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GigaMedia (NASDAQ: GIGM) Q1 2026 revenue falls as net loss widens

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GigaMedia Limited reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 results with revenues of $0.75 million, down 9.4% from the prior quarter and 12.3% year-over-year, reflecting softer performance in its digital entertainment services.

Gross profit was $0.42 million, roughly in line with the previous quarter, but higher operating expenses of $1.36 million led to an operating loss of $0.95 million. Net loss attributable to shareholders widened to $0.88 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with losses of $0.75 million in Q4 2025 and $0.68 million a year earlier.

Despite ongoing losses, GigaMedia maintained a strong balance sheet, with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaling $27.97 million, or about $2.53 per share, as of March 31, 2026. Management plans to keep focusing on lean operations, further development of digital entertainment products, and potential strategic investments, including around existing holdings such as Aeolus Robotics.

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Small revenue declines and higher costs widened GigaMedia’s quarterly loss, though cash reserves remain strong.

GigaMedia generated $0.75M in Q1 2026 revenue, with a 9.4% sequential and 12.3% annual decline. Gross profit held near prior levels at $0.42M, but operating expenses of $1.36M pushed the operating loss to $0.95M.

Net loss expanded to $0.88M or $0.08 per share, and EBITDA was a negative $1.22M. However, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $27.97M on March 31, 2026 and equity of $36.41M indicate a solid capital base relative to the company’s modest scale.

Management emphasizes a strategy of “healthy growth with a lean operation” and continued exploration of digital entertainment opportunities and strategic investments. Subsequent filings may provide more detail on how cost controls and new products affect revenue trends and losses over coming quarters.

Revenue $0.75M Q1 2026; down 9.4% QoQ and 12.3% YoY
Gross profit $0.42M Q1 2026; roughly flat versus Q4 2025
Operating loss $0.95M Q1 2026; compared with $0.71M loss in Q4 2025
Net loss $0.88M Q1 2026; EPS -$0.08 versus -$0.07 in Q4 2025
Cash and restricted cash $27.97M As of March 31, 2026; about $2.53 per share
EBITDA -$1.22M Q1 2026; compared with -$1.14M in Q4 2025
Total equity $36.41M As of March 31, 2026 consolidated balance sheet
Shares outstanding 11,052,000 shares Weighted average basic and diluted Q1 2026
EBITDA financial
"EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is provided as a supplement"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
non-GAAP financial
"To supplement GigaMedia’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the company uses the following measure defined as non-GAAP"
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.
digital entertainment service revenues financial
"Digital entertainment service revenues 753 831 859"
restricted cash financial
"Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the first quarter-end of 2026 amounted to $27.97 million"
Cash that a company holds but cannot use for day-to-day operations because it is set aside for a specific purpose—such as meeting loan covenants, serving as collateral, funding an escrow, or complying with regulations. Like money in a locked savings account earmarked for a bill, restricted cash reduces the cash available to run the business and pay dividends or debts, so investors treat it differently when assessing a company’s true short-term financial strength.
FunTown technical
"GigaMedia’s digital entertainment service business FunTown develops and operates a suite of digital entertainments"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements”"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May, 2026

Commission File Number: 000-30540

 

GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

8F, No.22, Lane 407, Section 2, Tiding Boulevard

Neihu District

Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

 

Form 20-F [ x ] Form 40-F [ ]

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

 

Yes [ ] No [ x ]

 

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b) :82- .)

 

GIGAMEDIA LIMITED is submitting under cover of Form 6-K:

GigaMedia Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1)

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

GigaMedia Limited

 

(Registrant)

 

 

Date: May 4, 2026

By: /s/ HUANG, CHENG-MING

 

(Signature)

 

Name: HUANG, CHENG-MING

 

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 


Exhibit 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

For further information contact:

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Relations Department

 

 

Country/City Code 8862 Tel: 2656-8000

 

 

IR@gigamedia.com.tw

 

GigaMedia Announces First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 4, 2026 – GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced its first quarter 2026 unaudited financial results.

Comments from Management

For the first quarter of 2026, GigaMedia reported revenues of $0.75 million with a gross profit of $0.42 million, an operating loss of $0.95 million and the net loss of $0.88 million. In spite of an 9.4% decrease in revenues during this quarter, gross profit maintained at approximately $0.42 million, comparable to the previous quarter.

 

For the following quarters, we plan to continue our exploration of digital entertainment to further develop and promote our own products and services.

First Quarter Overview

Operating revenues decreased by 9.4% in quarter-on-quarter comparison.
Loss from operations was $0.95 million, increased from $0.71 million last quarter, but decreased year-over-year from $0.97 million the same quarter last year, and net loss of $0.88 million represented an increase from $0.75 million last quarter and from $0.68 million the same quarter last year.

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results

GigaMedia Limited is a diversified provider of digital entertainment services. GigaMedia’s digital entertainment service business FunTown develops and operates a suite of digital entertainments in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with focus on mobile games and casual games. Unaudited consolidated results of GigaMedia are summarized in the table below.

For the First Quarter

 

GIGAMEDIA 1Q26 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

(unaudited, all figures in US$ thousands, except per share amounts)

 

1Q26

 

 

4Q25

 

 

Change
(%)

 

 

1Q26

 

 

1Q25

 

 

Change
(%)

 

Revenues

 

 

753

 

 

 

831

 

 

 

(9.4

)%

 

 

753

 

 

 

859

 

 

 

(12.3

)%

Gross Profit

 

 

417

 

 

 

426

 

 

 

(2.1

)%

 

 

417

 

 

 

460

 

 

 

(9.3

)%

Loss from Operations

 

 

(945

)

 

 

(712

)

 

NM

 

 

 

(945

)

 

 

(970

)

 

NM

 

Net Loss Attributable to GigaMedia

 

 

(876

)

 

 

(749

)

 

NM

 

 

 

(876

)

 

 

(677

)

 

NM

 

Loss Per Share Attributable to GigaMedia, Diluted

 

 

(0.08

)

 

 

(0.07

)

 

NM

 

 

 

(0.08

)

 

 

(0.06

)

 

NM

 

EBITDA (A)

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

(1,137

)

 

NM

 

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

(1,086

)

 

NM

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

 

27,973

 

 

 

29,053

 

 

 

(3.7

)%

 

 

27,973

 

 

 

31,400

 

 

 

(10.9

)%

NM= Not Meaningful

 

(A) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is provided as a supplement to results provided in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). (See, “Use of Non-GAAP Measures,” for more details.)

 


First-Quarter Financial Results

Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2026 decreased by 9.4% quarter-on-quarter to $0.75 million, from $0.83 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, and by 12.3% year-over-year from $0.86 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Consolidated gross profit was $0.42 million, approximately comparable to $0.43 million in last quarter, and decreased by 9.3% from $0.46 million in the same quarter last year.
Consolidated operating expenses were $1.36 million in the first quarter of 2026, approximately increased by $0.22 million when compared to prior quarter, but slightly reduced if compared to the same quarter last year.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.88 million, increased from $0.75 million net loss last quarter and from $0.68 million the same quarter last year.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the first quarter-end of 2026 amounted to $27.97 million, decreased by approximately $1.08 million from $29.05 million at the fourth quarter-end of 2025.

 

Financial Position

GigaMedia maintained its solid financial position, with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash amounting to $27.97 million, or approximately $2.53 per share as of March 31, 2026.

 

Business Outlook

The following forward-looking statements reflect GigaMedia’s expectations as of May 4, 2026. Given potential changes in economic conditions and consumer spending, the evolving nature of digital entertainments, and various other risk factors, including those discussed in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as referenced below, actual results may differ materially.

 

“In the following quarters, we will dedicate ourselves to boosting the productivity of our products and services. GigaMedia will stick to the strategy of pursuing healthy growth with a lean operation,” stated GigaMedia CEO James Huang.

 

Meanwhile, besides our investments in Aeolus Robotics, our management continues exploring possibilities of expanding our business through strategic investments to create greater shareholder value.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement GigaMedia’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the company uses the following measure defined as non-GAAP by the SEC: EBITDA. Management believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is a useful supplemental measure of performance because it excludes certain non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization and that EBITDA is a measure of performance used by some investors, equity analysts and others to make informed investment decisions. EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure under GAAP and does not have a standardized meaning. Non-GAAP measures such as EBITDA should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of using EBITDA is that it does not include all items that impact the company’s net income for the period. Reconciliations to the GAAP equivalents of the non-GAAP financial measures are provided on the attached unaudited financial statements.

 

About the Numbers in This Release

Quarterly results

All quarterly results referred to in the text, tables and attachments to this release are unaudited. The financial statements from which the financial results reported in this press release are derived have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, unless otherwise noted as “non-GAAP,” and are presented in U.S. dollars.


Q&A

For Q&A regarding the first quarter 2026 performance upon the release, investors may send the questions via email to IR@gigamedia.com.tw, and the responses will be replied individually.

About GigaMedia

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of digital entertainment services. GigaMedia’s digital entertainment service business develops and operates a suite of digital entertainments in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with focus on browser/mobile games and casual games. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding expected financial performance (as described without limitation in the “Business Outlook” section and in quotations from management in this press release) and GigaMedia’s strategic and operational plans. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including but not limited to, our ability to license, develop or acquire additional online games that are appealing to users, our ability to retain existing online game players and attract new players, and our ability to launch online games in a timely manner and pursuant to our anticipated schedule. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in GigaMedia’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed in April 2026 and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

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GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands of US dollars, except for earnings per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

3/31/2026

 

 

12/31/2025

 

 

3/31/2025

 

 

 

unaudited

 

 

unaudited

 

 

unaudited

 

Operating revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital entertainment service revenues

 

 

753

 

 

 

831

 

 

 

859

 

 

 

 

753

 

 

 

831

 

 

 

859

 

Operating costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of digital entertainment service revenues

 

 

336

 

 

 

405

 

 

 

399

 

 

 

 

336

 

 

 

405

 

 

 

399

 

Gross profit

 

 

417

 

 

 

426

 

 

 

460

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product development and engineering expenses

 

 

145

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

195

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

380

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

394

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

837

 

 

 

487

 

 

 

840

 

Provision for expected credit losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

1,362

 

 

 

1,138

 

 

 

1,430

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(945

)

 

 

(712

)

 

 

(970

)

Non-operating income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

353

 

 

 

404

 

 

 

423

 

Foreign exchange (loss) gain - net

 

 

(285

)

 

 

(414

)

 

 

(133

)

Changes in the fair value of an instrument recognized at fair value

 

 

1

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

3

 

Other - net

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

(37

)

 

 

293

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

(876

)

 

 

(749

)

 

 

(677

)

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to shareholders of GigaMedia

 

 

(876

)

 

 

(749

)

 

 

(677

)

Loss per share attributable to GigaMedia:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted:

 

 

(0.08

)

 

 

(0.07

)

 

 

(0.06

)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

11,052

 

 

 

11,052

 

 

 

11,052

 

Diluted

 

 

11,052

 

 

 

11,052

 

 

 

11,052

 

 


GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands of US dollars)

 

 

 

3/31/2026

 

 

12/31/2025

 

 

3/31/2025

 

 

 

unaudited

 

 

audited

 

 

unaudited

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

27,660

 

 

 

28,740

 

 

 

31,087

 

Accounts receivable - net

 

 

105

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

145

 

Investment in securities - current

 

 

4,652

 

 

 

4,638

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

392

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

376

 

Restricted cash

 

 

313

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

313

 

Other receivables

 

 

227

 

 

 

672

 

 

 

268

 

Other current assets

 

 

134

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

130

 

Total current assets

 

 

33,483

 

 

 

34,713

 

 

 

32,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in securities - noncurrent

 

 

3,521

 

 

 

3,535

 

 

 

8,094

 

Property, plant & equipment - net

 

 

79

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

99

 

Intangible assets - net

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

6

 

Prepaid licensing and royalty fees

 

 

217

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

118

 

Other assets

 

 

2,163

 

 

 

835

 

 

 

1,210

 

Total assets

 

 

39,467

 

 

 

39,204

 

 

 

41,846

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

30

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

37

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

754

 

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

888

 

Unearned revenue

 

 

547

 

 

 

558

 

 

 

575

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

562

 

 

 

341

 

 

 

525

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,893

 

 

 

2,066

 

 

 

2,025

 

Other liabilities

 

 

1,164

 

 

 

93

 

 

 

35

 

Total liabilities

 

 

3,057

 

 

 

2,159

 

 

 

2,060

 

Total equity

 

 

36,410

 

 

 

37,045

 

 

 

39,786

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

 

39,467

 

 

 

39,204

 

 

 

41,846

 

 


GIGAMEDIA LIMITED

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results of Operations

(in thousands of US dollars)

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

3/31/2026

 

 

12/31/2025

 

 

3/31/2025

 

 

 

unaudited

 

 

unaudited

 

 

unaudited

 

Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to GigaMedia

 

 

(876

)

 

 

(749

)

 

 

(677

)

Depreciation

 

 

12

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

12

 

Amortization

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Interest income

 

 

(353

)

 

 

(404

)

 

 

(423

)

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

(1,137

)

 

 

(1,086

)

 


FAQ

How did GigaMedia (GIGM) perform financially in Q1 2026?

GigaMedia reported Q1 2026 revenue of $0.75 million and a net loss of $0.88 million. Revenue declined quarter-on-quarter and year-over-year, while higher operating expenses drove a larger loss despite stable gross profit of about $0.42 million from digital entertainment services.

How do GigaMedia’s Q1 2026 results compare to previous periods?

Q1 2026 revenue of $0.75 million fell 9.4% from Q4 2025 and 12.3% from Q1 2025. Net loss widened to $0.88 million versus $0.75 million last quarter and $0.68 million a year earlier, reflecting increased operating expenses.

What was GigaMedia’s cash position at March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, GigaMedia held $27.97 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. This equates to approximately $2.53 per share, supporting a solid financial position relative to its size despite ongoing operating and net losses in the quarter.

What is GigaMedia’s EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026?

GigaMedia’s Q1 2026 EBITDA was a loss of $1.22 million, calculated by adjusting net loss for depreciation, amortization, interest and taxes. Management presents EBITDA as a non-GAAP measure to highlight operating performance excluding certain non-cash and financing-related items.

How is GigaMedia’s digital entertainment business performing?

Digital entertainment service revenues were $0.75 million in Q1 2026, down from $0.83 million in Q4 2025 and $0.86 million in Q1 2025. Gross profit stayed near $0.42 million, indicating relatively stable margins despite lower revenue volumes.

What strategic focus did GigaMedia’s management highlight for 2026?

Management plans to pursue “healthy growth with a lean operation,” aiming to boost productivity of products and services. They intend to keep exploring digital entertainment opportunities and consider strategic investments, alongside existing investments such as Aeolus Robotics, to support long-term shareholder value.

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