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KOIL Energy (OTCQB: KLNG) swings to Q1 2026 profit on 56% growth

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KOIL Energy Solutions reported strong first quarter 2026 results, highlighted by faster growth and a return to profitability. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026 rose to $8.2 million, a 56% increase over the first quarter of 2025 and 13% higher sequentially, driven mainly by fixed-price contracts and additional service work.

Gross profit was $2.6 million, or 32% of revenue, compared with $1.7 million and a 31% margin a year earlier. Net income reached $241,000, or $0.02 per basic share, versus a small net loss in the prior-year quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA improved to $572,000, or 7% of revenue.

KOIL also reported operating cash flow of $414,000 versus a use of cash in the prior year, while cash on hand stood at $1.2 million and stockholders’ equity at $9.4 million as of March 31, 2026. Management highlighted several new international contracts and noted that clients added in 2025 contributed about 25% of first quarter 2026 revenue.

Positive

  • Revenue growth and profitability: First quarter 2026 revenue reached $8.2 million, up 56% year over year, with net income of $241,000 versus a prior-year loss and Adjusted EBITDA improving to $572,000.
  • Improved cash generation: Operating activities provided $414,000 of cash in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a $766,000 outflow in the prior-year period, while total assets and stockholders’ equity both increased.
  • Diversified contract wins and new customers: The company secured multiple international subsea and installation contracts, and clients added in 2025, which were 10% of 2025 annual revenue, contributed about 25% of first quarter 2026 revenue.

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KOIL posts strong Q1 growth, returns to profitability, and generates cash.

KOIL Energy delivered materially better first quarter 2026 results. Revenue rose to $8.2 million, up 56% year over year, with gross margin holding at around 32%. This mix of strong top-line growth and stable margins signals effective execution on higher fixed-price contract volumes.

The company swung from a small loss to net income of $241,000 and expanded Adjusted EBITDA to $572,000. Operating cash flow improved to $414,000 from a prior-year outflow, while stockholders’ equity increased to $9.4 million. SG&A rose with headcount and non-recurring audit and marketing costs, which management does not expect to repeat in later quarters.

Newer customers that represented 10% of 2025 annual revenue contributed about 25% of first quarter 2026 revenue, indicating traction with recently won accounts. The company also secured several international contracts, including work offshore West Africa and a subsea distribution system in the Gulf of America. Future filings may clarify how sustainable this order flow and margin profile remain over the rest of 2026.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 Revenue $8.2M Three months ended March 31, 2026; 56% higher than Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Net Income $241K Three months ended March 31, 2026; versus $29K net loss in 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $572K Three months ended March 31, 2026; up from $339K in 2025
Gross Margin 32% Q1 2026 gross profit as percentage of revenue; 31% in Q1 2025
Operating Cash Flow $414K Cash provided by operating activities for Q1 2026
Total Assets $21.6M Total assets as of March 31, 2026
Stockholders’ Equity $9.4M Stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2026
Basic EPS $0.02 Net income per share, basic, for Q1 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was 7% of revenue, or a gain of $572,000."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
fixed-price contract financial
"Growth was driven by a significant increase in fixed-price contract activity, along with incremental contributions from service projects."
subsea distribution system technical
"awarded a contract to supply a subsea distribution system for a deepwater project in the Gulf of America"
subsea tie-back projects technical
"growth in greenfield developments complemented by even faster expansion in subsea tie-back projects"
stockholders' equity financial
"Stockholders' equity | | | 9,356 | | | | 8,963 |"
Stockholders' equity is the portion of a company's assets that belongs to its owners after all debts and obligations are paid; think of it as the value left for shareholders if the company sold everything and paid off what it owes. Investors watch it because it shows the company's net worth, indicates how much of growth is funded by owners versus debt, and helps assess financial health and the potential for future dividends or stock value increases — like the equity in a house after the mortgage is settled.
Revenue $8.2M +56% YoY
Net income $241K from $29K loss YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $572K up from $339K YoY
Operating cash flow $414K from -$766K YoY
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

May 15, 2026

 

KOIL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Nevada   000-30351   75-2263732

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1310 Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77073

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(281) 517-5000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

   

 

 

SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 15, 2026, Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

99.1 Press Release issued by Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. dated May 15, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

Date: May 15, 2026

 

 

KOIL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
   
  By:

/s/ Erik Wiik

    Erik Wiik
    President and Chief Executive Officer
   

(Principal Executive Officer)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

KOIL Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

May 15, 2026

 

HOUSTON, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KOIL Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: KLNG), a specialist in deepwater energy production and distribution equipment and services, today announced its first quarter 2026 results.

 

"I’m extremely proud of the KOIL team delivering another record revenue quarter. In the first quarter, we achieved revenue of $8.2 million, representing a 56% year-over-year increase," said Erik Wiik, President and Chief Executive Officer of KOIL Energy. " This was driven by a winning sales team and an outstanding operations crew."

 

For the three months ending March 31, 2026, KOIL Energy generated revenues of $8.2 million, 56% higher than the first quarter of 2025 and 13% higher sequentially. Growth was driven by a significant increase in fixed-price contract activity, along with incremental contributions from service projects.

 

Gross profit for the quarter totaled $2.6 million, or 32% of revenues, compared to $1.7 million, or 31% of revenues, during the first quarter of 2025.

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses during the quarter equaled $2.3 million, up $611,000 from the prior year, mainly due to increased headcount. A more meaningful comparison is quarter-over-quarter, which showed an increase of $230,000. The sequential increase was primarily driven by charges related to the year-end audit and marketing costs. Neither of these costs will recur in the remaining quarters of this year. Adjusted EBITDA was 7% of revenue, or a gain of $572,000.

 

During this quarter, KOIL won a significant manufacturing contract with an international offshore installation company. The scope of work included the modification of a large offshore carousel. The Company was also awarded a contract to supply a subsea distribution system for a deepwater project in the Gulf of America, which marks meaningful progress toward our objective of becoming an integrated system supplier. In addition, KOIL secured a significant contract to perform load-out, transit, and installation monitoring services offshore West Africa. Finally, a high volume of smaller contracts contributed meaningfully to the quarter’s strong results.

 

The Company believes its growth trajectory is sustainable. Revenue from new clients added to the portfolio last year, representing 10% of 2025 annual revenue, contributed about 25% of revenue in the first quarter of 2026.

 

The global subsea market remains highly attractive, with growth in greenfield developments complemented by even faster expansion in subsea tie-back projects, creating a compelling near-term global opportunity. Subsea tie-backs represent the core area of KOIL Energy’s expertise.

 

More than 100 investors attended last week’s investor days, either in person or via webcast, to review “KOIL 2030,” a bold strategic roadmap focused on three pillars: 1) systems solution, 2) Brazilian expansion, and 3) rental equipment.

 

Shareholders can find a more detailed overview of the Company’s strategy by visiting the investor relations section of KOIL’s website, which includes the presentation deck, webcast replay, and a virtual tour of the Company’s state-of-the-art Houston facility.

 

KOIL will host an investor conference call to discuss its first quarter of 2026 results on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 am Eastern Time. Interested parties may listen to the call through a webcast link or by dialing in. (See below for details.)

 

 

 

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PARTICIPANT WEBCAST LINK:

 

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PARTICIPANT DIALS:
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The earnings release and a replay of the conference call will also be available on the Company's website, www.koilenergy.com, under the "Investors" section.

 

About KOIL (www.koilenergy.com

 

KOIL Energy is a leading energy services company offering subsea equipment and support services to the world's energy and offshore industries. We provide innovative solutions to complex customer challenges presented between the production facility and the energy source. Our core services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads, and related services. Additionally, KOIL Energy's experienced team can support subsea engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects located anywhere in the world.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company without charge.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

ir@koilenergy.com

 

281-862-2201

 

 

 

 

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KOIL ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA

(UNAUDITED)

 

Comparative Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)  2026  2025
Revenues  $8,174   $5,250 
Cost of sales   5,563    3,598 
Selling, general and administrative   2,338    1,727 
Operating (loss) income   273    (75)
Other income (expense), net   (3)   54 
(Loss) income before income tax expense   270    (21)
Provision for income tax   (29)   (8)
Net income (loss)  $241   $(29)
Net income (loss) per share, basic  $0.02   $(0.00)
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic   12,197    12,088 

 

Comparative Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   March 31,  December 31,
(In thousands)  2026  2025
Assets:          
Cash  $1,185   $1,535 
Other current assets   10,682    8,410 
PP&E, net   3,606    3,642 
Other non-current assets   6,128    6,227 
Total assets  $21,601   $19,814 
           
Liabilities:          
Current liabilities  $6,750   $5,140 
Other long-term liabilities   5,495    5,711 
Total liabilities   12,245    10,851 
Stockholders' equity   9,356    8,963 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $21,601   $19,814 

 

 

 

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Adjusted EBITDA

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)  2026  2025
Net income (loss)  $241   $(29)
Deduct: Interest income, net   (6)   (13)
Add: Income tax expense   29    8 
Add: Depreciation and amortization   178    146 
Add: Share-based compensation   131    70 
Deduct: Gain on sale of asset   (1)   (1)
Add: Restructuring costs       158 
Adjusted EBITDA  $572   $339 

 

Cash Flow Data

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands)  2026  2025
Cash provided by (used in):          
Operating activities  $414   $(766)
Investing activities   (216)   (463)
Financing activities   (535)    
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (13)    
Change in cash  $(350)  $(1,229)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

How did KOIL Energy (KLNG) perform financially in Q1 2026?

KOIL Energy reported revenue of $8.2 million for Q1 2026, up 56% year over year. The company generated $241,000 in net income and $572,000 in Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting stronger activity in fixed-price contracts and services.

What were KOIL Energy’s revenues and margins for Q1 2026?

KOIL Energy’s Q1 2026 revenue was $8.2 million, versus $5.25 million a year earlier. Gross profit reached $2.6 million, or 32% of revenue, slightly above the prior-year gross margin of 31%, demonstrating growth while maintaining profitability levels.

Did KOIL Energy (KLNG) generate a profit in the first quarter of 2026?

Yes. KOIL Energy earned $241,000 in net income for Q1 2026, compared with a $29,000 net loss in Q1 2025. Basic earnings per share were $0.02, versus approximately breakeven in the prior-year quarter.

How much cash did KOIL Energy generate from operations in Q1 2026?

KOIL Energy generated $414,000 of cash from operating activities in Q1 2026. This compares with a $766,000 operating cash outflow in the same period of 2025, indicating a notable improvement in cash generation from the business.

What is KOIL Energy’s Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026?

KOIL Energy reported Adjusted EBITDA of $572,000 in Q1 2026, up from $339,000 in Q1 2025. This metric adds back items such as interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, and certain other adjustments to show underlying operating performance.

How did KOIL Energy’s balance sheet change by March 31, 2026?

By March 31, 2026, KOIL Energy had $21.6 million in total assets and $12.2 million in total liabilities. Stockholders’ equity increased to $9.4 million, compared with $9.0 million at December 31, 2025, reflecting retained earnings from recent profitability.

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