Leatt (OTCQB: LEAT) posts 27% Q1 2026 revenue growth and 58% net income jump
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Leatt Corporation reported strong growth for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue rose 27% to $19.51 million, driven by higher helmet, body armor and other product sales. Net income increased 58% to $1.77 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.27.
Consumer direct sales grew 49%, while international distributor sales rose 24% and dealer direct sales 30%. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased to $17.19 million, supported by $4.55 million of cash generated from operations. The company highlighted stable gross margin at 44% and year-over-year growth across all major product categories.
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- Robust top-line growth: Q1 2026 revenue increased 27% year-over-year to $19.51 million, with growth in all major product categories and channels, including helmet revenues up 59% and consumer direct sales up 49%.
- Stronger profitability: Net income rose 58% to $1.77 million, while gross margin remained stable at 44%, indicating improved earnings leverage without sacrificing pricing or cost control.
- Strong cash generation and liquidity: Operating activities provided $4.55 million of cash, lifting cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to $17.19 million and supporting a current ratio of 8.2:1.
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Insights
Leatt posts double-digit Q1 2026 growth and strong cash generation.
Leatt delivered a 27% revenue increase to $19.51M in Q1 2026, with net income up 58% to $1.77M. Growth was broad-based across helmets, body armor, neck braces and other products, while gross margin held at 44%, indicating pricing and cost discipline.
Operating cash flow of $4.55M lifted total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to $17.19M, and the current ratio of 8.2:1 suggests a solid liquidity position. The company also repurchased common shares, reducing treasury stock and modestly shrinking share count.
Management notes strong demand in consumer direct, dealer and international channels, with helmet revenues up 59% and consumer direct sales up 49% versus Q1 2025. Subsequent quarterly filings will show whether this momentum and stable margins can be maintained amid referenced geopolitical headwinds.
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Management highlighted strong domestic and international demand, plans to accelerate investment in product innovation and global brand building, and noted potential geopolitical headwinds while expressing confidence in future growth and shareholder value.
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 12, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended May 31, 2026. A copy of the press release, which the Company is furnishing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
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ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 12, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| LEATT CORPORATION | ||
| Dated: May 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Sean Macdonald |
| Sean Macdonald | ||
| Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer | ||
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 12, 2026 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
Leatt Corp Announces Results for First Quarter 2026
Total revenues increase 27%; net income increases 58%;
continued revenue growth in all major product categories
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, (May 12, 2026) - Leatt Corporation (OTCQB: LEAT), a leading developer and marketer of head-to-toe protective equipment for Moto, MTB, ADV, and a wide range of extreme and high-velocity sports, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. All financial numbers are in U.S. dollars.
First Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights
· First quarter 2026 revenues were $19.51 million, up 27%, compared to the 2025 first quarter.
· First quarter 2026 net income was $1.77 million, up 58%, compared to the 2025 first quarter.
· Revenue growth in all major product categories.
· Consumer direct sales increased 49%, compared to the first quarter of 2025.
· Cash flow generated by operations was $4.55 million.
· Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased 30%, to $17.19 million.
Leatt Chief Executive Officer Sean Macdonald commented, "The first quarter of 2026 was a great start to the year for our Company. Revenues continue to grow strongly, global demand for our products fueled robust re-ordering patterns, and domestic sales showed very encouraging traction at the dealer and consumer level. We continue to accelerate our investments in developing emerging markets, as well as in developing Leatt as a global consumer brand that compels riders to engage with us.
"Global revenues for the first quarter were $19.51 million, an increase of 27%, compared to the 2025 first quarter. Consumer direct sales increased by 49%, which we believe is a testament to the tremendous momentum of the Leatt brand's attraction at the consumer level. International sales to our distribution partners increased by 24%, and dealer direct sales increased by 30%, as our re-organized and re-energized MOTO and MTB domestic sales force continues to develop and build a strong, sustainable and committed dealer network and gain substantial traction with our head-to-toe product offerings.
"We grew revenues year-over-year in all of our major product categories: helmet revenues increased by 59%; other products, parts and accessories increased by 9%; neck brace revenues increased by 7%; and body armor revenues increased by 25%.
"Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.77 million, an increase of 58%, over the 2025 first quarter, and income before tax was $2.39 million, an increase of $0.88 million. Gross profit as a percentage of sales remained stable at 44%, as domestic sales continued to grow and we continue to ship our newer products and improve our global logistics efficiencies.
"Cash increased by $3.96 million, to $17.19 million, despite strong investment in our marketing and selling capabilities, and in our product and brand development that will fuel future growth.
"We expect working capital investments to grow in the coming periods as ordering patterns continue to signal growth, and we have sufficient liquidity to fuel this growth."
Financial Summary
Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $19.51 million, a 27% increase, compared to revenues of $15.37 million for the first quarter of 2025. This increase in worldwide revenues is primarily attributable to a $1.99 million increase in helmet sales, a $1.72 million increase in body armor sales, a $0.38 million increase in sales of other products, parts and accessories, and a $0.05 million increase in neck brace sales.
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $1.77 million, or $0.28 per basic and $0.27 per diluted share, a 58% increase compared to $1.12 million for the first quarter of 2025.
Leatt continued to meet its working capital needs from cash on hand and internally generated cash flow from operations. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash increased by $3.96 million or 30%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, when compared to $13.23 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on hand at December 31, 2025, and a current ratio of 8.2:1.
Founder and Chairman Dr. Christopher Leatt remarked, "The continued growth in worldwide sales of our exceptional product categories and the popularity of our brand with consumers validates the exceptional ability of our team of developers and engineers to continuously develop an exciting pipeline of innovative products designed for a wide range of consumers."
Business Outlook
Mr. Macdonald added, "Our entire team is very excited about the future of Leatt. While there are still some potentially challenging global geo-political headwinds, domestic sales are gaining promising traction, participation remains strong, and international ordering patterns remain robust, driven by strong demand for our products around the world.
"There is real excitement about the Leatt brand, both in the U.S. and abroad. We are accelerating our drive to elevate the brand globally to reach a much wider audience across our core markets, and I look forward to sharing the results of this shift in campaign focus in the coming quarters.
"With a focus on investing in our innovative product portfolio, a drive to accelerate and amplify our brand to meet a much wider rider audience and a robust balance sheet to fuel growth, we remain confident that we are well positioned for future growth and increased shareholder value."
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM ET on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to discuss the 2026 first quarter results.
Participants should dial in to the call ten minutes before the scheduled time, using the following numbers: 1-800-579-2543 (U.S.A) or 1-785-424-1789 (international) to access the call.
Audio Webcast
There will also be a simultaneous live webcast through the Company's website, www.leatt-corp.com. Participants should register on the website approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the webcast.
Replay
An audio replay of the conference call will be available for seven days and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.A) or 1-412-317-6671 (international) and using passcode 11161813.
For those unable to attend the call, a recording of the live webcast will be archived shortly following the event for 30 days on the Company's website.
About Leatt Corp
Driven by the science of thrill, Leatt Corporation develops head-to-toe personal protective gear for extreme and action sports. This includes the award-winning Leatt-Brace®, a neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection when worn in conjunction with a helmet. Leatt products are designed for participants in extreme sports that use motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and other open-air vehicles. For more information, visit www.leatt.com.
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Forward-looking Statements
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LEATT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| ASSETS | ||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||
| Unaudited | Audited | |||||
| Current Assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 17,014,780 | $ | 12,988,111 | ||
| Restricted cash | 175,996 | 244,936 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 6,262,523 | 7,904,885 | ||||
| Inventory, net | 16,355,242 | 20,897,693 | ||||
| Payments in advance | 1,243,364 | 1,197,284 | ||||
| Income tax receivable | 114,302 | 734,193 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,391,989 | 3,634,255 | ||||
| Total current assets | 45,558,196 | 47,601,357 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 3,295,373 | 3,660,704 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 262,967 | 342,413 | ||||
| Deferred tax asset, net | 396,294 | 396,294 | ||||
| Other Assets | ||||||
| Deposits | 44,910 | 45,189 | ||||
| Total Assets | $ | 49,557,740 | $ | 52,045,957 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 4,651,604 | $ | 8,595,892 | ||
| Refund liability | 65,084 | 65,140 | ||||
| Notes payable, current | - | 1,804 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 262,967 | 309,019 | ||||
| Other current liabilities | 32,813 | 8,370 | ||||
| Short term loan, net of finance charges | 540,926 | 800,000 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 5,553,394 | 9,780,225 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | - | 33,394 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 5,553,394 | 9,813,619 | ||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
| Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,120,000 shares authorized, 120,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2024 | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||||
| Common stock, $.001 par value, 28,000,000 shares authorized, 6,237,561 shares issued and 6,233,773 outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and 6,255,989 shares issued and 6,234,689 outstanding as of December 31, 2025 | 130,533 | 130,534 | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,097,672 | ) | (983,640 | ) | ||
| Retained earnings | 33,629,797 | 31,859,103 | ||||
| Additional paid - in capital | 11,373,490 | 11,478,399 | ||||
| Treasury stock, at cost, 3,788 and 21,300 shares of common stock, as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (34,802 | ) | (255,058 | ) | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | 44,004,346 | 42,232,338 | ||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 49,557,740 | $ | 52,045,957 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
LEATT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Three Months Ended | ||||||
| March 31 | ||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||
| Revenues | $ | 19,507,486 | $ | 15,367,864 | ||
| Cost of Revenues | 10,933,059 | 8,646,851 | ||||
| Gross Profit | 8,574,427 | 6,721,013 | ||||
| Product Royalty Income | 372,819 | 85,298 | ||||
| Operating Expenses | ||||||
| Salaries and wages | 2,148,626 | 1,857,380 | ||||
| Commissions and consulting expenses | 235,793 | 157,722 | ||||
| Professional fees | 290,492 | 360,051 | ||||
| Advertising and marketing | 1,061,196 | 892,057 | ||||
| Office lease and expenses | 240,715 | 169,176 | ||||
| Research and development costs | 797,348 | 664,490 | ||||
| Bad debt recovery | 130,082 | (63,504 | ) | |||
| General and administrative expenses | 1,210,233 | 1,012,649 | ||||
| Depreciation | 514,616 | 327,008 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,629,101 | 5,377,029 | ||||
| Income from Operations | 2,318,145 | 1,429,282 | ||||
| Other Income | ||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 74,496 | 82,147 | ||||
| Total other income | 74,496 | 82,147 | ||||
| Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | 2,392,641 | 1,511,429 | ||||
| Provision for Income taxes | 621,947 | 390,305 | ||||
| Net Income Available to Common Shareholders | $ | 1,770,694 | $ | 1,121,124 | ||
| Net Income per Common Share | ||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.18 | ||
| Diluted | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.17 | ||
| Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding | ||||||
| Basic | 6,236,178 | 6,217,550 | ||||
| Diluted | 6,466,734 | 6,470,546 | ||||
| Comprehensive Income | ||||||
| Net Income | $ | 1,770,694 | $ | 1,121,124 | ||
| Other comprehensive income, net of $0 and $0 deferred income taxes in 2026 and 2025 Foreign currency translation | (114,032 | ) | 66,380 | |||
| Total Comprehensive Income | $ | 1,656,662 | $ | 1,187,504 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
LEATT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 AND 2025
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,770,694 | $ | 1,121,124 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation | 514,616 | 327,008 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 184,286 | 120,837 | ||||
| Bad debt expense (recovery) | 130,082 | (63,504 | ) | |||
| Inventory reserve | 37,852 | 46,291 | ||||
| Gain on sale of property and equipment | (388 | ) | (14,985 | ) | ||
| Increase in refund liability | (56 | ) | - | |||
| (Increase) decrease in: | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | 1,512,281 | 92,226 | ||||
| Inventory | 4,504,599 | 1,012,261 | ||||
| Payments in advance | (46,080 | ) | (221,652 | ) | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (757,734 | ) | 7,342 | |||
| Income tax receivable | 619,891 | 409,187 | ||||
| Long-term accounts receivable | - | 56,391 | ||||
| Deposits | 279 | (851 | ) | |||
| Increase (decrease) in: | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (3,944,289 | ) | (2,123,551 | ) | ||
| Other current liabilities | 24,443 | - | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,550,476 | 768,124 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | (166,885 | ) | (195,826 | ) | ||
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 743 | 15,250 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (166,142 | ) | (180,576 | ) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
| Repayment of notes payable to bank | (1,804 | ) | (13,003 | ) | ||
| Repayments of short-term loan, net | (259,074 | ) | (288,465 | ) | ||
| Purchase of treasury stock under share repurchase plan | (68,940 | ) | - | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (329,818 | ) | (301,468 | ) | ||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (96,787 | ) | 45,162 | |||
| Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 3,957,729 | 331,242 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period | 13,233,047 | 12,368,100 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period | $ | 17,190,776 | $ | 12,699,342 | ||
| Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 17,014,780 | 12,699,342 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 175,996 | - | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 17,190,776 | $ | 12,699,342 | ||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 12,180 | $ | 17,170 | ||
| Other noncash investing and financing activities | ||||||
| Cancellation of treasury shares | $ | 289,196 | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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