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OMNIQ (OMQS) posts Q1 2026 revenue of $7.68M as operating loss grows

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OMNIQ Corp. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $7.68 million, slightly below the $7.98 million recorded a year earlier, as it maintained activity in core markets such as vehicle recognition and automation.

Gross profit rose to $2.255 million from $2.184 million, reflecting a focus on project mix and higher-margin opportunities. However, loss from operations widened to ($1.2 million) from ($425,000) as the company continued investing in technology development, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives. Net loss per share improved to ($0.11) from ($0.19), indicating better per-share performance despite the larger operating loss.

During the quarter OMNIQ expanded its AI machine vision footprint, including a new AI vehicle damage inspection deployment, an expanded Ohio hospital network project, and ongoing deployments for a Fortune 100 technology company. Management also implemented operational management changes aimed at improving execution and cross-functional efficiency without increasing salary expense.

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Insights

Revenue was stable, but operating losses increased as OMNIQ invested for growth.

OMNIQ Corp. posted Q1 2026 revenue of $7.68 million versus $7.98 million a year earlier, a modest decline that suggests relatively stable demand. Gross profit improved to $2.255 million, with management attributing this to project mix and higher-margin opportunities.

The main negative was profitability: loss from operations expanded to ($1.2 million) from ($425,000) as the company increased spending on technology development, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives. Despite this, net loss per share narrowed to ($0.11) from ($0.19), helped by per-share dynamics.

Strategically, OMNIQ highlighted new AI vehicle damage inspection deployments, expansion at a major Ohio hospital network, and continued work for a Fortune 100 technology company, along with management changes aimed at better execution. Future company filings may clarify how these initiatives affect revenue growth and margins over subsequent quarters.

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
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Q1 2026 Revenue $7.68 million For the three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2025 Revenue $7.98 million Prior-year quarter comparison
Q1 2026 Gross Profit $2.255 million For the three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2025 Gross Profit $2.184 million Prior-year quarter comparison
Q1 2026 Loss from Operations ($1.2 million) For the three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2025 Loss from Operations ($425,000) Prior-year quarter comparison
Q1 2026 Net Loss per Share ($0.11) For the three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2025 Net Loss per Share ($0.19) Prior-year quarter comparison
loss from operations financial
"Loss from operations was ($1.2 million), compared to ($425,000) in the prior-year period."
Loss from operations is the money a company loses from its main business activities, like selling products or services, before considering other expenses or income. It shows whether the company's core business is making or losing money. This figure matters because it helps investors understand if the business is running efficiently or struggling to earn enough to cover its costs.
net loss per share financial
"Net loss per share improved to ($0.11), compared to ($0.19) last year."
Net loss per share shows how much of a company’s total loss is attributed to each outstanding share, calculated by dividing the company’s net loss by the number of shares. Think of a bill split among diners: instead of a bill to pay, it shows how much each share would ‘owe’ from the company’s loss. It matters because it gives investors a simple, per-share view of profitability trends, helps compare companies of different sizes, and can affect share price and dividend prospects.
AI vehicle damage inspection technical
"a new AI vehicle damage inspection deployment supporting automated vehicle inspection and advanced image capture workflows."
machine vision image processing technical
"We use patented and proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver machine vision image processing solutions"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This release contains “forward-looking statements” that include information relating to future events and future financial and operating performance."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
Revenue $7.68 million $7.98 million prior-year period
Gross profit $2.255 million $2.184 million prior-year period; 3.3 percent increase
Loss from operations ($1.2 million) ($425,000) prior-year period
Net loss per share ($0.11) ($0.19) prior-year period
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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 20, 2026

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OMNIQ CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Delaware001-4076820-3454263
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

696 West Confluence Ave.

Murray, UT 84123

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(801) 733-2222

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

_______________________________

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:

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

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001OMQSOTC

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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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 20, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number Description
   
99.1 Press Release dated May 20, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

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.

 OMNIQ CORP.
   
  
Date: May 20, 2026By: /s/ Shai Lustgarten        
  Shai Lustgarten
  Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officerand Chairman of the Board
  

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

OMNIQ Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

OMNIQ Reports 7.7 Million in First Quarter Revenues

SALT LAKE CITY, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMNIQ Corp (OTCMTS: OMQS or “OMNIQ” or “the Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2026. The Company reported $7.7 million in quarterly revenue as well as a gross profit increase of 3.3 percent year over year. The Company continues to implement its product focus and cost-reduction strategy designed to increase revenue & footprint, strengthen profitability, and support long-term operational efficiency.

Financial Highlights

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025:

  • Revenue was $7.68 million, compared to $7.98 million in the prior-year period.
  • Gross profit increased to $2.255 million, compared to $2.184 million last year.
  • Loss from operations was ($1.2 million), compared to ($425,000) in the prior-year period.
  • Net loss per share improved to ($0.11), compared to ($0.19) last year.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $7.68 million, compared to $7.98 million for the same period in 2025. While revenue was slightly lower year over year, the Company continued to maintain a strong presence across its core markets and strategic deployments, and at the same time continued implementing products focused on serving end customers

Gross profit increased to $2.255 million for the quarter, compared to $2.184 million in the prior year period. The improvement reflects continued focus on operational execution, project mix, and higher-margin opportunities across the business.

Loss from operations for the quarter was ($1.2 million), compared to ($425,000) in the first quarter of 2025. Operating results reflected continued investments in technology development, operational infrastructure, and strategic business initiatives designed to support future growth.

Net loss per share improved to ($0.11) for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to ($0.19) in the same period last year. The year-over-year improvement reflects progress in managing overall financial performance despite continued investments across the business.

Throughout the first quarter, OMNIQ continued to strengthen its presence across key sectors, adding new customers and expanding existing partnerships. Recent activity reflects ongoing demand for the Company’s vehicle recognition and automation technologies in education, healthcare, transportation, and municipal operations.

Q1 Highlights
During the first quarter of 2026, OMNIQ continued expanding its AI machine vision footprint across healthcare, enterprise, and emerging vehicle inspection markets.

Key highlights included a new AI vehicle damage inspection deployment supporting automated vehicle inspection and advanced image capture workflows. This created a new revenue opportunity in the markets that the Company serves. OMNIQ also expanded a previous project across a major Ohio hospital network following successful pilot operations. These developments followed the deployment of AI-based vehicle recognition solutions for a Fortune 100 technology company across Silicon Valley locations.

Additionally, the Company’s solutions were recently featured in a Wall Street Journal article highlighting the growing national focus on AI-powered surveillance and intelligent border security technologies.

OMNIQ continued execution across strategic growth verticals, including healthcare, enterprise campuses, transportation, and intelligent mobility infrastructure, further validating demand for practical automation solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, access control, and real-time visibility across complex environments.

During the quarter, the Company implemented operational management changes focused on improving execution, coordination, and reporting across deployments. The initiative is intended to enhance cross-functional visibility and operational efficiency while leveraging existing internal resources without increasing overall salary expense.

ABOUT OMNIQ

We use patented and proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver machine vision image processing solutions, including data collection, real-time surveillance, and monitoring for supply chain management, homeland security, public safety, traffic & parking management, and access control applications.

The technology and services we provide help our clients move people, assets, and data safely and securely through airports, warehouses, schools, national borders, and many other applications and environments.

Our principal solutions include hardware, software, communications, and automated management services, technical service, and support. Our highly tenured team of professionals has the knowledge and expertise to simplify the integration process for our customers. We deliver practical problem-solving solutions backed by numerous customer references.

Our customers include government agencies, healthcare, universities, airports, municipalities and more. We currently engage with several billion-dollar markets with double-digit growth, including the Global Safe City market and the Ticketless Safe Parking market.

INFORMATION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press release relating to plans, strategies, economic performance and trends, projections of results of specific activities or investments, and other statements that are not descriptions of historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

This release contains “forward-looking statements” that include information relating to future events and future financial and operating performance. The words “anticipate,” “may,” “would,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “can,” “believe,” “potential” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time they are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.

Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements made in this press release regarding the closing of the private placement and the use of proceeds received in the private placement. Important factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in demand for the Company’s products particularly during the current health crisis, the introduction of new products, the Company’s ability to maintain customer and strategic business relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, the adequacy of the Company’s liquidity and financial strength to support its growth, the Company’s ability to manage credit and debt structures from vendors, debt holders and secured lenders, the Company’s ability to successfully integrate its acquisitions, and other information that may be detailed from time-to-time in OMNIQ Corp.’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Examples of such forward-looking statements in this release include, among others, statements regarding revenue growth, driving sales, operational and financial initiatives, cost reduction and profitability, and simplification of operations. For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting OMNIQ Corp., please refer to the Company’s recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are available at SEC.gov. OMNIQ Corp. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

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FAQ

How did OMNIQ (OMQS) perform financially in Q1 2026?

OMNIQ reported Q1 2026 revenue of $7.68 million, slightly below $7.98 million a year earlier. Gross profit increased to $2.255 million, while loss from operations widened to ($1.2 million) and net loss per share improved to ($0.11).

Did OMNIQ (OMQS) improve its profitability metrics year over year?

OMNIQ’s gross profit rose to $2.255 million from $2.184 million, showing better margin performance. However, loss from operations increased to ($1.2 million) from ($425,000), even as net loss per share improved to ($0.11) from ($0.19).

What were OMNIQ’s key operational highlights in the first quarter of 2026?

OMNIQ expanded its AI machine vision footprint with a new AI vehicle damage inspection deployment, broadened a project at a major Ohio hospital network, and continued AI-based vehicle recognition deployments for a Fortune 100 technology company across Silicon Valley locations.

Which markets did OMNIQ (OMQS) emphasize during Q1 2026?

OMNIQ emphasized vehicle recognition and automation across education, healthcare, transportation, and municipal operations. The company highlighted growth in healthcare deployments, enterprise campuses, transportation, and intelligent mobility infrastructure as key verticals for its AI-powered machine vision solutions.

What management or operational changes did OMNIQ implement in Q1 2026?

During Q1 2026, OMNIQ implemented operational management changes aimed at improving execution, coordination, and reporting across deployments. The initiative is intended to enhance cross-functional visibility and efficiency while leveraging existing internal resources without increasing overall salary expense.

What is OMNIQ’s core business focus according to this update?

OMNIQ focuses on AI-based machine vision image processing, providing hardware, software, and services for data collection, surveillance, traffic and parking management, access control, and supply chain monitoring. Its customers include government agencies, healthcare systems, universities, airports, and municipalities.

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