Quantum Q2 2027 revenue rises 42.9% to $89.6M
Fiscal third-quarter guidance calls for revenue of $91.0 million, plus or minus $2 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million, plus or minus $1 million.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) reported fiscal second-quarter 2027 revenue of $89.6 million, up 42.9% year over year. Gross margin was 41.0%, up 340 basis points year over year. GAAP net loss was $44.8 million, including a $51.6 million non-cash charge from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities. Non-GAAP adjusted net income was $9.8 million, or $0.25 per share, and adjusted EBITDA was $11.1 million.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $67.5 million as of September 30, 2026, and the company had no outstanding debt at quarter-end. Management said supply constraints continued to affect shipment timing in certain areas, while disk-drive availability had improved. Fiscal third-quarter 2027 guidance calls for revenue of $91.0 million, plus or minus $2 million; non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses of $28 million, plus or minus $1 million; adjusted basic net income per share of $0.20, plus or minus $0.10; and adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million, plus or minus $1 million. The adjusted per-share guidance assumes approximately 39.5 million basic shares.
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- Moderate pointRevenue rose 42.9% year over year to $89.6 million.
- Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA reached $11.1 million, versus $0.5 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointSix-month operating cash flow: $14.316 million provided, versus $32.489 million used.
Negative
- Moderate pointGAAP net loss: $44.8 million; non-cash warrant charge: $51.6 million. 9% of market cap
Filing Explained
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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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Revenue: $89.6 million
Gross margin: 41.0%
GAAP net loss: $(44.8) million
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Revenue
$89.6 million
Fiscal second quarter 2027; up 42.9% year over year
Gross margin
41.0%
Fiscal second quarter 2027; up 340 basis points year over year
GAAP net loss
$(44.8) million
Fiscal second quarter 2027, compared with $(46.5) million in fiscal second quarter 2026
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
$9.8 million
Fiscal second quarter 2027, compared with adjusted net loss of $7.1 million in the prior-year quarter
Adjusted EBITDA
$11.1 million
Fiscal second quarter 2027, compared with $0.5 million in the prior-year quarter
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$67.5 million
As of September 30, 2026, compared with $16.2 million as of March 31, 2026
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
$51.6 million charge
Fiscal second quarter 2027; described as non-cash
Fiscal third-quarter revenue guidance
$91.0 million, plus or minus $2 million
Fiscal third quarter 2027
Key Terms
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, warrant liabilities, restricted cash, backlog
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Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA financial
"Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $11.1 million"
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is a measure of a company's profitability that shows earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, with certain adjustments made to exclude irregular or non-recurring expenses and income. It provides a clearer picture of ongoing operational performance by filtering out items that might distort the core business results. Investors use it to better compare how well different companies are performing without the noise of one-time events.
warrant liabilities financial
"change in fair value of warrant liabilities"
Warrant liabilities are the financial obligations a company records when it grants warrants—special rights allowing someone to buy shares at a set price in the future. If the warrants are expected to be exercised, they are treated as a liability because the company might need to deliver shares or cash later. This matters to investors because it affects the company’s reported financial health and the potential dilution of existing shares.
restricted cash financial
"Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $67.5 million"
Cash that a company holds but cannot use for day-to-day operations because it is set aside for a specific purpose—such as meeting loan covenants, serving as collateral, funding an escrow, or complying with regulations. Like money in a locked savings account earmarked for a bill, restricted cash reduces the cash available to run the business and pay dividends or debts, so investors treat it differently when assessing a company’s true short-term financial strength.
backlog financial
"record backlog of nearly $100 million"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $89.6 million · Guidance included
Fiscal second quarter 2027 ended September 30, 2026
Revenue
$89.6 million
Up 42.9% year over year
Gross margin
41.0%
Up 340 basis points year over year
GAAP net loss
$(44.8) million
Compared with $(46.5) million in fiscal second quarter 2026
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
$9.8 million
Compared with adjusted net loss of $7.1 million in the prior-year quarter
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
$11.1 million
Compared with $0.5 million in the prior-year quarter
Guidance
Fiscal third-quarter 2027: revenue of $91.0 million, plus or minus $2 million; non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses of $28 million, plus or minus $1 million; non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per share of $0.20, plus or minus $0.10; and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million, plus or minus $1 million. Assumes an effective annual tax rate of 3%; adjusted net income per share assumes an average basic share count of approximately 39.5 million.
FAQ
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How much revenue did QMCO report for fiscal Q2 2027?
Quantum reported $89.6 million in fiscal second-quarter 2027 revenue, up 42.9% year over year from $62.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Revenue also increased 11% sequentially.
What is QMCO's fiscal third-quarter 2027 guidance?
Guidance is revenue of $91.0 million, plus or minus $2 million; non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses of $28 million, plus or minus $1 million; adjusted basic net income per share of $0.20, plus or minus $0.10; and adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million, plus or minus $1 million. Adjusted per-share guidance assumes approximately 39.5 million basic shares.
Why did QMCO report a GAAP net loss in fiscal Q2 2027?
The $44.8 million GAAP net loss included a $51.6 million non-cash charge from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities. The company’s non-GAAP adjusted net income calculation excludes that change, along with special project costs and stock-based compensation.
What was QMCO's operating cash flow for the six months ended September 30, 2026?
Quantum reported $14.316 million provided by operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $32.489 million used in the six months ended September 30, 2025.
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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): November 9, 2026
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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 Financial Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 9, 2026, Quantum Corporation (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the Company’s earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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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.
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Quantum Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 Financial Results
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Nov. 9, 2026 — Quantum Corporation (Nasdaq: QMCO) ("Quantum" or the "Company"), today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2027 ended September 30, 2026.
Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 Financial Summary
•Revenue increased sequentially and 42.9% year-over-year to $89.6 million, with strong customer demand also contributing to record order backlog
•Gross margin expanded to 41.0%, increasing 170 basis points sequentially and 340 basis points year-over-year
•GAAP operating expenses were $29.9 million; non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses were $26.9 million
•GAAP net loss was $44.8 million, or ($1.14) per share, which included a $51.6 million non-cash adjustment from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities
•Non-GAAP adjusted net income increased to $9.8 million, or $0.25 per share
•Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $11.1 million
“This quarter marked our fourth consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth and our second quarter of non-GAAP profitability. These results underscore the meaningful progress we have made over the past year in strengthening execution, improving our financial position, and positioning Quantum for sustainable growth,” commented Hugues Meyrath, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum. “Revenue grew 42.9% year-over-year and 11% sequentially to more than $89.6 million, driven by strong demand across our secondary storage portfolio. We ended the quarter with a record backlog of nearly $100 million, and we also secured one of the most significant purchase orders in the Company’s history — a major hyperscale deployment of our Scalar i7 Raptor following a multi-year evaluation in which reliability, density, and infrastructure efficiency were key differentiators. Additionally, we closed the largest ActiveScale Cold Storage order in company history, nearly doubling the number of core transactions above $500,000.”
“Tape remained our most consistent growth driver with hyperscale demand increasing more than 2.6 times year-over-year as customers recognize tape’s strategic role in addressing AI-driven infrastructure strain. Although supply constraints continue to affect shipment timing in certain areas, our ability to secure disk drives has improved, enabling us to fulfill previously delayed orders as demand remains ahead of available supply. With the recent introduction of Quantum Autonomous Data Management (ADM), which combines intelligence with action and is tightly integrated with ActiveScale and our tape portfolio, we are helping customers optimize data placement based on value, risk, and cost. Combined with expanding opportunities across hyperscale, enterprise, government, and critical-infrastructure customers, we are well positioned to capitalize on accelerating data growth driven by AI, analytics, compliance, and cyber-resilience requirements.”
Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 vs. Prior Year Fiscal Quarter
Revenue for the fiscal second quarter of 2027 was $89.6 million, compared to $62.7 million in the prior year second quarter, an increase of 42.9%. GAAP gross profit in the fiscal second quarter of 2027 was $36.7 million, or 41.0% of revenue, compared to $23.6 million, or 37.6% of revenue, in the fiscal second quarter of 2026.
Total GAAP operating expenses in the fiscal second quarter of 2027 were $29.9 million, or 33.4% of revenue, compared to $31.7 million, or 50.6% of revenue, in the prior year. Total operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis for the fiscal second quarter of 2027 were $26.9 million, compared to $24.8 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2026.
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GAAP net loss in the fiscal second quarter of 2027 was $44.8 million, or $(1.14) per share, compared to a net loss of $46.5 million, or $(3.49) per share, in the fiscal second quarter of 2026. The second quarter net loss includes a charge of $51.6 million related to our outstanding warrants.
Excluding the change in fair value of warrant liabilities, special project costs, and stock-based compensation, non-GAAP adjusted net income in the fiscal second quarter of 2027 was $9.8 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to adjusted net loss of $7.1 million, or ($0.54) per share, in the prior year second quarter.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA in the fiscal second quarter of 2027 was a positive $11.1 million, compared to positive $0.5 million in the fiscal second quarter of 2026.
For a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results, please see the financial reconciliation tables below.
Liquidity and Debt (as of September 30, 2026)
•Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $67.5 million, compared to $16.2 million as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
•The Company had no outstanding debt at quarter-end and incurred no interest expense during the fiscal second quarter, compared to outstanding term loan debt, excluding debt issuance costs, of $55.9 million, and $2.9 million of interest expense in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026.
Business Outlook
Fiscal third quarter 2027 guidance is as follows:
•Revenue of $91.0 million, plus or minus $2 million
•Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses of $28 million, plus or minus $1 million
•Non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per share of $0.20, plus or minus $0.10
•Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million, plus or minus $1 million
This assumes an effective annual tax rate of 3%; non-GAAP adjusted net income per share assumes an average basic share count of approximately 39.5 million in the fiscal third quarter of 2027.
The Company cannot reconcile its non-GAAP guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts because it cannot reliably predict warrant fair value changes, which depend on its future stock price, or the timing and amount of restructuring charges, special project costs and stock-based compensation expense. These items could materially affect GAAP results.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a live conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) to discuss these results. The conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-866-424-3436 (U.S. Toll-Free) or +1-201-689-8058 (International) and entering conference ID 13763363. This conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet with a slide presentation and can be accessed by all interested parties on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.investors.quantum.com under the events and presentations tab.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the conference call and will be available for 7 days. To access the replay dial 1-877-660-6853 and enter the conference ID 13763363 at the prompt. International callers should dial +1-201-612-7415 and enter the same conference ID. Following the conclusion of the live call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.quantum.com for at least 90 days.
About Quantum
Quantum delivers end-to-end data management solutions designed for the AI era. With over four decades of experience, our data platform has allowed customers to extract the maximum value from their unique, unstructured
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data. From high-performance ingest that powers AI applications and demanding data-intensive workloads, to massive, durable data lakes to fuel AI models, Quantum delivers the most comprehensive and cost-efficient solutions. Leading organizations in life sciences, government, media and entertainment, research, and industrial technology trust Quantum with their most valuable asset – their data. For more information, visit www.quantum.com.
Quantum is listed on Nasdaq (QMCO). Quantum and the Quantum logo are registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Information
The information provided in this press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are largely based on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends affecting our business. Such forward-looking statements include, in particular, statements related to future projections of our financial results, including for the third fiscal quarter of 2027; expectations regarding supply constraints and the impact thereof; expectations regarding our pipeline and backlog; expectations regarding market demand for our products and integrated platform solutions; and our focus, goals, momentum, opportunities and strategy.
These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “can”, “could”, “estimates”, “expects”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “projects”, “targets”, “will”, and similar expressions or variations of these terms and similar phrases. Additionally, statements concerning future matters and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance and are subject to business, economic, and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including without limitation, the following: risks related to the need to address the many challenges facing our business; the impact of macroeconomic and inflationary conditions on our business, including potential disruptions to our supply chain, employees, operations, sales and overall market conditions; the competitive pressures we face; our dependence on a limited number of large customers, including hyperscale customers, and the timing of their orders; risks associated with executing our strategy; the timing, execution and realization of anticipated benefits from our cost reduction and restructuring initiatives; the effective distribution of our products and delivery of our services; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; fluctuations in the fair value of our warrant liabilities, which may materially affect our GAAP results; the outcome of any legal proceedings, claims and disputes; risks related to our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in the future; and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in “Risk Factors” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2026, and any subsequent reports filed with the SEC, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, backlog is not necessarily indicative of future revenue or operating results as orders included in backlog may be delayed, modified, reduced or canceled and the timing of shipment, acceptance, installation or revenue recognition may differ from our current expectations. We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| September 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 67,416 | $ | 15,572 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 79 | 662 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $3,733 and $3,234, respectively | 70,725 | 69,650 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 21,907 | 16,103 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 4,739 | 2,431 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 8,279 | 8,068 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 173,145 | 112,486 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 8,675 | 9,284 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 12,969 | 12,969 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets, net | 7,075 | 7,416 | ||||||
| Other long-term assets | 13,336 | 14,737 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 215,200 | $ | 156,892 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 36,419 | $ | 29,342 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 11,100 | 12,428 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, current portion | 75,156 | 75,654 | ||||||
Term debt | — | 54,811 | ||||||
| Warrant liabilities | 83,255 | 14,105 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 18,651 | 19,457 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 224,581 | 205,797 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 42,300 | 39,030 | ||||||
| Convertible note | — | 90,034 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 7,799 | 8,172 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 12,734 | 12,716 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 287,414 | 355,749 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||
| Preferred stock: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, 20,000 shares authorized; no shares issued as of September 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, respectively | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock: | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value; 225,000 shares authorized; 39,541 and 14,638 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, respectively | 395 | 146 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,172,297 | 853,974 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (1,243,660) | (1,043,517) | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,246) | (9,460) | ||||||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (72,214) | (198,857) | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 215,200 | $ | 156,892 | ||||
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QUANTUM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product | $ | 62,584 | $ | 35,368 | $ | 116,456 | $ | 72,905 | |||||||||||||||
| Service and subscription | 25,011 | 25,620 | 49,680 | 50,563 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Royalty | 2,030 | 1,727 | 4,293 | 3,534 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 89,625 | 62,715 | 170,429 | 127,002 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product | 42,137 | 28,748 | 81,861 | 59,493 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Service and subscription | 10,762 | 10,415 | 20,122 | 21,243 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 52,899 | 39,163 | 101,983 | 80,736 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 36,726 | 23,552 | 68,446 | 46,266 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 12,168 | 11,819 | 23,196 | 24,474 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 11,126 | 11,006 | 20,734 | 24,576 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 6,360 | 5,692 | 12,383 | 12,353 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 292 | 3,193 | 315 | 5,616 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 29,946 | 31,710 | 56,628 | 67,019 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 6,780 | (8,158) | 11,818 | (20,753) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 80 | (185) | 292 | (616) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | (6,227) | (2,097) | (12,743) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (51,565) | 1,525 | (67,870) | 1,525 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of convertible note | — | — | (129,715) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment, net | — | (33,254) | (11,716) | (30,695) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (44,705) | (46,299) | (199,288) | (63,282) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 145 | 157 | 855 | 380 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (44,850) | $ | (46,456) | $ | (200,143) | $ | (63,662) | |||||||||||||||
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | (1.14) | $ | (3.49) | $ | (6.51) | $ | (5.65) | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares - basic and diluted | 39,438 | 13,322 | 30,760 | 11,266 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (44,850) | $ | (46,456) | $ | (200,143) | $ | (63,662) | |||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of loss on convertible note to loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | 8,444 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net | (154) | (62) | (230) | 660 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (45,004) | $ | (46,518) | $ | (191,929) | $ | (63,002) | |||||||||||||||
QUANTUM CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)
(in thousands, unaudited)
| Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (200,143) | $ | (63,662) | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,311 | 1,857 | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 530 | 3,998 | |||||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 514 | 697 | |||||||||
| Paid-in-kind interest | 924 | 3,579 | |||||||||
| Provision for manufacturing and service inventories | 713 | 3,633 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 1,583 | (205) | |||||||||
| Warrants issued in connection with debt amendments | 1,280 | 25,420 | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 67,870 | (1,525) | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of convertible note | 129,715 | — | |||||||||
| Non-cash loss on debt extinguishment | 8,372 | 5,275 | |||||||||
| Other non-cash | 289 | 1,936 | |||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (1,613) | 8,429 | |||||||||
| Inventories | (6,517) | (150) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 6,986 | (7,794) | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | (2,309) | (1,786) | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (464) | (587) | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 2,773 | (12,021) | |||||||||
| Accrued restructuring charges | (537) | 69 | |||||||||
| Accrued compensation | (791) | (393) | |||||||||
| Other assets | 220 | 2,162 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 2,610 | (1,421) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 14,316 | (32,489) | |||||||||
| Investing activities | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (643) | (1,606) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (643) | (1,606) | |||||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||||
| Borrowings of long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs | — | (6,317) | |||||||||
| Repayment of long-term debt, net | (56,830) | (909) | |||||||||
| Borrowings of credit facility | — | 71,625 | |||||||||
| Repayments of credit facility and payment of amendment fees | — | (98,682) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from shares related to the SEPA, net | — | 66,993 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net | 143 | 81 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from shares issued related to private placement, net | 94,275 | — | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 37,588 | 32,791 | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | — | 30 | |||||||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 51,261 | (1,274) | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 16,234 | 16,603 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 67,495 | $ | 15,329 | |||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | — | $ | 4,591 | |||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 379 | $ | 327 | |||||||
| Non-cash investing and financing transactions: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable | $ | 190 | $ | 117 | |||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities | $ | 65 | $ | 9 | |||||||
| Warrants issued in connection with debt amendments | $ | 1,280 | $ | 25,420 | |||||||
Common stock issued upon conversion of convertible note (14,104,620 shares) | $ | 222,571 | $ | — | |||||||
| The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 67,416 | $ | 14,670 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 79 | 659 | |||||||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period | $ | 67,495 | $ | 15,329 | |||||||
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we have presented certain non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, including non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) and non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per share.
Non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by us as GAAP operating expenses with stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, amortization of acquisition related intangible assets and other special project costs removed. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is defined by us as GAAP net income (loss) excluding interest expense, net, provision for income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring charges, (gain) loss on debt extinguishment, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, change in fair value of convertible note and other special project costs. Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) is defined by us as GAAP net income (loss) excluding the same items, other than interest expense, net, provision for income taxes and depreciation expense, and non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per share is non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) divided by weighted average shares outstanding.
We have provided below reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate operating performance and prepare internal budgets and forecasts. We believe that the exclusion of the amounts eliminated in this calculation can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business performance. Accordingly, we believe that the use of non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and our board of directors.
Our use of non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP.
Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider non-GAAP adjusted operating expenses, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) and non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per share, along with other U.S. GAAP-based financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics and our U.S. GAAP financial results.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP net loss | $ | (44,850) | $ | (46,456) | $ | (200,143) | $ | (63,662) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | — | 6,227 | 2,097 | 12,743 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 145 | 157 | 855 | 380 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 1,141 | 1,246 | 2,311 | 2,524 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | — | 51 | — | 281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 835 | 289 | 1,583 | (240) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 292 | 3,520 | 315 | 6,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | — | 33,254 | 11,716 | 30,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 51,565 | (1,525) | 67,870 | (1,525) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of convertible note | — | — | 129,715 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other special projects | 1,952 | 3,729 | 2,732 | 6,741 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 11,080 | $ | 492 | $ | 19,051 | $ | (6,011) | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP net loss | $ | (44,850) | $ | (46,456) | $ | (200,143) | $ | (63,662) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | — | 51 | — | 281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 835 | 289 | 1,583 | (240) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 292 | 3,520 | 315 | 6,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on debt extinguishment | — | 33,254 | 11,716 | 30,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 51,565 | (1,525) | 67,870 | (1,525) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of convertible note | — | — | 129,715 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other special projects | 1,952 | 3,729 | 2,732 | 6,741 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 9,794 | $ | (7,138) | $ | 13,788 | $ | (21,658) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted | $ | 0.25 | $ | (0.54) | $ | 0.45 | $ | (1.92) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares – basic and diluted | 39,438 | 13,322 | 30,760 | 11,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating expenses
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP operating expenses | $ | 29,946 | $ | 31,710 | $ | 56,628 | $ | 67,019 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | — | 51 | — | 281 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 809 | 254 | 1,549 | (254) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 292 | 3,520 | 315 | 6,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other special projects | 1,952 | 3,116 | 2,732 | 6,127 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating expenses | $ | 26,893 | $ | 24,769 | $ | 52,032 | $ | 54,813 | ||||||||||||||||||