Dot Ai Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Dot Ai (Nasdaq: DAIC) reported first quarter 2026 results and reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $6.0–$7.5 million and bookings guidance of $12–$15 million, reflecting expectations for a back-end-loaded ramp in subscription contracts.
Q1 2026 revenue was de minimis versus $0.4 million a year earlier. Gross margin reached 78.2%. Operating expenses rose to $4.1 million from $2.1 million. Net loss widened to $4.5 million (‑$0.15 per share), and adjusted EBITDA was ‑$3.9 million.
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Positive
- Reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $6.0–$7.5 million
- Reaffirmed 2026 bookings guidance of $12–$15 million
- Reported Q1 2026 gross margin of 78.2%
- Ongoing transition toward recurring subscription SaaS revenue
- Commercial deployment of generation 3.0 Asset Intelligence SaaS platform
Negative
- Q1 2026 revenue described as de minimis vs $0.4 million prior year
- Q1 2026 operating expenses increased to $4.1 million from $2.1 million
- Q1 2026 net loss widened to $4.5 million from $1.3 million
- Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss increased to ‑$3.9 million from ‑$1.3 million
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
DAIC is down 0.82% with no peers in the momentum scanner. Broader peers show mixed moves (e.g., CTM up 4.58%, CSPI down 1.93%), suggesting a stock-specific reaction to the earnings release.
Previous Earnings,AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -1.3% | Announced timing and access details for upcoming Q1 2026 earnings call. |
| Mar 04 | Earnings results | Positive | -11.2% | Reported strong 2025 revenue ramp and issued 2026 revenue guidance. |
| Feb 26 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -9.5% | Set date and logistics for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. |
| Nov 13 | Earnings results | Positive | -7.2% | Reported Q3 2025 revenue growth and multiple operational milestones. |
Earnings- and call-related news has historically been followed by negative moves, with an average same-tag reaction of about -7.28%, indicating a pattern of weakness around earnings disclosures.
Over the past several quarters, Dot Ai has used earnings and related announcements to highlight its transition to commercial operations and recurring SaaS revenue. In Q3 2025 it reported initial ramp revenue, followed by full-year 2025 results with revenue of $5.8M and 2026 guidance of $6.0–$7.5M. Call announcements around Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 prompted negative price reactions, and prior earnings results on 2026-03-04 also saw a double‑digit decline, framing today’s Q1 2026 report and reaffirmed guidance against a history of post-earnings weakness.
Historical Comparison
In the past earnings-related releases tagged "earnings,AI", DAIC moved on average -7.28%, with results often followed by declines despite growth messaging. Today’s Q1 2026 report and reaffirmed guidance fit into this pattern of cautious market reception.
Same-tag events show progression from Q3 2025 ramp, to full-year 2025 results with 2026 guidance, and now Q1 2026 results reaffirming that guidance while emphasizing a shift toward recurring subscription revenue.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Dot Ai’s Q1 2026 results and reiterates full‑year 2026 revenue guidance of $6.0–$7.5M, alongside a strong reported gross margin of 78.2% but de minimis current revenue and a net loss of $4.5M. Historically, earnings-tagged releases have coincided with an average move of -7.28%. Recent SEC filings describe going concern language, registered resale overhangs, and prior cash constraints, making future revenue ramp, expense discipline, and financing terms key metrics to watch.
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Commercial Pipeline and Strategic Partnerships Continue to Lay Foundation for a 2026 Revenue Ramp; Company Reaffirms Full-Year 2026 Revenue Guidance of
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / CID Holdco. (Nasdaq:DAIC) ("Dot Ai" or the "Company"), an IoT and AI-based SaaS company redefining asset intelligence for industrial technology, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 and Recent Operational Highlights:
Reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of
$6.0 t o$7.5 million and bookings guidance of$12 t o$15 million , reflecting management's confidence in the Company's commercial pipeline and transition to recurring subscription revenue.Continued commercial deployment of the Company's generation 3.0 Asset Intelligence SaaS platform with full multi-tenant architecture, delivering real-time asset visibility, predictive analytics, and seamless integration with existing customer infrastructure as the backbone of the Company's recurring revenue model.
Showcased the generation 3.0 Asset Intelligence platform at Manifest 2026, the premier supply chain and logistics technology conference held February 9-11 in Las Vegas. CEO Ed Nabrotzky participated in a featured panel discussion alongside partners from Würth Industry and Wiliot, highlighting the Company's expanding ecosystem and commercial traction.
Hosted an industry webinar on April 1, 2026, "Ambient IoT: The Intelligence Nobody Talks About but Everyone Depends On," with partners Wiliot and Würth Industry North America, exploring how ambient IoT and AI are transforming asset tracking into operational intelligence across industrial supply chains.
Engaged MZ Group, an international investor relations firm, to lead a strategic investor relations and financial communications program designed to increase visibility throughout the investment community.
Management Commentary
Ed Nabrotzky, Co-Founder and CEO of Dot Ai, said: "The first quarter of 2026 was a quarter of foundation building for the growth expected in the latter half of this year. We remained focused on building our robust pipeline of what we expect to be recurring subscription revenue, scaling our hardware deployments, and expanding our partner ecosystem. Our first quarter results reflect the disciplined execution and cost controls we have implemented to align spend with achievement of important subscriber milestones, and we are encouraged by the traction we are seeing across multiple industrial verticals.
"During the quarter, we showcased our generation 3.0 Asset Intelligence platform at Manifest 2026 alongside our partners Würth Industry and Wiliot, as well as hosted a well-attended industry webinar on ambient IoT and operational intelligence. These activities build on the strategic partnerships, manufacturing expansion, and platform milestones we completed in 2025 and position us to scale through the balance of the year.
"We are reaffirming our 2026 revenue guidance of
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was, as expected, de minimis as compared to
Gross profit for revenue in the first quarter saw a gross margin of
Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 totaled
Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, totaled (
Conference Call
Management will host an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time today, Monday, May 11, 2026 to discuss the Company's first quarter 2026 financial results, provide a corporate update, and conclude with Q&A from telephone participants. To participate, please use the following information:
Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
U.S. Dial-in: 1-877-407-0789
International Dial-in: 1-201-689-8562
Conference ID: 13760262
Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1760900&tp_key=2d4cb9b775
Please join at least five minutes before the start of the call to ensure timely participation. A webcast replay will be available following the call using the webcast link above.
About Dot Ai
Dot Ai (Nasdaq:DAIC) is an IoT and AI-based SaaS company at the forefront of Asset Intelligence technology for smart supply chain operations. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI engines, cutting-edge 5G RF and BLE technology, and seamless cloud integrations, Dot Ai offers real-time asset visibility and predictive analytics that integrate with existing infrastructure. The Company serves multiple industries including aviation, construction, delivery, military, mining, retail, sea ports, medical logistics, warehousing and manufacturing. For more information, please visit daic.ai.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes the following non-GAAP measure - adjusted EBITDA, which is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as a measure of financial performance. The Company believes this non-GAAP measure, when considered together with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to the Company's results of operations. However, this non-GAAP measure has significant limitations in that it does not reflect all the costs and other items associated with the operation of the Company's business as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the Company's non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently and are therefore not comparable to similar measures by other companies. Therefore, investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance in accordance with GAAP. For a definition and reconciliation of EBITDA to net income (loss), its corresponding GAAP measure, please see the reconciliation table shown in this press release below.
US-GAAP NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In Thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
Net Loss | $ | (4,465 | ) | $ | (1,285 | ) | ||
Interest expense, depreciation and amortization | 532 | 160 | ||||||
EBITDA | $ | (3,933 | ) | $ | (1,125 | ) | ||
Adjustments | ||||||||
Acquisition and integration | - | 378 | ||||||
Change in fair value of SAFE notes | - | (612 | ) | |||||
Loss on issuance of shares | (1 | ) | - | |||||
Stock based compensation | 2 | 10 | ||||||
Total Adjustments | 1 | (224 | ) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (3,932 | ) | $ | (1,349 | ) | ||
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, including statements regarding anticipated production capacity increases, facility expansion plans, expected order fulfillment, and future business growth. All forward-looking statements are based on Dot Ai's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the company. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Dot Ai assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact
Lucas A. Zimmerman & Ian Scargill
MZ Group - MZ North America
(262) 247-6461
DAIC@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us
SOURCE: Dot Ai
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