Elite Express Holding Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Elite Express Holding (Nasdaq: ETS) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026.

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Elite Express Holding (Nasdaq: ETS) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026. Revenue was $805,298, up 16.3% year-over-year, while net loss narrowed to $110,104, a 46.3% improvement.

Gross profit improved to $157,365 (19.4% margin) from a prior-year gross loss, cost of revenue fell to $647,933, and general and administrative expenses rose to $464,606. Loan interest income was $199,830, with $150,000 collected post-quarter.

Positive

• Revenue +16.3% YoY to $805,298
• Gross margin improvement to 19.4% from -4.7%
• Interest income of $199,830 from loans receivable and $150,000 repayments collected

Negative

• Net loss of $110,104 remains despite improvement
• G&A expenses +63.8% to $464,606, driven by public company costs

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Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $805,298 Revenue growth: 16.3% YoY Q1 2026 net loss: $110,104 +5 more

Q1 2026 revenue

$805,298

Quarter ended February 28, 2026

Revenue growth

16.3% YoY

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025

Q1 2026 net loss

$110,104

Quarter ended February 28, 2026

Q1 2025 net loss

$204,999

Prior-year quarter for comparison

Activity-based revenue

$621,336

Q1 2026, 77.1% of total revenue

Other P&D revenue

$24,355

Q1 2026 vs $498 in Q1 2025

Cost of revenue

$647,933

Q1 2026, down from $724,550 in Q1 2025

Interest income

$199,830

Q1 2026 loans receivable portfolio

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LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Express Holding Inc. (“ETS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq CM: ETS), a California-based provider of last-mile delivery services, today reported results for the quarter ended February 28, 2026.

For the quarter ended February 28, 2026, the Company reported revenue of $805,298, representing a 16.3% increase compared with the same period in 2025. The Company reported a net loss of $110,104, representing a 46.3% improvement compared with the net loss of $204,999 for the same period in 2025.

Yidan Chen, ETS’s CEO commented, “Our first quarter of fiscal 2026 reflects continued operational momentum following our transition to a public company. We achieved 16.3% year-over-year revenue growth while significantly reducing our net loss by 46.3%, demonstrating improved operating efficiency.

“We benefited from stronger delivery volumes, optimized route management, fleet utilization, and labor efficiency. Supported by resilient e-commerce demand, we believe ETS is well positioned to strengthen financial performance and deliver long-term shareholder value.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

For the three months ended February 28, 2026, the Company reported revenue of $805,298, representing an increase of $113,155, or 16.3%, compared with $692,143 for the three months ended February 28, 2025. Activity-based revenue accounted for $621,336, or 77.1% of total revenue, during the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared with $538,851, or 77.9% of total revenue, for the same period in the prior year. Fixed revenue, including weekly service charges and branding-related revenue, increased from $152,794 for the three months ended February 28, 2025 to $159,607 for the three months ended February 28, 2026. This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in the weekly service charge standard under the Company's updated ISP agreement with FedEx, which was renewed on February 21, 2026. Other Pickup and Delivery revenue increased from $498 for the three months ended February 28, 2025 to $24,355 for the three months ended February 28, 2026, representing an increase of $23,857, or 4,789.2%. The increase was primarily attributable to higher activity-based service volumes during the quarter under the Company's ISP Agreement with FedEx.

The Company also reported cost of revenue of $647,933 for the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared with $724,550 for the three months ended February 28, 2025, representing a decrease of $76,617, or 10.6%. The decrease was primarily driven by lower vehicle repair and maintenance costs and reduced depreciation expense as certain fleet assets reached the end of their depreciation schedules.

For the three months ended February 28, 2026, the Company reported gross profit of $157,365, compared with a gross loss of $32,407 for the three months ended February 28, 2025, representing an improvement of $189,772. Gross margin improved to 19.4% for the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared with negative 4.7% in the prior-year period. The improvement was primarily attributable to lower vehicle repair and maintenance expenses and reduced depreciation expense reflecting a reduction in fleet size and vehicles that were written off during the applicable periods. The improvement was also driven by higher activity-based revenue volumes during the quarter.

General and administrative expenses for the Company increased by $180,987, or 63.8%, to $464,606 for the three months ended February 28, 2026, from $283,619 for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The increase was mainly due to (i) $49,838 in higher professional fees, primarily related to audit services, financial reporting, and SEC and regulatory compliance related to our transition to a public company; (ii) $82,851 in higher payroll expenses associated with personnel supporting corporate governance, internal controls, and administrative operations; (iii) a $48,298 increase in other expenses; and (iv) higher insurance costs as a result of the Company's listing on Nasdaq.

During the three months ended February 28, 2026, the Company’s loans receivable portfolio, which was originated during fiscal 2025, generated interest income of $199,830. The loans were extended to unrelated third-party business partners to earn interest income on the net proceeds from the Company's initial public offering prior to their deployment for the purposes described in the Company's prospectus. Each loan bears interest at an annual rate of 8% and is scheduled to mature in May 2026, reflecting the agreed extension of the original terms. During the three months ended February 28, 2026, the Company received principal repayments of $50,000. Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company collected an additional $100,000 on March 16, 2026. As of the date of this release, an aggregate of $150,000 of the outstanding balance has been received. All loans remain secured by irrevocable personal unlimited joint and several liability guarantees provided by the shareholders or chief executive officers of the respective borrowers, and the Company has no related-party relationships with the borrowers.

The Company reported a net loss of $110,104 for the three months ended February 28, 2026, compared with a net loss of $204,999 for the same period of 2025, representing an improvement of $94,895, or 46.3%. The improvement was primarily attributable to revenue growth, improved gross profitability driven by lower vehicle repair and maintenance costs and reduced depreciation expense, and interest income earned on outstanding loans receivable, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses associated with public company operations.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: projections of earnings, revenue, or other financial items; statements regarding the adequacy, availability, and sources of capital; statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; statements concerning proposed new services or developments; statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate,” and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025, as well as in the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed. The Company’s future financial condition and results of operations are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

The information included in this release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended February 28, 2026.

For more information, please contact:

Elite Express Holding Inc.

Investor Relations
(949) 758-0650
ir@eliteexpressholding.com

ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	For the Three Months Ended
	February 28,
	2026				2025
REVENUE	$	805,298			$	692,143
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of service		91,255				70,159
Cost of labor		386,961				390,808
Depreciation and amortization		16,528				62,168
Fuel		105,109				107,913
Maintenance and repairs		48,080				93,502
Total cost of revenue		647,933				724,550
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)		157,365				(32,407	)
OPERATING EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses		464,606				283,619
Total operating expenses		464,606				283,619
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS		(307,241	)			(316,026	)
OTHER INCOME
Interest income, net		198,737				—
Other income, net		—				4,729
Total other income, net		198,737				4,729
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)		(108,504	)			(311,297	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		1,600				(106,298	)
NET LOSS	$	(110,104	)		$	(204,999	)
Loss per common share - basic and diluted	$	(0.01	)		$	(0.02	)
Weighted average shares - basic and diluted		16,716,672				16,916,667

ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
						As of February 28,				As of November 30,
						2026				2025
						(UNAUDITED)				(AUDITED)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents						$	68,065			$	1,308,529
Accounts receivable							84,411				72,582
Loans receivable							9,949,811				9,999,811
Prepaid D&O insurance							66,894				102,443
Prepaid expenses and other current assets							1,868,232				898,191
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS							12,037,413				12,381,556
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Plant and equipment							170,697				167,008
Intangible assets							473,800				487,600
Goodwill							668,858				668,858
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS							1,313,355				1,323,466
TOTAL ASSETS						$	13,350,768			$	13,705,022
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES							269,005				513,155
TOTAL LIABILITIES							269,005				513,155
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY							13,081,763				13,191,867
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY						$	13,350,768			$	13,705,022

ELITE EXPRESS HOLDING INC. & ITS SUBSIDIARY UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
									For the Three Months Ended
									February 28,
									2026					2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss									$	(110,104	)			$	(204,999	)
Net cash used in operating activities										(1,248,639	)				(297,091	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash provided by investing activities										43,582					—
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities										(35,407	)				295,000
Net decrease in cash										(1,240,464	)				(2,091	)
Cash, beginning of period										1,308,529					170,157
Cash, end of period									$	68,065				$	168,066

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What were ETS (NASDAQ:ETS) revenue and year-over-year growth for Q1 2026?

ETS reported revenue of $805,298 in Q1 2026, a 16.3% year-over-year increase. According to the company, activity-based revenue was $621,336 (77.1% of total) and fixed revenue rose to $159,607, helped by a renewed ISP agreement with FedEx.

How did ETS’s profitability change in the quarter ended February 28, 2026?

ETS narrowed its net loss to $110,104 in Q1 2026, a 46.3% improvement year-over-year. According to the company, improved gross profit of $157,365 and lower cost of revenue drove the improvement despite higher G&A expenses.

What drove the gross margin improvement for ETS in Q1 2026?

Gross margin improved to 19.4% from negative 4.7% in the prior year period. According to the company, lower vehicle repair and maintenance costs, reduced depreciation, and higher activity-based volumes were the main drivers.

Why did ETS’s general and administrative expenses increase in Q1 2026?

G&A rose to $464,606, a 63.8% increase versus prior year, primarily due to public company costs. According to the company, higher audit and professional fees, payroll for corporate functions, and increased insurance expenses explain most of the rise.

What is the status of ETS’s loans receivable and related interest income in Q1 2026?

ETS recorded $199,830 of interest income from loans receivable during Q1 2026 and received $150,000 in principal repayments. According to the company, the loans bear 8% interest, are secured by guarantors, and mature in May 2026.

What should investors know about ETS’s operational trends in Q1 2026?

ETS reported stronger delivery volumes, improved route and fleet utilization, and reduced maintenance costs during Q1 2026. According to the company, these operational improvements supported revenue growth and a significant swing to positive gross profitability.