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Cytek Biosciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results  and Provides 2026 Outlook 

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Cytek Biosciences (Nasdaq: CTKB) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $62.1M (+8% YoY) and full-year 2025 revenue of $201.5M (+1% YoY). Recurring revenue grew 21% and comprised 34% of 2025 revenue. GAAP gross margin fell to 52% for 2025; adjusted EBITDA was $5.0M for the year. Net loss was $66.5M, reflecting a $33.1M non-cash valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. Installed base reached 3,664 instruments with 630 placements in 2025. Cytek initiated 2026 revenue guidance of $205M–$212M (2%–5% growth).

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Positive

  • Recurring revenue +21% in 2025, now 34% of total revenue
  • Installed base reached 3,664 instruments with 630 placements in 2025
  • Aurora CS unit placements +22% in 2025 year-over-year
  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $205M–$212M (2%–5% growth)

Negative

  • Adjusted EBITDA declined from $22.4M (2024) to $5.0M (2025)
  • GAAP gross margin fell to 52% in 2025 from 55% in 2024 (~300 bps)
  • Net loss widened to $66.5M in 2025 from $6.0M in 2024 due to $33.1M valuation allowance
  • Cash and marketable securities decreased $16.4M year-over-year to $261.5M

News Market Reaction – CTKB

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On the day this news was published, CTKB gained 1.82%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Key Figures

Q4 2025 revenue: $62.1 million FY 2025 revenue: $201.5 million Recurring revenue growth: 21% +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 revenue $62.1 million Fourth quarter 2025, up 8% vs Q4 2024 and highest quarterly revenue
FY 2025 revenue $201.5 million Full year 2025, 1% growth vs full year 2024
Recurring revenue growth 21% Total recurring revenue growth in 2025 vs 2024, reaching 34% of total
FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $5.0 million Year ended Dec 31, 2025, down from $22.4 million in 2024
FY 2025 net loss $66.5 million Net loss for year ended Dec 31, 2025 vs $6.0 million in 2024
Cash & securities $261.5 million Cash and marketable securities as of Dec 31, 2025
2026 revenue guidance $205–$212 million Full-year 2026 outlook, implying 2%–5% growth over 2025 revenue
Installed base 3,664 instruments Total Cytek instruments installed, with 630 placements during 2025

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Peers on Argus

CTKB was up 0.23% with several peers also positive: KIDS +3.4%, VREX +0.96%, AVN...

CTKB was up 0.23% with several peers also positive: KIDS +3.4%, VREX +0.96%, AVNS +5.12%, while LAB and ZIMV were flat, indicating a modest sector-aligned upward bias.

Common Catalyst Multiple device/medtech peers had company-specific news (earnings at KIDS, board changes at AVNS), but no single unifying sector catalyst emerged.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 05 (Neutral)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Nov 05 Q3 2025 earnings Neutral +13.2% Q3 2025 revenue up 2% with higher recurring revenue but net loss vs prior income.
Aug 06 Q2 2025 earnings Negative +5.7% Q2 2025 revenue declined 2% and net loss widened despite solid recurring growth.
May 08 Q1 2025 earnings Negative -22.8% Q1 2025 revenue fell 7.6% and losses persisted, triggering a sharp share-price drop.
Feb 27 FY 2024 results Neutral -6.7% FY 2024 showed revenue growth and lower net loss but market sold off on outlook.
Nov 05 Q3 2024 earnings Positive +36.0% Q3 2024 delivered 7% revenue growth and return to net income, driving a strong rally.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases often produced sizable moves, with both sharp rallies and selloffs, and mixed alignment between headline tone and price reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past five earnings cycles, Cytek reported modest revenue growth but increasing operating costs and a shift from profitability to losses. Quarterly results in Q1–Q2 2025 showed revenue declines and net losses, while Q3 2025 delivered slight growth and higher recurring revenue. Full-year 2024 and early 2025 guidance focused on mid‑single‑digit growth ranges. Investor reactions have been volatile, with both strong gains and steep declines following earnings, underscoring sensitivity to margins, guidance, and litigation-related expenses.

Historical Comparison

+5.1% avg move · In the last five earnings-related releases, CTKB moved an average of 5.09%, with reactions ranging f...
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Average Historical Move earnings

In the last five earnings-related releases, CTKB moved an average of 5.09%, with reactions ranging from steep selloffs to strong rallies, reflecting high sensitivity to financial details.

Earnings updates show revenue moving from solid growth in 2024 to flat-to-low growth in 2025, while operating expenses and litigation-related G&A have pressured margins and turned prior profits into recurring net losses.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement delivered record quarterly revenue of $62.1M and full-year 2025 revenue of $201.5M...
Analysis

This announcement delivered record quarterly revenue of $62.1M and full-year 2025 revenue of $201.5M, but with lower gross margins and a wider $66.5M net loss. Recurring revenue grew 21% and reached 34% of total, while 2026 guidance of $205–$212M implies low single‑digit growth. Historically, earnings have prompted volatile reactions, so investors may focus on margin trends, litigation‑driven G&A costs, and whether recurring revenue expansion can restore profitability.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, non-gaap, gross profit margin, valuation allowance, +4 more
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adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA in the year ended December 31, 2025 was $5.0 million, compared"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-gaap financial
"On a non-GAAP constant currency basis, full year 2025 revenue was $198.2 million,"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
gross profit margin financial
"GAAP gross profit margin was 53% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 59%"
Gross profit margin shows how much money a company keeps from sales after paying for the goods or services it sold. It’s like checking how much profit is left over from each dollar earned before covering other costs. A higher margin indicates the company makes more money from its sales, which helps assess its profitability and efficiency.
valuation allowance financial
"due to the recording of a non-cash valuation allowance against deferred tax assets"
A valuation allowance is a reserve set aside to reduce the value of certain assets on a company's financial records when there is uncertainty about whether they will generate the expected benefits. It acts like a caution sign, indicating that some assets might not be fully recoverable or worth their recorded amount. This matters to investors because it provides a more realistic picture of a company's financial health and potential risks.
deferred tax assets financial
"valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $38.1 million due to the"
An item on a company’s balance sheet showing tax benefits it can use later to reduce future tax bills — think of it as an IOU from the tax system for past losses or timing differences. It matters to investors because it can boost future cash flow and apparent value if the company expects profits ahead, but those benefits vanish if the company cannot generate taxable income and the asset must be reduced.
restricted stock units financial
"4,514 restricted stock units were converted into 4,514 shares of common stock"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
constant currency financial
"On a non-GAAP constant currency basis, full year 2025 revenue was $198.2 million,"
Constant currency is a way of measuring financial results that removes the effects of changes in currency exchange rates. It allows for a clearer comparison of a company's performance over time by showing what the numbers would look like if exchange rates had stayed the same. This helps investors understand whether growth comes from actual business improvements or just currency fluctuations.
license and royalty settlement liability financial
"change in estimate of an adjustment to a license and royalty settlement liability."
A license and royalty settlement liability is a company’s recorded obligation to pay money after resolving a dispute or agreement over the right to use intellectual property, technology, or content. Think of it as a legal bill for past or ongoing use that the company has agreed—or been ordered—to settle; it matters to investors because it reduces cash, can affect future profit margins, and signals risks around a company’s patents, contracts, or business practices.

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FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytek® Biosciences, Inc. (“Cytek Biosciences” or “Cytek”) (Nasdaq: CTKB), a leading cell analysis solutions company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Highlights

  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter was $62.1 million, an 8% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, and the highest quarterly revenue achieved historically at Cytek

  • Total revenue for the full year 2025 was $201.5 million, a 1% increase compared to the full year 2024

  • Total recurring revenue, comprised of service and reagent revenues, grew 21% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 34% of total revenue

  • Adjusted EBITDA in the year ended December 31, 2025 was $5.0 million, compared to $22.4 million for the full year 2024

  • Expanded to a total installed base of 3,664 Cytek instruments, with 630 total instruments placed during 2025. Unit placements of Cytek’s Aurora CS system grew 22% in 2025 over the prior year.

  • Launched the Cytek Aurora™ Evo system, a new full spectrum flow cytometer that improves on Cytek’s flagship Aurora system and offers faster sample throughput, automated instrument startup and shutdown, enhanced resolution for small particle detection, and data harmonization

  • Launched the Cytek® Muse® Micro cell analyzer, which was awarded the 2025 Biotech Breakthrough Award for Drug Discovery Solution of the Year and highlights Cytek’s commitment to making cell analysis accessible, intuitive and cost-effective for laboratories of all sizes

“We were pleased by our fourth quarter revenue growth, which marked a clear acceleration versus the prior year and a continuation of the positive trends we saw earlier in 2025. Our revenue performance in the quarter was driven by strong momentum in FSP instrument sales in all major markets worldwide alongside sustained growth in our recurring revenue streams. We were especially encouraged to see improving instrument demand in both the US and EMEA,” said Dr. Wenbin Jiang, CEO of Cytek Biosciences. “This broad-based execution positions us well for 2026, where our priorities will continue to focus on the growth of our high-margin recurring revenue lines, accelerating the adoption of our instrument platforms, advancing a pipeline of innovative new products, and delivering profitable, durable growth in the large cell analysis market.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $62.1 million, an 8% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in revenue was due to higher revenue broadly across all major regions.

GAAP gross profit was $32.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 2% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. GAAP gross profit margin was 53% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 59% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted gross profit margin, after adjusting for stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, was 55% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 61% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Operating expenses were $38.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.8 million or 25.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 due to increased general and administrative and sales and marketing expenses, and a non-recurring benefit of $2.6 million in the prior year quarter, offset by a reduction in research and development expenses.

Research and development expenses were $9.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 7.8% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.

Sales and marketing expenses were $13.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a 10.6% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.

General and administrative expenses were $16.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, increasing $7.3 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 due primarily to increased headcount, sales commission, and litigation-related expenses, and a non-recurring benefit of $2.6 million in the prior-year quarter related to a change in estimate of an adjustment to a license and royalty settlement liability.

Loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $5.6 million compared to income from operations of $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $44.1 million, compared to a net income of $9.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 is primarily due to the recording of a non-cash valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $38.1 million due to the uncertainty of realizing the associated future tax benefits, and the $5.6 million loss from operations.

Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2025, after adjusting for stock-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange impacts, declined to $4.5 million compared to $12.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to the $7.8 million increase in operating expenses. Excluding investment income, Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $2.7 million, compared to $10.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Cash and marketable securities totaled $261.5 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $261.7 million as of September 30, 2025, a decrease of $0.2 million.

Full Year 2025 Financial Results 

Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $201.5 million, a 1% increase compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in revenue was due to higher revenue in APAC and the US, partially offset by softness in EMEA, and rest-of-world. On a non-GAAP constant currency basis, full year 2025 revenue was $198.2 million, a decline of 1.1% compared to full year 2024 as reported.

GAAP gross profit was $104.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 6% decrease compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. GAAP gross profit margin was 52% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 55% in the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted gross profit margin, after adjusting for stock-based compensation expense and amortization of acquisition-related intangibles, was 55% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 59% in the year ended December 31, 2024.

Operating expenses were $144.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 10% increase compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to higher general and administrative expense, partially offset by lower research and development expense.

Research and development expenses were $36.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 7.4% decrease compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. 

Sales and marketing expenses were $49.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 0.7% increase compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. 

General and administrative expenses were $58.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, increasing 36.7% compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to higher patent litigation expenses, higher compensation, sales and use tax, and software expenses and a lower benefit related to the change in estimate of an adjustment to a license and royalty settlement liability.

Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $40.4 million compared to loss from operations of $20.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $66.5 million compared to a net loss of $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in net loss in full year 2025 is primarily driven by a $6.6 million decline in gross profit; a $5.7 million reduction in interest expense, primarily due to a non-recurring benefit in the prior year related to the change in estimate of an adjustment to a license and royalty settlement liability; a $36.4 million increase in tax expense primarily due to the recording of a non-cash valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $33.1 million; and a $13.2 million increase in operating expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025, after adjusting for stock-based compensation expense and foreign currency impacts was $5.0 million, compared to $22.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to $6.6 million lower gross profit and $13.2 million higher operating expenses. Excluding investment income, Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $(3.1) million, compared to $14.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Cash and marketable securities totaled $261.5 million as of December 31, 2025 compared to $277.9 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $16.4 million. The reduction in cash and marketable securities was primarily due to the Company’s repurchase of approximately 3.3 million shares for $15.1 million during 2025.

2026 Revenue Outlook

Cytek Biosciences initiates its 2026 revenue guidance for full year 2026 revenue to be in the range of $205 million to $212 million, representing growth of 2% to 5% over full year 2025, assuming no change in current foreign currency exchange rates or 2025 US tariff policy.

Webcast Information

Cytek will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and year end 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at investors.cytekbio.com.

About Cytek Biosciences, Inc.

Cytek Biosciences (Nasdaq: CTKB) is a leading cell analysis solutions company advancing the next generation of cell analysis tools by delivering high-resolution, high-content and high-sensitivity cell analysis utilizing its patented Full Spectrum Profiling™ (FSP®) technology. Cytek’s novel approach harnesses the power of information within the entire spectrum of a fluorescent signal to achieve a higher level of multiplexing with precision and sensitivity. Cytek’s platform includes: its core FSP instruments, the Cytek Aurora™, Northern Lights™, Cytek Aurora™ CS and Cytek Aurora™ Evo systems; the Muse® Micro system; the Cytek Orion™ reagent cocktail preparation system; the Enhanced Small Particle™ (ESP™) detection technology; the flow cytometers and imaging products under the Amnis® and Guava® brands; and reagents, software and services to provide a comprehensive and integrated suite of solutions for its customers. Cytek is headquartered in Fremont, California with offices and distribution channels across the globe. More information about the company and its products is available at www.cytekbio.com.

Cytek’s products are for research use only and not for use in diagnostic procedures (other than Cytek’s Northern Lights-CLC system and certain reagents, which are available for clinical use only in China and the European Union).

Cytek, Full Spectrum Profiling, FSP, Cytek Aurora, Northern Lights, Enhanced Small Particle, ESP, Muse, Cytek Orion, Amnis and Guava are trademarks of Cytek Biosciences, Inc.

In addition to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), press releases, public conference calls and webcasts, Cytek uses its website (www.cytekbio.com), LinkedIn page and X account as channels of distribution of information about its company, products, planned financial and other announcements, attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences and other matters. Such information may be deemed material information and Cytek may use these channels to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Therefore, investors should monitor Cytek’s website, LinkedIn page, and X account in addition to following its SEC filings, news releases, public conference calls and webcasts.

Statement Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

Cytek has presented certain financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and also on a non-GAAP basis for the three-month period and full year ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, including “Adjusted gross profit,” “Adjusted gross profit margin,” “Adjusted EBITDA,” “Adjusted EBITDA excluding investment income,” and revenue on a “constant currency basis,” referenced in this release, taken in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, provide useful information for both management and investors by excluding certain non-cash and other expenses that are not indicative of the company’s core operating results. Management uses non-GAAP measures to compare the company’s performance relative to forecasts and strategic plans and to benchmark the company’s performance externally against competitors. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of the company’s operating results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Cytek encourages investors to carefully consider its results under GAAP, as well as its supplemental non-GAAP information and the reconciliation between these presentations, to more fully understand its business. Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP operating results are presented in the accompanying tables of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “potential,” “predict,” or “continue” or the negatives of these terms or variation of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Cytek’s growth strategy, including Cytek’s ability to expand its global installed base, grow its recurring revenue streams, accelerate adoption of its instrument platforms, advance a pipeline of innovative new products, and deliver profitable, durable growth; and Cytek’s future financial performance, including its outlook for fiscal year 2026 and expectations for 2026 total revenue. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, forecasts, beliefs, assumptions and information currently available to management. These statements also deal with future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include global geopolitical, economic and market conditions; Cytek’s ability to manage the impacts of recent and future export controls and licensing requirements, tariffs and NIH funding policies on its business; Cytek’s ability to evaluate its prospects for future viability and predict future performance; Cytek’s ability to accurately forecast customer demand and adoption of its products; Cytek’s ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of collaborations; Cytek’s dependence on certain sole and single source suppliers; competition; market acceptance of Cytek’s current and potential products; Cytek’s ability to manage the growth and complexity of its organization, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and hire and retain key employees; Cytek’s ability to manufacture its products in high-quality commercial quantities successfully and consistently to meet demand; Cytek’s ability to increase penetration in its existing markets and expand into adjacent markets; Cytek’s ability to secure additional distributors or maintain good relationships with its existing distributors; Cytek’s ability to successfully develop and introduce new products; Cytek’s ability to maintain, protect and enhance its intellectual property; Cytek’s ability to continue to stay in compliance with its material contractual obligations, applicable laws and regulations; and foreign currency exchange impacts. You should refer to the sections titled “Risk Factors” set forth in Cytek’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 5, 2025 and in Cytek’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 to be filed with the SEC on or about the date hereof, and other filings Cytek makes with the SEC from time to time for a discussion of important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by Cytek’s forward-looking statements. Although Cytek believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot provide any assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct nor can it guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Cytek as of the date hereof, and Cytek disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements provided to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Cytek’s as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Information contained on, or that is referenced or can be accessed through, our website does not constitute part of this document, and inclusions of any website addresses herein are inactive textual references only.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Olsen
Lages & Associates
(949) 453-8080
stephanie@lages.com 

Investor Contact:
Paul Goodson
Head of Investor Relations
Cytek Biosciences
pgoodson@cytekbio.com


 
Cytek Biosciences, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) December 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024
Assets    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $90,853  $98,716 
Restricted cash     29 
Marketable securities  170,676   179,145 
Trade accounts receivable, net  62,509   60,588 
Inventories  48,428   43,893 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  19,530   14,075 
Total current assets  391,996   396,446 
Deferred income tax assets, noncurrent     33,374 
Property and equipment, net  18,009   17,962 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  11,315   10,168 
Goodwill  16,697   16,663 
Intangible assets, net  16,821   20,128 
Other noncurrent assets  6,704   4,759 
Total assets $461,542  $499,500 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity    
Current liabilities:    
Trade accounts payable $6,410  $5,529 
Legal settlement liability, current  2,495   1,705 
Accrued expenses  23,417   21,443 
Other current liabilities  16,978   13,494 
Deferred revenue, current  28,504   25,492 
Total current liabilities  77,804   67,663 
Legal settlement liability, noncurrent  6,786   9,036 
Deferred revenue, noncurrent  18,339   16,098 
Operating lease liability, noncurrent  14,042   7,552 
Long term debt  525   1,050 
Other noncurrent liabilities  2,307   2,364 
Total liabilities $119,803  $103,763 
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000,000 authorized shares as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; 128,550,136 and 129,205,901 issued and outstanding shares as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.  129   129 
Additional paid-in capital  441,107   430,791 
Accumulated deficit  (101,738)  (35,199)
Accumulated other comprehensive income  2,241   16 
Total stockholders’ equity  341,739   395,737 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $461,542  $499,500 
         


 
Cytek Biosciences, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Unaudited)
 
  Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(In thousands, except share and per share data)  2025   2024   2025   2024 
Revenue, net:        
Product $46,594  $45,021  $144,233  $153,263 
Service $15,547  $12,455  $57,260  $47,190 
Total revenue, net $62,141  $57,476  $201,493   200,453 
Cost of sales:        
Product  21,635   19,044   69,813   69,088 
Service  7,621   4,780   27,220   20,259 
Total cost of sales  29,256   23,824   97,033   89,347 
Gross profit  32,885   33,652   104,460   111,106 
Operating expenses:        
Research and development  8,962   9,723   36,468   39,402 
Sales and marketing  13,131   11,874   49,440   49,114 
General and administrative  16,386   9,069   58,936   43,113 
Total operating expenses  38,479   30,666   144,844   131,629 
(Loss) income from operations  (5,594)  2,986   (40,384)  (20,523)
Other income (expense):        
Interest income (expense), net  725   5,933   (474)  5,239 
Interest income  580   913   2,216   5,121 
Other income, net  258   491   8,801   4,463 
Total other income, net  1,563   7,337   10,543   14,823 
(Loss) income before income taxes  (4,031)  10,323   (29,841)  (5,700)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes  40,045   680   36,698   320 
Net (loss) income $(44,076) $9,643  $(66,539) $(6,020)
Less: net (loss) income allocated to noncontrolling interests            
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $(44,076) $9,643  $(66,539) $(6,020)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share, basic $(0.34) $0.07  $(0.52) $(0.05)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share, diluted $(0.34) $0.07  $(0.52) $(0.05)
Weighted-average shares used in calculating net (loss) income per share, basic  128,166,224   129,090,641   127,745,939   130,611,330 
Weighted-average shares used in calculating net (loss) income per share, diluted  128,166,224   130,860,114   127,745,939   130,611,330 
Comprehensive (loss) income:         
Net (loss) income $(44,076) $9,643  $(66,539) $(6,020)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax  1,383   (39)  2,167   1,193 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities  38   (47)  58   97 
Net comprehensive (loss) income $(42,655) $9,557  $(64,314) $(4,730)
                 


 
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

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  Three months ended Twelve months ended
(In thousands) December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
GAAP gross profit $32,885  $33,652  $104,460  $111,106 
Stock based compensation $893  $1,139  $3,995  $4,438 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets $481  $498  $1,935  $1,997 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit $34,259  $35,289  $110,390  $117,541 
GAAP gross margin  53%  59%  52%  55%
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin  55%  61%  55%  59%
GAAP net income $(44,076) $9,643  $(66,539) $(6,020)
Depreciation and amortization $3,045  $2,849  $11,978  $10,595 
Provision for income taxes* $40,045  $680  $36,698  $320 
Interest income $(580) $(913) $(2,215) $(5,121)
Interest (income) expense, net $(725) $(5,933) $475  $(5,240)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) $1,255  $1,764  $(730) $3,597 
Stock based compensation $5,527  $7,003  $24,585  $26,848 
License and royalty settlement adjustment $  $(2,561) $  $(2,561)
Non-recurring deferred ATM facility offering cost write off $  $  $711  $ 
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA $4,491  $12,532  $4,963  $22,418 
Investment income $(1,805) $(2,298) $(8,075) $(8,016)
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA excluding investment income $2,686  $10,234  $(3,112) $14,402 
                 

*The Company recorded valuation allowance of $38.1 million and $33.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, due to cumulative pre-tax losses and uncertainty regarding the realization of deferred tax assets. The increase was recorded as a component of income tax expense.

Revenue Three months ended
December 31, 2025
 Three months ended
December 31, 2024
 Twelve months ended
December 31, 2025
 Twelve months ended
December 31, 2024
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
As reported 62,141  57,476  201,493  200,453 
Non-GAAP constant currency 60,161  58,590  198,247  201,346 
FX Impact [$] (1,980) 1,114  (3,246) 893 
FX Impact [%] (3.2)% 1.9% (1.6)% 0.4%
           

*Revenue in Constant Currency. The Company defines revenue in constant currency as GAAP revenue adjusted for revenue reported in currencies other than United States dollars as if they were converted into United States dollars using the average exchange rates from the comparative period rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods. The Company provides revenue in constant currency information as a framework for assessing how its underlying businesses performed period to period, excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations.


FAQ

What is Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) 2026 revenue guidance announced on Feb 26, 2026?

Cytek guided full-year 2026 revenue to $205M–$212M, implying 2%–5% growth. According to the company, this assumes no change in current foreign exchange rates or 2025 US tariff policy, and reflects planned focus on recurring revenue and instrument adoption.

Why did Cytek (CTKB) report a large net loss in 2025 and what drove it?

Cytek posted a $66.5M net loss in 2025 largely due to a non-cash valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. According to the company, a $33.1M valuation allowance and higher operating losses materially increased the reported net loss versus 2024.

How did Cytek’s recurring revenue perform in 2025 and why does it matter for CTKB investors?

Recurring revenue grew 21% in 2025 and represented 34% of total revenue. According to the company, stronger service and reagent sales support higher-margin, predictable revenue streams and are a strategic priority for 2026.

What happened to Cytek’s adjusted EBITDA and gross margins in 2025 for CTKB shareholders?

Adjusted EBITDA fell to $5.0M for 2025 from $22.4M in 2024, and adjusted gross margin declined to 55% (GAAP 52%). According to the company, lower gross profit and higher operating expenses drove the deterioration.

How large is Cytek’s installed base and instrument placement trend for 2025 (CTKB)?

Cytek expanded its installed base to 3,664 instruments with 630 placements in 2025. According to the company, Aurora CS placements rose 22% year-over-year, indicating growing product adoption across major regions.

Did Cytek (CTKB) use cash for share repurchases or other material uses in 2025?

Cytek repurchased approximately 3.3 million shares for $15.1M during 2025, contributing to a $16.4M decline in cash and marketable securities. According to the company, the buyback was the primary driver of the cash reduction versus year-end 2024.
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