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KIDZ AI Inc. (NASDAQ: KIDZ) slashes debt 92% and boosts cash in Q2 2026

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KIDZ AI Inc. reported second quarter 2026 results highlighting a major strategic shift toward AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud services, and embodied AI robotics alongside its education technology operations. Service revenue was approximately $0.48 million, down 34% from $0.73 million a year earlier as the company deliberately redirected resources away from tutoring customer acquisition while AI compute revenue had not yet begun.

The company’s profitability metrics improved, with net loss narrowing 35% year-over-year to approximately $2.50 million from $3.87 million, while maintaining a 44% gross margin, consistent with the prior-year quarter. The balance sheet strengthened significantly: cash and restricted cash rose to approximately $8.88 million at June 30, 2026 from $2.75 million at December 31, 2025; convertible notes payable declined from approximately $8.20 million to $0.67 million; total stockholders’ equity increased from approximately $3.78 million to $9.95 million; and total liabilities decreased from approximately $11.77 million to $4.05 million, improving the liabilities-to-equity ratio from 3.12x to 0.41x.

Strategically, the company rebranded from Classover Holdings, Inc. to KIDZ AI Inc., unveiled the KIDZBot AI robotics platform with multiple planned form factors and an AI-powered software ecosystem, and advanced initial GPU cluster deployment toward future AI compute revenue. KIDZ AI also received external recognition as winner of the 2026 EdTechX Award for the Americas.

Positive

  • Net loss improved 35% year-over-year to approximately $2.50 million, reflecting more disciplined cost management during the strategic transition.
  • Cash and restricted cash more than tripled to approximately $8.88 million from $2.75 million, increasing financial flexibility to fund AI infrastructure initiatives.
  • Convertible notes payable were reduced 92%, from approximately $8.20 million to $0.67 million, substantially simplifying the capital structure and reducing a financing overhang.
  • Stockholders’ equity increased 163% from approximately $3.78 million to $9.95 million, supported by liability reductions and balance sheet strengthening.
  • Total liabilities decreased 65.6% from approximately $11.77 million to $4.05 million, improving the liabilities-to-equity ratio from 3.12x to 0.41x.
  • KIDZBot AI robotics platform was unveiled with an AI-native hardware and software ecosystem, expanding the company’s presence in Physical AI education and robotics.
  • Initial GPU cluster deployment is underway, positioning the company to begin generating AI compute revenue under its evolving infrastructure strategy.

Negative

  • Service revenue declined 34% year-over-year to approximately $0.48 million from $0.73 million as the company shifted focus away from tutoring customer acquisition.
  • The company remains loss-making, with a second quarter 2026 net loss of approximately $2.50 million despite balance sheet improvements.

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Service revenue Q2 2026 $0.48 million Service revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026
Service revenue Q2 2025 $0.73 million Service revenue for the prior-year second quarter, basis for 34% decline
Net loss Q2 2026 $2.50 million Net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026
Net loss Q2 2025 $3.87 million Net loss for the prior-year second quarter, 35% higher
Cash and restricted cash $8.88 million Cash and restricted cash balance at June 30, 2026
Convertible notes payable $0.67 million Convertible notes payable at June 30, 2026 after 92% reduction
Total stockholders’ equity $9.95 million Stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2026 after 163% increase from year-end
Total liabilities-to-equity ratio 0.41x Liabilities-to-equity ratio at June 30, 2026, improved from 3.12x
convertible notes payable financial
"Convertible notes payable decreased from approximately $8.20 million at December 31, 2025 to approximately $0.67 million"
A convertible notes payable is a company loan recorded as debt that can later be exchanged for shares of the company instead of being repaid in cash. Investors care because it affects both the company’s obligations and ownership: it temporarily increases debt on the balance sheet but can dilute existing shareholders if converted, much like an IOU that can either be paid back or traded in for a slice of the business.
gross margin financial
"Gross margin was 44% in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, consistent with the prior year quarter"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
GPU compute technical
"advances toward its first AI compute revenue and continued to advance its GPU compute and data center initiatives"
GPU compute is the use of graphics processors—chips built to handle many tasks at once—to run heavy, parallelizable calculations beyond graphics, such as machine learning, scientific simulations, and data processing. Think of a GPU as a team of many cooks working together on parts of a large meal while a CPU is the head chef; for investors, GPU compute signals demand for specialized hardware, influences revenue and margins for chipmakers and cloud providers, and can be a key driver of capital spending and competitive advantage.
liabilities-to-equity ratio financial
"the total liabilities-to-equity ratio improved from 3.12x to 0.41x, reflecting both the lower liability balance"
A liabilities-to-equity ratio compares the total debts and obligations a company owes (liabilities) to the money shareholders have invested plus retained earnings (equity). It shows how much of the company’s funding comes from creditors versus owners—like comparing borrowed money to your own savings—and helps investors gauge leverage and financial risk by indicating how reliant a business is on debt to operate and grow.
embodied AI robotics technical
"toward AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud services, and embodied AI robotics"
Physical AI technical
"a differentiated Physical AI education platform, we believe KIDZ AI is uniquely positioned"
Physical AI combines artificial intelligence with physical devices or environments, enabling machines to interact with and adapt to the real world in a human-like way. It matters to investors because it can lead to smarter robots, autonomous vehicles, or advanced sensors that improve efficiency and open new markets, potentially creating significant business opportunities and competitive advantages.
Service revenue $0.48 million Decreased 34% from $0.73 million in prior-year quarter
Net loss $2.50 million Improved 35% from $3.87 million in prior-year quarter
Cash and restricted cash $8.88 million Increased from $2.75 million at December 31, 2025
Convertible notes payable $0.67 million Reduced 92% from $8.20 million at December 31, 2025
Guidance

The company expects to continue deploying initial GPU clusters, pursue additional GPU compute partnerships and data center relationships, and focus on commercial rollout of KIDZBot and integration of Physical AI into curriculum offerings.

FAQ

How did KIDZ AI (KIDZ) perform financially in Q2 2026?
KIDZ AI reported a Q2 2026 net loss of approximately $2.50 million, an improvement from $3.87 million a year earlier. Service revenue was $0.48 million, down from $0.73 million, as management redirected resources toward AI infrastructure and compute initiatives.

What happened to KIDZ AI (KIDZ) service revenue in the second quarter of 2026?
Service revenue for KIDZ AI’s Q2 2026 was approximately $0.48 million, a 34% decrease from $0.73 million in the prior-year period. Management attributes this to a deliberate shift away from tutoring customer acquisition toward building AI infrastructure ahead of future compute revenue.

How has KIDZ AI (KIDZ) strengthened its balance sheet by June 30, 2026?
By June 30, 2026, KIDZ AI increased cash and restricted cash to $8.88 million from $2.75 million and reduced convertible notes payable to $0.67 million from $8.20 million. Total liabilities fell to $4.05 million, while stockholders’ equity rose to $9.95 million, improving leverage ratios.

What strategic shift is KIDZ AI (KIDZ) pursuing with its AI infrastructure?
KIDZ AI is transitioning from a primarily tutoring-based model toward AI compute infrastructure and GPU cloud services. The company is advancing initial GPU cluster deployments toward revenue and plans to expand via GPU partnerships, data center relationships, and strategic transactions supporting its neocloud model.

What is KIDZBot and how does it fit KIDZ AI’s (KIDZ) strategy?
KIDZBot is KIDZ AI’s AI-native robotics platform featuring persistent memory, reasoning, sensor feedback, and adaptive learning. The company is developing multiple robot form factors plus an AI-powered software platform and companion app, integrating Physical AI into its education offerings and supporting its broader EdTech focus.

Why did Classover Holdings change its name to KIDZ AI Inc. (KIDZ)?
On May 26, 2026, the company rebranded from Classover Holdings, Inc. to KIDZ AI Inc. to reflect an expanded mission beyond online tutoring into AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud services, and embodied AI robotics, aligning its identity with its evolving technology and education strategy.

Did KIDZ AI (KIDZ) receive any recognition in 2026?
KIDZ AI was named winner of the 2026 EdTechX Award for the Americas. Management highlights this recognition, along with the KIDZBot launch, as evidence of ongoing innovation in AI-native education technology and Physical AI-focused learning platforms.

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

KIDZ AI Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

 

 

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 Second quarter Net loss narrowed 35% year-over-year to approximately $2.50 million

 

 

 

 

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 Cash and restricted cash totaled approximately $8.88 million at June 30, 2026, more than three times the $2.75 million held at December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

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 Convertible notes payable reduced 92% since year-end, from approximately $8.20 million to approximately $0.67 million, substantially simplifying the capital structure

 

 

 

 

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 Total stockholders’ equity increased 163% since year-end to approximately $9.95 million; total liabilities-to-equity ratio improved from 3.12x to 0.41x

 

 

 

 

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 Initial GPU cluster deployment underway as the Company advances toward its first AI compute revenue

 

 

 

 

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 Named winner of the 2026 EdTechX Award for the Americas

 

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / KIDZ AI Inc. (NASDAQ: KIDZ) (NASDAQ: KIDZW) (“KIDZ AI” or the “Company”), an education technology company advancing AI infrastructure and GPU compute initiatives alongside its core EdTech operations, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

The second quarter of 2026 marked a defining strategic inflection point for KIDZ AI. On May 26, 2026, the Company formally changed its corporate name from Classover Holdings, Inc. to KIDZ AI Inc., signaling a fundamental expansion of its mission beyond online tutoring and K-12 education toward AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud services, and embodied AI robotics.

 

Management believes the global education and enterprise computing sectors are converging on the same foundational technologies — large-scale AI models, intelligent agents, and physical robotics. KIDZ AI’s positioning on both the demand side (AI-native learning platforms and robotics curricula) and the supply side (GPU compute capacity secured under existing agreements and data center infrastructure) creates what management believes is a differentiated, scalable platform for long-term value creation.

 

Management views this repositioning as more than a rebrand: it represents a deliberate transition from a purely tutoring-based revenue model toward AI compute revenue, robotics curricula, and infrastructure partnerships — a transformation the Company believes will define its next chapter of growth.

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

 

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Service Revenue: Service revenue for the second quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 was approximately $0.48 million, compared to approximately $0.73 million in the prior year period, a decrease of approximately 34%. The decline reflects the Company’s deliberate reallocation of capital and management focus away from tutoring customer acquisition and toward its AI infrastructure build-out, during a period in which AI compute revenue had not yet commenced. The Company is advancing its initial GPU cluster deployments toward revenue generation.

 

 

 

 

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Net Loss Improved 35% Year-Over-Year: Net loss for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 was approximately $2.50 million, compared to approximately $3.87 million in the prior year period, reflecting disciplined cost management during the strategic transition.

 

 

 

 

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Gross Margin of 44%: Gross margin was 44% in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, consistent with the prior year quarter, demonstrating the resilience of the core online education model even as operational focus shifts toward AI expansion initiatives.

 

 

 

 

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Cash Position More Than Tripled: Cash and restricted cash totaled approximately $8.88 million at June 30, 2026, compared to approximately $2.75 million at December 31, 2025, providing the Company with substantially greater financial flexibility to fund its AI infrastructure strategy.

 

 

 

 

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Convertible Notes Reduced 92%: Convertible notes payable decreased from approximately $8.20 million at December 31, 2025 to approximately $0.67 million at June 30, 2026, primarily through conversions to equity — a fundamental simplification of the capital structure that substantially removes a significant financing overhang.

 

 

 

 

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Stockholders’ Equity Grew 163%: Total stockholders’ equity increased from approximately $3.78 million at December 31, 2025 to approximately $9.95 million at June 30, 2026, an increase of $6.17 million.

 

 

 

 

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Stronger Capital Structure: Total liabilities decreased 65.6% from approximately $11.77 million at December 31, 2025 to approximately $4.05 million at June 30, 2026, and the total liabilities-to-equity ratio improved from 3.12x to 0.41x, reflecting both the lower liability balance and a larger equity base.

 

Strategic Transformation

 

 

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Rebranded to KIDZ AI Inc.: The Company rebranded from Classover Holdings, Inc. to KIDZ AI Inc., reflecting the expansion of its mission beyond online tutoring and K-12 education toward AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud services, and embodied AI robotics.

 

 

 

 

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KIDZBot AI Robotics Platform Unveiled: KIDZ AI unveiled KIDZBot, an integrated AI-native robotics platform incorporating persistent memory, reasoning, prompt- and token-based interactions, sensor-driven feedback, contextual awareness, and adaptive learning. The Company is actively developing multiple KIDZBot robotic form factors, together with an AI-powered software platform and companion app, as part of a broader KIDZBot ecosystem, with commercial rollout preparations underway.

 

 

 

 

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AI Compute Infrastructure Build-Out Advancing: The Company continued to advance its GPU compute and data center initiatives during the quarter, positioning its initial GPU clusters for deployment and future revenue generation.

 

 
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Corporate Recognition

 

 

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 EdTechX Award: KIDZ AI was named the winner of the 2026 EdTechX Award for the Americas, recognizing the Company’s innovation and leadership in AI-powered education.

 

 

 

Management Commentary

 

“The second quarter of 2026 represented a defining inflection point for KIDZ AI,” said Stephanie Luo, Chief Executive Officer of KIDZ AI. “In six months, we have fundamentally transformed our balance sheet — more than tripling our cash position, retiring 92% of our convertible debt, and growing stockholders’ equity by more than 160% — while executing our strategic pivot toward AI compute infrastructure. As expected during this transition, near-term service revenue reflected our deliberate shift in focus; we believe the AI compute revenue we are working toward represents a more scalable and durable foundation for growth.”

 

“At the same time, we remain deeply committed to our education roots,” continued Ms. Luo. “We believe that the launch of KIDZBot and our EdTechX Award win demonstrate that KIDZ AI continues to lead in AI-native education innovation. With a strengthened balance sheet, expanding AI infrastructure capabilities, and a differentiated Physical AI education platform, we believe KIDZ AI is uniquely positioned, and we remain focused on disciplined execution and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”

 

Strategic Outlook

 

The Company expects to continue advancing its AI infrastructure strategy through the deployment of its initial GPU clusters. KIDZ AI intends to pursue additional GPU compute partnerships, data center relationships, and strategic transactions to expand its compute capacity and strengthen its neocloud model. In the education vertical, the Company will look to focus on the commercial rollout of KIDZBot and the integration of Physical AI concepts into its curriculum offerings.

 

About KIDZ AI Inc.

 

KIDZ AI Inc. (NASDAQ:KIDZ)(NASDAQ:KIDZW) is an AI-driven education technology company developing proprietary learning systems that combine artificial intelligence, AI agents and robotics. The Company is also pursuing opportunities in AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud platforms and related data-center ecosystems.

 

 
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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on KIDZ AI’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of KIDZ AI’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of KIDZ AI’s control including, but not limited to: KIDZ AI’s ability to execute its business model, including obtaining market acceptance of its products and services; KIDZ AI’s financial and business performance, including financial projections and business metrics and any underlying assumptions thereunder; the final technical configuration, capacity, costs, and timing of any GPU compute deployment; KIDZ AI’s ability to obtain the GPUs and related equipment necessary to perform its obligations under the recently announced definitive agreement with Canopy Wave and achieve its goals and expected results; KIDZ AI’s ability to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; changes in KIDZ AI’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; KIDZ AI’s ability to attract and retain a large number of customers; KIDZ AI’s future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash; KIDZ AI’s ability to attract and retain key personnel; KIDZ AI’s expectations regarding its ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection and not infringe on the rights of others; changes in applicable laws or regulations; and the possibility that KIDZ AI may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. These risks and uncertainties also include those risks and uncertainties indicated in KIDZ AI’s filings with the SEC. KIDZ AI’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

 

Any forward-looking statement made by KIDZ AI in this press release is based only on information currently available to KIDZ AI and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. KIDZ AI undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

Contacts

KIDZ AI Inc.

ir@kidzai.com

800-345-9588

 

 
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