MaxCyte (NASDAQ: MXCT) Q1 2026 revenue $9.7M as board approves $10M buyback
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MaxCyte, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $9.7 million, made up of $6.2 million in core revenue and $3.4 million from Strategic Platform License (SPL) program milestones and royalties. Total revenue declined 7% year over year, but the net loss improved to $4.8 million, or $0.04 per share, from $10.3 million a year earlier as operating expenses were reduced.
The company reiterated its full year 2026 revenue guidance of $30–32 million, including core revenue of $25–27 million and SPL program-related revenue of $5 million. MaxCyte’s board authorized a $10 million share repurchase program over one year, while the balance sheet showed total assets of $194.5 million and stockholders’ equity of $167.9 million as of March 31, 2026.
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Q1 shows softer sales but much lower losses and a new buyback.
MaxCyte generated Q1 2026 revenue of $9.7 million, down 7% year over year, with core revenue falling 25% while SPL milestones and royalties increased. Operating expenses dropped meaningfully, cutting the operating loss to $6.2 million from $12.3 million.
Net loss narrowed to $4.8 million, helped by $1.4 million of interest income. The balance sheet remained strong, with $194.5 million in total assets and modest liabilities. Management reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $30–32 million, signaling confidence in both core and SPL revenue streams.
The board approved a $10 million share repurchase program, to be executed over a one-year period subject to liquidity and market conditions. Future quarters, including the period ending on June 30, 2026, will show whether core revenue trends stabilize while SPL-related revenue continues to grow.
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Earnings Snapshot
Reiterated full year 2026 revenue guidance of $30–32 million, with $25–27 million core revenue and $5 million SPL program-related revenue.


























