Laird Superfood (LSF) posts 20% sales growth, closes Navitas and $48M Terrasoul deal

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Laird Superfood, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $13.9 million, up 20% from the prior year, driven by 37% growth in wholesale and 4% growth in e-commerce, helped by the Navitas Organics acquisition. Navitas contributed $1.6 million of net sales.

Gross margin declined to 33.3% from 41.9% as mix, commodity inflation and tariffs weighed on profitability. Despite an operating loss of $3.0 million, net income reached $1.8 million, or $0.12 per basic share, primarily due to a discrete income tax benefit linked to the Navitas transaction.

Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.1 million versus positive $0.4 million a year earlier. The company closed the Navitas deal in March and acquired Terrasoul Superfoods for $48.0 million on April 21, 2026, funded by $60.0 million of Series A preferred stock. For fiscal 2026, it guides to consolidated net sales of $138–$148 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $8–$12 million.

Positive

• Rapid revenue growth and scale-up: Q1 2026 net sales rose 20% year-over-year to $13.9 million, aided by 37% wholesale growth and contributions from the Navitas acquisition, with full-year 2026 net sales guided to $138–$148 million.
• Strategic acquisitions and funding: Completion of Navitas and the $48.0 million Terrasoul acquisition, funded by $60.0 million of Series A preferred stock, expands the multi-brand superfood platform and significantly increases cash resources.

Negative

• Margin compression and weaker profitability: Gross margin declined from 41.9% to 33.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA moved from a $0.4 million profit to a $1.1 million loss, driven by mix, inflation, tariffs, and higher marketing and integration costs.

Insights

Equity research analyst

Strong top-line growth and acquisitions, but margin pressure and near-term losses persist.

Laird Superfood grew Q1 2026 net sales to $13.9 million, up 20% year-over-year, with wholesale up 37% and e-commerce up 4%. Navitas added $1.6 million of sales, and Terrasoul closed shortly after quarter-end, creating a larger multi-brand platform.

However, gross margin fell from 41.9% to 33.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA swung from a $0.4 million profit to a $1.1 million loss, reflecting mix, inflation, tariffs and higher marketing and integration costs. Q1 net income of $1.8 million was mainly driven by a one-time tax benefit.

On April 21, 2026, the company funded the $48.0 million Terrasoul acquisition with $60.0 million of Series A preferred stock, lifting cash to about $24.0 million by April 30, 2026. Management’s 2026 outlook for $138–$148 million in net sales and $8–$12 million of Adjusted EBITDA depends on successful integration and synergy capture from Navitas and Terrasoul.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

Key Figures

Net sales Q1 2026: $13,941,552 Gross margin Q1 2026: 33.3% Net income Q1 2026: $1,750,930 +5 more

8 metrics

Net sales Q1 2026 $13,941,552 Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 20% year-over-year

Gross margin Q1 2026 33.3% Versus 41.9% in the prior-year quarter

Net income Q1 2026 $1,750,930 Versus net loss of $156,182 in Q1 2025

Adjusted EBITDA Q1 2026 -$1,143,868 Down from $356,912 in the prior-year quarter

Terrasoul purchase price $48.0 million Acquisition completed April 21, 2026

Nexus preferred investment $60.0 million 60,000 Series A preferred shares at $1,000 per share

2026 net sales guidance $138–$148 million Full-year consolidated net sales outlook

2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance $8–$12 million Full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook

Key Terms

Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measure, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, gross margin, +2 more

6 terms

Adjusted EBITDA financial

"Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, was ( $1.1 ) 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 financial measure financial

"we report adjusted EBITDA, which is a financial measure not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP"

A non-GAAP financial measure is a way companies present their financial results that excludes certain expenses or income to show how they believe their core business is performing. It matters because it can give a clearer picture of how the company is really doing, but it can also be used to make results look better than they actually are.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock financial

"60,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share for gross proceeds of $60.0 million"

Series A convertible preferred stock is a class of shares sold in an early funding round that gives investors a mix of protection and upside: it pays a priority claim over common shares if the company is sold or closes, but can be converted into ordinary shares to share in future growth. Think of it like a hybrid between a safer stake and a ticket to ownership; it matters to investors because it affects who controls the company, how future gains are split, and how much their investment is protected from downside.

gross margin financial

"Gross margin was 33.3% compared to 41.9% in the corresponding prior year period"

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.

deferred income tax benefit financial

"Deferred income tax benefit (release of valuation allowance)"

A deferred income tax benefit is an accounting entry that represents expected future reductions in a company’s tax bills, created when taxable income and accounting income don’t match today. Think of it like a coupon for lower taxes later: it can boost future cash flow and reported profits when redeemed, so investors watch it to assess the sustainability of earnings and the company’s real tax-related financial health.

mezzanine equity financial

"Total mezzanine equity 49,337,533"

Mezzanine equity is a layer of financing that sits between bank loans and full ownership, combining elements of borrowed money and equity. It often gives lenders higher potential returns in exchange for taking more risk, sometimes with the option to convert into ownership or receive extra payments; think of it as a middle seat that pays more because it’s less secure than front-row debt. Investors watch it because it affects a company’s debt risk, potential dilution of ownership, and expected returns.

Earnings Snapshot

Net sales: $13,941,552 · Guidance included

Q1 2026

Net sales $13,941,552 +20% year-over-year

Gross margin 33.3% from 41.9% prior year

Net income (loss) $1,750,930 from -$156,182 prior year

Adjusted EBITDA -$1,143,868 from $356,912 prior year

Guidance

For fiscal 2026, the company expects consolidated Net sales of $138–$148 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $8–$12 million, reflecting full-year contributions from Laird Superfood, Navitas and Terrasoul.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 14, 2026

Laird Superfood, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		1-39537		81-1589788
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5303 Spine Road, Suite 204, Boulder, Colorado		80301
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (541) 588-3600

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange
Common Stock, $0.001 par value		LSF		NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 14, 2026, Laird Superfood, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release dated May 14, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

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.

Date: May 14, 2026				Laird Superfood, Inc.
				By:		/s/ Anya Hamill
				Name:		Anya Hamill
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Laird Superfood Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Net Sales of $13.9 million for First Quarter 2026, growth of 20% year-over-year. 

Boulder, Colorado – May 14, 2026 – Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF) (“Laird Superfood,” the “Company”, “we”, and “our”), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. 

Jason Vieth, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The first quarter of 2026 marked a transformative period for Laird Superfood. We completed the acquisition of Navitas Organics in March, adding one of the most trusted names in the superfood category to our platform, and followed that shortly after quarter-end with the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods in April — establishing Laird Superfood as a scaled, multi-brand superfood platform. Our combined business continued to deliver strong top-line momentum, with Net sales growing 20% vs last year, driven by wholesale growth, continued strength on Amazon, and the inclusion of Navitas Organics. We are now focused on executing our integration playbook across all three businesses, capturing synergies, and building the infrastructure to support long-term profitable growth. While near-term results will reflect the costs and complexity of integrating two acquisitions in quick succession, we are confident in our strategic position and ability to create lasting value for our customers, partners, and shareholders.”

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

	●	Net sales of $13.9 million compared to $11.7 million in the corresponding prior year period, representing 20% growth. Navitas contributed $1.6 million of Net sales.
	●	E-commerce sales increased by 4% year-over-year and contributed 46% of total Net sales, led by the addition of Navitas sales and strong sales growth on Amazon.com, offset in part by softness in the direct-to-consumer channel.
	●	Wholesale sales increased by 37% year-over-year and contributed 54% of total Net sales, driven by the addition of Navitas sales, distribution and product assortment expansion, and velocity improvement in grocery and club outlets.
	●	Gross margin was 33.3% compared to 41.9% in the corresponding prior year period. Approximately 5.4 percentage points year-over-year was attributable to unfavorable channel and product mix, inflationary commodity costs, as well the impact of import tariffs on certain input costs. Approximately 3.2 percentage points of this contraction was driven by a timing-related inventory costing benefit in the prior year period that did not recur.
	●	Net income was $1.8 million, or $0.12 per basic share ($0.11 per diluted share), compared to net loss of ($0.2) million, or ($0.02) per diluted share, in the corresponding prior year period. Net income in the first quarter of 2026, compared to the prior year period, was driven by a discrete income tax benefit related to the release of valuation allowance on deferred tax liabilities acquired in connection with the Navitas Acquisition, offset primarily by costs incurred in connection with the acquisition and integration of Navitas and, to a lesser degree, by inflationary commodity costs, and tariffs.
	●	Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, was ($1.1) million, compared to $0.4 million in the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was driven primarily by inflationary commodity costs, tariffs, as well as higher marketing and selling expenses. For more details on non-GAAP financial measures, refer to the information in the non-GAAP financial measures section of this press release.

REVENUE DISAGGREGATION

(unaudited)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2026								2025
		$				% of Total				$				% of Total
Coffee solutions		$	11,693,464				84	%		$	9,936,026				85	%
Functional foods			4,789,748				34	%			3,606,107				31	%
Gross sales			16,483,212				118	%			13,542,133				116	%
Shipping income			115,079				1	%			122,274				1	%
Discounts and promotional activity			(2,656,739	)			(19	)%			(2,010,248	)			(17	)%
Sales, net		$	13,941,552				100	%		$	11,654,159				100	%

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2026								2025
		$				% of Total				$				% of Total
E-commerce		$	6,469,759				46	%		$	6,213,116				53	%
Wholesale			7,471,793				54	%			5,441,043				47	%
Sales, net		$	13,941,552				100	%		$	11,654,159				100	%

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

We had $10.5 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of March 31, 2026, and no outstanding debt.

Cash used in operating activities was $3.8 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to cash used in operating activities of  $1.3 million in the same period in 2025. The increase in cash used was driven primarily by the payment of costs incurred in relation to the Navitas Acquisition, as well as strategic investment into working capital.

On April 21, 2026, we completed the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods LLC ("Terrasoul") and a corresponding private placement of an additional 60,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. After funding the acquisition, the remaining proceeds are available to support the payment of certain liabilities related to the acquisition as well as combined enterprise working capital needs. As of April 30, 2026, we had approximately $24.0 million of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash.

2026 Financial Outlook

For fiscal year 2026, the Company expects consolidated Net sales in the range of $138 to $148 million reflecting a full year of Laird Superfood and the post-acquisition contributions of Navitas and Terrasoul. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $8 to $12 million for fiscal 2026, reflecting a full year of Laird Superfood and the post-acquisition contributions of Navitas and Terrasoul, driven by top-line growth and early synergy realization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes transaction and integration costs, which are one-time in nature.

These expectations reflect the Company's current view of growth trends across its business and a prudent assumption around the pace of synergy capture. The Company will provide updated guidance as integration milestones are achieved and visibility into the full-year outlook improves.

Laird Superfood has not provided a reconciliation between its forecasted Adjusted EBITDA and net loss, its most directly comparable GAAP measure, because applicable information for future periods, on which this reconciliation would be based, is not available without unreasonable effort due to the unavailability of reliable estimates for stock-based compensation, due to volatility in our stock price, and state and local income taxes, among other items. These items may vary greatly over periods and could significantly impact future financial results.

Terrasoul Acquisition and Nexus Capital Investment 

On April 21, 2026, Laird Superfood, Inc. completed two concurrent transactions: (i) the acquisition of Terrasoul, for a purchase price of $48.0 million, subject to post-closing adjustments (the “Terrasoul Acquisition”), and (ii) the purchase by Gateway Superfood NSSIII Investment, LLC and Gateway Superfood NSSIV Investment, LLC, each an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP, of 60,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at $1,000 per share for gross proceeds of $60.0 million (the “Nexus Investment” and together with the Terrasoul Acquisition, the “Transactions”), pursuant to that certain investment agreement dated December 21, 2025. The net proceeds from the Nexus Investment were used to complete the Terrasoul Acquisition. The Transactions were approved by the Company's Board of Directors on April 20, 2026. The results of Terrasoul are not included in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

We will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET today to discuss our financial results. Participants may access the live webcast on the Laird Superfood Investor Relations website at https://investors.lairdsuperfood.com under “Events”. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website and will be available for replay for at least two weeks. 

About Laird Superfood

Laird Superfood, Inc. creates award-winning, plant-based superfood products that are clean, delicious, and functional. Our products are designed to enhance a consumer's daily ritual and keep them fueled naturally throughout the day. Laird Superfood was co-founded in 2015 by the world's most prolific big-wave surfer, Laird Hamilton. Laird Superfood's offerings are environmentally conscientious, responsibly tested and made with real ingredients. Shop all products online at www.lairdsuperfood.com and join the Laird Superfood community on social media for the latest news and daily doses of inspiration.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release and the conference call referencing this press release contain “forward-looking” statements, as that term is defined under the federal securities laws, including but not limited to our 2026 financial outlook and statements regarding Laird Superfood’s anticipated expansion across its platforms, channels, products, and geographies, cash runway, future financial performance, and growth. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the antonyms of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on Laird Superfood’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause Laird Superfood’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to: (1) volatility regarding our revenue, expenses, including shipping expenses, and other operating results; (2) our ability to acquire new direct and wholesale customers and successfully retain existing customers; (3) our ability to attract and retain our suppliers, distributors and co-manufacturers, and effectively manage their costs and performance; (4) effects of real or perceived quality or health issues with our products or other issues that adversely affect our brand and reputation; (5) our ability to innovate on a timely and cost-effective basis, predict changes in consumer preferences and develop successful new products, or updates to existing products, and develop innovative marketing strategies; (6) adverse developments regarding prices and availability of raw materials and other inputs, a substantial amount of which come from a limited number of suppliers outside the United States, including in areas which may be adversely affected by climate change; (7) effects of changes in the tastes and preferences of our consumers and consumer preferences for natural and organic food products; (8) the financial condition of, and our relationships with, our suppliers, co-manufacturers, distributors, retailers and food service customers, as well as the health of the food service industry generally; (9) the ability of ourselves, our suppliers and co-manufacturers to comply with food safety, environmental or other laws or regulations and the potential impact of policy changes regarding imports, exports, and tariffs; (10) our plans for future investments in our business, our anticipated capital expenditures and our estimates regarding our capital requirements, including our ability to continue as a going concern; (11) the costs and success of our marketing efforts, and our ability to promote our brand; (12) our reliance on our executive team and other key personnel and our ability to identify, recruit and retain skilled and general working personnel; (13) our ability to effectively manage our growth; (14) our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants; (15) the impact of adverse economic conditions, consumer confidence and spending levels; (16) the growth rates of the markets in which we compete, and (17) the other risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Investor Relations Contact

Trevor Rousseau

investors@lairdsuperfood.com

LAIRD SUPERFOOD, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2026				2025
Sales, net		$	13,941,552			$	11,654,159
Cost of goods sold			(9,298,313	)			(6,772,619	)
Gross profit			4,643,239				4,881,540
General and administrative
Salaries, wages, and benefits			1,599,571				1,158,155
Other general and administrative			2,279,161				1,085,609
Total general and administrative expenses			3,878,732				2,243,764
Sales and marketing
Marketing and advertising			2,395,734				1,731,036
Selling			1,299,479				1,055,570
Related party marketing agreements			90,236				69,189
Total sales and marketing expenses			3,785,449				2,855,795
Total operating expenses			7,664,181				5,099,559
Operating loss			(3,020,942	)			(218,019	)
Other income			46,833				74,448
Loss before income taxes			(2,974,109	)			(143,571	)
Income tax benefit (expense)			4,725,039				(12,611	)
Net income (loss)		$	1,750,930			$	(156,182	)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$	1,317,116			$	(156,182	)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic		$	0.12			$	(0.02	)
Diluted		$	0.11			$	(0.02	)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing net income (loss) per share of common stock, basic			10,784,560				10,345,495
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing net income (loss) per share of common stock, diluted			11,608,427				10,345,495

LAIRD SUPERFOOD, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2026				2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)		$	1,750,930			$	(156,182	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			171,667				66,521
Stock-based compensation			371,952				508,410
Provision for inventory obsolescence			(19,553	)			101,715
Deferred income tax benefit (release of valuation allowance)			(4,745,333	)			—
Other operating activities, net			52,402				24,575
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Accounts receivable			427,249				(556,239	)
Inventory			(1,615,931	)			(3,638,003	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			987,646				576,688
Operating lease liability			(27,286	)			(26,492	)
Accounts payable			7,525				1,032,391
Accrued expenses			(1,199,928	)			751,038
Related party liabilities			6,000				40,834
Net cash from operating activities			(3,832,660	)			(1,274,744	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment			(3,878	)			(72,214	)
Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired			(40,203,669	)			—
Net cash from investing activities			(40,207,547	)			(72,214	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Common stock issuances, net of taxes			(136,589	)			(19,292	)
Stock option exercises			136,675				15,460
Preferred stock issuances			50,000,000				—
Preferred stock issuance costs			(760,775	)			—
Net cash from financing activities			49,239,311				(3,832	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			5,199,104				(1,350,790	)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period			5,320,600				8,514,152
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period		$	10,519,704			$	7,163,362
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities
Accretion of paid-in-kind preferred dividends		$	98,308			$	—
Prepaid expenses paid for with a short-term financing arrangement included in accrued expenses		$	25,846			$	83,379
Deferred common stock issuance costs included in accrued expenses at the beginning of the year		$	238,517			$	—
Taxes withheld to cover net issuances of incentive stock awards included in accrued expenses at the beginning of the year		$	33,700			$	214,489

LAIRD SUPERFOOD, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

		As of
		March 31, 2026				December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		$	10,519,704			$	5,320,600
Accounts receivable, net			6,904,516				3,899,205
Inventory			17,336,415				7,782,169
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			2,729,599				1,838,683
Total current assets			37,490,234				18,840,657
Property and equipment, net			87,910				41,203
Intangible assets, net			19,922,742				75,000
Related party license agreements			132,100				132,100
Goodwill			16,696,021				—
Right-of-use assets			547,910				128,877
Total assets		$	74,876,917			$	19,217,837
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity, and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	7,562,273			$	3,094,579
Accrued expenses			3,822,880				4,458,096
Related party liabilities			52,500				46,500
Lease liabilities, current portion			303,442				109,145
Total current liabilities			11,741,095				7,708,320
Lease liabilities			277,142				46,730
Total liabilities			12,018,237				7,755,050
Mezzanine Equity
Series A preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 110,000 shares authorized and 50,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026.			49,337,533				—
Total mezzanine equity			49,337,533				—
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 11,301,096 issued and 10,925,218 outstanding at March 31, 2026; and 11,071,096 issued and 10,694,765 outstanding at December 31, 2025.			10,925				10,695
Additional paid-in capital			123,129,813				122,822,613
Accumulated deficit			(109,619,591	)			(111,370,521	)
Total stockholders’ equity			13,521,147				11,462,787
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and stockholders’ equity		$	74,876,917			$	19,217,837

LAIRD SUPERFOOD, INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(unaudited)

In this press release, we report adjusted EBITDA, which is a financial measure not required by, or presented in accordance with, accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company’s management uses non-GAAP financial measures, both internally and externally, to assess and communicate the financial performance of the Company. The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude: (1) depreciation and amortization, (2) stock-based compensation, (3) income taxes, (4) other income, and (5) expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition and integration of Navitas LLC. The Company believes adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it facilitates comparisons of its core business operations, excluding non-cash costs and non-recurring events, across periods on a consistent basis.

Management uses adjusted EBITDA internally in analyzing the Company’s financial results to assess operational performance and to determine the Company’s future capital requirements. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to adjusted EBITDA in assessing its performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. The Company believes adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors and others to understand and evaluate the Company’s operating results and it allows for a more meaningful comparison between the Company’s performance and that of competitors. Our use of adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider this performance measure in isolation from or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are that adjusted EBITDA does not reflect, among other things: cash capital expenditures for assets underlying depreciation and amortization expense that may need to be replaced or for new capital expenditures; interest expense; income tax expense from continuing operations; our working capital requirements; the potentially dilutive impact of stock-based compensation; and the provision for income taxes. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, you should consider adjusted EBITDA along with other financial performance measures, including Net Sales, net loss, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, net cash used in operating activities and our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted EBITDA, for each of the periods presented:

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2026				2025
Net income (loss)		$	1,750,930			$	(156,182	)
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization			171,667				66,521
Stock-based compensation			371,952				508,410
Income tax (benefit) expense			(4,725,039	)			12,611
Other income			(46,833	)			(74,448	)
Business combination and integration (a)			1,333,455				—
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(1,143,868	)		$	356,912
(a) On December 21, 2025, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire Navitas and GSC. The Company incurred professional fees related to this business combination and integration activities in the three months ended March 31, 2026.

FAQ

How did Laird Superfood (LSF) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Laird Superfood generated $13.9 million in net sales in Q1 2026, up 20% year-over-year. Gross margin declined to 33.3%, while net income reached $1.8 million, or $0.12 per basic share, helped by a discrete income tax benefit.

What drove Laird Superfood’s revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026?

Revenue growth was driven by 37% wholesale growth, 4% e-commerce growth, and contributions from Navitas Organics. Net sales rose to $13.9 million, with wholesale representing 54% of sales and e-commerce 46%, reflecting channel expansion and Amazon strength.

What acquisitions did Laird Superfood (LSF) complete around Q1 2026?

Laird Superfood completed the Navitas Organics acquisition in March 2026 and the $48.0 million Terrasoul Superfoods acquisition on April 21, 2026. Terrasoul was funded with $60.0 million of Series A preferred stock issued to Nexus Capital affiliates.

What is Laird Superfood’s financial outlook for full-year 2026?

For fiscal 2026, Laird Superfood expects consolidated net sales of $138–$148 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $8–$12 million. This reflects a full year of Laird Superfood plus post-acquisition contributions from Navitas and Terrasoul and anticipated early synergy realization.

How did Laird Superfood’s profitability metrics change in Q1 2026?

Adjusted EBITDA declined to a loss of $1.1 million from a $0.4 million profit a year earlier. Gross margin compressed to 33.3%, impacted by channel and product mix, inflationary commodity costs, and tariffs, while operating expenses increased with marketing and integration spend.

What is Laird Superfood’s cash and debt position after recent transactions?

Laird Superfood ended March 31, 2026 with $10.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and no debt. After the Terrasoul acquisition and preferred stock financing, cash rose to approximately $24.0 million as of April 30, 2026, supporting integration and working capital.

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