Star Equity Holdings Reports 2026 First Quarter Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Star Equity (Nasdaq: STRR) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $50.1 million, up 57.1% year-over-year, with gross profit of $20.6 million, up 25.4%. Net loss attributable to common shareholders widened to $4.4 million ($1.17 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.6 million. Cash including restricted cash totaled $10.3 million. Divisions showed mixed results: Building Solutions weakened, Business Services grew revenue but posted an adjusted EBITDA loss, while Energy Services improved revenue and profitability. Star realized $2.6 million of annualized merger synergies, repurchased 70,424 shares for about $0.7 million, and highlighted $215 million of U.S. NOLs.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• Q1 2026 revenue $50.1 million, up 57.1% year-over-year
• Q1 2026 gross profit $20.6 million, up 25.4% year-over-year
• Energy Services Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA $1.0 million vs $0.5 million PF 2025
• Business Services revenue grew to $35.0 million from $31.9 million
• Realized $2.6 million of annualized merger synergies
• Repurchased 70,424 shares for approximately $0.7 million in Q1 2026
• U.S. NOL carryforward of $215 million as of December 31, 2025

Negative

• Net loss to common shareholders increased to $4.4 million from $1.8 million
• Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $1.6 million from $0.7 million
• Cash used in operations rose to $1.4 million from $0.8 million
• Building Solutions PF gross profit fell to $1.6 million from $2.9 million
• Business Services shifted to $0.3 million adjusted EBITDA loss from $0.2 million profit
• APAC gross profit declined 8% year-over-year
• Corporate costs rose to $1.9 million from $0.9 million year-over-year

News Market Reaction – STRR

+3.28%

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+3.28% News Effect

On the day this news was published, STRR gained 3.28%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 Revenue: $50.1M Q1 2026 Net Loss: $4.4M ($1.17/share) Adjusted EBITDA Loss: $1.6M +5 more

8 metrics

Q1 2026 Revenue $50.1M First quarter 2026; 57.1% increase vs Q1 2025

Q1 2026 Net Loss $4.4M ($1.17/share) Net loss attributable to common shareholders; Q1 2026

Adjusted EBITDA Loss $1.6M Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss vs $0.7M loss in Q1 2025

Total Cash $10.3M Cash including restricted cash at March 31, 2026

Business Services Revenue $35.0M Q1 2026 Business Services revenue vs $31.9M prior year

Building Solutions Backlog $8.0M Building Solutions quarter-end backlog; trailing 12‑month book-to-bill 0.72

Share Repurchases 70,424 shares / ~$0.7M Q1 2026 repurchases; $1.8M remaining under $3M program

U.S. NOL Carryforward $215M Usable net operating losses as of Dec 31, 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $9.77 Vol: Volume 1,444 is below the...

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Volume Volume 1,444 is below the 20-day average of 2,869, indicating subdued trading interest into this Q1 release. low

Technical Price at 9.46 is trading above the 200-day MA of 9.03, showing a pre-news uptrend bias.

Peers on Argus

STRR’s move occurred with mixed peer action: AIRT up 2.3%, PLAG up 0.54%, while ...

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STRR’s move occurred with mixed peer action: AIRT up 2.3%, PLAG up 0.54%, while HHS, BOOM, and NNBR declined. Momentum scanner shows only select peers, not a broad sector rotation.

Common Catalyst One peer, PLAG, had a going-concern-related NYSE disclosure, but other peers lacked similar catalysts, suggesting today’s STRR news is company-specific rather than sector-driven.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 06 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
May 06	Earnings timing	Neutral	-1.6%	Announcement of Q1 2026 results release date and conference call details.
May 06	Acquisition proposal	Positive	+0.5%	Stock-for-stock indication of interest to acquire GEE Group using preferred shares.
Apr 30	Contract award	Positive	+0.2%	KBS Builders wins $4.2M modular multifamily housing contract in New Hampshire.
Mar 17	Earnings results	Positive	-1.0%	Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA post-merger.
Feb 13	Preferred dividend	Positive	+1.6%	Declaration of $0.25 cash dividend on 10% Series A preferred shares.

Pattern Detected

Recent STRR news has mostly seen price moves that align with the nature of the announcements, with only one notable divergence on a prior earnings release.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Star Equity has highlighted growth and corporate actions. Q4 2025 results on Mar 17 showed strong revenue growth and higher adjusted EBITDA but drew a small negative reaction. A $4.2M KBS Builders contract on Apr 30 and a preferred dividend on Feb 13 saw modestly positive moves. The May acquisition proposal for GEE Group and the May 11 Q1 2026 earnings call follow this trajectory of expansion and capital deployment.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details Q1 2026 results showing revenue of $50.1M, up 57.1% year over year, but wi...

Analysis

This announcement details Q1 2026 results showing revenue of $50.1M, up 57.1% year over year, but with a wider net loss of $4.4M and higher adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.6M. Building Solutions faced soft construction markets and a 0.72 book-to-bill, while Business and Energy Services delivered growth. Cash stood at $10.3M, and the company continued buybacks and highlighted a $215M NOL. Investors may watch division-level profitability, backlog trends, and merger synergy realization in upcoming quarters.

Key Terms

adjusted ebidta, non-gaap, pro forma, backlog, +3 more

7 terms

adjusted ebidta financial

"Adjusted EBITDA loss (non-GAAP measure)* increased to $1.6 million..."

Adjusted EBITDA is a company’s reported profit from its core operations before subtracting interest, taxes, and accounting for long-term costs like depreciation, further cleaned up by removing one-time, unusual, or non-cash items. Think of it as the operating cash-flow picture after erasing temporary blips so different periods and companies can be compared more easily; investors use it to judge underlying business performance, but it is not a standardized accounting measure and can be shaped by management choices.

non-gaap financial

"Adjusted net loss per diluted share (non-GAAP measure)* was $0.99..."

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

pro forma financial

"Pro forma adjusted net loss per diluted share was $0.22..."

Pro forma refers to financial information that is prepared based on estimates or adjustments to show what a company's results might look like under certain scenarios, such as new projects or acquisitions. It helps investors understand the potential impact of future events by providing a clear, hypothetical view of financial performance, much like a weather forecast shows possible future conditions.

backlog financial

"Building Solutions quarter-end backlog was $8.0 million..."

A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.

book-to-bill ratio financial

"the trailing 12-month book-to-bill ratio was 0.72."

The book-to-bill ratio compares the value of new orders a company receives to the value of products it ships out or bills for over a certain period. If the ratio is above 1, it means the company is getting more orders than it is completing, which can indicate growth. If it's below 1, it suggests demand is slowing down.

net operating losses financial

"Star had $215 million of usable net operating losses (“NOL”) in the U.S...."

Net operating losses are the amount by which a company’s allowable tax deductions exceed its taxable income in a given year, creating a tax loss that can be carried forward or backward to reduce taxes in other years. For investors this matters because NOLs can lower future tax payments and boost cash flow—think of them as unused tax credits a business can apply later to improve profitability and valuation or make the company more attractive in a sale or investment.

rights agreement regulatory

"the Company has a rights agreement and charter amendment in place..."

A rights agreement is a contract that grants existing shareholders special rights—commonly the option to buy additional shares at a set price or to trigger protections if a takeover is attempted. Think of it like a neighborhood watch rule that lets current homeowners buy extra lots or lock the gate when an outsider tries to take over the block; it matters to investors because it can dilute or protect share value and influence takeover outcomes.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Significant New Business Wins and Contract Renewals
Realized Merger Synergies of $2.6 Million ⁽¹⁾

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR and STRRP) ("Star" or the "Company"), a diversified holding company, announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

2026 First Quarter Summary

• Revenue of $50.1 million increased 57.1% from the first quarter of 2025.
• Gross profit $20.6 million increased 25.4% from the first quarter of 2025.
• Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $4.4 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common shareholders of $1.8 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted net loss per diluted share (non-GAAP measure)* was $0.99 compared to adjusted net loss per diluted share of $0.38 in the first quarter of 2025. Pro forma adjusted net loss per diluted share was $0.22 in the first quarter of 2025.
• Adjusted EBITDA loss (non-GAAP measure)* increased to $1.6 million versus adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2025; pro forma adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.
• Total cash including restricted cash was $10.3 million at March 31, 2026.
  

Jeff Eberwein, CEO of Star, noted, “The first quarter is almost always our weakest quarter of the year and in this year's first quarter, startup delays for new projects and broader macroeconomic conditions caused our Building Solutions and Business Services divisions to perform worse than expected. Our Energy Services division, however, maintained solid momentum. We believe our focus on operational and cost improvements and continued investments in growth and innovation are strengthening our competitive position and will drive significantly improved results as the year progresses.”

Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO of Hudson Talent Solutions ("HTS"), added, “Gross profit increased 6.4% at HTS year-over-year, reflecting steady improvement despite continued macroeconomic uncertainty and sustained pressure in the talent market. We have maintained a strong focus on innovation and operational efficiency, including the expanded deployment of agentic AI solutions to enhance recruiter productivity, improve candidate matching, and deliver greater value to clients. These efforts are helping our ability to navigate the current environment while positioning us to capitalize on improving market conditions in the future. As an example, new business activity and contract renewals with legacy clients accelerated meaningfully in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding levels seen in any quarter of 2025.”

¹ $2.6 million of synergies on an annualized basis. Please reference slide 4 of Star's Q1 earnings call presentation.

Rick Coleman, COO of Star, added, “Residential and commercial construction markets remained soft in the first quarter causing our Building Solutions division to perform below internal expectations, primarily due to delays in several pending contract awards and severe winter weather in both of our key geographies. However, underlying demand remains intact, as evidenced by recently secured new business, including the $4.2 million multifamily housing project in New Hampshire for our KBS business we announced on April 30, 2026. In contrast, our Energy Services division delivered a strong quarter, continuing to gain share across core markets, with particularly strong performance in mining and geothermal end markets."

Mr. Eberwein concluded, “We remain focused on disciplined execution, rigorous cost management, and prudent capital allocation, including the active evaluation of M&A opportunities across all three of our operating divisions, as we continue to advance our strategic priorities. We believe we are well positioned to navigate near-term market volatility while driving increased profitability and long-term shareholder value.”

* The Company provides non-GAAP measures as a supplement to financial results based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA, adjusted net income or loss, and adjusted net income or loss per diluted share are defined in the division / segment tables at the end of this release and a reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included within such division / segment tables.

Division Highlights

Building Solutions

First quarter Building Solutions revenue was $11.6 million and gross profit was $1.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss was $0.9 million.

Pro forma ("PF")⁽¹⁾ Building Solutions revenue was $12.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, and PF gross profit was $2.9 million. PF adjusted EBITDA was $0.3 million.

Building Solutions quarter-end backlog was $8.0 million, and the trailing 12-month book-to-bill ratio was 0.72.

Business Services

First quarter 2026 Business Services revenue was $35.0 million, up from $31.9 million in the prior year quarter, while gross profit was $17.4 million, up from $16.4 million a year ago. Business Services adjusted EBITDA loss was $0.3 million, down from adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million in the prior year quarter.

Regionally, Americas and EMEA gross profit grew 21% and 11%, respectively. This growth was partially offset by APAC, where gross profit declined by 8%.

Energy Services

First quarter 2026 Energy Services revenue was $3.5 million. Gross profit was $1.5 million. Energy Services adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million in the first quarter.

PF Energy Services revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $2.6 million and PF gross profit was $1.3 million. First quarter 2025 PF adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million.

⁽¹⁾ Pro forma Building Solutions, Energy Services, and Investments results for the full first quarter of 2025. Alliance Drilling Tools was acquired by Star Operating Companies on March 3, 2025.

Corporate Costs

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company's corporate costs were $1.9 million, up from $0.9 million in the prior year quarter, but down $0.7 million on a PF basis. Corporate costs in the first quarter of 2026 and 2025 excluded non-recurring expenses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The decrease in corporate costs was primarily driven by the Merger.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the first quarter of 2026 with $10.3 million in cash, including $2.2 million in restricted cash. The Company used $1.4 million in cash flow from operations during the first quarter of 2026 compared to using $0.8 million in cash flow from operations in the first quarter of 2025.

Share Repurchase Program

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 70,424 shares for approximately $0.7 million As of the end of the first quarter of 2026, the Company has approximately $1.8 million remaining under its $3 million repurchase program authorized in September 2025 and continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital.

NOL Carryforward

As of December 31, 2025, Star had $215 million of usable net operating losses (“NOL”) in the U.S., which the Company considers to be a very valuable asset for its stockholders. In order to protect the value of the NOL for all stockholders, the Company has a rights agreement and charter amendment in place that limit beneficial ownership of Star common stock to 4.99%. Stockholders who wish to own more than 4.99% of Star common stock, or who already own more than 4.99% of Star common stock and wish to buy more, may only acquire additional shares with the Board’s prior written approval.

Conference Call/Webcast

The Company will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss this announcement. Individuals wishing to listen can access the webcast on the investor information section of the Company's web site at www.starequity.com. 

If you wish to join the conference call, please use the dial-in information below:

• Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (833) 890-6161
• International Dial-In Number: (412) 504-9848

The archived call will be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.starequity.com. 

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company that seeks to build long-term shareholder value by acquiring, managing, and growing businesses with strong fundamentals and market opportunities. Its current structure comprises four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. For more information visit www.starequity.com.

On August 22, 2025, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Star Operating Companies, Inc. (“Star Operating”, formerly known as Star Equity Holdings, Inc.), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 21, 2025 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, Star Operating and HSON Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”). Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, on August 22, 2025, at the effective time of the merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement (the “Merger”), Merger Sub merged with and into Star Operating, with Star Operating continuing as the surviving corporation of the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Effective September 5, 2025, the Company changed (i) its name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. and (ii) its trading symbols on Nasdaq to STRR and STRRP.

Building Solutions
The Building Solutions division operates in three specialties: (i) modular building manufacturing; (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations; and (iii) glue-laminated timber (glulam) column, beam, and truss manufacturing.

Business Services
The Business Services division provides flexible and scalable recruitment solutions to a global clientele, servicing organizations at all levels, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. The division focuses on mid-market and enterprise organizations worldwide, partnering consultatively with talent acquisition, HR, and procurement leaders to build diverse, high-impact teams and drive business success.

Energy Services
The Energy Services division engages in the rental, sale, and repair of downhole tools used in the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and water-well industries.

Investments
The Investments division manages and finances the Company’s real estate assets as well as its investment positions in private and public companies.

Investor Relations:
The Equity Group
Lena Cati
(212) 836-9611
lcati@theequitygroup.com 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s future financial condition, results of operations, business operations and business prospects, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” and similar words, expressions, and variations of these words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to important factors, risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including industry and economic conditions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, uncertainties, and assumptions include, but are not limited to, (1) global economic fluctuations, (2) changes in the cost and availability of commodities, materials, and equipment, (3) risks related to providing uninterrupted service to clients, (4) the ability of clients to terminate their relationship with the Company at any time, (5) risks associated with real estate ownership, (6) the Company’s ability to successfully achieve its strategic initiatives, (7) risks related to fluctuations in the Company’s operating results from quarter to quarter, (8) risks related to potential acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the Company, (9) our profitability and growth being tied to the success of our operating businesses, (10) risks associated with our financial investments in other businesses, (11) our ability to improve existing products and services and develop, introduce, and market new products and services successfully, (12) the loss of or material reduction in our business with any of the Company’s largest customers, (13) competition in the Company’s markets, (14) risks related to potential decreases in demand for products, (15) our ability to maintain costs at an acceptable level, (16) the negative cash flows and operating losses that may recur in the future, (17) risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations, political events, trade wars, natural disasters or health crises, including the Russia-Ukraine war, and potential conflict in the Middle East, (18) risks relating to how future credit facilities may affect or restrict our operating flexibility, (19) our ability to generate or borrow sufficient cash to make payments on our indebtedness, (20) risks related to indebtedness, (21) risks associated with the Company’s investment strategy, (22) the Company’s dependence on key management personnel, (23) the Company’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, management, and advisors, (24) the Company’s ability to collect accounts receivable, (25) the Company’s exposure to legal proceedings, investigations and disputes, and limits on related insurance coverage, (26) the Company’s ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards, (27) the potential for goodwill impairment, (28) volatility of the Company’s stock price, (29) risks related to our historically low trading volume, (30) risks related to securities or industry analysts, (31) the Company’s ability to declare dividends, (32) risks associated with failure to pay dividends on our Series A Preferred Stock, (33) our history of annual net losses, (34) risks related to our international operations, (35) risks related to compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and other rules, (36) our exposure to employment-related claims, legal liability, and costs from clients, employees, and regulatory authorities, (37) risks related to the imposition of licensing or tax requirements or new regulations, (38) the effect of Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents, (39) the effect of the protective amendment contained in our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, (40) the impact of our stockholder rights plan, or “poison pill,” on stockholder decision making, (41) risks related to our scaled disclosure requirements as a smaller reporting company, (42) the Company’s heavy reliance on information systems and the impact of potentially losing or failing to develop technology, (43) the adverse impacts of cybersecurity threats and attacks, and (44) risks related to the use of new and evolving technologies, and (45) those risks set forth in “Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.” The foregoing list should not be construed to be exhaustive. Actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In view of these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on our current expectations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Financial Tables Follow

STAR EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2026				2025
Revenues:
Building Solutions	$	11,598			$	—
Business Services		35,005				31,866
Energy Services		3,458				—
Investments		—				—
Total revenues		50,061				31,866
Cost of revenues:
Building Solutions		9,957				—
Business Services		17,559				15,468
Energy Services		1,915				—
Investments		75				—
Total cost of revenues		29,506				15,468
Gross profit		20,555				16,398
Operating expenses:
Salaries and related		18,740				14,345
Office and general		4,597				2,564
Marketing and promotion		922				930
Depreciation and amortization		311				283
Total operating expenses		24,570				18,122
Operating loss		(4,015	)			(1,724	)
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest (expense) income, net		(13	)			71
Other income / (expense), net		(31	)			(71	)
Loss before income taxes		(4,059	)			(1,724	)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes		(266	)			32
Net loss		(3,793	)			(1,756	)
Dividend on Series A perpetual preferred stock		(592	)			—
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(4,385	)		$	(1,756	)
Loss per share:
Basic	$	(1.01	)		$	(0.59	)
Diluted	$	(1.01	)		$	(0.59	)
Loss per share, attributable to common shareholders
Basic	$	(1.17	)		$	(0.59	)
Diluted	$	(1.17	)		$	(0.59	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		3,744				2,985
Diluted		3,744				2,985
Dividends declared per share of Series A perpetual preferred stock	$	0.25			$	—

STAR EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
	March 31, 2026				December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,093			$	10,269
Restricted cash, current		1,649				1,819
Investments in equity securities		4,157				3,767
Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses of $310 and $275, respectively		32,839				35,220
Note receivable, current portion		256				256
Inventories, net		7,072				6,988
Prepaid and other		3,992				4,168
Total current assets		58,058				62,487
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,001 and $6,367, respectively		15,868				18,610
Operating lease right-of-use assets		14,078				11,675
Goodwill		5,913				5,944
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $4,949 and $4,795, respectively		1,526				1,688
Long-term investments		953				953
Notes receivable, net of current portion		8,766				8,629
Deferred tax assets, net		2,786				1,911
Restricted cash, non-current		553				1,322
Other assets		12				12
Total assets	$	108,513			$	113,231
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	4,514			$	4,769
Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits		8,152				7,526
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		6,681				6,907
Short-term debt		6,789				8,473
Deferred revenue		876				1,496
Operating lease obligations, current		745				655
Total current liabilities		27,757				29,826
Income tax payable		100				99
Operating lease obligations		13,624				11,235
Long-term debt, net of current portion		5,589				6,056
Other liabilities		441				308
Total liabilities		47,511				47,524
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Series A Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized: 2,691 shares issued and 2,370 shares outstanding for both periods		3				3
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000 shares authorized; 5,389 and 5,366 shares issued; 3,707 and 3,755 shares outstanding, respectively		5				5
Additional paid-in capital		530,028				530,136
Accumulated deficit		(439,727	)			(435,934	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax		(1,447	)			(1,364	)
Treasury stock, at cost: 1,682 and 1,611 common shares, respectively, and 321 preferred shares for both periods		(27,860	)			(27,139	)
Total stockholders’ equity		61,002				65,707
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	108,513			$	113,231

STAR EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC.
DIVISION ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2026	Building Solutions				Business Services				Energy Services				Investments				Corporate				Total
Revenue, from external customers	$	11,598			$	35,005			$	3,458			$	159			$	(159	)		$	50,061
Gross profit	$	1,641			$	17,446			$	1,543			$	84			$	(159	)		$	20,555
Net loss attributable to common shareholders	$	(1,744	)		$	(599	)		$	404			$	145			$	(2,591	)		$	(4,385	)
Dividends on Series A perpetual preferred stock		—				—				—				—				592				592
Net loss		(1,744	)			(599	)			404				145				(1,999	)			(3,793	)
Provision from income taxes		—				(766	)			—				—				500				(266	)
Interest income, net		126				158				43				(173	)			(141	)			13
Total depreciation and amortization		264				192				401				75				10				942
EBITDA (loss)(1)		(1,354	)			(1,015	)			848				47				(1,630	)			(3,104	)
Foreign currency gain/loss		—				52				—				—				(7	)			45
Corporate administrative charges		399				235				73				—				(707	)			—
Gains on sale and leaseback transactions		—				—				(37	)			—				—				(37	)
Other non-operating expense (income)		(2	)			56				(32	)			177				(16	)			183
Stock-based compensation expense		8				202				—				—				274				484
Interest income(2)		—				—				—				227				—				227
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities		—				—				—				23				(2	)			21
Severance/non-recurring salary		—				77				130				—				79				286
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions		—				—				—				—				57				57
Financing costs		23				—				51				—				4				78
Other non-recurring expenses		—				53				—				2				59				114
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(1)	$	(926	)		$	(340	)		$	1,033			$	476			$	(1,889	)		$	(1,646	)

For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025	Business Services				Corporate				Total
Revenue, from external customers	$	31,866			$	—			$	31,866
Gross profit	$	16,398			$	—			$	16,398
Net loss	$	(973	)		$	(783	)		$	(1,756	)
Provision for income taxes		76				(44	)			32
Interest income, net		121				(192	)			(71	)
Total depreciation and amortization		280				3				283
EBITDA (loss)(1)		(496	)			(1,016	)			(1,512	)
Corporate administrative charges		325				(325	)			—
Foreign currency gain/loss		105				8				113
Other non-operating expense (income)		1				(43	)			(42	)
Stock-based compensation expense		237				149				386
Severance/non-recurring salary		54				—				54
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions		—				284				284
Other non-recurring expenses		—				49				49
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(1)	$	226			$	(894	)		$	(668	)

(1) Non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-operating income (expense), stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring severance and professional fees (“Adjusted EBITDA”) are presented to provide additional information about the Company's operations on a basis consistent with the measures which the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities, and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as a measure of the Company's profitability or liquidity. Furthermore, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
(2) The Company allocates all corporate interest income to the Investments Division.

STAR EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC.
DIVISION ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
RECONCILIATION OF PRO FORMA ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025	Building Solutions				Business Services				Energy Services				Investments				Corporate				Total
Pro forma revenue, from external customers(1)	$	12,118			$	31,866			$	2,556			$	158			$	(158	)		$	46,540
Pro forma gross profit(1)	$	2,929			$	16,398			$	1,257			$	83			$	(158	)		$	20,509
Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders(1)	$	(865	)		$	(973	)		$	(319	)		$	(348	)		$	(1,233	)		$	(3,738	)
Dividends on Series A perpetual preferred stock		—				—				—				—				479				479
Pro forma net loss		(865	)			(973	)			(319	)			(348	)			(754	)			(3,259	)
Provision from income taxes		—				76				—				—				(2,234	)			(2,158	)
Interest income, net		182				121				(4	)			(155	)			(200	)			(56	)
Total depreciation and amortization		1,015				280				198				75				12				1,580
Pro forma EBITDA (loss)(2)		332				(496	)			(125	)			(428	)			(3,176	)			(3,893	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities		—				—				—				224				—				224
Foreign currency gain/loss		—				105				—				—				8				113
Corporate administrative charges		—				325				—				—				(325	)			—
Other non-operating expense (income)		—				1				20				—				(43	)			(22	)
Stock-based compensation expense		11				237				—				—				189				437
Interest income(3)		—				—				—				215				—				215
Severance/non-recurring salary		—				54				—				—				—				54
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions		—				—				595				—				746				1,341
Impairment of cost method investment		—				—				—				61				—				61
Loss (gain) on equity method investment		—				—				—				251				—				251
Financing costs		8				—				—				—				4				12
Other non-recurring expenses		(28	)			—				—				—				49				21
Pro forma adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2)	$	323			$	226			$	490			$	323			$	(2,548	)		$	(1,186	)

(1) Pro forma Building Solutions, Energy Services, and Investments results for the full first quarter of 2025. Alliance Drilling Tools was acquired by Star Operating Companies on March 3, 2025.
(2) Pro forma Non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-operating (income) expense, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring expenses (“Adjusted EBITDA”) are presented to provide additional information about the Company's operations on a basis consistent with the measures which the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities, and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as a measure of the Company's profitability or liquidity. Furthermore, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
(3) In Q1 2025, the Company allocated all Star Operating Companies corporate interest income to the Investments Division.

STAR EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC. INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
	Adjusted					Diluted Shares			Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2026	Net Loss					Outstanding			Share(1)
Net loss	$	(3,793	)			3,744			$	(1.01	)
Dividends on Series A perpetual preferred stock		(592	)			3,744				(0.16	)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders		(4,385	)			3,744				(1.17	)
Intangible amortization from acquisitions		159				3,744				0.04
Gains on sale and leaseback transactions		(37	)			3,744				(0.01	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities		21				3,744				0.01
Severance/non-recurring salary		286				3,744				0.08
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions		57				3,744				0.02
Financing costs		78				3,744				0.02
Other non-recurring expenses		114				3,744				0.03
Adjusted net loss(2)	$	(3,707	)			3,744			$	(0.99	)

	Adjusted				Diluted Shares				Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025	Net Loss				Outstanding				Share(1)
Net loss	$	(1,756	)			2,985			$	(0.59	)
Intangible amortization from acquisitions		238				2,985				0.08
Severance/non-recurring salary		54				2,985				0.02
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions		284				2,985				0.10
Other non-recurring expenses		49				2,985				0.02
Adjusted net loss(2)	$	(1,131	)			2,985			$	(0.38	)

STAR EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC. PRO FORMA INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
	Adjusted				Diluted Shares			Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025	Net Loss				Outstanding			Share(1)
Pro forma net loss(3)	$	(3,259	)		3,729			$	(0.87	)
Dividends on Series A perpetual preferred stock		(479	)		3,729				(0.13	)
Pro forma net loss attributable to common shareholders(3)		(3,738	)		3,729				(1.00	)
Intangible amortization from acquisitions		962			3,729				0.26
Unrealized (gain) loss on equity securities		224			3,729				0.06
Severance/non-recurring salary		54			3,729				0.01
Transaction costs related to mergers and acquisitions		1,341			3,729				0.36
Impairment of cost method investment		61			3,729				0.02
Loss (gain) on equity method investment		251			3,729				0.07
Financing costs		12			3,729				—
Other non-recurring expenses		21			3,729				0.01
Pro forma adjusted net loss(2)(3)	$	(812	)		3,729			$	(0.22	)

(1) Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
(2) Adjusted net income or loss per diluted share are Non-GAAP measures defined as reported net income or loss and reported net income or loss per diluted share before items such as acquisition-related costs and non-recurring expenses after tax that are presented to provide additional information about the Company's operations on a basis consistent with the measures that the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. Adjusted net income or loss per diluted share should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for net income or loss and net income or loss per share and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as measures of the Company's profitability or liquidity. Further, adjusted net income or loss and adjusted net income or loss per diluted share as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
(3) Pro forma Building Solutions, Energy Services, and Investments results for the full first quarter of 2025. Alliance Drilling Tools was acquired by Star Operating Companies on March 3, 2025.

FAQ

What were Star Equity (NASDAQ: STRR) Q1 2026 earnings results?

Star Equity reported a Q1 2026 net loss to common shareholders of $4.4 million, or $1.17 per diluted share. According to Star, revenue was $50.1 million and gross profit $20.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.6 million for the quarter.

How did Star Equity (STRR) Q1 2026 revenue compare to Q1 2025?

Star Equity’s Q1 2026 revenue of $50.1 million increased 57.1% versus Q1 2025. According to Star, gross profit also rose 25.4% year-over-year to $20.6 million, reflecting growth across the portfolio despite a larger net loss and higher adjusted EBITDA loss.

How did Star Equity’s divisions perform in Q1 2026?

Star Equity’s divisions showed mixed Q1 2026 performance across Building Solutions, Business Services, and Energy Services. According to Star, Building Solutions weakened, Business Services grew revenue but posted an adjusted EBITDA loss, while Energy Services delivered $3.5 million revenue, $1.5 million gross profit, and $1.0 million adjusted EBITDA.

What is Star Equity’s cash and liquidity position after Q1 2026?

Star Equity ended Q1 2026 with $10.3 million in cash, including $2.2 million restricted cash. According to Star, the company used $1.4 million of cash in operations during the quarter and continues to manage costs while pursuing growth and merger-related efficiencies.

What does the Star Equity (STRR) share repurchase program mean for shareholders?

In Q1 2026, Star Equity repurchased 70,424 shares for approximately $0.7 million under its $3 million program. According to Star, about $1.8 million remains authorized, and management continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital for shareholders.

How large is Star Equity’s NOL carryforward and why is it important?

Star Equity reported $215 million of usable U.S. net operating loss carryforwards as of December 31, 2025. According to Star, these NOLs are considered a valuable asset for stockholders and are protected by ownership limits designed to preserve their tax benefit.

What merger synergies did Star Equity achieve by Q1 2026?

Star Equity achieved $2.6 million of merger synergies on an annualized basis by Q1 2026. According to Star, these savings contributed to lower corporate costs on a pro forma basis and support ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and profitability across its operating divisions.