Harvard Bioscience (HBIO) posts Q4 2025 prelims and sets 2026 growth targets
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Harvard Bioscience reported preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter 2025 results and outlined a long-term growth strategy. The company expects Q4 2025 revenue of $23.7 million, above the midpoint of its $22.5–$24.5 million guidance range.
Preliminary gross margin is projected at 60%, the high end of its 58–60% guidance, helped by a richer mix of higher-margin products and prior cost reductions. Preliminary adjusted EBITDA of $3.8 million represents 27% year-over-year growth, supported by cost reduction, tighter expense management and solid execution.
Management also detailed four strategic pillars focused on translational science, a higher-margin new product pipeline, expansion of consumables and software revenue, and operational excellence. The company targets year-over-year revenue growth and mid- to high-single digit adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026, supported by recent debt refinancing and U.S. manufacturing consolidation.
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Preliminary Q4 results look solid, with clear strategic focus and moderate EBITDA growth targets for 2026.
Harvard Bioscience expects Q4 2025 revenue of
Strategically, management is repositioning around translational science, aiming to bridge in vivo and in vitro research, and highlighting platforms such as SoHo telemetry, MeshMEA, and Incub8 for organoid and tissue applications. A stronger focus on higher-margin consumables and software, and an intent to lift recurring revenue above the current
The company links its operational excellence pillar to recent U.S. manufacturing consolidation and last year’s debt refinancing, which it says supports R&D and bolt-on acquisitions. Management signals confidence by targeting year-over-year revenue growth and
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On February 10, 2026, Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release which contained, among other things, certain preliminary financial results, including unaudited revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. These preliminary estimates are not a comprehensive statement of the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 and have not been audited, reviewed, or compiled by its independent registered public accounting firm. The Company’s actual results may differ from these estimates upon the completion of the Company’s year-end closing and auditing procedures.
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| HARVARD BIOSCIENCE, INC. | ||
| Date: February 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Frost |
| Mark Frost | ||
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Interim Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Harvard Bioscience Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Positive Outlook for 2026 & Outlines Long-Term Strategic Focus Areas
| - | Reports preliminary fourth quarter revenue in line with guidance, gross margin at high end of guidance, and strong year over year adjusted EBITDA performance |
| - | Expects year over year revenue growth and mid-to high-single-digit EBITDA growth in 2026 |
| - | Outlines strategy focused on positioning the company as a leader in the growing translational science tools market while expanding consumables revenue and improving operational performance |
HOLLISTON, Mass., February 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: HBIO) (the “Company” or “Harvard Bioscience”), a global leader in life science research tools, today announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. In conjunction with these results, the Company outlined a cohesive long-term strategy designed to leverage its market-leading portfolio to drive sustainable growth and increase shareholder value.
Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
Based on preliminary unaudited information, the Company expects to report:
| • | Revenue of $23.7 million, above the midpoint of the $22.5 million to $24.5 million guidance range. |
| • | Gross Margin of 60%, at the high end of the 58% to 60% guidance range, driven by an improved mix to higher margin product lines, as well as the benefit of prior cost reductions. |
| • | Adjusted EBITDA of $3.8 million, which reflects 27% growth year over year, driven by cost reduction, improved expense management and solid execution. |
A Strategy for Growth: Bridging the Gap to Human Health
As the life sciences industry accelerates toward New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), Harvard Bioscience is evolving from a traditional tools provider into a leading enabler of Translational Science – uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between laboratory research and human clinical success. Building on its gold-standard preclinical foundation, the Company plans to align its portfolio, innovation pipeline, and operating model around four strategic pillars:
| • | Leading the Translational Bridge: bridging in vivo and in vitro research by leveraging the Company’s strong preclinical position to facilitate the industry’s transition into the organoid and 3D biology markets, improving the translational relevance of early-stage research, and offering customers an integrated solution across critical stages of discovery and development. |
| • | New Product Introduction (NPI) Pipeline: modernizing preclinical and translational workflows through differentiated and innovative high-margin platforms such as SoHo™ telemetry, and proprietary MeshMEA and Incub8 platforms, both of which are designed for organoid and tissue recording. |
| • | Consumables Revenue Expansion: focusing resources and investments on higher-margin consumables and software with a clear path to increasing mix of recurring revenue from 55% of total revenues currently. |
| • | Operational Excellence and Disciplined Growth: driving operational excellence and disciplined growth across our global footprint by strengthening our leadership position in the preclinical business. This foundation provides the capital necessary to fuel R&D and strategic bolt-on acquisitions. The Company will also focus on driving consistent profitability by maintaining cost discipline and operational efficiency, supported by its recently announced U.S. manufacturing consolidation and the stronger balance sheet created by last year’s debt refinancing. |
Management Commentary
"We’re pleased with our fourth quarter performance and excited to share an overview of our go-forward strategy," said John Duke, Chief Executive Officer. “With a stronger foundation provided by our refinancing and strategic consolidation, we’re scaling our business model by focusing our priorities on the evolving needs of the life sciences industry. We are excited for what’s ahead and are confident we will drive year over year revenue growth and mid-to high-single digit adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026.”
CEO Letter to Shareholders
The Company has published a Letter to Shareholders from Chief Executive Officer, John Duke, which provides additional context on the long-term strategy. The letter can be accessed on the Investor Relations website at https://investor.harvardbioscience.com/.
Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
The Company will release full fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results on March 12, 2026, and host a conference call to discuss those results at 8:00 am ET. During the call, management will provide a comprehensive overview and additional details on the strategy pillars that were outlined today as well as updated financial targets.
About Harvard Bioscience
Harvard Bioscience, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental advances in life science applications, including research, drug and therapy discovery, bio-production and preclinical testing for pharmaceutical and therapy development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories to the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in the United States, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world.
For more information, please visit our website at www.harvardbioscience.com.
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Harvard Bioscience Investor Inquiries:
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