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Standard BioTools (LAB) Q1 2026 results show big cash boost and EBITDA gains

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Standard BioTools Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results with revenue of $21.1 million, up 5% year-over-year, and a sharply reduced operating loss of $12.5 million. Net loss from continuing operations improved to $14.6 million, while adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $3.1 million from $14.1 million.

Product trends were mixed: consumables revenue rose 35% to $11.0 million, services grew 5% to $5.7 million, and instruments declined 33% to $4.5 million amid capital-constrained end markets. Operating expenses fell 37% to $23.8 million, reflecting restructuring actions.

The completed sale of SomaLogic drove $141.7 million income from discontinued operations and total net income of $127.1 million. Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and liquid investments reached $523.6 million as of March 31, 2026. The company continues to expect full year 2026 revenue of $80–$85 million.

Positive

  • Adjusted EBITDA sharply improved: Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $3.1 million from $14.1 million year-over-year, a 78% improvement, indicating significant progress toward the company’s goal of positive adjusted EBITDA in 2026.
  • Substantially stronger balance sheet: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and liquid investments reached $523.6 million as of March 31, 2026, boosted by $363.2 million cash from the SomaLogic sale, providing considerable financial flexibility.

Negative

  • Core operations remain loss-making: Despite improvements, the company still recorded a $14.6 million net loss from continuing operations and a $3.1 million adjusted EBITDA loss in the quarter.
  • Instrument demand under pressure: Instruments revenue fell 33% year-over-year to $4.5 million, with management citing capital-constrained end markets and strong prior-year comparisons.

Insights

Stronger profitability metrics and a cash-rich balance sheet mark a pivotal quarter.

Standard BioTools delivered modest top-line growth but substantial margin progress. Revenue from continuing operations rose to $21.1 million with consumables up strongly, while operating expenses fell 37% to $23.8 million due to restructuring.

Profitability metrics improved meaningfully. Net loss from continuing operations narrowed to $14.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA loss shrank to $3.1 million, a 78% year-over-year improvement. This supports management’s stated goal of achieving positive adjusted EBITDA exiting 2026.

Balance sheet strength is a key feature. Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and liquid investments were $523.6 million as of March 31, 2026, aided by $363.2 million cash proceeds from the SomaLogic sale, while total liabilities declined. The company reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $80–$85 million.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Revenue $21.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 5% year-over-year
Net loss from continuing operations $14.6 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; improved 37% vs 2025
Adjusted EBITDA -$3.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; 78% better than -$14.1 million in 2025
Operating expenses $23.8 million Q1 2026 continuing operations; down 37% from $38.0 million in Q1 2025
Cash and liquid investments $523.6 million Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and liquid investments as of March 31, 2026
Income from discontinued operations $141.7 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; driven by SomaLogic sale
Full year 2026 revenue outlook $80–$85 million Management’s revenue expectation for fiscal year 2026
Instruments revenue $4.5 million Q1 2026 instruments revenue; down 33% year-over-year
adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was a loss of $3.1 million"
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.
non-GAAP gross margin financial
"non-GAAP gross margins in the first quarter of 2026 were approximately 57.7%"
Non-GAAP gross margin is a measure of a company's profitability that shows how much money it makes from sales after subtracting the direct costs of producing its products or services, but without applying certain accounting adjustments required by standard rules. It helps investors understand the company's core earning ability by excluding items like one-time expenses or accounting changes. This metric provides a clearer picture of ongoing business performance beyond official financial reports.
discontinued operations financial
"Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax"
Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.
contingent consideration receivable financial
"Contingent consideration receivable 25,000"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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Revenue $21.1 million +5% year-over-year
Net loss from continuing operations $14.6 million 37% improvement vs Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA -$3.1 million 78% improvement vs Q1 2025
Guidance

For fiscal year 2026, the company continues to expect revenue in the range of $80 million to $85 million.

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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 5, 2026

 

Standard BioTools Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

001-34180

(Commission File Number)

77-0513190

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

50 Milk Street, 10th Floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02109

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(650) 266-6000

(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)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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:

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.001 par value per share

 

LAB

 

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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. ☐

 


 

Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 5, 2026, Standard BioTools Inc. issued a press release which included information with respect to certain financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information set forth in the press release, except for the information set forth under the headings “Full Year 2026 Revenue Outlook” and “About Standard BioTools Inc.”, together with the forward-looking statement disclaimer, is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

 

The information set forth under the headings “Full Year 2026 Revenue Outlook” and “About Standard BioTools Inc.”, together with the forward-looking statement disclaimer, is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Press release issued by Standard BioTools Inc., dated May 5, 2026

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

The information in Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

 

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date:

 

May 5, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Alex Kim

 

Name:

 

Alex Kim

 

Title:

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Exhibit 99.1

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Standard BioTools Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

BOSTON, Mass., May 5, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Standard BioTools Inc. (NASDAQ: LAB) (the “Company” or “Standard BioTools”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

Recent Highlights:

First quarter 2026 revenue of $21.1 million
54% reduction in operating loss and 78% improvement in adjusted EBITDA year-over-year supporting path to positive adjusted EBITDA exiting 2026
$524 million in cash & investments as of March 31, 2026, excluding $25 million earnout received after quarter end, to fuel inorganic growth strategy

“We delivered a strong start to 2026, with first quarter performance coming in above expectations,” said Michael Egholm, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Standard BioTools. “We are operating our base business with consistency, delivering year-over-year top-line growth, and our cost savings initiatives are taking hold with a 78% improvement in adjusted EBITDA to a loss of $3.1 million in the quarter, reinforcing our path to profitability in 2026.”

 

Dr. Egholm continued, “With the sale of SomaLogic to Illumina complete, we are fully focused on strategic capital deployment to transform the business. Our strong balance sheet, with approximately $550 million in cash and investments inclusive of a $25 million earnout received after quarter end, provides substantial flexibility to pursue attractive opportunities and create shareholder value.”

 


Financial Results Table: Continuing Operations

 

 

As Reported

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

(Unaudited, in millions, except percentages)

March 31, 2026

 

 

March 31, 2025

 

Revenue

$

21.1

 

 

$

20.2

 

Gross margin

 

53.5

%

 

 

54.6

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

 

57.7

%

 

 

57.1

%

Operating expenses

$

23.8

 

 

$

38.0

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$

15.3

 

 

$

25.6

 

Operating loss

$

(12.5

)

 

$

(27.0

)

Net loss from continuing operations

$

(14.6

)

 

$

(23.4

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(3.1

)

 

$

(14.1

)

Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and liquid investments

$

523.6

 

 

$

260.7

 

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: Continuing Operations

Revenue was $21.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 5% year-over-year.
Consumables revenue was $11.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 35% year-over-year. Greater consumables revenue in the quarter reflected growth across all product categories, primarily driven by microfluidics.
Instruments revenue was $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 33% year-over-year. Instrument revenue in the quarter, compared against particularly strong prior year results, remained impacted

 


 

by capital-constrained end-markets.
Services revenue, which is predominantly Field Services, was $5.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 5% year-over-year.
Gross margins in the first quarter of 2026 were approximately 53.5%, versus 54.6% in the first quarter of 2025; and non-GAAP gross margins in the first quarter of 2026 were approximately 57.7%, versus 57.1% in the first quarter of 2025. Gross margins and non-GAAP gross margins were driven by volume and product mix.
Operating expenses in the first quarter of 2026 were $23.8 million, a decrease of $14.2 million, or down 37%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Operating expenses included $3.1 million in restructuring and related charges. Non-GAAP operating expenses, which exclude transaction costs, stock-based compensation, and restructuring charges, were $15.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $10.3 million, or down 40%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in operating expenses was largely due to previously announced restructuring actions.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $14.6 million, compared to a net loss of $23.4 million in the first quarter of 2025, representing a change of $8.7 million or 37%. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2026 was a loss of $3.1 million, versus an adjusted EBITDA loss of $14.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, an improvement of $11.0 million, or 78%.

Full Year 2026 Revenue Outlook

For fiscal year 2026, the Company continues to expect revenue in the range of $80 million to $85 million.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

Standard BioTools has presented certain financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP and on a non-GAAP basis. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, and adjusted EBITDA. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, as a measure of operating performance because the non-GAAP financial measures do not include the impact of items that management does not consider indicative of the Company’s core operating performance. Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, taken in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, provide useful information for both management and investors by excluding certain non-cash and other expenses that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating results. Management uses non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance relative to forecasts and strategic plans and to benchmark the Company’s performance externally against competitors. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of the Company’s operating results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Standard BioTools encourages investors to carefully consider its results under GAAP, as well as its supplemental non-GAAP information and the reconciliations between these presentations, to more fully understand its business. Reconciliations between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are presented in the accompanying tables of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements regarding future financial and business performance, including with respect to the full year 2026 revenue outlook; the Company’s beliefs about future profitability; operational and strategic plans; deployment of capital; market and growth opportunity and potential; and the potential to realize the expected benefits from the transaction with Illumina and the expected benefits and synergies of prior and potential future acquisitions, including the potential for such transactions to drive long-term profitable growth. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from currently anticipated results, including, but not limited to, the potential that the expected benefits and opportunities of the transaction may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; risks that the anticipated benefits and

 


 

synergies resulting from prior and potential future acquisitions and the integration of any such businesses, including the potential for such transactions to drive long-term profitable growth, may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; risks that the Company may not realize expected cost savings from such transactions; possible integration, restructuring and transition-related disruption resulting from such transactions, including through the loss of customers, suppliers, and employees and adverse impacts on the Company’s development activities and results of operation; integration and restructuring activities, including customer and employee relations, management distraction, and reduced operating performance; risks that internal and external costs required for ongoing and planned activities may be higher than expected, which may cause the Company to use cash more quickly than it expects or change or curtail some of the Company’s plans, or both; risks that the Company’s expectations as to expenses, cash usage, and cash needs may prove not to be correct for other reasons such as changes in plans or actual events being different than our assumptions; changes in the Company’s business or external market conditions; existing and potential future NIH funding pressures; the effect from existing and potential future U.S. export controls and tariffs; challenges inherent in developing, manufacturing, launching, marketing, and selling new products; interruptions or delays in the supply of components or materials for, or manufacturing of, the Company’s products; reliance on sales of capital equipment for a significant proportion of revenues in each quarter; seasonal variations in customer operations; unanticipated increases in costs or expenses; continued or sustained budgetary, inflationary, or recessionary pressures; uncertainties in contractual relationships; reductions in research and development spending or changes in budget priorities by customers; uncertainties relating to the Company’s research and development activities, and distribution plans and capabilities; potential product performance and quality issues; risks associated with international operations; intellectual property risks; and competition. For information regarding other related risks, see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026, the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, to be filed with the SEC, and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by law.

About Standard BioTools Inc.

Standard BioTools, Inc. (Nasdaq: LAB), is committed to setting the new standard in the life science tools industry through strategic consolidation, best-in-class operations and a world class management team. The Company's established portfolio includes essential, standardized next-generation solutions designed to help biomedical researchers develop better therapeutics faster. Learn more at standardbio.com or connect with us on X, Facebook®, LinkedIn, and YouTube™.

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Patent and License Information: standardbio.com/legal/notices.
Trademarks:
standardbio.com/legal/trademarks. Any other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. ©2026 Standard BioTools Inc. (f.k.a. Fluidigm Corporation). All rights reserved.

Investor Contact:

ir@standardbio.com

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product revenue

 

$

15,454

 

 

$

14,781

 

Services and other revenue

 

 

5,692

 

 

 

5,441

 

Total revenue

 

 

21,146

 

 

 

20,222

 

Cost of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of product revenue

 

 

7,706

 

 

 

6,431

 

Cost of services and other revenue

 

 

2,132

 

 

 

2,742

 

Total cost of revenue

 

 

9,838

 

 

 

9,173

 

Gross profit

 

 

11,308

 

 

 

11,049

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

2,117

 

 

 

5,440

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

18,607

 

 

 

29,824

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

 

3,080

 

 

 

1,552

 

Transaction and integration expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,203

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

23,804

 

 

 

38,019

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(12,496

)

 

 

(26,970

)

Interest income, net

 

 

3,511

 

 

 

2,914

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(5,630

)

 

 

567

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(14,615

)

 

 

(23,489

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

(11

)

 

 

119

 

Net loss from continuing operations

 

 

(14,626

)

 

 

(23,370

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

141,694

 

 

 

(2,663

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

127,068

 

 

$

(26,033

)

Net loss per share from continuing operations

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

(0.06

)

Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

(0.01

)

Net income (loss) per share

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

(0.07

)

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders

 

 

388,202

 

 

 

378,228

 

 

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

March 31,
2026

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

265,772

 

 

$

120,863

 

Short-term investments

 

 

189,404

 

 

 

66,712

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

16,637

 

 

 

13,431

 

Inventory

 

 

18,594

 

 

 

19,981

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

6,046

 

 

 

4,871

 

Contingent consideration receivable

 

 

25,000

 

 

 

 

Current assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

228,406

 

Total current assets

 

 

521,453

 

 

 

454,264

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

17,103

 

 

 

19,275

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset, net

 

 

25,545

 

 

 

26,732

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

3,386

 

 

 

3,154

 

Long-term investments

 

 

71,357

 

 

 

25,701

 

Deferred tax asset, non-current

 

 

270

 

 

 

38,628

 

Total assets

 

$

639,114

 

 

$

567,754

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

8,007

 

 

$

5,407

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

15,684

 

 

 

29,783

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

5,540

 

 

 

5,490

 

Deferred revenue, current

 

 

9,981

 

 

 

38,949

 

Deferred grant income, current

 

 

2,991

 

 

 

3,046

 

Current liabilities held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

25,633

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

42,203

 

 

 

108,308

 

Convertible notes, non-current

 

 

299

 

 

 

299

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

823

 

 

 

810

 

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

 

 

23,652

 

 

 

25,038

 

Deferred revenue, non-current

 

 

3,013

 

 

 

3,503

 

Deferred grant income, non-current

 

 

3,557

 

 

 

4,290

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

4,444

 

 

 

1,215

 

Total liabilities

 

 

77,991

 

 

 

143,463

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

561,123

 

 

 

424,291

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

639,114

 

 

$

567,754

 

 

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Continuing and Discontinued Operations

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

127,068

 

 

$

(26,033

)

Gain on sale of business

 

 

(172,289

)

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

8,824

 

 

 

9,009

 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

898

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,408

 

 

 

3,273

 

Accretion of discount on short-term investments, net

 

 

(632

)

 

 

(841

)

Unrealized loss on equity investments

 

 

3,494

 

 

 

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

1,355

 

 

 

1,438

 

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

 

 

696

 

 

 

815

 

Change in fair value of warrants

 

 

 

 

 

(232

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

(3,400

)

Other non-cash items

 

 

67

 

 

 

385

 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net

 

 

(16,588

)

 

 

(15,595

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(46,597

)

 

 

(30,283

)

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash received for sale of business, net

 

 

363,222

 

 

 

 

Purchases of short-term marketable debt securities

 

 

(127,208

)

 

 

(32,321

)

Purchases of long-term marketable debt securities

 

 

(58,517

)

 

 

 

Purchases of marketable equity securities

 

 

(837

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

52,000

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(570

)

 

 

(5,054

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

191,090

 

 

 

14,625

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards and other

 

 

(118

)

 

 

(46

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

78

 

 

 

0

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(40

)

 

 

(46

)

Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

115

 

 

 

357

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

144,568

 

 

 

(15,347

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

123,296

 

 

 

168,818

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

267,864

 

 

$

153,471

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

265,772

 

 

$

150,880

 

Restricted cash

 

 

2,092

 

 

 

2,591

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

267,864

 

 

$

153,471

 

 

 

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

REVENUE

Continuing Operations

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Product revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments

 

$

4,470

 

 

$

6,646

 

Consumables

 

 

10,984

 

 

 

8,135

 

Total product revenue

 

 

15,454

 

 

 

14,781

 

Services and other revenue

 

 

5,692

 

 

 

5,441

 

Total revenue

 

$

21,146

 

 

$

20,222

 

 

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Continuing Operations

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION OF GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT AND MARGIN PERCENTAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Gross profit

 

$

11,308

 

 

$

11,049

 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

346

 

 

 

263

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

541

 

 

 

242

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

 

$

12,195

 

 

$

11,554

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin percentage

 

 

53.5

%

 

 

54.6

%

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1.6

%

 

 

1.3

%

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

2.6

%

 

 

1.2

%

Non-GAAP gross margin percentage

 

 

57.7

%

 

 

57.1

%

 

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Continuing Operations

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Operating expenses

 

$

23,804

 

 

$

38,019

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

 

(3,080

)

 

 

(1,552

)

Transaction and integration expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,203

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(4,460

)

 

 

(7,807

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(1,016

)

 

 

(1,826

)

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP operating expenses

 

$

15,282

 

 

$

25,631

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R&D operating expenses

 

$

2,117

 

 

$

5,440

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(162

)

 

 

(339

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(168

)

 

 

(139

)

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

-

 

 

 

(28

)

Non-GAAP R&D operating expenses

 

$

1,787

 

 

$

4,934

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SG&A operating expenses

 

$

18,607

 

 

$

29,824

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

(4,298

)

 

 

(7,468

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

(848

)

 

 

(1,687

)

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

34

 

 

 

28

 

Non-GAAP SG&A operating expenses

 

$

13,495

 

 

$

20,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

STANDARD BIOTOOLS INC.

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Continuing Operations

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net loss from continuing operations

 

$

(14,626

)

 

$

(23,370

)

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

11

 

 

 

(119

)

Interest income, net

 

 

(3,511

)

 

 

(2,914

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,362

 

 

 

2,089

 

Restructuring and related charges

 

 

3,080

 

 

 

1,552

 

Transaction and integration expenses

 

 

 

 

 

1,203

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

5,001

 

 

 

8,049

 

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

Other non-operating expense (income)

 

 

5,630

 

 

 

(567

)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

(3,087

)

 

$

(14,077

)

 

 

 


FAQ

How did Standard BioTools (LAB) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Standard BioTools reported Q1 2026 revenue of $21.1 million, up 5% year-over-year, with a net loss from continuing operations of $14.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved significantly to $3.1 million, reflecting lower operating expenses after restructuring actions.

What drove Standard BioTools’ profitability improvement in Q1 2026?

Profitability improved mainly because operating expenses fell to $23.8 million, down 37% year-over-year, due to restructuring. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $3.1 million from $14.1 million, and net loss from continuing operations improved by $8.7 million to $14.6 million.

How strong is Standard BioTools’ cash position after the SomaLogic sale?

As of March 31, 2026, Standard BioTools held $523.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and liquid investments. This reflects $363.2 million net cash received from the SomaLogic sale and supports the company’s inorganic growth and strategic capital deployment plans.

What is Standard BioTools’ 2026 revenue outlook?

For fiscal year 2026, Standard BioTools continues to expect revenue between $80 million and $85 million. This outlook incorporates current trends across instruments, consumables, and services and reflects management’s expectations for the company’s continuing operations this year.

How did different revenue streams perform for Standard BioTools in Q1 2026?

Consumables revenue grew strongly to $11.0 million, up 35% year-over-year, while services revenue increased 5% to $5.7 million. Instruments revenue declined to $4.5 million, down 33%, reflecting capital-constrained end markets and tough prior-year comparisons.

What was the impact of discontinued operations on Standard BioTools’ Q1 2026 results?

Discontinued operations, primarily related to the SomaLogic sale, contributed income of $141.7 million in Q1 2026. This transformed overall performance from a prior-year net loss to total net income of $127.1 million for the quarter.

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