Reed’s Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Quarterly margins and losses improved, but nine-month sales declined and losses widened as a subsequent equity placement raised cash.
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Reed’s (REED) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $6.513 million, down from the same period a year earlier. Sales compared with $7.033 million, while gross profit rose to $1.635 million from $1.224 million and gross margin increased to 25% from 17%. Net loss narrowed to $3.170 million, or $0.27 per share, from $3.982 million, or $0.48 per share.
Nine-month sales fell to $21.143 million from $26.585 million, and net loss widened to $13.907 million from $12.061 million. Cash was $2.095 million at September 30, versus $10.424 million at December 31, 2025. Reed’s refinanced its $9.25 million senior secured loan, extending maturity to June 30, 2027. On November 9, it closed a $10.0 million private placement issuing 17,421,602 common shares, satisfying its amended credit agreement’s equity contribution requirement. The company expects sequential operating improvements.
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Positive
- Major pointPrivate placement closed November 9, 2026, raising $10.0 million in gross proceeds. 67% of market cap
- Moderate pointSenior secured loan refinancing extended $9.25 million maturity to June 30, 2027. 62% of market cap
- Moderate pointQ3 gross profit increased to $1.635 million from $1.224 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointQ3 gross margin increased to 25% from 17% year over year, up 100 basis points sequentially.
- Moderate pointQ3 net loss narrowed to $3.170 million, or $0.27 per share, from $3.982 million, or $0.48.
- Moderate pointQ3 operating cash use improved to $0.3 million from $2.8 million a year earlier.
13 minor points
- Minor pointPrivate placement satisfied the equity contribution requirement under the amended credit agreement.
- Minor pointQ3 selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 15% year over year and 24% sequentially.
- Minor pointQ3 delivery and handling expenses fell to $989,000 from $1.100 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointQ3 cost of goods per case declined to $13.26 from $13.73 a year earlier.
- Minor pointQ3 inventory write-offs declined to $83,000 from $114,000 a year earlier.
- Minor pointQ3 operating loss narrowed to $2.956 million from $4.103 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointQ3 interest expense declined to $207,000 from $274,000 a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month operating cash use improved to $8.329 million from $13.230 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month delivery and handling expenses fell to $3.216 million from $4.299 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month inventory write-offs declined to $913,000 from $1.775 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month interest expense declined to $615,000 from $864,000 a year earlier.
- Minor pointRetail distribution was regained with several national and regional accounts.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Reed’s expects sequential operating improvements while focusing on sales execution, gross margins and cost discipline.
Negative
- Major pointPrivate placement issued 17,421,602 common shares, diluting existing shareholders.
- Moderate pointQ3 net sales declined to $6.513 million from $7.033 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month net loss widened to $13.907 million from $12.061 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month gross profit declined to $4.121 million from $5.433 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointCash declined to $2.095 million at September 30, 2026, from $10.424 million at December 31, 2025.
- Moderate pointSeptember 30 current liabilities of $16.825 million exceeded current assets of $11.290 million.
8 minor points
- Minor pointNine-month net sales declined to $21.143 million from $26.585 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month operating loss widened to $13.235 million from $11.638 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month selling and marketing expenses rose to $4.647 million from $4.139 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month general and administrative expenses rose to $9.493 million from $8.633 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointStockholders’ equity shifted to a $4.655 million deficiency from $9.151 million at December 31, 2025.
- Minor pointAccounts payable increased to $6.832 million from $3.496 million at December 31, 2025.
- Minor pointQ3 delivery and handling cost per case increased to $2.69 from $2.60 a year earlier.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Loan maturity’s optional additional three-month extension remains subject to certain conditions.
News Explained
Cash used in operations during Q3 2026 was
Key Figures
- Net sales
- $6.5 million vs. $7.0 million
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Gross profit
- $1.6 million vs. $1.2 million
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Gross margin
- 25% vs. 17%
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Selling, general and administrative expenses
- $3.6 million vs. $4.2 million
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Net loss
- $3.2 million vs. $4.0 million
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Cash used in operations
- $0.3 million vs. $2.8 million
- Q3 2026 vs. Q3 2025
- Private placement
- 17,421,602 shares; $10.0 million aggregate gross proceeds
- Closed Nov. 9, 2026
- Senior secured loan maturity
- June 30, 2027
- Refinanced loan; option to extend for an additional three months, subject to conditions
Previous Earnings Reports
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Sales fell year over year; gross margin rose to 24% and net loss narrowed.
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Sales declined, gross margin fell to 10%, and net loss widened year over year.
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Key Terms
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Management Team to Host Conference Call Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. ET
NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reed’s, Inc. (NYSE American: REED) (“Reed’s” or the “Company”), owner of the nation’s leading portfolio of handcrafted, natural ginger beverages, today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Q3 2026 Financial Highlights (vs. Q3 2025):
- Net sales were
$6.5 million compared to$7.0 million in the prior year period. - Gross profit increased to
$1.6 million compared to$1.2 million in the prior year period and gross margin increased to25% compared to17% in the prior year period. - Delivery and handling expenses were
$2.69 per case compared to$2.60 per case in the prior year period. - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
15% to$3.6 million compared to$4.2 million in the prior year period. - Net loss improved to
$3.2 million compared to$4.0 million in the prior year period. - EBITDA1 loss improved to
$2.9 million compared to$3.6 million in the prior year period.
Neal Cohane, Reed's interim CEO, stated, “The third quarter marked another step forward in our operating performance, with continued progress on gross margin and cost discipline. During the quarter, we focused on expanding retail coverage through our national broker network, adding new placements and doors, restructuring e-commerce fulfillment to reduce costs, improving trade spend efficiency, and rebalancing our cost structure.”
“We continue to make quarter-over-quarter progress. In the third quarter, gross margin expanded 100 basis points sequentially to
During and subsequent to the third quarter, Reed’s continued to execute the corrective actions initiated earlier this year to stabilize the business, improve operational performance, and position the Company for profitable growth, resulting in the following developments:
- Strengthened the balance sheet by refinancing the Company’s
$9.25 million senior secured loan and, subsequent to quarter end, closing a$10.0 million private placement. - Expanded retail coverage through the Company’s national broker network, adding new placements and doors, as well as regaining distribution with several national and regional retail accounts.
- Reduced promotional and other allowances.
- Restructured e-commerce operations by transitioning to a third-party fulfillment model.
- Continued progress optimizing selling, general and administrative expenses.
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1 EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Definition of the non-GAAP measure used by Reed’s and a reconciliation of such measure to the related GAAP financial measure can be found under the sections below titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measure to Non-GAAP Financial Measure.”
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
During the third quarter of 2026, net sales were
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2026 increased
Delivery and handling expenses decreased by
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
Net loss during the third quarter of 2026 improved to
EBITDA1 loss improved to
Liquidity and Cash Flow
For the third quarter of 2026, cash used in operations improved to
As of September 30, 2026, the Company had
On September 30, 2026, the Company refinanced its
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call tomorrow, November 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Reed’s leadership team will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern time
Toll-free dial-in number: (800) 717-1738
International dial-in number: (646) 307-1865
Conference ID: 03446
Webcast: Reed’s Q3 2026 Conference Call
Please dial into the conference call 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact the Company’s investor relations team at (720) 330-2829.
The conference call will also be broadcast live and available for replay on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://investor.reedsinc.com.
About Reed's, Inc.
Reed’s is an innovative company and category leader that provides the world with high quality, premium and better-for-you sodas. Established in 1989, Reed's is a leader in craft beverages under the Reed’s®, Virgil’s® and Flying Cauldron® brand names. The Company’s beverages are now sold in over 32,000 stores nationwide.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our U.S. GAAP results, the Company presents EBITDA as a supplemental measure of its performance. However, EBITDA is not a recognized measurement under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, income from operations or any other performance measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss), plus interest expense, tax expense, and depreciation and amortization.
Management considers its core operating performance to be that which the Company’s managers can affect in any particular period through their management of the resources that affect the Company’s underlying revenue and profit generating operations during that period. Non-GAAP adjustments to the Company’s results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are itemized below. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons the Company considers them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future the Company may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. The Company’s presentation of EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
The Company presents EBITDA because it believes it assists investors and analysts in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that the Company does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance. In addition, the Company uses EBITDA in developing its internal budgets, forecasts and strategic plan; in analyzing the effectiveness of its business strategies; in evaluating potential acquisitions; making compensation decisions; and in communications with its board of directors concerning its financial performance. EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, which includes, among others, the following:
- EBITDA does not reflect the Company’s cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
- EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company’s working capital needs;
- EBITDA does not reflect future interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on the Company’s debts; and
- Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "believe," “expect,” "intends," "outlook," “may,” “will” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements herein with respect to implied or express statements regarding the Company’s expectations relating to its financial projections, including expected expansion of gross margin, business strategy, growth initiatives, operational improvements, and the Company’s belief that its corrective efforts will help reposition the Company for profitable growth. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. These risks could materially impact our ability to access raw materials, production, transportation and/or other logistics needs.
If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, Reed’s actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to: inventory shortages; risks associated with new product releases; the impacts of further inflation; risks that customer demand may fluctuate or decrease; risks that the Company is unable to collect unbilled contractual commitments, particularly in the current economic environment; the Company’s ability to compete successfully and manage growth; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified management and personnel; the Company’s ability to develop and expand strategic and third party distribution channels; the Company’s dependence on third party suppliers, brewers and distributors; third party co-packers meeting contractual commitments; risks related to the Company’s business expansion and international operations; the Company’s ability to continue to innovate; the Company’s strategy of making investments in sales to drive growth; increasing costs of fuel and freight; protection of intellectual property; competition; general political or destabilizing events; general economic conditions; the effect of evolving domestic and foreign government regulations; and other risks detailed from time to time in Reed’s public filings, including Reed’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed on March 25, 2026 and Reed’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 filed on August 12, 2026, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) web site at www.sec.gov and in subsequent filings Reed’s makes with the SEC, including Reed’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, which Reed’s intends to file with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Reed’s assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Aaron D’Souza
Elevate IR
REED@elevate-ir.com
(720) 330-2829
| REED’S, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 6,513 | $ | 7,033 | $ | 21,143 | $ | 26,585 | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 4,795 | 5,695 | 16,109 | 19,377 | ||||||||||||
| Inventory write-offs | 83 | 114 | 913 | 1,775 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost of goods sold | 4,878 | 5,809 | 17,022 | 21,152 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,635 | 1,224 | 4,121 | 5,433 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Delivery and handling expense | 989 | 1,100 | 3,216 | 4,299 | ||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing expense | 1,191 | 1,366 | 4,647 | 4,139 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 2,411 | 2,861 | 9,493 | 8,633 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 4,591 | 5,327 | 17,356 | 17,071 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (2,956 | ) | (4,103 | ) | (13,235 | ) | (11,638 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (7 | ) | 395 | (57 | ) | 441 | ||||||||||
| Interest expense | (207 | ) | (274 | ) | (615 | ) | (864 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss | (3,170 | ) | (3,982 | ) | (13,907 | ) | (12,061 | ) | ||||||||
| Dividends on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | - | - | - | (5 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders | $ | (3,170 | ) | $ | (3,982 | ) | $ | (13,907 | ) | $ | (12,066 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.27 | ) | $ | (0.48 | ) | $ | (1.17 | ) | $ | (1.54 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic and diluted | 11,847,086 | 8,248,157 | 11,841,376 | 7,848,471 | ||||||||||||
| REED’S, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 2,095 | $ | 10,424 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of | 1,555 | 2,317 | ||||||
| Inventory, net | 7,000 | 8,046 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 640 | 673 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 11,290 | 21,460 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 1,004 | 1,231 | ||||||
| Intangible assets | 650 | 650 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 12,944 | $ | 23,341 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 6,832 | $ | 3,496 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 675 | 669 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 32 | - | ||||||
| Senior secured loan, net of deferred financing costs of | 9,250 | 9,182 | ||||||
| Current portion of lease liabilities | 36 | 40 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 16,825 | 13,387 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities, less current portion | 774 | 803 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 17,599 | 14,190 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (deficiency): | ||||||||
| Series A Convertible Preferred stock, | 94 | 94 | ||||||
| Common stock, $.0001 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 11,857,086 and 11,820,429 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 176,884 | 176,783 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (181,638 | ) | (167,731 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency): | (4,655 | ) | 9,151 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency): | $ | 12,944 | $ | 23,341 | ||||
| REED’S, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (13,907 | ) | $ | (12,061 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 72 | 121 | ||||||
| Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment | 103 | (5 | ) | |||||
| Amortization of debt discount | 68 | 273 | ||||||
| Fair value of vested options | 7 | 60 | ||||||
| Fair value of vested restricted shares | 94 | - | ||||||
| Change in allowance for doubtful accounts | 827 | 714 | ||||||
| Inventory write-offs and change in reserve | 534 | 1,185 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (64 | ) | 831 | |||||
| Inventory | 512 | (3,637 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 33 | (87 | ) | |||||
| Decrease in right of use assets | 37 | 35 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 3,351 | (1,014 | ) | |||||
| Accrued expenses | 4 | 339 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 32 | - | ||||||
| Lease liabilities | (32 | ) | 16 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (8,329 | ) | (13,230 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Trademark costs | - | (6 | ) | |||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | - | (191 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds on sale of property and equipment | - | 25 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | (172 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock | - | 8,000 | ||||||
| Payment of note payable | - | (650 | ) | |||||
| Payment of cash recorded as debt discount | - | (34 | ) | |||||
| Amounts from former related party, net | - | (169 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | - | 7,147 | ||||||
| Net decrease in cash | (8,329 | ) | (6,255 | ) | ||||
| Cash at beginning of period | 10,424 | 10,391 | ||||||
| Cash at end of period | $ | 2,095 | $ | 4,136 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 561 | $ | 326 | ||||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
| Reduction in property and equipment and accounts payable | $ | 15 | $ | - | ||||
| Reclass SAFE agreement from accounts payable to equity | $ | - | $ | 115 | ||||
| Dividends on Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | $ | - | $ | 5 | ||||
| REED’S, INC. RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | (3,170 | ) | $ | (3,982 | ) | ||
| EBITDA adjustments: | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 207 | 274 | ||||||
| Tax expense | 58 | 37 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 30 | 64 | ||||||
| Total EBITDA adjustments | $ | 295 | $ | 375 | ||||
| EBITDA | $ | (2,875 | ) | $ | (3,607 | ) | ||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | (13,907 | ) | $ | (12,061 | ) | ||
| EBITDA adjustments: | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 615 | 864 | ||||||
| Tax expense | 168 | 85 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 109 | 156 | ||||||
| Total EBITDA adjustments | $ | 892 | $ | 1,105 | ||||
| EBITDA | $ | (13,015 | ) | $ | (10,956 | ) | ||
FAQ
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What were Reed’s REED third-quarter 2026 sales and earnings?
Reed’s reported $6.513 million in net sales and a $3.170 million net loss, or $0.27 per share. A year earlier, sales were $7.033 million and net loss was $3.982 million, or $0.48 per share. Gross margin increased to 25% from 17%.
How much did Reed’s REED raise in its November 2026 private placement?
Reed’s raised $10.0 million in aggregate gross proceeds by issuing and selling 17,421,602 common shares in a private placement that closed November 9, 2026. The transaction satisfied the equity contribution requirement under its amended credit agreement.
Why did Reed’s REED sales decline in the third quarter of 2026?
Reed’s attributed the sales decline primarily to lower volumes with recurring national customers, partially offset by lower promotional and other allowances. Net sales fell to $6.513 million from $7.033 million in the prior-year quarter.
How did Reed’s REED change its e-commerce operations?
Reed’s transitioned its e-commerce operations to a third-party fulfillment model. The company described the restructuring as an effort to reduce costs.