; availability of adequate insurance coverage; environmental, social and governance matters; maintenance of our NYSE American listing; risks related to being a holding company; our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and the effect on our stock price and ability to raise capital through future sales of shares of our common stock or otherwise. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties, are stated in more detail in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statement except as required by law.
This press release and related communications contain specifically identified non-GAAP financial measures, which supplement the results that are reported according to generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors but should not be viewed in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP results. Differences between non-GAAP financial measures and comparable GAAP financial measures are reconciled in the release. We do not provide reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP guidance due to the inherent difficulty in quantifying certain items necessary to provide such reconciliations as a result of their unknown effect, timing and potential significance.
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BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
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3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | |||||||
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Sales, net | $ | 21,293 | $ | 19,054 | ||||
Expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of products | 10,263 | 10,104 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 7,741 | 6,034 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 18,004 | 16,138 | ||||||
Operating income | 3,289 | 2,916 | ||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest income, net | 169 | 3 | ||||||
Other expense | (14 | ) | (117 | ) | ||||
Income before income taxes | 3,444 | 2,802 | ||||||
Provision for income tax expense | (682 | ) | (670 | ) | ||||
Net income | $ | 2,762 | $ | 2,132 | ||||
Earnings per share-basic | $ | 0.74 | $ | 0.60 | ||||
Earnings per share-diluted | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.55 | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic | 3,741 | 3,573 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted | 4,009 | 3,893 | ||||||
BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||
(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 28,980 | $ | 22,788 | ||||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 7,159 | 7,221 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 15,000 | 15,862 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,505 | 3,099 | ||||||
Total current assets | 54,644 | 48,970 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 4,250 | 4,170 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets | 1,377 | 1,502 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 4,887 | 5,230 | ||||||
Capitalized software and system integration costs, net | 3,097 | 3,417 | ||||||
Other assets | 520 | 471 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 68,775 | $ | 63,760 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 6,592 | $ | 4,781 | ||||
Accrued compensation and related taxes | 1,998 | 2,423 | ||||||
Accrued warranty expense | 641 | 760 | ||||||
Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities | 654 | 335 | ||||||
Short-term operating lease liabilities | 613 | 610 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 2,753 | 2,728 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 13,251 | 11,637 | ||||||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 830 | 965 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 6,981 | 6,460 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 21,062 | 19,062 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock; | ||||||||
shares; none issued or outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Common stock; | ||||||||
4,105,556 and 4,092,056 issued, and 3,744,151 and 3,733,733 | ||||||||
outstanding shares as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 2,463 | 2,455 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 52,271 | 51,803 | ||||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | 448 | (2,314 | ) | |||||
Treasury Stock, at cost, 361,405 and 358,323 shares at March 31, 2026 and | ||||||||
December 31, 2025, respectively. | (7,469 | ) | (7,246 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 47,713 | 44,698 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 68,775 | $ | 63,760 | ||||
BK TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Net Income to Non-GAAP EBITDA and Net Income EPS
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
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Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2025 | ||||||
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Net Income | $ | 2,762 | $ | 2,132 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to EBITDA | ||||||||
Interest income, net | (169 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
Income tax provision expense | 682 | 670 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 716 | 427 | ||||||
EBITDA | 3,991 | 3,226 | ||||||
Restructuring charges | - | - | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,991 | $ | 3,226 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin % | 18.7 | % | 16.9 | % | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) | ||||||||
Net Income | $ | 2,762 | $ | 2,132 | ||||
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense | 419 | 393 | ||||||
Non-cash income tax provision expense (benefit) | 343 | (125 | ) | |||||
Adjusted Earnings (Non-GAAP) | $ | 3,524 | $ | 2,400 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share-basic | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.67 | ||||
Adjusted earnings per share-diluted | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.62 | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic | 3,741 | 3,573 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted | 4,009 | 3,893 | ||||||
SOURCE: BK Technologies Corporation
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