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Rekor Systems, Inc. (REKR) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $10.9 million, down 23% from $14.2 million a year earlier; nine-month revenue was $33.8 million, down 5%. Recurring revenue rose 16% in the quarter to $7.5 million and 19% for nine months to $20.8 million. Adjusted gross margin declined to 48.2% from 63.4%; net loss narrowed to $2.9 million from $4.1 million.

Cash and cash equivalents were $5.1 million at September 30, 2026, with $0.3 million of restricted cash. Nine-month operating cash use declined $10.0 million, or 49%, year over year. The $15.0 million Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes mature December 15, 2026; Rekor is discussing refinancing with multiple lenders, and any transaction is subject to lender commitments, definitive agreements and closing conditions. Profitability at approximately $50 million of annual revenue is an operating objective, not a forecast or assurance.

Nasdaq granted Rekor an additional 180-day period, through April 26, 2027, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. Florida DOT raised the statewide intelligent transportation infrastructure contract ceiling from $4.9 million to $9.5 million, subject to funding and authorized task work orders; the ceiling is not committed revenue.

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  • Moderate pointRecurring revenue rose 16% in Q3 and 19% for nine months.
  • Moderate pointNine-month operating cash use fell 49%, a $10.0 million reduction.
  • Moderate pointOperating loss narrowed 41% in Q3 and 50% over nine months.

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  • Moderate pointRevenue declined 23% in Q3 and 5% over nine months.
  • Moderate pointQ3 adjusted gross margin fell to 48.2% from 63.4%.

Filing Explained

At September 30, 2026, Rekor reported 137,715,291 common shares outstanding, versus 136,477,697 at December 31, 2025.

This Form 8-K furnishes Rekor’s third-quarter results and reports completed lease terminations at its Columbia and Tel Aviv locations, with $2.6 million in one-time payments eliminating the remaining rent obligations there.

At September 30, 2026, operating lease liabilities were $0.8 million, compared with $13.3 million at December 31, 2025.

For the third quarter, total operating expenses fell 41%, including a $3.9 million lease remeasurement gain and a $2.2 million write-off; the combined general and administrative, selling and marketing, and research and development expenses fell 28%.

The higher outstanding share count means a holder whose own share count stayed the same represents a smaller percentage of the company.

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.
Third-quarter revenue $10.9 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; down 23% from $14.2 million in 2025.
Nine-month revenue $33.8 million Nine months ended September 30, 2026; down 5% from $35.8 million in 2025.
Third-quarter recurring revenue $7.5 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; up 16% year over year.
Nine-month recurring revenue $20.8 million Nine months ended September 30, 2026; up 19% year over year.
Third-quarter adjusted gross margin 48.2% Three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with 63.4% in 2025.
Reduction in nine-month operating cash use $10.0 million Decrease of 49% compared with the prior-year nine-month period.
Cash and cash equivalents $5.1 million As of September 30, 2026; restricted cash was $0.3 million.
Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes $15.0 million Mature December 15, 2026; Rekor reported refinancing discussions with multiple lenders.
Adjusted Gross Margin financial
"Adjusted Gross Margin decreased to 48.2% from 63.4%"
Adjusted gross margin is a measure of how much profit a company makes from its sales after accounting for certain expenses or one-time costs, but before deducting other operating expenses. It helps investors see the company's core profitability more clearly by removing factors that might distort the usual profit picture, similar to a runner measuring their speed without considering obstacles or weather. This metric provides a clearer view of the company's ongoing financial health.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for"
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.
ALPR technical
"The ALPR market has been navigating uncertainty"
ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) is camera and software technology that reads vehicle license plates from images or video and turns them into searchable text and location data—like a digital eye that converts a license plate into a line in a spreadsheet. It matters to investors because ALPR can create recurring revenue streams and cost savings across parking, tolling, fleet management, and law enforcement, while also carrying regulatory and privacy risks that can affect adoption and long‑term value.
Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes financial
"Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, which mature on December 15, 2026"
Intent to Award regulatory
"issued an Intent to Award for its Connected In-Vehicle Alerts program"
A formal notice from a buyer — often a government or large institutional purchaser — that it has selected a bidder for a contract and intends to award the contract to that bidder, subject to final steps such as contract signing, required clearances, completion of negotiations, confirmation of funding, and the resolution of any bid protests. It does not itself create a binding contract; it signals a provisional decision and usually starts any statutory or procurement-specific waiting periods during which competing bidders may challenge the selection or the buyer may finalize administrative checks.
contract ceiling financial
"increased its statewide intelligent transportation infrastructure contract ceiling"
A contract ceiling is the maximum total amount of money that a contract authorizes the payer to obligate or the seller to be paid under that agreement. If costs or orders would push obligations above that ceiling, the parties must amend the contract, issue a change order, or get additional authorization before the buyer is legally required to pay the excess. The ceiling therefore limits the contractor’s billings and the buyer’s commitment unless formally increased.
Third-quarter revenue $10.9 million Down 23% from $14.2 million in 2025.
Nine-month revenue $33.8 million Down 5% from $35.8 million in 2025.
Third-quarter recurring revenue $7.5 million Up 16% year over year.
Nine-month recurring revenue $20.8 million Up 19% year over year.
Third-quarter adjusted gross margin 48.2% Down from 63.4% in 2025.
Nine-month adjusted gross margin 52.4% Down from 54.7% in 2025.
Third-quarter net loss $2.9 million Compared with a $4.1 million net loss in 2025.
Nine-month operating cash use $10.0 million decrease 49% lower than in the prior-year period.
Guidance

Profitability at approximately $50 million of annual revenue is an operating objective, not a revenue forecast or an assurance of profitability; achievement depends on revenue mix, margins and financing costs.

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What were REKR’s Q3 2026 revenue and recurring revenue?

Rekor reported $10.9 million in revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, down 23% from $14.2 million a year earlier. Recurring revenue was $7.5 million, up 16% year over year.

What is the status of REKR’s note refinancing?

Rekor said it was in discussions with multiple lenders about refinancing its $15.0 million Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, which mature December 15, 2026. Any transaction is subject to lender commitments, definitive agreements and closing conditions; the company said there can be no assurance of completion before maturity or on acceptable terms.

What are the terms of REKR’s Florida DOT contract ceiling increase?

Florida DOT increased the statewide intelligent transportation infrastructure contract ceiling by approximately 94%, from $4.9 million to $9.5 million. Use of the additional spending capacity depends on funding and authorized task work orders, and the ceiling does not represent committed revenue.

What did Oregon announce about REKR’s Connected In-Vehicle Alerts program?

The Oregon Department of Transportation issued an Intent to Award for the program, with an anticipated five-year value of $1.4 million. Final terms remain under negotiation, and annual renewals are required after the second year.

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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 12, 2026
 

 
REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Delaware
 
001-38338
 
81-5266334
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 
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File Number)
 
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6721 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
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Item 2.02          Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 12, 2026, Rekor Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release summarizing the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
 
The foregoing information is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
A conference call has been scheduled for November 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. Listeners may access the call live by telephone at (877) 407-8037 (toll free) and internationally at (201) 689-8037; or, via the Internet at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=UqeeGo6C. An archived webcast will also be available to replay this conference call directly from the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://www.rekor.ai/investors.
 
In its discussion, management may reference certain non-GAAP financial measures related to company performance. A reconciliation of that information to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, a copy of which can also be accessed in the investor relations section of the Company’s website referenced above.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
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Number
 
Title
99.1
 
Press Release of Rekor Systems, Inc. dated November 12, 2026.
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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.
 
 
 
REKOR SYSTEMS, INC.
 
 
Date: November 12, 2026
/s/ Joseph Nalepa
 
Name: Joseph Nalepa
Title:  Chief Financial Officer
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Rekor Systems Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Recurring Revenue Grew 16% to $7.5 Million; Nine-Month Operating Cash Use Cut 49% as Rekor Completes Major Rightsizing and Builds Foundation for 2027 Growth

 

COLUMBIA, Md., November 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) ("Rekor" or the "Company"), which builds trusted data, privacy, and security solutions for real-world video and sensor networks, today reported financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

 

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

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Recurring revenue increased 16% year over year to $7.5 million, representing 69% of total revenue, up from 46% a year ago. Recurring revenue increased 19% to $20.8 million for the first nine months of 2026, reinforcing the expansion of the Company’s recurring revenue base.

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Net loss narrowed to $2.9 million, or $0.02 per share, from $4.1 million, or $0.03 per share. For the first nine months, net loss narrowed to $12.8 million from $23.7 million, reflecting significant progress in the Company’s operating realignment.

•

Net cash used in operating activities decreased 49% to $10.6 million for the first nine months of 2026, a $10.0 million year-over-year reduction.

•

Exited the former Columbia, Maryland headquarters and Tel Aviv leases, eliminating approximately $9.7 million of operating lease liabilities and positioning the Company to realize more than $2 million in expected annual savings.

 

Business Highlights

 

Oregon statewide driver alerts. On September 30, Rekor announced that the Oregon Department of Transportation issued an Intent to Award for its Connected In-Vehicle Alerts program, with an anticipated five-year value of $1.4 million. Final terms remain under negotiation, with annual renewals required after the second year.

 

FDOT Funding Expansion. On October 28, Rekor announced that the Florida Department of Transportation increased its statewide intelligent transportation infrastructure contract ceiling by approximately 94%, from $4.9 million to $9.5 million. Use of the additional spending capacity depends on funding and authorized task work orders, and the ceiling does not represent committed revenue.

 

Born Authentic™ and Rekor Scout®. In August, Rekor expanded Born Authentic™ (formerly known as GoSecure™). This integrates recorded audio authentication into the product offering at the same level of integrity as its video authentication capabilities. Rekor plans to introduce Born Authentic™ to retail customers through an e-commerce site in Q1 2027. In July, Rekor launched the Rekor Scout® Axis Agent with Born Authentic™. This brings video integrity verification, as well as license plate and vehicle recognition, to supported Axis cameras.

 

Nasdaq and legal matters. As previously announced, Nasdaq granted Rekor an additional 180-day period, through April 26, 2027, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. On October 16, 2026, the Company filed a verified complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery against former director Viraj Mehta, alleging a breach of his fiduciary duty of loyalty in connection with the December 2025 financing and seeking damages and other relief. The allegations have not been adjudicated, and the outcome cannot be predicted. The Company continues to examine beneficial ownership reporting and trading activity in Rekor shares, including questions raised by market surveillance information, and to share its concerns with the appropriate regulators. Any further action will depend on the evidence and applicable law.

 

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Cash Position, Debt Restructuring and Outlook

 

The Company ended the third quarter of 2026 with $5.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and an additional $0.3 million of restricted cash. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net cash used in operating activity decreased by $10.0 million, or 49%, compared with the prior-year period. During the third quarter, the Company made one-time lease termination payments of approximately $2.6 million, eliminating the remaining rent obligations at the Columbia, MD and Tel Aviv locations. Total operating lease liabilities declined to $0.8 million as of September 30, 2026, from $13.3 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Rekor is in active, productive discussions with multiple lenders regarding refinancing its $15.0 million Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, which mature on December 15, 2026. Management believes that the growth of its aggregate contract portfolio since the notes were originally issued in 2023 enhances the Company’s ability to procure a larger credit facility. Any transaction remains subject to lender commitments, definitive agreements and closing conditions. There can be no assurance that refinancing or other financing will be completed before maturity or on acceptable terms.

 

Rekor entered 2026 with a defined operating objective: establish a cost structure designed to support profitability at approximately $50 million of annual revenue. This is an operating objective, not a revenue forecast or an assurance of profitability; achievement depends on revenue mix, margins and financing costs. The major right-sizing cost initiatives are now substantially complete, while opportunities for expanded revenue continue to grow within the contract base. The Company has now also completed several months of sales and marketing planning, including a detailed review of manufacturers’ suggested retail prices across its offerings to improve prospective margins. Management is now advancing its sales and marketing initiatives, pursuing statewide transportation opportunities, expanding recurring revenue and preparing Born Authentic for its planned Q1 2027 retail introduction.

 

“The progress we made in 2026 is substantial and measurable,” said Robert A. Berman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “It is challenging to grow a business while fundamentally restructuring it, but that is exactly the work we undertook. We reduced expenses, strengthened our recurring revenue base, materially improved operating cash use, and exited leased facilities that no longer fit the business. Our goal was not simply to lower costs; it was to create an operating foundation designed for profitability at approximately $50 million in annual revenue. At the same time, we continue to see significant growth opportunities and have spent months building our go-to-market strategy and reviewing pricing across our portfolio, with an emphasis on stronger margins. That work is substantially complete, and we are moving forward with a more focused sales and marketing program. We believe the combination of a more efficient cost structure, an expanding contract portfolio, and a disciplined commercialization plan positions Rekor for meaningful progress in 2027. We are also actively engaging multiple lenders on a refinancing of our Prime Revenue Sharing Notes and believe the growth of our contract portfolio since the notes were issued gives us a stronger basis for those discussions. Our focus is on executing this plan and delivering results.”

 

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 Financial Results

 

This section highlights the changes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

 

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Revenues and Cost of Revenue, excluding Depreciation and Amortization

 

(Dollars in thousands, except percentages)

 

​

​

Three Months Ended September 30,

​

​

Nine Months Ended September 30,

​

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

Recurring revenue

​

$

7,546

​

​

$

6,520

​

​

$

20,843

​

​

$

17,537

​

Product and service revenue

​

​

3,358

​

​

​

7,674

​

​

​

12,987

​

​

​

18,214

​

Revenue

​

$

10,904

​

​

$

14,194

​

​

$

33,830

​

​

$

35,751

​

Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization

​

​

5,646

​

​

​

5,195

​

​

​

16,093

​

​

​

16,200

​

Adjusted Gross Profit

​

$

5,258

​

​

$

8,999

​

​

$

17,737

​

​

$

19,551

​

Adjusted Gross Margin

​

​

48.2

%

​

​

63.4

%

​

​

52.4

%

​

​

54.7

%

 

Third quarter revenue decreased 23% to $10.9 million from $14.2 million, and revenue for the first nine months decreased 5% to $33.8 million from $35.8 million, primarily reflecting significant, high-margin perpetual software license sales in the prior-year periods that did not recur. The ALPR market has been navigating uncertainty over evolving privacy expectations and potential standards, which management believes has contributed to a more cautious customer purchasing environment. Particularly in that market, we believe that customer satisfaction reflected in the maintenance of our contract base demonstrates that we are well positioned to respond to the market’s concerns. Against that backdrop, recurring revenue increased 16% in the quarter and 19% for the first nine months, reaching $7.5 million and $20.8 million, respectively. The change in revenue mix underscores the Company’s growing base of recurring business, although recurring sales have not yet fully replaced those prior-year perpetual license transactions.

 

Adjusted Gross Margin decreased to 48.2% from 63.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, and to 52.4% from 54.7% for the first nine months, reflecting a less favorable revenue mix, including the absence of higher-margin perpetual license transactions in the current-year quarter. Management has completed a detailed review of product pricing and MSRP, alongside initiatives to internalize portable traffic data processing and deploy previously purchased component inventory, with the objective of improving margins as new business is implemented.

 

Adjusted Gross Profit is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as revenue less cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted Gross Margin is calculated as Adjusted Gross Profit divided by revenue. These measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial measures. Management uses these measures to evaluate operating performance before depreciation and amortization and believes they assist investors in comparing performance across periods.

 

Operating Expenses and Loss from Operations

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

​

​

Three Months Ended September 30,

​

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

​

$ Change

​

​

% Change

​

General and administrative

​

$

5,542

​

​

$

6,299

​

​

$

(757

)

​

​

(12

)%

Selling and marketing

​

​

590

​

​

​

1,465

​

​

​

(875

)

​

​

(60

)%

Research and development

​

​

2,088

​

​

​

3,660

​

​

​

(1,572

)

​

​

(43

)%

Subtotal

​

​

8,220

​

​

​

11,424

​

​

​

(3,204

)

​

​

(28

)%

Loss on write-off of property and equipment

​

​

2,170

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

2,170

​

​

n/m

​

Gain on lease remeasurement, net

​

​

(3,920

)

​

​

-

​

​

​

(3,920

)

​

n/m

​

Depreciation and amortization

​

​

1,122

​

​

​

1,545

​

​

​

(423

)

​

​

(27

)%

Total operating expenses

​

$

7,592

​

​

$

12,969

​

​

$

(5,377

)

​

​

(41

)%

Loss from operations

​

$

(2,334

)

​

$

(3,970

)

​

$

1,636

​

​

​

41

%

 

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(Dollars in thousands)

 

​

​

Nine Months Ended September 30,

​

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

​

$ Change

​

​

% Change

​

General and administrative

​

$

19,015

​

​

$

20,519

​

​

$

(1,504

)

​

​

(7

)%

Selling and marketing

​

​

2,191

​

​

​

4,923

​

​

​

(2,732

)

​

​

(55

)%

Research and development

​

​

8,009

​

​

​

11,289

​

​

​

(3,280

)

​

​

(29

)%

Subtotal

​

​

29,215

​

​

​

36,731

​

​

​

(7,516

)

​

​

(20

)%

Loss on write-off of property and equipment

​

​

2,170

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

2,170

​

​

n/m

​

Gain on lease remeasurement, net

​

​

(6,673

)

​

​

-

​

​

​

(6,673

)

​

n/m

​

Depreciation and amortization

​

​

3,955

​

​

​

4,662

​

​

​

(707

)

​

​

(15

)%

Total operating expenses

​

$

28,667

​

​

$

41,393

​

​

$

(12,726

)

​

​

(31

)%

Loss from operations

​

$

(10,930

)

​

$

(21,842

)

​

$

10,912

​

​

​

50

%

 

Total operating expenses decreased 41% to $7.6 million for the third quarter and 31% to $28.7 million for the first nine months. These GAAP figures include significant non-recurring lease-related accounting items. More indicative of the underlying operating cost reduction, combined general and administrative, selling and marketing, and research and development expenses declined $3.2 million, or 28%, for the quarter and $7.5 million, or 20%, for the first nine months, primarily as a result of the Company’s deliberate headcount reduction and cost-containment measures. Management believes these actions have substantially completed the right-sizing program begun in 2026 and established a more efficient cost base for the next stage of growth.

 

Third-quarter results included a $3.9 million net gain on lease remeasurement related to the termination of the Columbia, Maryland, and Tel Aviv leases, partially offset by a $2.2 million loss on the write-off of leasehold improvements and other property and equipment at the Columbia location. The nine-month period also included a $2.8 million gain on the remeasurement of the Tel Aviv lease liability recognized in the second quarter. Loss from operations improved 41% to $2.3 million from $4.0 million for the third quarter and 50% to $10.9 million from $21.8 million for the first nine months.

 

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

 

The Company calculates EBITDA as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted for (i) stock-based compensation, (ii) gain on lease remeasurement, net, (iii) loss on write-off of property and equipment related to lease exits, (iv) gains or losses on the remeasurement of contingent consideration and holdback shares, and (v) other unusual or non-recurring items. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") and should not be considered as an alternative to net loss or cash flow from operating activities as indicators of operating performance or liquidity. Management uses these measures to evaluate the Company’s operating performance excluding non-cash and non-recurring items. Other companies may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP measures.

 

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The following table sets forth the components of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods included (dollars in thousands):

 

​

​

Three Months Ended September 30,

​

​

Nine Months Ended September 30,

​

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

Net loss

​

$

(2,857

)

​

$

(4,149

)

​

$

(12,769

)

​

$

(23,681

)

Interest, net

​

​

525

​

​

​

568

​

​

​

1,534

​

​

​

1,744

​

Depreciation and amortization

​

​

1,122

​

​

​

1,545

​

​

​

3,955

​

​

​

4,662

​

EBITDA

​

​

(1,210

)

​

​

(2,036

)

​

​

(7,280

)

​

​

(17,275

)

Share-based compensation

​

​

353

​

​

​

577

​

​

​

1,487

​

​

​

2,670

​

Loss on write-off of property and equipment

​

​

2,170

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

2,170

​

​

​

-

​

Gain on lease remeasurement, net

​

​

(3,920

)

​

​

-

​

​

​

(6,673

)

​

​

-

​

Loss on remeasurement of ATD Holdback Shares

​

​

-

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

120

​

Adjusted EBITDA

​

$

(2,607

)

​

$

(1,459

)

​

$

(10,296

)

​

$

(14,485

)

 

Conference Call Information

 

Rekor will host its earnings conference call on November 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

 

Any person interested in participating in the call should please dial-in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the call using the following information:

 

North America: Participant Dial-In:

 

877-407-8037 / +1 201-689-8037

 

Click here for participant International Toll-Free access numbers

 

Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=UqeeGo6C

 

About Rekor Systems, Inc.

 

Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) builds trusted data, privacy, and security solutions for real-world video and sensor networks. Rekor's AI-powered roadway intelligence platforms are deployed across the United States, delivering privacy protected real-time data and actionable insights to transportation agencies, law enforcement, and commercial operators. 

 

For more information, visit www.rekor.ai. For Born Authentic™, visit: https://born-authentic.io/

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about cost and cash savings, debt restructuring and the Company’s pursuit of a debt-only solution, liquidity, profitability goals, revenue growth, contract values and spending capacity, award completion, renewals, work authorizations, Q1 2027 sales and marketing launches, deployment plans, inventory sufficiency, operating efficiencies, media authentication and Born Authentic retail entry, privacy initiatives, legislation, Nasdaq compliance and legal matters. These statements reflect current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes might differ materially because of financing availability and terms, failure to complete a debt restructuring, the December 2026 maturity, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, final contract negotiations, agency funding, procurement and deployment timing, exercise of renewal options, revenue mix, customer retention, costs, product adoption, competition, legal outcomes, the reliability of third-party trading information, and other risks described under "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Pipeline opportunities, potential contract values and contract ceilings do not assure future awards or revenue. This cautionary statement also applies to forward-looking statements made during the conference call referenced herein. Statements speak only as of the date of this release, and Rekor undertakes no duty to update them except as required by law.

 

Company Contacts

 

Joseph Nalepa, Chief Financial Officer

Phone: +1 (410) 762-0800 | jnalepa@rekor.ai

 

Charles Degliomini, Executive Vice President, Media & Investor Relations

ir@rekor.ai

 

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REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

​

​

September 30, 2026
(Unaudited)

​

​

December 31, 2025

​

ASSETS

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Current assets

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Cash and cash equivalents

​

$

5,088

​

​

$

16,566

​

Restricted cash

​

​

259

​

​

​

297

​

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $604 and $519, respectively

​

​

6,675

​

​

​

8,770

​

Inventory

​

​

2,326

​

​

​

3,072

​

Note receivable, current portion

​

​

-

​

​

​

198

​

Other current assets

​

​

1,930

​

​

​

1,825

​

Total current assets

​

​

16,278

​

​

​

30,728

​

Long-term assets

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Property and equipment, net

​

​

4,666

​

​

​

8,632

​

Right-of-use operating lease assets, net

​

​

805

​

​

​

4,716

​

Right-of-use financing lease assets, net

​

​

831

​

​

​

1,634

​

Goodwill

​

​

24,313

​

​

​

24,313

​

Intangible assets, net

​

​

12,350

​

​

​

13,250

​

Deposits

​

​

1,248

​

​

​

2,114

​

Total long-term assets

​

​

44,213

​

​

​

54,659

​

Total assets

​

$

60,491

​

​

$

85,387

​

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Current liabilities

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

​

$

4,855

​

​

$

4,362

​

Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes, net of debt discount of $33 and $131, respectively

​

​

9,967

​

​

​

9,869

​

Series A Prime Revenue Sharing Notes - related party, net of debt discount of $16 and $66, respectively

​

​

4,984

​

​

​

4,934

​

Loan payable, current portion

​

​

81

​

​

​

83

​

Lease liability operating, short-term

​

​

435

​

​

​

2,720

​

Lease liability financing, short-term

​

​

424

​

​

​

787

​

Contract liabilities

​

​

3,959

​

​

​

4,604

​

Other current liabilities

​

​

1,783

​

​

​

1,729

​

Total current liabilities

​

​

26,488

​

​

​

29,088

​

Long-term liabilities

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Loan payable, long-term

​

​

48

​

​

​

112

​

Lease liability operating, long-term

​

​

399

​

​

​

10,570

​

Lease liability financing, long-term

​

​

362

​

​

​

665

​

Contract liabilities, long-term

​

​

889

​

​

​

1,402

​

Deferred tax liability

​

​

93

​

​

​

93

​

Other non-current liabilities

​

​

587

​

​

​

587

​

Total long-term liabilities

​

​

2,378

​

​

​

13,429

​

Total liabilities

​

​

28,866

​

​

​

42,517

​

Stockholders' equity

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

​

​

-

​

​

​

-

​

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 138,032,299 and 136,791,826 shares issued and 137,715,291 and 136,477,697 shares outstanding, respectively

​

​

13

​

​

​

13

​

Treasury stock, 317,008 and 314,129 shares, respectively

​

​

(902

)

​

​

(900

)

Additional paid-in capital

​

​

336,836

​

​

​

335,310

​

Accumulated deficit

​

​

(304,322

)

​

​

(291,553

)

Total stockholders’ equity

​

​

31,625

​

​

​

42,870

​

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

​

$

60,491

​

​

$

85,387

​

 

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REKOR SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

​

​

Three Months Ended September 30,

​

​

Nine Months Ended September 30,

​

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

​

2026

​

​

2025

​

Revenue

​

$

10,904

​

​

$

14,194

​

​

$

33,830

​

​

$

35,751

​

Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization

​

​

5,646

​

​

​

5,195

​

​

​

16,093

​

​

​

16,200

​

Operating expenses:

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

General and administrative expenses

​

​

5,542

​

​

​

6,299

​

​

​

19,015

​

​

​

20,519

​

Selling and marketing expenses

​

​

590

​

​

​

1,465

​

​

​

2,191

​

​

​

4,923

​

Research and development expenses

​

​

2,088

​

​

​

3,660

​

​

​

8,009

​

​

​

11,289

​

Loss on write-off of property and equipment

​

​

2,170

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

2,170

​

​

​

-

​

Gain on lease remeasurement, net

​

​

(3,920

)

​

​

-

​

​

​

(6,673

)

​

​

-

​

Depreciation and amortization

​

​

1,122

​

​

​

1,545

​

​

​

3,955

​

​

​

4,662

​

Total operating expenses

​

​

7,592

​

​

​

12,969

​

​

​

28,667

​

​

​

41,393

​

Loss from operations

​

​

(2,334

)

​

​

(3,970

)

​

​

(10,930

)

​

​

(21,842

)

Other income (expense):

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Interest expense, net

​

​

(525

)

​

​

(568

)

​

​

(1,534

)

​

​

(1,744

)

Loss on remeasurement of ATD Holdback Shares

​

​

-

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

-

​

​

​

(120

)

Other income (expense), net

​

​

2

​

​

​

389

​

​

​

(305

)

​

​

25

​

Total other (expense) income, net

​

​

(523

)

​

​

(179

)

​

​

(1,839

)

​

​

(1,839

)

Net loss

​

$

(2,857

)

​

$

(4,149

)

​

$

(12,769

)

​

$

(23,681

)

Loss per common share – basic and diluted

​

$

(0.02

)

​

$

(0.03

)

​

$

(0.09

)

​

$

(0.20

)

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted

​

​

137,656,085

​

​

​

125,639,665

​

​

​

137,315,129

​

​

​

116,906,389

​

 

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