Coda Octopus Group Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Coda Octopus Group (Nasdaq: CODA) reported fiscal Q1 2026 results for the quarter ended January 31, 2026. Total revenue rose 28.8% to approximately $6.7 million while gross profit increased to $4.4 million and operating income rose to $1.0 million.
Marine Technology revenue grew 47.4% to $3.4 million, Asia Echoscope sales increased 63.4% to ~$2.6 million, and cash on hand was $30.4 million as of quarter end.
Positive
- Total revenue +28.8% to $6.7M
- Marine Technology revenue +47.4% to $3.4M
- Asia Echoscope sales +63.4% to ~$2.6M
- Equipment sales +31.0% to $2,271,880
- Rental revenue +232.8% to $746,957
- Operating income +52.6% to $1.0M
- Gross profit increased to $4.4M
- R&D spending +11.6% to ~$0.6M
Negative
- SG&A expenses +23.7% to ~$2.8M
- Gross margin slightly declined to 65.1% from 65.8%
News Market Reaction – CODA
On the day this news was published, CODA gained 1.03%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -12.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $154M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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CODA fell 3.13% while several defense-tech peers like DPRO, OPXS and MOB also traded lower, but no names appeared on the momentum scanner and one peer (SPAI) rose, pointing to a more stock-specific reaction.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | Annual results | Positive | +9.7% | FY2025 revenue, profit and EPS growth with strong DAVD and DUS progress. |
| Sep 15 | Quarterly results | Positive | -7.0% | Q3 2025 revenue and EPS growth with DAVD deliveries and new sonar launch. |
| Jun 16 | Quarterly results | Neutral | +2.2% | Q2 2025 strong revenue but lower net income and mixed segment trends. |
| Mar 17 | Quarterly results | Positive | +0.9% | Q1 2025 revenue, net income and EPS growth plus first DAVD DUS order. |
| Jan 29 | Annual results | Positive | -6.3% | FY2024 revenue and margin expansion with higher operating income and EPS. |
Earnings releases have produced mixed reactions, with both strong rallies and notable selloffs despite generally solid growth metrics.
Over the past year, CODA’s earnings releases have highlighted consistent revenue growth and expanding product adoption across marine technology, acoustic sensors, and defense engineering. FY2024 and FY2025 results showed higher revenue, margins, and EPS, while quarterly updates in Q1–Q3 2025 detailed strong segment growth, DAVD and DUS milestones, and rising cash balances. Market reactions have alternated between gains and pullbacks, underscoring that positive fundamentals have not always translated into immediate price strength.
Historical Comparison
In the last five earnings releases, CODA’s average next-day move was about -0.11%, with both sharp gains and selloffs, so reactions to results have been uneven.
Earnings updates show progression from steady FY2024 growth into FY2025, with expanding marine technology and DAVD/DUS contributions and rising cash balances across successive quarters.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details strong FQ2026 growth, with total revenue reaching about $6.7M, higher operating income and stable diluted EPS of $0.08. Segment data highlight particular strength in the Marine Technology Business and growth in acoustic sensors and defense engineering. The update builds on prior FY2025 gains and emphasizes DAVD and Echoscope NANO GEN opportunities. Investors may watch margins, R&D and SG&A trends, and cash levels around $30.4M in upcoming quarters.
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ORLANDO, FL, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (“CODA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CODA) a global market leader in real-time 4D/5D/6D imaging sonar technology for real-time subsea intelligence and cutting-edge diving augmented reality technology (DAVD), today reported its unaudited financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2026 (FQ2026).
Annmarie Gayle, CODA’s Chairman and CEO, commented: “I am pleased with our overall results of operations in FQ2026, especially the increase in revenue by
The numbers shown below have been rounded to one decimal point, unless two decimal points are required for clarity. The full FQ2026 financials can be found in CODA’s Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on March 17, 2026.
- Total revenue was approximately
$6.7 million compared to$5.2 million in FQ2025, representing an increase of28.8% . - Revenue from our core business (Marine Technology Business) was
$3.4 million compared to$2.3 million in FQ2025, representing a47.4% increase. - Revenue from our Defense Engineering Services Business was
$1.8 million compared to$1.6 million in FQ2025, representing an increase of9.2% . - Revenue from the Acoustics Sensors and Material Business was
$1.6 million compared to$1.3 million in FQ2025, representing an increase of20.7% . - Gross profit was
$4.4 million compared to$3.4 million in FQ2025. Gross margin was65.1% compared to65.8% in FQ2026, reflecting the mix and geography of sales reported in the Period. - Operating income was
$1.0 million in FQ2026 compared to$0.7 million in F2026, representing an increase of52.6% . - Operating margin was
15.1% compared to12.7% in FQ2025, reflecting the increase in our consolidated net revenue and increase in our gross profit. - Pre-tax income was approximately
$1.2 million in FQ2026 compared to$0.9 million in FQ2026, representing an increase of26.9% . - Net income after taxes was
$0.93 million in FQ2026 compared to$0.91 million in FQ2025, an increase of1.9% . - Diluted earnings per share in FQ2026 was
$0.08 compared to$0.08 in FQ2025. - Pre-tax income as a percentage of revenues for FQ2026 was approximately
17.7% compared to17.9% in FQ2025. Research and Development expenditures for FQ2026 were approximately$0.6 million compared to approximately$0.5 million in FQ2025, representing an increase of11.6% . SG&A in FQ2026 was approximately$2.8 million compared to$2.2 million in FQ2025, representing an increase of23.7% .
Our cash balance at the end of FQ2026 of
Annmarie Gayle, CODA’s Chairman and CEO, commented: “Despite the uncertain global policy environment, I am pleased with our overall financial results in our FQ2026 and the diversification of our revenue structure. Our core business, the Marine Technology Business, sells its products and solutions worldwide and in the FQ2026, we saw a
We are also very pleased with the opportunities we are seeing for our recently release Echoscope PIPE NANO GEN SERIES®. In the Current Quarter we continued with strong customer engagements in the form of trials and integration work.. In general, Echoscope currently accounts for approximately
The Company’s full financial results, including its results for the TQ2025, are available at www.nasdaq.com/symbol/coda/sec-filings.
Conference Call
CODA will host a conference call today, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its results for its Fiscal First Quarter ended January 31, 2026.
CODA management will provide prepared remarks, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Pacific time)
U.S. dial-in numbers: 1-877-451-6152 or 1-201-389-0879
International number: 1-201-389-0879
Conference ID: 13758973
The conference call will broadcast live and be available for replay here.
Persons interested in attending are required to call the conference telephone number approximately 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please press *0.
A replay of the call will be available after approximately 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Telephone replay numbers: 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Access ID: 13758973
About Coda Octopus Group, Inc.
The Company, founded in 1994, is an established supplier to the underwater/subsea market. It supplies a range of hardware and software solutions to this market which includes key proprietary real time 4D/5D/6D imaging sonars, marketed under the name Echoscope® and Echoscope PIPE® addressing the underwater imaging sensor market along with new generation augmented reality diving technology, Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) system. The Company’s Echoscope PIPE® sonar generates real-time 3D/4D/5D images of moving objects underwater including in zero visibility water conditions. Echoscope technology is used globally for numerous applications in both the commercial offshore market and defense underwater markets. Applications for the Echoscope® technology include complex mapping underwater, subsea intervention, subsea asset placements, salvage and recovery, search and rescue, offshore renewables cable installations and surveys, marine construction, subsea infrastructure installation, mining applications, robotics (3D Perception and Depth), breakwater construction and monitoring, decommissioning, diving applications and port and harbor security.
The recently launched new generation of diving technology, DAVD, has the potential to change the way global diving operations are performed (both in the Defense and Commercial space) because it is a fully integrated singular system for topside control and fully connected diver HUD system, allowing both the topside and diver to share a range of critical information and visualize the same underwater scene. Furthermore, the DAVD integrates the Company’s sonar technology, which allows dive operations to be performed in zero visibility conditions, a common problem that besets these operations.
The Company acquired Precision Acoustics Limited in October 2025, an acoustics sensor and materials business and is a recognized leader in the ultrasound and acoustic measurement field. Specializing in acoustic hydrophone design and innovative acoustic materials, they provide a comprehensive range of products and solutions, with a primary focus on medical imaging and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). NDT is used to validate the viability of structures such as aircraft, ship hulls, wellheads and other subsea structures. Their expertise extends to working closely with national and global standard-setting bodies (such as the National Physical Laboratory of the UK), contributing to the establishment of the primary measurement standards in the industry. They are also accredited to perform calibration services for medical devices and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standard, and they are one of only two organizations in the United Kingdom with this certification, alongside the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). Globally, only a handful of facilities hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for these measurements. Ultrasonic free-field sensitivity calibration is critical for markets that require precision ultrasonic measurement, strict safety compliance, and full metrological traceability. These include regulated and high-risk applications, such as diagnostic and therapeutic medical ultrasound, defense and underwater acoustics, where free-field calibration is essential to ensure accurate beam sensitivity and minimal interference.
The Company also includes two discrete Defense Engineering Services Business, Coda Octopus Martech Ltd (UK based) and Coda Octopus Engineering, Inc. (U.S. based) whose primary business model is to supply sub-assemblies into broader mission critical programs in the capacity of sub-contractors to the Prime Defense Contractors. Their scope of supply under these programs typically includes concept, design, prototype, manufacturing, and post-sale support. This gives them the opportunity to have repeat orders for these sub-assemblies through the life of these programs.
For further information, please visit http://www.codaoctopusgroup.com or contact us at coda@codaoctopusgroup.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Coda Octopus Group, Inc. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “assume” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward‐looking statements. Those forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectations for the growth of the Company's operations and revenue. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, changes in global economic condition, tariff and trade policies, reduction in government spending in the Defense Sector, customer demand, geopolitical issues, the outcome of our ongoing research and development efforts relating to our products including our patented real time 3D solutions or DAVD; our ability to develop the sales force required to achieve our development and other factors that affect our business set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2026 as amended on our Form 10-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2026, and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2026 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2026. Coda Octopus Group, Inc., does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.
Contact:
Mr. Dillon King
Coda Octopus IR Team at coda.ir@codaoctopusgroup.com
Coda Octopus Group, Inc.
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CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
January 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025
| 2026 Unaudited | 2025 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 30,446,369 | $ | 28,682,615 | ||||
| Accounts Receivable, net | 3,784,960 | 3,732,806 | ||||||
| Inventory | 14,195,378 | 13,636,512 | ||||||
| Unbilled Receivables | 1,906,633 | 2,988,779 | ||||||
| Prepaid Expenses | 365,303 | 434,021 | ||||||
| Other Current Assets | 461,892 | 531,469 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 51,160,535 | 50,006,202 | ||||||
| FIXED ASSETS | ||||||||
| Property and Equipment, net | 7,371,004 | 7,295,791 | ||||||
| Right of Use Asset, net | 374,597 | 372,647 | ||||||
| Total Fixed Assets | 7,745,601 | 7,668,438 | ||||||
| OTHER ASSETS | ||||||||
| Goodwill | 3,639,334 | 3,639,334 | ||||||
| Intangible Assets, net | 3,076,109 | 3,179,588 | ||||||
| Total Other Assets | 6,715,443 | 6,818,922 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 65,621,579 | $ | 64,493,562 | ||||
CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
January 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025
| 2026 Unaudited | 2025 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Accounts Payable | $ | 957,766 | $ | 1,407,439 | ||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 37,441 | 34,862 | ||||||
| Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | 2,538,054 | 2,475,952 | ||||||
| Deferred Revenue | 1,159,868 | 1,722,796 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 4,693,129 | 5,641,049 | ||||||
| LONG TERM LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Deferred Tax Liability, net | 327,728 | 317,949 | ||||||
| Non-current operating lease liabilities | 364,893 | 360,070 | ||||||
| Deferred Revenue, less current portion | 50,487 | 59,080 | ||||||
| Total Long Term Liabilities | 743,108 | 737,099 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 5,436,237 | 6,378,148 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Common Stock, $.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized, 11,270,575 issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025 | 11,271 | 11,271 | ||||||
| Preferred Stock $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, zero issued and outstanding as of January 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025. | - | - | ||||||
| Treasury Stock | (61,933 | ) | (61,933 | ) | ||||
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 63,348,283 | 63,321,294 | ||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (766,441 | ) | (1,878,657 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated Deficit | (2,345,838 | ) | (3,276,561 | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 60,185,342 | 58,115,414 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 65,621,579 | $ | 64,493,562 | ||||
CODA OCTOPUS GROUP, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net Revenues | $ | 6,710,112 | $ | 5,209,715 | ||||
| Cost of Revenues | 2,343,078 | 1,781,245 | ||||||
| Gross Profit | 4,367,034 | 3,428,470 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| Research & Development | 606,102 | 543,126 | ||||||
| Selling, General & Administrative | 2,750,862 | 2,223,322 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 3,356,964 | 2,766,448 | ||||||
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 1,010,070 | 662,022 | ||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||||||
| Other Income | 4,433 | 78,667 | ||||||
| Interest Income | 172,270 | 194,171 | ||||||
| Total Other Income | 176,703 | 272,838 | ||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 1,186,773 | 934,860 | ||||||
| INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT | ||||||||
| Current Tax (Expense) | (263,216 | ) | (48,874 | ) | ||||
| Deferred Tax Benefit | 7,166 | 26,989 | ||||||
| Total Income Tax (Expense) | (256,050 | ) | (21,885 | ) | ||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 930,723 | $ | 912,975 | ||||
| NET INCOME PER SHARE: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES: | ||||||||
| Basic | 11,270,575 | 11,213,989 | ||||||
| Diluted | 11,290,802 | 11,299,737 | ||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 930,723 | $ | 912,975 | ||||
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | 1,112,216 | (1,028,586 | ) | |||||
| Total Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | $ | 1,112,216 | $ | (1,028,586 | ) | |||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) | $ | 2,042,939 | $ | (115,611 | ) | |||
FAQ
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