Xos Reports Record Gross Margin and Lowest Operating Loss in Company History since Going Public, Anchored by Multi-Product Business Lines
Rhea-AI Summary
Xos (NASDAQ:XOS) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $11.2 million on 95 units, up from 29 units and $5.9 million in Q1 2025. Gross profit reached $4.3 million, with record gross margin of 38.6% and non-GAAP gross margin of 37.8%.
Loss from operations fell to $4.7 million and non-GAAP operating loss to $2.6 million, down 49.5% and 67.2% year-over-year. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA losses narrowed, operating expenses declined 14%, and 2026 guidance remains revenue of $40–$50 million and 350–500 unit deliveries.
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Positive
- Q1 2026 revenue rose to $11.2M from $5.9M in Q1 2025
- Unit deliveries increased to 95, more than triple 29 units a year ago
- Gross profit reached $4.3M, with record gross margin of 38.6%
- GAAP operating loss improved to $4.7M from $9.3M year-over-year
- Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $2.0M from $7.2M a year earlier
- 2026 outlook targets $40–$50M revenue and 350–500 unit deliveries
Negative
- Xos still reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $5.0M
- Q1 2026 EBITDA remained negative at a $4.1M loss
- Cash and cash equivalents declined to $9.8M from $14.0M at December 31, 2025
- 2026 non-GAAP operating loss is guided at $11.9–$13.3M
News Market Reaction – XOS
On the day this news was published, XOS gained 7.58%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +13.5% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -6.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 14 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $26.28M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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XOS rose 5.73% while key peers were mixed: ARTW (-0.19%), HCAI (-3.24%), HYFM (+2%), GP (0%), UGRO (-7.39%). Only one peer (CVV) appeared on momentum scans, moving down, supporting a stock-specific move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Defense demo news | Positive | +1.6% | Showcasing Charger Hub at Air Force capabilities event for defense electrification. |
| May 01 | Expo participation | Positive | +2.3% | ACT Expo 2026 presence highlighting vehicles, Xos Hub models, and powertrains. |
| Apr 30 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.6% | Announcement of Q1 2026 earnings release date and conference call details. |
| Apr 08 | Defense market entry | Positive | +5.2% | TEVCON 2026 participation promoting grid-independent mobile charging for military use. |
| Mar 30 | Facilities expo news | Positive | +1.2% | Showcasing mobile energy solutions to facilities professionals at regional expo. |
Recent news items, mainly showcasing technology and commercial opportunities, have generally seen modest positive price reactions, suggesting the stock has often traded higher on constructive operational updates.
Over the past few months, Xos has repeatedly highlighted its mobile energy and fleet electrification platform at industry and defense-focused events. Announcements about TEVCON 2026, the Southern California Facilities Expo, ACT Expo 2026, and the Air Force Commercial Capabilities Showcase underscore efforts to broaden deployment of the Xos Hub and powered-by-Xos solutions. These headlines have typically coincided with modestly positive moves (e.g., +5.2%, +2.27%), so today’s earnings update builds on a pattern of constructive operational communication.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +7.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s report of record gross margins of 38.6%, improved non-GAAP gross margin of 37.8%, and a roughly halved operating loss to $4.7M. Past operational announcements often saw constructive but smaller moves (for example, up to +5.2% on prior expo and defense headlines). Investors may weigh whether continued execution on the $40–$50M revenue outlook and cost discipline can sustain sentiment once initial enthusiasm normalizes.
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Record-lows in operating loss and non-GAAP operating loss since going public, achieving reductions of nearly
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Delivered a Q1 record of 95 units, including 63 powertrains for Blue Bird school buses, more than 3 times the prior-year quarter
LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) ("Xos" or the "Company"), a leading energy storage and fleet electrification solutions provider, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Building on a year of disciplined execution and consistent operational improvement, Xos opened 2026 with its highest quarterly gross margin and lowest operating loss in Company history, reinforcing the durability of its operating model and the strength of its multi-product platform spanning vehicles, powertrains, and energy storage.
First Quarter Highlights:
- Xos delivered 95 units, including leases, and generated
$11.2 million in revenue in the first quarter, compared to 29 units and$5.9 million in Q1 2025, as the Company executed its strategic focus on powertrain and hubs production. - Gross margins improved to a record-high
38.6% , compared to20.6% in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP gross margins also reached a record37.8% , compared to15.0% in Q1 2025. The increase was driven by a shift in product mix towards high-margin powertrains and hubs. - Xos reported record-lows in operating loss and non-GAAP operating loss since going public, achieving reductions of
49.5% and67.2% year-over-year, respectively. Operating loss improved to$4.7 million , compared to$9.3 million in Q1 2025, and non-GAAP operating loss of$2.6 million in Q1 2026, compared to$8.1 million in Q1 2025. - Operating expenses decreased by
$1.5 million , or14.0% year-over-year. First quarter operating expenses fell to$9.0 million compared to$10.5 million in Q1 2025, driven by cost discipline across the organization. - EBITDA improved by
$4.7 million , or53.4% year-over-year. First quarter EBITDA was a loss of$4.1 million compared to a loss of$8.8 million in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA improved by$5.2 million , or72.4% year-over-year. First quarter adjusted EBITDA was a loss of$2.0 million compared to a loss of$7.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Platform and Product Milestones:
- Xos Hub™ energy storage proving reliability at scale. Xos Hub units deployed across customer fleets have now charged gigawatt-hours of energy in the aggregate, and the most active individual units have completed thousands of charge cycles each, proving the reliability and durability of Xos's mobile energy storage technology in demanding real-world conditions.
- Next-generation Hub variants in development. The Company launched the Xos Hub 210 kWh, Xos Hub 420 kWh and Xos Hub 630 kWh models; the 420 kWh option began production during the quarter. These next-generation variants expand the addressable market for the Xos Hub across a broader range of fleet sizes and charging use cases.
- During the first quarter of 2026, multiple Xos customer fleets surpassed millions of cumulative miles driven on their Xos vehicles, a milestone that validates the long-term reliability, performance, and total cost of ownership advantage of the Xos platform.
- Last year Xos announced the industry's most competitive electric truck chassis, priced below
$100,000 . During the first quarter of 2026, Xos began offering its electric truck chassis at$99,000 , making it the most competitively priced battery-electric commercial vehicle chassis on the market. This pricing positions Xos to capture accelerating demand as fleet operators evaluate electrification on pure economics, regardless of the evolving incentive landscape.
“Q1 was a defining proof point for this team. We delivered the highest gross margin in our history as a public company and the lowest operating loss since going public. Our Hubs have now charged gigawatt-hours of energy. Our customers have logged millions of miles. Our powertrains are powering Blue Bird school buses operating around the country. And we’re now selling the most competitively priced electric truck chassis in the industry, for under
“The first quarter reflects disciplined execution of the operating framework we’ve put in place over the past year,” said Liana Pogosyan, Chief Financial Officer. “We delivered record gross margins of
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
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| (in millions) | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | |||
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(1) For further information about how we calculate Non-GAAP financial measures, such as Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP operating loss, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, see below for the reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures provided in the tables included in this release.
2026 Outlook:
Xos is maintaining its outlook for 2026 as follows:
| Revenue | |
| Non-GAAP operating loss(1) | |
| Unit Deliveries (2) | 350 to 500 units |
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(1) This press release does not provide a forward-looking reconciliation from Non-GAAP operating loss to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, due to the uncertainty and the potential variability of inputs of the financial information. For the same reason, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
(2) Unit deliveries forecast includes our powertrain and Xos Hub products, stepvan and stripped chassis.
The outlook provided above is based on management beliefs and expectations as of the date of this press release. The results are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable as of this date, but may be materially affected by many factors, as discussed below in our “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” disclaimer. Actual results may vary from the outlook above and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
| Date / Time: | Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT | |
| Webcast: | https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1760926&tp_key=9d43fc8f14 | |
| U.S. Toll-Free Dial In: | 1-833-816-1411 | |
| International Dial In: | 1-412-317-0507 | |
| Conference ID: | 10208874 | |
To access the call, please dial in approximately ten minutes before the start of the call.
For those unable to participate in the live call, an audio replay will be available following the call through midnight Thursday, May 28, 2026. To access the replay, please call 1-833-816-1411 or 1-412-317-0507 (International) and enter access code 10208874. A replay of the webcast will also be archived shortly after the call and can be accessed on the Company's website.
About Xos, Inc.
Xos is a leading energy storage and fleet electrification solutions provider. The Xos Hub is a proactive, movable power source delivering high-capacity output and high-speed charging in one. Xos vehicles and fleet management software are purpose-built for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles that travel on last-mile, back-to-base routes. The Company leverages its proprietary technologies to provide a diverse customer base with rapid-deployment energy storage and charging solutions and commercial fleets with battery-electric vehicles that are easier to maintain and more cost-efficient on a total cost of ownership (TCO) basis than their internal combustion engine counterparts. For more information, please visit www.xostrucks.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The financial information in this press release has been presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as well as on a non-GAAP basis to supplement Xos's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial results. Xos's non-GAAP financial measures include operating cash flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow), non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA, which are defined below.
“Operating cash flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow)” is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities minus purchases of property and equipment.
“Non-GAAP operating loss” is defined as loss from operations adjusted for stock-based compensation, inventory write-downs and physical inventory and other adjustments.
“Non-GAAP gross profit” is defined as gross profit (loss) minus inventory write-downs and physical inventory and other adjustments.
“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization) minus change in fair value of derivatives, change in fair value of earn-out shares liability, and stock based compensation.
Xos believes that the use of operating cash flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow), non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA reflects additional means for management and investors to use when evaluating Xos's ongoing operating results and trends. The presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that Xos's future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. It is important to note Xos's computation of operating cash flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow), non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because not all companies may calculate operating cash flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow), non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP gross profit, and Adjusted EBITDA in the same fashion. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and therefore, should only be read in conjunction with financial information reported under GAAP when understanding Xos's operating performance. A reconciliation between historical GAAP and non-GAAP financial information is provided in this press release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding projected financial and performance information; expectations and timing related to product deliveries and customer demand; sufficiency of existing cash reserves; customer acquisition and order metrics; ability to access additional capital and Xos’s long-term strategy and future growth. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “project,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “seem,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions and any other statements that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) Xos’s liquidity and access to capital when needed, including its ability to service its indebtedness; (ii) Xos’s ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; (iii) cost increases and delays in production due to supply chain shortages in the components needed for the production of Xos's products; (iv) Xos's ability to meet production milestones and fulfill backlog orders; (v) changes in the industries in which Xos operates; (vi) variations in operating performance across competitors; (vii) changes in laws and regulations affecting Xos's business, including changes to tax incentive policies; (viii) Xos's ability to implement its business plan or meet or exceed its financial projections; (ix) Xos's limited operating history; (x) Xos's ability to retain key personnel and hire additional personnel, particularly in light of current and potential labor shortages; (xi) the risk of downturns and a changing regulatory landscape in the highly competitive electric vehicle industry; (xii) macroeconomic and political conditions; and (xiii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Xos. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by, and you should carefully consider, the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” included in Xos's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting Xos's Investors Relations website at https://www.xostrucks.com/sec-filings or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Xos assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Xos does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
Contacts
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Xos Media Relations
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| Xos, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||
| Unaudited | ||||||
| (in thousands, except par value per share) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,849 | $ | 14,040 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 7,398 | 6,035 | ||||
| Inventories | 23,664 | 24,961 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,353 | 4,841 | ||||
| Total current assets | 45,264 | 49,877 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 3,809 | 4,320 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 1,104 | 1,534 | ||||
| Other non-current assets | 4,240 | 4,632 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 54,417 | $ | 60,363 | ||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,941 | $ | 2,473 | ||
| Convertible debt, current | 7,000 | 6,500 | ||||
| Other current liabilities | 14,993 | 14,685 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 23,934 | 23,658 | ||||
| Common stock warrant liability | 64 | 73 | ||||
| Convertible debt, non-current | 10,000 | 12,000 | ||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 629 | 1,345 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 34,627 | 37,076 | ||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||
| Common stock | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Preferred stock | - | - | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 253,482 | 252,026 | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (233,693) | (228,740) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 19,790 | 23,287 | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 54,417 | $ | 60,363 | ||
| Xos, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Unaudited | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Revenues | $ | 11,225 | $ | 5,879 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | 6,891 | 4,668 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 4,334 | 1,211 | ||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 6,065 | 7,896 | ||||||
| Research and development | 2,030 | 1,930 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 916 | 654 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 9,011 | 10,480 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (4,677) | (9,269) | ||||||
| Other expense, net | (280) | (851) | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | 9 | (54) | ||||||
| Loss before provision for income taxes | (4,948) | (10,174) | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 5 | 12 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,953) | $ | (10,186) | ||||
| Net loss per share | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.43) | $ | (1.26) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.43) | $ | (1.26) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||
| Basic | 11,572 | 8,076 | ||||||
| Diluted | 11,572 | 8,076 | ||||||
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Operating Cash Flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow), Non-GAAP Operating Loss and Non-GAAP Gross Profit:
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (4,953) | $ | (10,186) | $ | (9,752) | |||||
| Other expense, net | 280 | 851 | 641 | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 559 | 506 | 582 | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 5 | 12 | - | ||||||||
| EBITDA | (4,109) | (8,817) | (8,529) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivatives | (9) | 54 | (147) | ||||||||
| Gain on operating lease termination | - | - | (481) | ||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 2,119 | 1,523 | 2,185 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (1,999) | $ | (7,240) | $ | (6,972) | |||||
Operating Cash Flow less CapEx (Free Cash Flow):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $ | (1,588) | $ | (4,756) | $ | 2,399 | |||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (19) | - | - | ||||||||
| Free-Cash Flow | $ | (1,607) | $ | (4,756) | $ | 2,399 | |||||
Non-GAAP Operating Loss:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
| Loss from operations | $ | (4,677) | $ | (9,269) | $ | (9,739) | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,119 | 1,523 | 2,185 | ||||||||
| Inventory reserves | (205) | (517) | 1,815 | ||||||||
| Physical inventory and other adjustments | 118 | 187 | 1,096 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP Operating Loss | $ | (2,645) | $ | (8,076) | $ | (4,643) | |||||
Non-GAAP Gross Profit:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | $ | 4,334 | $ | 1,211 | $ | (2,637) | |||||
| Inventory reserves | (205) | (517) | 1,815 | ||||||||
| Physical inventory and other adjustments | 118 | 187 | 1,096 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP Gross Profit | $ | 4,247 | $ | 881 | $ | 274 | |||||
