Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) shifts to higher-margin services and cuts Q1 2026 loss
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Blink Charging Co. reported first quarter 2026 results showing flat overall revenue but significantly improved profitability and cash flow. Total revenue was $20.8 million, up 0.3% from Q1 2025, as the company shifted its mix from hardware sales to services.
Service revenue grew 25% year-over-year to $13.3 million, while product revenue fell 26.1% to $6.2 million as Blink moved away from transactional, non-strategic sales. GAAP gross margin was 32.0%, with non-GAAP gross margin of 42.4%, reflecting the growing contribution of higher-quality, repeatable service revenue.
Operating expenses declined 35.3% to $18.4 million, driven by lower compensation, general and administrative, and other operating costs tied to the BlinkForward cost reset. Net loss narrowed 45% to $11.6 million, or $0.08 per share, and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(5.1) million from $(14.3) million.
Cash and cash equivalents were $38.0 million as of March 31, 2026, with no debt. Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.7 million, a swing from $(13.0) million) in Q1 2025, indicating much lower cash burn as Blink invests in owner-operated DC fast charging and recurring service revenue.
Positive
- Loss and cash-flow improvement: Net loss narrowed to $11.6 million from $21.0 million and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(5.1) million from $(14.3) million, while operating cash flow turned positive $0.7 million from $(13.0) million.
- Service-led, higher-margin mix: Service revenue grew 25.0% year-over-year to $13.3 million and rose to 64.2% of total revenue, supporting a 42.4% non-GAAP gross margin despite flat total revenue.
Negative
- Flat revenue and weaker product sales: Total revenue rose just 0.3% year-over-year to $20.8 million, while product revenue declined 26.1% to $6.2 million as the company pulled back from transactional and non-strategic sales.
- Business still loss-making: Despite progress, Blink remained unprofitable with a GAAP net loss of $11.6 million and non-GAAP Net Loss of $7.8 million in the quarter.
Insights
Blink traded flat revenue for better margins, lower costs and positive operating cash flow in Q1 2026.
Blink Charging kept Q1 2026 revenue essentially flat at $20.8M, but materially changed its mix and cost base. Service revenue rose 25% to $13.3M while product revenue fell 26.1%, consistent with its shift toward repeatable, recurring service income.
GAAP gross margin of 32.0% and non-GAAP gross margin of 42.4% reflect this mix, while total operating expenses dropped 35.3% to $18.4M following the BlinkForward cost reset. That helped narrow GAAP net loss to $(11.6)M and improve non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss to $(5.1)M, a 65% year-over-year improvement.
Liquidity remains a key factor: cash and cash equivalents were $38.0M with no debt as of March 31, 2026, and operating cash flow turned positive at $0.7M. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $105M–$115M and expects GAAP gross margins of about 35%, so subsequent 2026 quarters will show whether the service-led strategy and cost structure hold at that scale.
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Earnings Snapshot
For full year 2026, expected revenue range is $105 million to $115 million with anticipated GAAP gross margins of approximately 35%.
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Blink Charging Co.
May 11, 2026
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) (the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits. The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is filed as part of this current report.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Blink Charging Co. on May 11, 2026. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BLINK CHARGING CO. | ||
| Dated: May 11, 2026 | By: | /s/ Michael Bercovich |
| Name: | Michael Bercovich | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
Exhibit 99.1
BLINK CHARGING ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Execution
of our strategy continues as Blink deploys capital into owner-operated DC fast charging and expands higher-quality, repeatable service
revenue
Bowie, MD., – May 11, 2026 – Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
| ● | Service revenue grew 25% year-over-year to $13.3 million, up from $10.7 million in Q1 2025. | |
| ● | GAAP gross margin was 32.0%, with non-GAAP gross margin of 42.4%, representing a non-GAAP improvement of 213 basis points versus Q1 2025. | |
| ● | Total operating expenses declined 35% year-over-year to $18.4 million, down from $28.5 million in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP operating expenses were reduced to $13.6 million. | |
| ● | Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $0.7 million in Q1 2026, representing an improvement of approximately $13.7 million compared to net cash used in operating activities of approximately $13.0 million in Q1 2025. | |
| ● | Net loss narrowed 45% year-over-year to $11.6 million, compared to a net loss of $21.0 million in Q1 2025. |
THE FOLLOWING TOP-LINE HIGHLIGHTS ARE IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS:
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | ||||||||||
| Product Revenue | $ | 6,194 | $ | 8,380 | (26.1 | %) | ||||||
| Service Revenue(1) | 13,349 | 10,681 | 25.0 | % | ||||||||
| Other Revenue(2) | 1,236 | 1,657 | (25.4 | %) | ||||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 20,779 | $ | 20,718 | 0.3 | % | ||||||
| (1) | Service Revenues consist of repeatable charging service revenues, recurring network fees, and car-sharing service revenues. |
| (2) | Other Revenues consist of warranty fees, grants and rebates, and other revenues. |
Mike Battaglia, President and CEO of Blink Charging, commented, “Q1 reinforces that Blink is executing against our plan. We raised capital in 2025 and are investing with discipline into areas representing a strong line of sight to long-term value creation, especially within our owner-operated DC fast charging footprint. We are focused on achieving profitability as we build durable infrastructure, improve utilization over time, and continue the shift toward more repeatable, recurring, and higher-quality revenue.”
Michael Bercovich, Chief Financial Officer of Blink Charging, commented, “Over the last three quarters, we have tightened our operating model by optimizing our operating expenses and cash-burn profile. Our strategy is governed by rigorous ROI hurdles and we are prioritizing CapEx investments that directly expand our capacity to drive long-term value.”
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FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
REVENUES
Total revenues were $20.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $20.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 0.3% year-over-year.
Product revenues were $6.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $8.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 26.1% year-over-year, reflecting the continued strategic shift away from transactional and non-strategic sales toward focused and disciplined sales, along with the repeatable and recurring service revenue program.
Service revenues, which consist of repeatable charging service revenues, recurring network fees, and car-sharing service revenues, increased by $2.7 million or 25.0% to $13.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $10.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. It represented 64.2% of total revenue in the first quarter of 2026, up from 51.6% in the same period of last year, reflecting continued momentum in Blink’s higher-quality, repeatable and recurring revenue streams.
Other revenues, which are comprised of warranty fees, grants and rebates, and additional sources, were $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit was $6.6 million or 32.0% of revenues in the first quarter of 2026, compared to gross profit of $7.1 million, or 34.1% of revenues, in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP gross profit was 42.4% during the quarter compared to 40.3% for first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year change in non-GAAP gross profit reflects the continued shift toward service revenue, partially offset by higher cost of service revenue as Blink expands its owner-operated DC fast charging footprint, and in line with the 2026 guidance we provided last quarter.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2026 decreased by 35.3% to $18.4 million compared to $28.5 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by lower compensation expense of $10.2 million (versus $13.6 million in the prior year period), lower general and administrative expenses of $4.6 million (versus $8.9 million), and lower other operating expenses of $3.6 million (versus $5.3 million), reflecting the structural cost reset Blink implemented throughout 2025 with the BlinkForward initiative.
Non-GAAP operating expenses in the first quarter of 2026 were $13.9 million, compared to $22.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 38.6% year-over-year.
NET LOSS AND LOSS PER SHARE
Net Loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $(11.6) million, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $(21.0) million, or $(0.21) per basic and diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025, an improvement of 44.9% year-over-year.
Non-GAAP Net Loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $(7.8) million, or $(0.06) per share, compared to a Non-GAAP Net Loss of $(17.4) million, or $(0.17) per share, in the first quarter of 2025, an improvement of 55% year-over-year. As of March 31, 2026, Blink’s weighted average number of shares outstanding was 143.2 million. As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average number of shares outstanding was 102.5 million.
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ADJUSTED EBITDA
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was a loss of $(5.1) million compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $(14.3) million in the first quarter of 2025, an improvement of approximately 65% year-over-year.
For reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP results, as well as definitions of non-GAAP metrics, please see the tables and accompanying notes below.
CASH LIQUIDITY
As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled $38.0 million compared to $39.6 million as of December 31, 2025. Blink had no debt as of March 31, 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $(13.0) million in the first quarter of 2025.
GUIDANCE
As previously communicated, for the full year 2026, given our expected revenue range of $105 million to $115 million, we continue to anticipate gross margins of approximately 35% on GAAP basis.
EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
Blink Charging will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2026 results today, May 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
To access the live webcast, log onto the Blink Charging website at www.blinkcharging.com, and click on the News/Events section of the Investor Relations page. Investors may also access the webcast via the following link: https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2468/53990
To participate in the call by phone, dial (888) 506-0062 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial +1 (973) 528-0011. Callers should use participant access code: 413896.
A replay of the teleconference will be available until June 10, 2026, and may be accessed by dialing (877) 481-4010. International callers may dial (919) 882-2331. Callers should use replay passcode: 53990.
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BLINK CHARGING CO.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
| For The Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Product revenue | $ | 6,194 | $ | 8,380 | ||||
| Service revenue | 12,230 | 9,506 | ||||||
| Other revenue | 1,236 | 1,657 | ||||||
| Car-sharing revenue | 1,119 | 1,175 | ||||||
| Total Revenues | 20,779 | 20,718 | ||||||
| Cost of Revenues: | ||||||||
| Cost of product revenue | 3,723 | 5,548 | ||||||
| Cost of service revenue | 7,379 | 5,281 | ||||||
| Cost of other revenue | 809 | 840 | ||||||
| Cost of car-sharing revenue | 1,034 | 685 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,195 | 1,295 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Revenues | 14,140 | 13,649 | ||||||
| Gross Profit | 6,639 | 7,069 | ||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||
| Compensation | 10,163 | 13,554 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 4,619 | 8,868 | ||||||
| Other operating expenses | 3,633 | 5,349 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of consideration payable | - | 679 | ||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 18,415 | 28,450 | ||||||
| Loss From Operations | (11,776 | ) | (21,381 | ) | ||||
| Other Income (Expense): | ||||||||
| Other income, net | 242 | 401 | ||||||
| Total Other Income, Net | 242 | 401 | ||||||
| Loss Before Income Taxes | $ | (11,534 | ) | $ | (20,980 | ) | ||
| Provision for income taxes | (29 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||
| Net Loss | $ | (11,563 | ) | $ | (21,008 | ) | ||
| Net Loss Per Share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | ||
| Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 143,160,628 | 102,466,507 | ||||||
| Diluted | 143,160,628 | 102,466,507 | ||||||
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BLINK CHARGING CO.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT FOR SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,991 | $ | 39,568 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 19,113 | 29,532 | ||||||
| Inventory, net | 12,045 | 14,153 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,933 | 6,065 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 76,082 | 89,318 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 613 | 89 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 42,434 | 42,691 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 5,805 | 6,331 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 5,759 | 6,634 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 1,742 | 1,742 | ||||||
| Other assets | 729 | 648 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 133,164 | $ | 147,453 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 46,376 | $ | 47,242 | |||||
| Current portion of earn-out liabilities | 1,005 | 1,005 | ||||||
| Notes payable | 265 | 265 | ||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 2,498 | 2,781 | ||||||
| Current portion of financing lease liabilities | 42 | 42 | ||||||
| Current portion of deferred revenue | 11,686 | 12,137 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 61,872 | 63,472 | ||||||
| Earn-out liabilities, non-current portion | 981 | 981 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion | 4,537 | 4,804 | ||||||
| Financing lease liabilities, non-current portion | 53 | 64 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, non-current portion | 2,545 | 5,145 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 9,154 | 8,497 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 79,142 | 82,963 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 | - | - | ||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 143,147,682 and 142,128,133 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 143 | 142 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 896,832 | 895,505 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (8,964 | ) | (8,731 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (833,989 | ) | (822,426 | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 54,022 | 64,490 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 133,164 | $ | 147,453 | ||||
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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (11,563 | ) | $ | (21,008 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,262 | 2,950 | ||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 942 | 931 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities | - | 2 | ||||||
| Provision (benefit) for credit losses | 217 | (86 | ) | |||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment | (209 | ) | 174 | |||||
| (Benefit) provision for slow moving and obsolete inventory | - | 29 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of consideration payable | - | 679 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 1,328 | 966 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 10,054 | 4,337 | ||||||
| Inventory | 1,743 | (373 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (203 | ) | (237 | ) | ||||
| Other assets | (98 | ) | 17 | |||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities | (898 | ) | (915 | ) | ||||
| Other liabilities | (2,676 | ) | (300 | ) | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (966 | ) | (821 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue | 737 | 629 | ||||||
| Total Adjustments | 12,233 | 7,982 | ||||||
| Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities | 670 | (13,026 | ) | |||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | - | 13,630 | ||||||
| Capitalization of engineering costs | (29 | ) | (173 | ) | ||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (1,632 | ) | (1,087 | ) | ||||
| Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Investing Activities | (1,661 | ) | 12,370 | |||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock in public offering [1] | - | 891 | ||||||
| Repayment of financing liability in connection with finance lease | (10 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
| Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities | (10 | ) | 883 | |||||
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | (52 | ) | 138 | |||||
| Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | (1,053 | ) | 365 | |||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - Beginning of Period | 39,657 | 41,852 | ||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End of Period | $ | 38,604 | $ | 42,217 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash consisted of the following: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,991 | $ | 42,140 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 613 | 77 | ||||||
| $ | 38,604 | $ | 42,217 | |||||
| [1] | For the three months ended March 31, 2025, includes gross proceeds of $909, less issuance costs of $18. |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The following table reconciles Net Loss attributable to Blink Charging to Non-GAAP Net Loss and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for the periods shown:
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| GAAP Net Loss | (11,563 | ) | (21,008 | ) | ||||
| Share-Based Compensation | 1,837 | 905 | ||||||
| Non-recurring or non-cash charges | 1,898 | 2,030 | ||||||
| Other Adjustments (1) | - | 679 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP Net Loss | (7,828 | ) | (17,394 | ) | ||||
| Provisions for Income Tax | 29 | 28 | ||||||
| Interest income | (242 | ) | (401 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 2,983 | 3,492 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA | (5,058 | ) | (14,276 | ) | ||||
The following table reconciles EPS attributable to Blink Charging to Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS for the periods shown:
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| GAAP Net Loss per Share | (0.08 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||
| Share-Based Compensation | 0.01 | 0.01 | ||||||
| Non-recurring or non-cash charges | 0.01 | 0.02 | ||||||
| Other Adjustments (1) | - | 0.01 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP Net Loss per Share | (0.06 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||
| Provisions for Income Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||
| Interest income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 0.02 | 0.03 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA per Share | (0.04 | ) | (0.14 | ) | ||||
The following table reconciles GAAP Gross Margins and Operating Expenses to Non-GAAP Gross Margins and Operating Expenses for the periods shown:
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Profit and Margin to Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Margin | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP gross profit and margin | 6,639 | 32.0 | % | 7,069 | 34.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Non-recurring or non-cash charges | 252 | (565 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 1,917 | 1,836 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Margin | 8,808 | 42.4 | % | 8,340 | 40.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP total operating expenses to non-GAAP total operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Total Operating Expenses | 18,415 | 28,450 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation | (1,837 | ) | (905 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | (1,067 | ) | (1,656 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Non-recurring and non-cash charges | (1,646 | ) | (2,595 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other Adjustments (1) | - | (679 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Total Operating Expenses | 13,865 | 22,615 | ||||||||||||||
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Blink Charging Co. publicly reports its financial information in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). To facilitate external analysis of the Company’s operating performance, Blink Charging also presents financial information that is considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under Regulation G and related reporting requirements promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, Net Income (Loss) or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different than those presented by other companies, including Blink Charging’s competitors. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and are, therefore, considered non-GAAP measures. Reconciliation tables are presented above.
Non-GAAP Gross Profit is defined as GAAP gross profit adjusted to exclude (i) depreciation and amortization charges included in cost of revenues, and (ii) non-recurring or non-cash charges within cost of revenues (such as inventory write-downs or one-time warranty costs). Blink Charging believes Non-GAAP Gross Profit provides investors with a clearer view of the Company’s underlying operational profitability by removing the impact of asset depreciation related to its charging infrastructure build-out and non-recurring items that are not indicative of ongoing performance. Non-GAAP Gross Margin is Non-GAAP Gross Profit divided by total revenues.
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses is defined as GAAP total operating expenses adjusted to exclude (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization within operating expenses, (iii) non-recurring and non-cash charges (including severance and retention payments, executive recruiting fees, one-time legal and consulting costs, and charges related to discontinued software or services), and (iv) changes in fair value of consideration payable and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Blink Charging believes Non-GAAP Operating Expenses is a useful measure for investors to assess the Company’s structural cost base and ongoing operating expense discipline, as it removes the impact of non-cash compensation, asset depreciation, and one-time charges that do not reflect recurring operational costs.
Non-GAAP Net Loss excludes share-based compensation, non-recurring and non-cash charges, and other adjustments, but unlike Adjusted EBITDA, retains the impact of taxes, depreciation and amortization and interest income/expense.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as GAAP Net Loss adjusted to add back: (i) stock-based compensation; (ii) depreciation and amortization included in cost of revenues; (iii) non-recurring and non-cash charges (including severance, retention payments, one-time legal and consulting fees, and similar items not reflective of ongoing operations); (iv) changes in fair value of consideration payable and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets; (v) provision for income taxes; (vi) depreciation and amortization within operating expenses; less (vii) net interest and other income (expense). This reconciliation bridge corresponds directly to the line items presented in the Non-GAAP reconciliation tables above.
Blink Charging believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to management, securities analysts, and investors to evaluate the Company’s core operating performance because it removes the impact of non-cash charges, non-recurring items, financing activity, taxes, and capital investment depreciation that are not indicative of the Company’s recurring operational results. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, Net Loss or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS may differ from other companies reporting similarly named measures. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as Net Loss, and Diluted Earnings per Share.
Adjusted EPS is defined as GAAP net loss per diluted share adjusted to exclude, on a per-share basis, the same non-cash and non-recurring items used in the Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation: (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization included in cost of revenues, (iii) non-recurring and non-cash charges, (iv) changes in fair value of consideration payable and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, (v) provision for income taxes, (vi) depreciation and amortization within operating expenses, and (vii) net interest income (expense).
Adjusted EPS is calculated as Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA divided by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the period. Blink Charging believes Adjusted EPS is a useful supplemental measure for investors as it provides a per-share view of the Company’s core operating performance on a basis consistent with Adjusted EBITDA, excluding non-cash and non-recurring items that management does not consider reflective of the Company’s ongoing operations. Adjusted EPS should not be confused with GAAP diluted EPS and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share.
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Investors should be aware that non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations. In particular, certain adjustments to Blink’s GAAP results — such as stock-based compensation — are recurring in nature and are expected to continue for the foreseeable future; stock-based compensation is a meaningful component of employee compensation and plays an important role in Blink’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate its workforce. In addition, Blink’s non-GAAP measures are not calculated pursuant to any standardized GAAP methodology, and the specific items Blink excludes may differ from those excluded by other companies presenting similarly titled non-GAAP measures, which may limit comparability. Blink may also, in future periods, exclude additional items it determines are not reflective of its core operating performance.
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV charging networks (“Blink Networks”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. Blink Networks use proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.
For more information, please visit https://blinkcharging.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “believes,” “will” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Blink’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict such as the success of Blink’s (i) program to shift towards more repeatable, recurring and higher-quality service revenue, (ii) deployment of capital into owner-operated DC fast charging to expand our footprint and (iii) full year 2026 business operations to achieve the expected revenue range and anticipated gross margins disclosed under “Guidance” in this press release. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Blink’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in subsequent periodic reports. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Blink undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under U.S. federal securities law.
Blink Investor Relations Contact
Vitalie Stelea
IR@BlinkCharging.com
Blink Media Contact
Felicitas Massa
PR@BlinkCharging.com
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