Rekor Systems Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Rekor Systems (NASDAQ: REKR) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $10.9 million, down 23% year over year, while recurring revenue increased.
Recurring revenue rose 16% to $7.5 million, representing 69% of revenue versus 46% a year earlier. Net loss narrowed to $2.9 million, or $0.02 per share, from $4.1 million, or $0.03 per share. Adjusted gross margin fell to 48.2% from 63.4%. Nine-month revenue declined 5% to $33.8 million, while operating cash use fell 49% to $10.6 million.
Quarter-end cash and cash equivalents totaled $5.1 million, with another $0.3 million restricted. Rekor is discussing refinancing $15.0 million of notes due December 15, 2026; lender commitments and definitive agreements remain pending. Lease exits eliminated approximately $9.7 million of operating lease liabilities, with more than $2 million in annual savings expected. Nasdaq extended the minimum-bid-price compliance deadline to April 26, 2027.
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Positive
- Moderate pointRecurring revenue rose 16% to $7.5 million in Q3 and 19% to $20.8 million over nine months.
- Moderate pointQ3 net loss narrowed to $2.9 million, or $0.02 per share, from $4.1 million, or $0.03.
- Moderate pointOperating cash use decreased 49% to $10.6 million over nine months, a $10.0 million reduction.
- Moderate pointOperating loss narrowed to $2.334 million from $3.970 million in Q3; nine-month loss narrowed to $10.930 million from $21.842 million.
- Moderate pointNine-month adjusted EBITDA loss, a non-GAAP measure, narrowed to $10.296 million from $14.485 million.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Lease exits eliminated approximately $9.7 million of operating lease liabilities; Rekor expects more than $2 million in annual savings.
- Moderate pointFlorida transportation contract ceiling increased approximately 94%, from $4.9 million to $9.5 million. 21% of market cap
8 minor points
- Minor pointNine-month net loss narrowed to $12.8 million from $23.7 million.
- Minor pointGeneral and administrative expenses fell 12% to $5.542 million in Q3 and 7% to $19.015 million over nine months.
- Minor pointSelling and marketing expenses fell 60% to $590,000 in Q3 and 55% to $2.191 million over nine months.
- Minor pointResearch and development expenses fell 43% to $2.088 million in Q3 and 29% to $8.009 million over nine months.
- Minor pointDepreciation and amortization fell 27% to $1.122 million in Q3 and 15% to $3.955 million over nine months.
- Minor pointNet lease remeasurement gains totaled $3.920 million in Q3 and $6.673 million over nine months.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Oregon Intent to Award carries an anticipated five-year value of $1.4 million.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Cost restructuring is substantially complete, targeting a structure supporting profitability at approximately $50 million annual revenue.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.$15.0 million of notes mature December 15, 2026; refinancing remains subject to lender commitments and definitive agreements. 34% of market cap
- Moderate pointQ3 revenue fell 23% to $10.9 million; nine-month revenue fell 5% to $33.8 million.
- Moderate pointAdjusted gross margin fell to 48.2% from 63.4% in Q3 and 52.4% from 54.7% over nine months.
- Moderate pointQ3 adjusted EBITDA loss, a non-GAAP measure, widened to $2.607 million from $1.459 million.
- Moderate pointLease termination payments totaled approximately $2.6 million during Q3. 5.9% of market cap
- Moderate pointProperty and equipment write-off produced a $2.170 million loss in Q3. 4.9% of market cap
- Moderate pointNasdaq minimum-bid-price compliance remains unresolved, with an additional 180-day period through April 26, 2027.
3 minor points
- Minor pointProduct and service revenue fell to $3.358 million from $7.674 million in Q3; nine-month revenue fell to $12.987 million from $18.214 million.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Florida's additional spending capacity depends on funding and authorized task work orders; the ceiling is not committed revenue.
- Minor pointOregon final terms remain under negotiation, with annual renewals required after the second year.
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Key Figures
- Q3 recurring revenue
- $7.5 million
- Q3 2026; up 16% year over year
- Recurring share of revenue
- 69% (vs. 46%)
- Q3 2026 compared with Q3 2025
- Q3 revenue
- $10.9 million
- Q3 2026; down 23% from $14.2 million
- Adjusted gross margin
- 48.2% (vs. 63.4%)
- Three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with 2025
- Q3 net loss
- $2.9 million
- Q3 2026; narrowed from $4.1 million
- Operating cash used
- $10.6 million
- First nine months of 2026; decreased 49% year over year
- Cash and cash equivalents
- $5.1 million
- At September 30, 2026
- Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes
- $15.0 million
- Mature December 15, 2026; refinancing discussions are ongoing
Previous Earnings Reports
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Recurring revenue grew 14%, adjusted gross margin expanded, and adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed.
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Record quarterly revenue and 63.4% adjusted gross margin accompanied a narrower Adjusted EBITDA loss.
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Recurring Revenue Grew
COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) ("Rekor" or the "Company"), which builds trusted data, privacy, and security solutions for real-world video and sensor networks, today reported financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Third Quarter 2026 Highlights
- Recurring revenue increased
16% year over year to$7.5 million , representing69% of total revenue, up from46% a year ago. Recurring revenue increased19% to$20.8 million for the first nine months of 2026, reinforcing the expansion of the Company’s recurring revenue base. - Net loss narrowed to
$2.9 million , or$0.02 per share, from$4.1 million , or$0.03 per share. For the first nine months, net loss narrowed to$12.8 million from$23.7 million , reflecting significant progress in the Company’s operating realignment. - Net cash used in operating activities decreased
49% to$10.6 million for the first nine months of 2026, a$10.0 million year-over-year reduction. - Exited the former Columbia, Maryland headquarters and Tel Aviv leases, eliminating approximately
$9.7 million of operating lease liabilities and positioning the Company to realize more than$2 million in expected annual savings.
Business Highlights
Oregon statewide driver alerts. On September 30, Rekor announced that the Oregon Department of Transportation issued an Intent to Award for its Connected In-Vehicle Alerts program, with an anticipated five-year value of
FDOT Funding Expansion. On October 28, Rekor announced that the Florida Department of Transportation increased its statewide intelligent transportation infrastructure contract ceiling by approximately
Born Authentic and Rekor Scout. In August, Rekor expanded Born Authentic™ (formerly known as GoSecure™). This integrates recorded audio authentication into the product offering at the same level of integrity as its video authentication capabilities. Rekor plans to introduce Born Authentic to retail customers through an e-commerce site in Q1 2027. In July, Rekor launched the Rekor Scout® Axis Agent with Born Authentic. This brings video integrity verification, as well as license plate and vehicle recognition, to supported Axis cameras.
Nasdaq and legal matters. As previously announced, Nasdaq granted Rekor an additional 180-day period, through April 26, 2027, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. On October 16, 2026, the Company filed a verified complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery against former director Viraj Mehta, alleging a breach of his fiduciary duty of loyalty in connection with the December 2025 financing and seeking damages and other relief. The allegations have not been adjudicated, and the outcome cannot be predicted. The Company continues to examine beneficial ownership reporting and trading activity in Rekor shares, including questions raised by market surveillance information, and to share its concerns with the appropriate regulators. Any further action will depend on the evidence and applicable law.
Cash Position, Debt Restructuring and Outlook
The Company ended the third quarter of 2026 with
Rekor is in active, productive discussions with multiple lenders regarding refinancing its
Rekor entered 2026 with a defined operating objective: establish a cost structure designed to support profitability at approximately
“The progress we made in 2026 is substantial and measurable,” said Robert A. Berman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “It is challenging to grow a business while fundamentally restructuring it, but that is exactly the work we undertook. We reduced expenses, strengthened our recurring revenue base, materially improved operating cash use, and exited leased facilities that no longer fit the business. Our goal was not simply to lower costs; it was to create an operating foundation designed for profitability at approximately
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 Financial Results
This section highlights the changes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Revenues and Cost of Revenue, excluding Depreciation and Amortization
| (Dollars in thousands, except percentages) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Recurring revenue | $ | 7,546 | $ | 6,520 | $ | 20,843 | $ | 17,537 |
| Product and service revenue | 3,358 | 7,674 | 12,987 | 18,214 | ||||
| Revenue | $ | 10,904 | $ | 14,194 | $ | 33,830 | $ | 35,751 |
| Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization | 5,646 | 5,195 | 16,093 | 16,200 | ||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 5,258 | $ | 8,999 | $ | 17,737 | $ | 19,551 |
| Adjusted Gross Margin | ||||||||
Third quarter revenue decreased
Adjusted Gross Margin decreased to
Adjusted Gross Profit is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as revenue less cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted Gross Margin is calculated as Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue. These measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. Management uses these measures to evaluate operating performance before depreciation and amortization and believes they assist investors in comparing performance across periods.
Operating Expenses and Loss from Operations
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
| General and administrative | $ | 5,542 | $ | 6,299 | $ | (757) | (12)% |
| Selling and marketing | 590 | 1,465 | (875) | (60)% | |||
| Research and development | 2,088 | 3,660 | (1,572) | (43)% | |||
| Subtotal | 8,220 | 11,424 | (3,204) | (28)% | |||
| Loss on write-off of property and equipment | 2,170 | - | 2,170 | n/m | |||
| Gain on lease remeasurement, net | (3,920) | - | (3,920) | n/m | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,122 | 1,545 | (423) | (27)% | |||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 7,592 | $ | 12,969 | $ | (5,377) | (41)% |
| Loss from operations | $ | (2,334) | $ | (3,970) | $ | 1,636 | 41% |
| (Dollars in thousands) | |||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
| General and administrative | $ | 19,015 | $ | 20,519 | $ | (1,504) | (7)% |
| Selling and marketing | 2,191 | 4,923 | (2,732) | (55)% | |||
| Research and development | 8,009 | 11,289 | (3,280) | (29)% | |||
| Subtotal | 29,215 | 36,731 | (7,516) | (20)% | |||
| Loss on write-off of property and equipment | 2,170 | - | 2,170 | n/m | |||
| Gain on lease remeasurement, net | (6,673) | - | (6,673) | n/m | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,955 | 4,662 | (707) | (15)% | |||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 28,667 | $ | 41,393 | $ | (12,726) | (31)% |
| Loss from operations | $ | (10,930) | $ | (21,842) | $ | 10,912 | 50% |
Total operating expenses decreased
Third-quarter results included a
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
The Company calculates EBITDA as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) gain on lease remeasurement, net, (iii) loss on write-off of property and equipment related to lease exits, (iv) gains or losses on the remeasurement of contingent consideration and holdback shares, and (v) other unusual or non-recurring items. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to net loss or cash flow from operating activities as indicators of operating performance or liquidity. Management uses these measures to evaluate the Company’s operating performance excluding non-cash and non-recurring items. Other companies may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP measures.
The following table sets forth the components of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods included (dollars in thousands):
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,857) | $ | (4,149) | $ | (12,769) | $ | (23,681) |
| Interest, net | 525 | 568 | 1,534 | 1,744 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,122 | 1,545 | 3,955 | 4,662 | ||||
| EBITDA | (1,210) | (2,036) | (7,280) | (17,275) | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 353 | 577 | 1,487 | 2,670 | ||||
| Loss on write-off of property and equipment | 2,170 | - | 2,170 | - | ||||
| Gain on lease remeasurement, net | (3,920) | - | (6,673) | - | ||||
| Loss on remeasurement of ATD Holdback Shares | - | - | - | 120 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2,607) | $ | (1,459) | $ | (10,296) | $ | (14,485) |
Conference Call Information
Rekor will host its earnings conference call on November 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Any person interested in participating in the call should please dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call using the following information:
North America: Participant Dial-In:
877-407-8037 / +1 201-689-8037
Click here for participant International Toll-Free access numbers
Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=UqeeGo6C
About Rekor Systems, Inc.
Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) builds trusted data, privacy, and security solutions for real-world video and sensor networks. Rekor's AI-powered roadway intelligence platforms are deployed across the United States, delivering privacy protected real-time data and actionable insights to transportation agencies, law enforcement, and commercial operators.
For more information, visit www.rekor.ai. For Born Authentic™, visit: https://born-authentic.io/
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about cost and cash savings, debt restructuring and the Company’s pursuit of a debt-only solution, liquidity, profitability goals, revenue growth, contract values and spending capacity, award completion, renewals, work authorizations, Q1 2027 sales and marketing launches, deployment plans, inventory sufficiency, operating efficiencies, media authentication and Born Authentic retail entry, privacy initiatives, legislation, Nasdaq compliance and legal matters. These statements reflect current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes might differ materially because of financing availability and terms, failure to complete a debt restructuring, the December 2026 maturity, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, final contract negotiations, agency funding, procurement and deployment timing, exercise of renewal options, revenue mix, customer retention, costs, product adoption, competition, legal outcomes, the reliability of third-party trading information, and other risks described under "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Pipeline opportunities, potential contract values and contract ceilings do not assure future awards or revenue. This cautionary statement also applies to forward-looking statements made during the conference call referenced herein. Statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Rekor undertakes no duty to update them except as required by law.
Company Contacts
Joseph Nalepa, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +1 (410) 762-0800 | jnalepa@rekor.ai
Charles Degliomini, Executive Vice President, Media & Investor Relations
ir@rekor.ai
| REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||
| September 30, 2026 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2025 | |||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,088 | $ | 16,566 |
| Restricted cash | 259 | 297 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of | 6,675 | 8,770 | ||
| Inventory | 2,326 | 3,072 | ||
| Note receivable, current portion | - | 198 | ||
| Other current assets | 1,930 | 1,825 | ||
| Total current assets | 16,278 | 30,728 | ||
| Long-term assets | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 4,666 | 8,632 | ||
| Right-of-use operating lease assets, net | 805 | 4,716 | ||
| Right-of-use financing lease assets, net | 831 | 1,634 | ||
| Goodwill | 24,313 | 24,313 | ||
| Intangible assets, net | 12,350 | 13,250 | ||
| Deposits | 1,248 | 2,114 | ||
| Total long-term assets | 44,213 | 54,659 | ||
| Total assets | $ | 60,491 | $ | 85,387 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 4,855 | $ | 4,362 |
| Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, net of debt discount of | 9,967 | 9,869 | ||
| Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes - related party, net of debt discount of | 4,984 | 4,934 | ||
| Loan payable, current portion | 81 | 83 | ||
| Lease liability operating, short-term | 435 | 2,720 | ||
| Lease liability financing, short-term | 424 | 787 | ||
| Contract liabilities | 3,959 | 4,604 | ||
| Other current liabilities | 1,783 | 1,729 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 26,488 | 29,088 | ||
| Long-term liabilities | ||||
| Loan payable, long-term | 48 | 112 | ||
| Lease liability operating, long-term | 399 | 10,570 | ||
| Lease liability financing, long-term | 362 | 665 | ||
| Contract liabilities, long-term | 889 | 1,402 | ||
| Deferred tax liability | 93 | 93 | ||
| Other non-current liabilities | 587 | 587 | ||
| Total long-term liabilities | 2,378 | 13,429 | ||
| Total liabilities | 28,866 | 42,517 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | ||||
| Preferred stock, | - | - | ||
| Common stock, | 13 | 13 | ||
| Treasury stock, 317,008 and 314,129 shares, respectively | (902) | (900) | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | 336,836 | 335,310 | ||
| Accumulated deficit | (304,322) | (291,553) | ||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 31,625 | 42,870 | ||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 60,491 | $ | 85,387 |
| REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Revenue | $ | 10,904 | $ | 14,194 | $ | 33,830 | $ | 35,751 |
| Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization | 5,646 | 5,195 | 16,093 | 16,200 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 5,542 | 6,299 | 19,015 | 20,519 | ||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 590 | 1,465 | 2,191 | 4,923 | ||||
| Research and development expenses | 2,088 | 3,660 | 8,009 | 11,289 | ||||
| Loss on write-off of property and equipment | 2,170 | - | 2,170 | - | ||||
| Gain on lease remeasurement, net | (3,920) | - | (6,673) | - | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,122 | 1,545 | 3,955 | 4,662 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 7,592 | 12,969 | 28,667 | 41,393 | ||||
| Loss from operations | (2,334) | (3,970) | (10,930) | (21,842) | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (525) | (568) | (1,534) | (1,744) | ||||
| Loss on remeasurement of ATD Holdback Shares | - | - | - | (120) | ||||
| Other income (expense), net | 2 | 389 | (305) | 25 | ||||
| Total other (expense) income, net | (523) | (179) | (1,839) | (1,839) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (2,857) | $ | (4,149) | $ | (12,769) | $ | (23,681) |
| Loss per common share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.03) | $ | (0.09) | $ | (0.20) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted | 137,656,085 | 125,639,665 | 137,315,129 | 116,906,389 | ||||
FAQ
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What were Rekor Systems' third-quarter 2026 earnings results?
Rekor reported $10.9 million in revenue and a net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.02 per share. Revenue declined 23% year over year, while net loss narrowed from $4.1 million, or $0.03 per share. Recurring revenue increased 16% to $7.5 million.
When do Rekor's Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes mature?
Rekor's $15.0 million Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes mature December 15, 2026. Discussions with multiple lenders are underway. Any refinancing remains subject to lender commitments, definitive agreements and closing conditions, with no assurance of completion before maturity or on acceptable terms.
Is Rekor forecasting $50 million in annual revenue?
Approximately $50 million is an operating objective, not a revenue forecast: Rekor aims to establish a cost structure designed to support profitability at that annual revenue level. Achievement depends on revenue mix, margins and financing costs; the objective does not assure profitability.