NEXE Innovations Reports Q1 2026 Results: Strong Balance Sheet, Positive Gross Margin, and Key Food Safety Audit Milestone

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NEXE Innovations (OTC: NEXNF) reported Q1 2026 results for the three-month period ended Aug 31, 2025, showing early commercial traction and a strong liquidity position.

Key facts: Revenue rose to $120,484 from $3,147 in Q1 2025; the company recorded its first positive gross profit of $16,453 (13.7% gross margin); cash and GIC investments total $11.45M; and NEXE passed a third-party Food Safety Small Supplier Audit with a 99% pass rate (100% in 7 of 9 categories). Management cites repeat orders and a 100,000–pod initial order from a West Coast roaster, and expects funding to meet short-term priorities.

Positive

• Revenue increased to $120,484 from $3,147 (Q1 2025)
• First-ever positive gross profit of $16,453 (13.7% margin)
• Cash & GIC investments of $11.45 million provide liquidity
• Passed third-party Food Safety Audit with a 99% overall pass rate
• Initial purchase order of 100,000 compostable pods from a roaster

Negative

• Q1 revenue remains modest at $120,484 in absolute terms
• Selling, general & administrative costs of $735,484 exceed Q1 revenue

WINDSOR, Ont., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXE Innovations Inc. ("NEXE", the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") (TSX.V: NEXE) (Frankfurt: NX5) (OTC: NEXNF), a compostable and innovative materials company, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three-month period ended August 31, 2025 ("Q1 2026"). The Company reported revenue growth, a positive gross margin, maintained a strong balance sheet, and achieved a major third-party Food Safety Audit milestone which we believe reflects progress in operational compliance and commercial readiness.

Q1 2026 Results:

• Revenue Growth: Revenue increased to $120,484, compared to $3,147 in Q1 2025, reflecting continued adoption of NEXE’s next-generation compostable coffee pod launched in late 2024.
• Positive Gross Margin: NEXE reported its first-ever positive gross profit of $16,453 with a 13.7% gross margin, which we believe represents an early step toward scalable profitability.
• Cost Control: Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased 3% year-over-year to $735,484, driven by disciplined management of professional fees and salaries.
• Strong Liquidity: NEXE maintained a solid balance sheet with $11.45 million in cash and GIC investments, and minimal debt.
• Food Safety Certification: Successfully passed a third-party Food Safety Small Supplier Audit—a requirement for one of North America’s largest retailers—achieving an overall 99% pass rate.
  
  

“This quarter marks an important step forward for NEXE,” said Ash Guglani, President of NEXE. “We achieved positive gross margins, expanded our partnerships, and demonstrated compliance with leading food safety standards. With a strong balance sheet and what we believe is growing market interest, we are well positioned to continue building momentum toward our long-term growth goals.”

In Q1 2026, NEXE's revenues increased to $120,484, up from $3,147 in Q1 2025, as production ramps up for the next-generation BPI-certified compostable coffee pod. We expect revenues to continue to improve, as the Q1 period, particularly June, is a seasonally weak time for the coffee industry. Since the end of Q1, NEXE has received purchase orders that exceed Q1 2026, and customers have begun placing repeat orders. NEXE also announced a new partnership with a West Coast–based roaster—a respected British Columbia company recognized for its sustainability leadership and commitment to the circular economy—with an initial purchase order of 100,000 compostable pods.

In Q1 2026, NEXE allocated resources to work with one of our customers to conduct a food safety supplier audit for one of the largest North American retailers. NEXE successfully passed the Food Safety Small Supplier Audit conducted by a third-party verifier with an overall pass rate of 99%, scoring 100% in seven out of the nine categories. We believe this will benefit all of our customers, as they can target one of the largest North American retailers and retail distribution channel to shelf their products, using the NEXE Pod. We expect this will encourage more coffee companies and brands to consider transitioning to the fully compostable NEXE Pod.

As our partners and customers continue to transition their coffee products to our compostable technology and we onboard new customers, we have observed an increase in inbound inquiries. One of our main customers, which initially started working with us at the beginning of calendar year 2025, had initially transitioned six SKUs, and by the end of November 2025 we expect it will increase to 17 SKUs.

As NEXE continues to scale its operations, it remains focused on cost management, process optimization, and operational efficiency. The Company reported positive gross profit for the first time, amounting to $16,453 and a gross margin of 13.7%. Selling, general, and administrative costs were another highlight of cost control decreasing by 3% to $735,484 from the year-ago period. A key investment focus is R&D, where NEXE continues to develop its compostable technology platform to target new verticals.

At the end of Q1 2026, our total cash is $2,780,912, and GIC investments are $8,673,468, with minimal debt and commitments. Based on our current expected volumes and cost structure, we believe there is sufficient funding to meet our strategic priorities in the short-term.

The Company's Q1 2026 financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis are available on NEXE's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and the Company's website at www.nexeinnovations.com.

*NEXE Innovations Inc. is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Keurig®. Keurig® is a registered trademark of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

**NEXE Innovations Inc. is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by Nespresso®. Nespresso® is a registered trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S.A

About NEXE Innovations Inc.

NEXE Innovations is focused on providing innovative compostable material solutions and packaging to the B2B segment to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals. NEXE Innovations has developed a proprietary and patented compostable material that can withstand heat, pressure, and water. Our flagship product, the NEXE Pod, a BPI-certified compostable coffee pod, showcases our material's durability and is an ideal substitute for plastic.  The NEXE pod is compatible with major coffee brewing machines and is manufactured at NEXE's vertically integrated facility based in North America. Discover our innovative approach to sustainability at www.nexeinnovations.com and join our journey on social media @nexeinnovations. #compostablecoffeepods #sustainability #greentech

On behalf of the Company:

Ash Guglani
President & Director

For investor relations contact:

Kam Mangat
VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy
invest@nexeinnovations.com

For media relations contact: media@nexeinnovations.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements or information, which include, but are not limited to, statements regarding

the Company’s product development and expansion plans, anticipated customer demand, expected timing of additional SKUs and potential launches, strategic partnerships, use of working capital, financial position, and the Company’s ability to scale operations and grow its market presence. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe" and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, the Company's ability to execute on its business strategy, maintain and grow partnerships, onboard new customers, and respond to market conditions, and those risks set out in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for year ended May 31, 2025 under the headings "Risk and Uncertainties". Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, anticipated costs, and the ability to achieve goals. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include receipt of necessary approvals and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

FAQ

What were NEXE Innovations (NEXNF) Q1 2026 revenues and margin on Oct 30, 2025?

Q1 2026 revenue was $120,484 with a gross profit of $16,453, representing a 13.7% gross margin.

How much cash does NEXE (NEXNF) report on hand as of Q1 2026?

The company reported total $11.45 million in cash and GIC investments at the end of Q1 2026.

Did NEXE (NEXNF) pass the food safety audit required by a major retailer?

Yes; NEXE passed a third-party Food Safety Small Supplier Audit with an overall 99% pass rate and 100% in 7 of 9 categories.

Does NEXE (NEXNF) have confirmed orders after Q1 2026?

Yes; the company said it received purchase orders that exceed Q1 2026 volumes and has an initial 100,000‑pod order from a West Coast roaster.

Are NEXE's operating costs aligned with current revenue in Q1 2026?

No; selling, general, and administrative costs were $735,484, which exceed Q1 revenue of $120,484.