[8-K] Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. Reports Material Event
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Dragonfly Energy reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $9.7 million, down 27.3% year over year, as weakness in the RV market pressured volumes. Gross margin fell to 17.6%, and net loss attributable to common shareholders widened to $(7.7) million, or $(0.64) per diluted share.
Operating expenses declined to $7.4 million from $9.8 million after cost-reduction actions, and Adjusted EBITDA was $(4.6) million. Cash and equivalents fell to $8.6 million as of March 31, 2026, with net cash used in operating activities of $8.8 million.
Management highlighted a Stevens Transport purchase order valued at over $3 million spanning nearly 500 trucks and more than $500,000 in additional non-dilutive Nevada Tech Hub funding. For second quarter 2026, the company guides to net sales of about $13.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of roughly $(1.9) million, implying a sequential revenue increase of approximately 36% and a targeted improvement of $2.7 million in Adjusted EBITDA loss.
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Insights
Q1 showed steep revenue decline and cash burn, offset by cost cuts, trucking order and stronger Q2 guidance.
Dragonfly Energy posted Q1 2026 net sales of $9.7 million, a 27.3% year-over-year drop, with gross margin compressing to 17.6%. The RV market slowdown and weaker battery volumes drove the decline, while OEM sales still represented most revenue.
Cost actions reduced operating expenses to $7.4 million from $9.8 million, but Adjusted EBITDA remained negative at $(4.6) million, and operating cash outflow was $8.8 million. Cash decreased to $8.6 million, highlighting liquidity sensitivity if losses persist.
Management points to a Stevens Transport order exceeding $3 million across nearly 500 trucks and over $500,000 in additional non-dilutive funding as support for its heavy-duty trucking and technology roadmap. Q2 2026 guidance of $13.2 million net sales and $(1.9) million Adjusted EBITDA implies about 36% sequential revenue growth and a $2.7 million improvement in Adjusted EBITDA loss, but execution will depend on demand recovery and continued cost discipline.
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On May 14, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) issued an earnings release disclosing certain information regarding its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Following the publication of the press release, the Company will host an earnings call at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 14, 2026, via a webcast. During the webcast, the Company’s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 will be discussed. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated in this Item 2.02 by reference.
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See “Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition” above.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the information contained in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by a specific reference in such filing.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., dated May 14, 2026. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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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.
| DRAGONFLY ENERGY HOLDINGS CORP. | ||
| Dated: May 14, 2026 | By: | /s/ Denis Phares |
| Name: | Denis Phares | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and President | |
Exhibit 99.1
Dragonfly Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Above Guidance
Stevens Transport Purchase Order Valued at Over $3 Million, Spanning Nearly 500 Trucks
Recent Cost Reduction Actions on Track and Expected to Benefit Results Starting Q2 2026
Guides
to Q2 2026 Net Sales of
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
| ● | Net sales were $9.7 million. | |
| ● | OEM net sales were $5.8 million. | |
| ● | Gross Margin was 17.6%. | |
| ● | Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders was $(7.7) million. | |
| ● | Adjusted
EBITDA was |
RENO, NEVADA (May 14, 2026) — Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in energy storage and battery technology and maker of Battle Born Batteries®, today reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“First quarter results reflect a softer demand environment in the RV market, as expected,” commented Dr. Denis Phares, Chief Executive Officer. “While the broader RV market has not yet recovered, we have seen signs of stabilization since the end of the first quarter and remain encouraged by the continued adoption of our lithium battery solutions across key OEM partnerships, including expanded model integration and increased energy storage content within select existing platforms.”
“In
the heavy-duty trucking market, one of our key long-term growth opportunities, we continue to see strong momentum. Following quarter-end,
Stevens Transport placed a significant purchase order valued at over $3 million, spanning nearly 500 trucks, marking one of the most
comprehensive single-fleet adoptions of our heavy-duty trucking solutions to date. This order spans our full
“During the first quarter, we also announced significant corporate actions that reduced our operating expenses, enhanced our focus on the OEM segment, and more closely aligned the Company with our shareholders. We believe we remain well-positioned to support growth as we scale and expect to realize the benefits of these initiatives starting in the second quarter.”
First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
Net Sales by Customer Type
(in thousands)
| Fiscal Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | Change (YoY) | ||||||||||
| OEM | $ | 5,752 | $ | 8,091 | -28.9 | % | ||||||
| DTC | $ | 3,702 | $ | 5,015 | -26.2 | % | ||||||
| Licensing Fee | $ | 250 | $ | 250 | 0 | % | ||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 9,704 | $ | 13,356 | -27.3 | % | ||||||
Net sales were $9.7 million, including $5.8 million in OEM net sales and $3.7 million in DTC net sales, reflecting softer demand in the RV market, particularly in the Company’s core RV-related channels, as well as the Company’s ongoing focus on higher-value OEM and commercial opportunities.
Gross profit was $1.7 million, with a gross margin of 17.6%, compared to gross profit of $3.9 million and gross margin of 29.4%. First quarter gross margin was impacted by lower unit volume of batteries and accessory sale. Operating Expenses totaled $7.4 million, compared to $9.8 million, primarily driven by the Company’s targeted cost reduction measures.
The
Company reported a Net Loss of $(6.6) million and a Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders of $(7.7) million, or $(0.64)
per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA excluding stock-based compensation, changes in the fair market value of our warrants, and other one-time
expenses, was
Summary and Outlook
“Looking ahead, we remain focused on expanding OEM relationships, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining disciplined execution as we drive toward growth and profitability. We also continue to advance our long-term technology roadmap, supported by our recent selection for more than $500,000 in additional non-dilutive Nevada Tech Hub funding to expand our in-house battery development, testing, and validation capabilities.
For
the second quarter, we anticipate revenue of
Q2 2026 Guidance
| ● | Net
Sales of approximately | |
| ● | Adjusted
EBITDA of approximately |
* The Company cannot reconcile its expected adjusted operating EBITDA under “Q2 2026 Guidance” without unreasonable effort because certain items that impact net (loss) income and other reconciling metrics are out of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted at this time. Actual results may vary from the guidance and the variations may be material.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and should be considered only as supplemental to, and not as superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please refer to the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to its nearest GAAP measure in this release.
The Company provides non-GAAP financial measures including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to GAAP financial information to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s financial performance and to assist investors in evaluating the Company’s results of operations, period over period. Adjusted non-GAAP measures exclude significant unusual items. Investors should consider these non-GAAP measures as a supplement to, and not a substitute for financial information prepared on a GAAP basis.
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other income (expenses), income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA adjusted for stock-based compensation, change in fair market value of warrant liabilities, non-recurring costs associated with strategic financing, reverse stock split, litigation and loss on settlement. Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure that the Company believes is useful to investors and analysts because it illustrates the underlying financial and business trends relating to the Company’s core, recurring results of operations and enhances comparability between periods.
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and it should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of net loss or other results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the Company’s cash expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company’s working capital needs; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the Company’s tax expense or the cash requirements to pay taxes; |
| ● | Although amortization and depreciation are non-cash charges, the assets being amortized and depreciated will often have to be replaced in the future and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items for which the Company may adjust in historical periods; and |
| ● | Other companies in the industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than the Company does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. |
Webcast Information
The Dragonfly Energy management team will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial and operational results this afternoon, May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The call can be accessed live via webcast by clicking here, or through the Events and Presentations page within the Investor Relations section of Dragonfly Energy’s website at https://investors.dragonflyenergy.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx. The call can also be accessed by dialing (833) 461-5787 (North America toll-free) or +1 (585) 542-9983 (International toll-free) and referencing conference ID: 797733227. Please log in to the webcast or dial in to the call at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the event.
An archive of the webcast will be available for a period of time shortly after the call on the Events and Presentations page on the Investor Relations section of Dragonfly Energy’s website, along with the earnings press release.
About Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) is a comprehensive lithium battery technology company, specializing in cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, and full system integration. Through its renowned Battle Born Batteries® brand, Dragonfly Energy has established itself as a frontrunner in the lithium battery industry, with hundreds of thousands of reliable battery packs deployed in the field through top-tier OEMs and a diverse retail customer base. At the forefront of domestic lithium battery cell production, Dragonfly Energy’s patented dry electrode manufacturing process can deliver chemistry-agnostic power solutions for a broad spectrum of applications, including energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. The Company’s overarching mission is the future deployment of its proprietary, nonflammable, all-solid-state battery cells.
To learn more about Dragonfly Energy and its commitment to clean energy advancements, visit https://investors.dragonflyenergy.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact and statements regarding the Company’s intent, belief or expectations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s guidance for the second quarter of 2026, results of operations and financial position, planned products and services, business strategy and plans, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends. Some of these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words, including “may,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “targets,” “projects,” “could,” “would,” “continue,” “forecast” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may impact such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: improved recovery in the Company’s core markets, including the RV market; the Company’s ability to successfully increase market penetration into target markets; the Company’s ability to penetrate the heavy-duty trucking and other new markets; the growth of the addressable markets that the Company intends to target; the Company’s ability to retain members of its senior management team and other key personnel; the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with key suppliers including suppliers in China; the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with key customers; the Company’s ability to protect its patents and other intellectual property; the Company’s ability to successfully utilize its patented dry electrode battery manufacturing process and optimize solid state cells as well as to produce commercially viable solid state cells in a timely manner or at all, and to scale to mass production; the Company’s ability to timely achieve the anticipated benefits of its licensing arrangement with Stryten Energy LLC; the Company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of its customer arrangements with Stevens Transport; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock and public warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market; the impact of geopolitical conflicts; the Company’s ability to generate revenue from future product sales and its ability to achieve and maintain profitability; and the Company’s ability to compete with other manufacturers in the industry and its ability to engage target customers and successfully convert these customers into meaningful orders in the future. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC available at www.sec.gov.
If any of these risks materialize or any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company presently does not know or that it currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date they were made. Except to the extent required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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