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Telos raises 2026 revenue outlook to $198M–$201M

New Information Assurance orders underpin higher 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook, with approximately $20 million of revenue forecast for 2027.

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Telos Corporation (TLS) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $55.2 million, up 7.3% year over year, and GAAP net income of $4.4 million, compared with a $2.1 million loss a year earlier. Security Solutions revenue grew 16.6%. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $10.6 million versus $10.1 million; free cash flow was $7.4 million, up 11.9%. GAAP gross margin was 37.9%, compared with 39.9% a year earlier.

Information Assurance secured $58 million of net new Xacta and professional services orders forecast to generate approximately $20 million of revenue in 2027. Telos raised its full-year 2026 guidance to revenue of $198.2 million–$200.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $32.3 million–$34.1 million. Fourth-quarter guidance is $47.5 million–$50.0 million in revenue and $7.0 million–$8.8 million in Adjusted EBITDA. During the quarter, it repurchased over 1.2 million shares for $5.7 million, at an average price of $4.59 per share. Cash from operations was $9.4 million, versus $9.1 million a year earlier.

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  • Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $32.3 million–$34.1 million.
  • Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue rose 7.3% year over year to $55.2 million.
  • Moderate pointGAAP net income was $4.4 million, versus a $2.1 million loss.
  • Moderate pointFree cash flow increased 11.9% to $7.4 million.
  • Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.New orders totaled $58 million; approximately $20 million forecast for 2027 revenue. 16% of market cap

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Filing Explained

With its third-quarter results, Telos disclosed accrued compensation it intends to settle in shares but may pay in cash until payment; share settlement would increase the share count and reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership. Related other-source stock-compensation expense was $0.7 million for the quarter and $3.2 million for the nine months.

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.
Revenue $55.2 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; $51.4 million in the prior-year quarter
GAAP net income $4.4 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with a $2.1 million loss in the prior-year quarter
Adjusted EBITDA $10.6 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; non-GAAP measure
Free cash flow $7.4 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; non-GAAP measure
Net new orders $58 million Information Assurance Xacta and professional services orders
Forecast revenue from new orders Approximately $20 million Forecast for 2027
Updated full-year revenue guidance $198.2 million–$200.7 million 2026
Updated full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance $32.3 million–$34.1 million 2026; non-GAAP measure
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $10.6 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Free Cash Flow financial
"Free Cash Flow increased 11.9% year-over-year"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Cash Gross Margin financial
"Cash Gross Margin was 43.1%"
stock-based compensation financial
"lower stock-based compensation expense"
Stock-based compensation is when a company pays employees, directors or consultants with shares or the right to buy shares instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because issuing stock or options spreads ownership thinner (like cutting a pie into more slices), which can reduce each existing share’s claim on profits and can also change reported earnings; investors watch it to assess true cost of running the business and how management is incentivized.
Revenue $55.2 million +7.3% year over year
GAAP net income $4.4 million Compared with a $2.1 million loss in the prior-year quarter
Adjusted EBITDA $10.6 million Compared with $10.1 million in the prior-year quarter
Free cash flow $7.4 million +11.9% year over year
Guidance

Fourth-quarter 2026 revenue of $47.5 million–$50.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $7.0 million–$8.8 million; updated full-year revenue of $198.2 million–$200.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $32.3 million–$34.1 million.

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What were TLS's third-quarter 2026 revenue and earnings?

TLS reported $55.2 million in third-quarter 2026 revenue, up 7.3% year over year, and GAAP net income of $4.4 million, compared with a $2.1 million loss in the prior-year quarter. Security Solutions revenue grew 16.6%, primarily due to expansion of large programs in Telos ID.

What is TLS's updated 2026 financial guidance?

Updated full-year 2026 guidance is $198.2 million–$200.7 million in revenue and $32.3 million–$34.1 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Fourth-quarter guidance is $47.5 million–$50.0 million in revenue and $7.0 million–$8.8 million in Adjusted EBITDA.

What new orders did TLS secure, and how much revenue are they expected to generate?

Information Assurance secured $58 million of net new Xacta and professional services orders, forecast to generate approximately $20 million of revenue in 2027.

How many shares did TLS repurchase in the third quarter?

Telos repurchased over 1.2 million shares, deploying $5.7 million at an average price of $4.59 per share.

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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
November 9, 2026
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
TELOS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland001-0844352-0880974
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
19886 Ashburn Road,
Ashburn, Virginia
20147-2358
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(703) 724-3800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value per shareTLSThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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).
Emerging growth company  ☐
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.  ☐

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On Monday, November 9, 2026, Telos Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and posted those financial results on its website. A copy of the press release and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
The Company will conduct a conference call to discuss its financial results on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time. A live broadcast of the conference call along with a supplemental presentation will be available to the public through links on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website (https://investors.telos.com).
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Such information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under 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.
99.1
Press Release, issued November 9, 2026
99.2
Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
104Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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S I G N A T U R E S

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.

TELOS CORPORATION
By:/s/ Mark Bendza
Mark Bendza
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 9, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1

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Telos Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings
Ashburn, Va. – November 9, 2026 – Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, has posted its 2026 third quarter financial results on its investor relations website at https://investors.telos.com.
Telos will host a live webcast to discuss its third quarter 2026 financial results today, November 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, visit https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ng58zmfe/.
Related presentation materials will be available in the investors section of the Company’s website. In addition, an archived webcast will be posted on the website approximately two hours after the live event concludes.
About Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world’s most security-conscious organizations with efficient, adaptable, and secure solutions that safeguard people, systems, and information. We deliver advanced capabilities across cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with Xacta®; identity and biometric solutions; secure networks and communications; and TSA PreCheck® enrollment services. Serving the U.S. federal government, regulated industries, and global enterprises, Telos helps customers stay ahead of evolving threats, accelerate compliance, and achieve mission success. Driven by purpose and guided by our core values, we build trusted partnerships, deliver superior solutions, and help create a more secure, interconnected world. Learn more at https://www.telos.com.
Media: media@telos.com
Investors: InvestorRelations@telos.com


Exhibit 99.2
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Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
November 9, 2026
Telos Corporation Reports $55.2 Million of Revenue, Highest Quarterly Profit Since IPO, and $9.4 Million of Cash Flow from Operations;
Raises Full Year Guidance
•Recent New Business Wins: Information Assurance business has secured $58 million of net new Xacta and professional services orders that are forecasted to generate approximately $20 million of Revenue in 2027.
•Continued Growth: Revenue grew 7.3% year-over-year to $55.2 million, exceeding guidance, and driven by 16.6% growth in Security Solutions primarily due to the expansion of large programs in Telos ID.
•Healthy Gross Margins: GAAP Gross Margin and Cash Gross Margin1 both exceeded guidance assumptions primarily due to performance of Telos ID. GAAP Gross Margin was 37.9% and Cash Gross Margin1 was 43.1%.
•Operating Expenses: GAAP Operating Expenses declined 26.8% year-over-year due to lower stock-based compensation expense, while Adjusted Operating Expenses1 increased 1.8%.
•Highest Quarterly Profit Since IPO: GAAP Net Income was $4.4 million; Adjusted EBITDA1 was $10.6 million, exceeding guidance. GAAP Net Income Margin was 8.0%; Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 was 19.2%, exceeding guidance.
•Robust Cash Flow Margins: Cash Flow from Operations was $9.4 million or 17.1% of revenue. Free Cash Flow1 increased 11.9% year-over-year to $7.4 million. Free Cash Flow Margin1 was 13.4% and represents the seventh consecutive quarter over 12.0%.
•Accelerated Share Repurchases: Deployed $5.7 million to repurchase over 1.2 million shares at an average price of $4.59 per share.
•Forecast: Raised full year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA2 outlook to reflect over $58 million of new awards in Information Assurance, strength in TSA PreCheck® volumes, and margin outperformance on large programs.
Financial Guidance for the Fourth Quarter and Implied Full Year Ending December 31, 2026
Fourth QuarterFull Year
PriorUpdated
Revenue$47.5 million - $50.0 million$187 million - $195 million$198.2 million - $200.7 million
Year-Over-Year Growth2% - 7%14% - 18%20% - 22%
Adjusted EBITDA2
$7.0 million - $8.8 million$23.6 million - $28.6 million$32.3 million - $34.1 million
Adjusted EBITDA Margin2
14.7% - 17.6%12.6% - 14.7%16.3% - 17.0%
1 Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
2Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company has not provided a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure to these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures because certain items are out of the Company’s control or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not available without unreasonable effort.



Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
(amounts in millions, except per share data)
Revenue$55.2 $51.4 
Gross Profit$20.9 $20.5 
Gross Margin37.9 %39.9 %
Adjusted Gross Profit1
$21.1 $20.7 
Adjusted Gross Margin1
38.3 %40.2 %
Cash Gross Profit1
$23.8 $23.1 
Cash Gross Margin1
43.1 %44.8 %
GAAP Net Income (Loss)$4.4 $(2.1)
GAAP Net Income (Loss) Margin8.0 %(4.1)%
Adjusted Net Income1
$7.0 $6.8 
EBITDA1
$7.6 $0.7 
Adjusted EBITDA1
$10.6 $10.1 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin1
19.2 %19.6 %
GAAP EPS, basic$0.06 $(0.03)
Weighted-average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, basic (GAAP)74.2 72.6 
GAAP EPS, diluted2
$0.06 $(0.03)
Weighted-average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, diluted (GAAP)76.5 72.6 
Adjusted EPS1
$0.09 $0.09 
Weighted-average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, diluted2 (Non-GAAP)
76.5 75.6 
Cash Flow from Operations$9.4 $9.1 
Free Cash Flow1
$7.4 $6.6 
Free Cash Flow Margin1
13.4 %12.8 %
1 Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EPS, Free Cash Flow, and Free Cash Flow Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
2 For a period of net loss, potentially dilutive shares are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share, because to do so would be anti-dilutive. This is adjusted to reconcile GAAP earnings (loss) per share (excluding potentially dilutive shares) with non-GAAP earnings per share (including potentially dilutive shares).
Forward-Looking Statements
This summary contains forward-looking statements, including all of the information described as “forecast” or “guidance”, which are made under the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on the Company’s management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions, and results and on information currently available to them. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as future filings and reports by the Company, copies of which are available at https://investors.telos.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Although the Company bases these forward-looking statements on assumptions that its management believes are reasonable when made, the Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the Company’s actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this summary. Given these risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond its control, the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement publicly, or to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of the statement, even if new information becomes available in the future. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted Earnings Per Share ("EPS"), Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cash Operating Expenses, Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin are useful in evaluating our operating and cash flow performance. We believe that this non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively with our GAAP results, may be helpful to readers of our financial statements because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance and assists in comparisons with other companies, some of which use similar non-GAAP financial information to supplement their GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly-titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. A reconciliation is provided below for each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP.
Telos believes that EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Cash Operating Expenses, and Adjusted Operating Expenses provide the Board of Directors, management and investors with a clear representation of the Company’s core operating performance and trends, provide greater visibility into the long-term financial performance of the Company, and eliminate the impact of items that do not relate to the ongoing operating performance of the business. Further, Adjusted EBITDA is used by the Board of Directors and management to prepare and approve the Company’s annual budget, and to evaluate the performance of certain management personnel when determining incentive compensation. Adjusted Gross Profit, Cash Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin and Cash Gross Margin provide management and investors a clear representation of the core economics of gross profit and gross margin without the impact of non-cash expenses and sunk costs expended. Telos uses Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin to understand the cash flows that directly correspond with our operations and the investments the Company must make in those operations, using a methodology that combines operating cash flows and capital expenditures. Further, Free Cash Flow may be useful to management and investors in evaluating the Company's operating and cash flow performance and liquidity, and the Board of Directors uses this measure to evaluate the performance of certain management personnel when determining incentive compensation. Telos believes these non-GAAP financial measures facilitate the comparison of the Company’s operating and cash performance on a consistent basis between periods by excluding certain items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on the Company’s results of operations in any particular period. When viewed in combination with the Company’s results prepared in accordance with GAAP, these non-GAAP financial measures help provide a broader picture of factors and trends affecting the Company’s results of operations.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cash Operating Expenses, Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin are supplemental measures of operating and cash flow performance that are not made under GAAP and do not represent, and should not be considered as an alternative to gross profit, gross margin, net (loss) income, earnings per share, operating expenses or net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities, as determined by GAAP.
The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss), adjusted for non-operating (income) expense, interest expense, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets, and restructuring expenses (adjustments). The Company defines EBITDA Margin, as EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. The Company defines Incremental Adjusted EBITDA as the net change between current and prior year Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Incremental Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of the net change between current and prior year total revenue. The Company defines Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net (loss) income, adjusted for non-operating (income) expense, stock-based compensation expense, impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets, and restructuring expenses (adjustments). The Company defines Adjusted EPS as Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The Company defines Adjusted Gross Profit as gross profit, plus stock-based compensation expense, impairment loss on intangible assets, and restructuring expenses charged under cost of sales. The Company defines Adjusted Gross Margin as Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of total revenue. The Company defines Cash Gross Profit as Adjusted Gross Profit, plus depreciation and amortization. The Company defines Cash Gross Margin as Cash Gross Profit as a percentage of total revenue. The Company defines Adjusted Operating Expenses as operating expenses, adjusted for stock-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets, and restructuring expenses (adjustments). The Company defines Cash Operating Expenses as Adjusted Operating Expenses, adjusted for depreciation and amortization, and capitalized software development costs. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities, less net purchases of property and equipment, and capitalized software development costs. The Company defines Free Cash Flow Margin as Free Cash Flow as a percentage of total revenue.
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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cash Operating Expenses, Free Cash Flow, and Free Cash Flow Margin each has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider any of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of results as reported under GAAP. Among other limitations, each of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cash Operating Expenses, Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments, does not reflect the impact of certain cash and non-cash charges resulting from matters considered not to be indicative of ongoing operations, and does not reflect income tax expense or benefit. Other companies in the Company’s industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cash Operating Expenses, Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin differently than Telos does, which limits its usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, neither EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Cash Operating Expenses, Free Cash Flow, nor Free Cash Flow Margin should be considered as a replacement for gross profit, gross margin, net (loss) income, earnings per share, operating expenses, net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities, or operating cash flow margin as determined by GAAP, or as a measure of profitability. Telos compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on the Company’s GAAP results and using non-GAAP measures only for supplemental purposes.
About Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world’s most security-conscious organizations with efficient, adaptable, and secure solutions that safeguard people, systems, and information. We deliver advanced capabilities across cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with Xacta®; identity and biometric solutions; secure networks and communications; and TSA PreCheck® enrollment services. Serving the U.S. federal government, regulated industries, and global enterprises, Telos helps customers stay ahead of evolving threats, accelerate compliance, and achieve mission success. Driven by purpose and guided by our core values, we build trusted partnerships, deliver superior solutions, and help create a more secure, interconnected world. Learn more at www.telos.com.
Media:
media@telos.com
Investors:
InvestorRelations@telos.com
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TELOS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenue – Security Solutions$54,184 $46,478 $146,816 $104,770 
Revenue – Secure Networks1,014 4,966 3,869 13,258 
Total revenue55,198 51,444 150,685 118,028 
Cost of sales – Security Solutions (excluding depreciation and amortization)30,787 24,838 84,952 57,557 
Cost of sales – Secure Networks (excluding depreciation and amortization)834 3,704 2,979 10,237 
Depreciation and amortization2,637 2,356 7,747 5,574 
Total cost of sales34,258 30,898 95,678 73,368 
Gross profit20,940 20,546 55,007 44,660 
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses1,452 1,899 4,154 4,982 
Selling, general and administrative expenses15,398 21,115 44,998 61,051 
Total operating expenses16,850 23,014 49,152 66,033 
Operating income (loss)4,090 (2,468)5,855 (21,373)
Other income464 511 1,662 1,625 
Interest expense(100)(136)(318)(424)
Income (loss) before income taxes4,454 (2,093)7,199 (20,172)
Provision for income taxes(18)(21)(80)(63)
Net income (loss)$4,436 $(2,114)$7,119 $(20,235)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$0.06 $(0.03)$0.10 $(0.28)
Diluted$0.06 $(0.03)$0.09 $(0.28)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic74,244 72,580 74,322 72,819 
Diluted76,496 72,580 77,260 72,819 

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TELOS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
(in thousands, except per share amount and share data)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$51,761 $53,180 
Accounts receivable, net23,730 17,000 
Inventories, net 2,955 996 
Prepaid expenses7,099 10,565 
Deferred program expenses9,502 10,006 
Other current assets1,885 2,666 
Total current assets96,932 94,413 
Property and equipment, net2,167 3,071 
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net3,255 4,170 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net240 410 
Goodwill 3,006 3,006 
Intangible assets, net28,521 30,281 
Other assets4,290 4,513 
Total assets$138,411 $139,864 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,502 $4,087 
Accrued liabilities 5,744 6,900 
Accrued compensation and benefits13,006 12,309 
Contract liabilities – current portion16,353 11,223 
Finance lease obligations – current portion2,156 2,033 
Operating lease obligations – current portion219 232 
Total current liabilities38,980 36,784 
Contract liabilities – non-current portion751 1,124 
Finance lease obligations – non-current portion3,976 5,608 
Operating lease obligations – non-current portion35 186 
Deferred income taxes 59 53 
Other liabilities 174 159 
Total liabilities43,975 43,914 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 73,512,971 shares and 72,773,272 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively
112 111 
Additional paid-in capital451,194 459,828 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(96)(96)
Accumulated deficit(356,774)(363,893)
Total stockholders’ equity94,436 95,950 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$138,411 $139,864 



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TELOS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$4,436 $(2,114)$7,119 $(20,235)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operations:
Stock-based compensation3,011 9,388 9,195 24,193 
Depreciation and amortization3,472 3,177 10,248 8,022 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets— 1 52 1 
Provision for inventory obsolescence— — 42 — 
Amortization of debt issuance costs9 17 26 52 
Deferred income taxes2 14 6 41 
Provision for doubtful accounts— 23 1 3 
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(5,730)(1,340)(6,731)(1,254)
Inventories117 2,160 (1,825)1,081 
Prepaid expenses, deferred program expenses, other current assets, other assets3,627 2,634 8,072 701 
Accounts payable(674)(10,803)(2,832)(1,263)
Accrued compensation and benefits1,674 819 1,466 1,420 
Contract liabilities(990)780 4,756 6,894 
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities490 4,390 (2,662)2,546 
Net cash provided by operating activities9,444 9,146 26,933 22,202 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capitalized software development costs(1,973)(2,095)(6,075)(6,496)
Purchases of property and equipment, net(86)(452)(477)(709)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,059)(2,547)(6,552)(7,205)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments under finance lease obligations(517)(479)(1,509)(1,393)
Payment of tax withholding related to net share settlement of equity awards(6)(538)(7,632)(1,600)
Repurchases of common stock(5,748)(3,637)(12,637)(7,639)
Payments for debt issuance costs— — (21)— 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 108 — 108 
Net cash used in financing activities(6,271)(4,546)(21,799)(10,524)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash1,114 2,053 (1,418)4,473 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period50,788 57,137 53,320 54,717 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$51,902 $59,190 $51,902 $59,190 
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA; Net Income (Loss) Margin to EBITDA Margin and Adjusted EBITDA Margin; Incremental Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Margin to Incremental Adjusted EBITDA and Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025Year-over-Year ChangeSeptember 30, 2026September 30, 2025Year-over-Year Change
AmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMargin
(dollars in thousands)
Net income (loss)$4,436 8.0  %$(2,114)(4.1) %$6,550 174.5 %$7,119 4.7  %$(20,235)(17.2) %$27,354 83.8 %
Other income(464)(0.8) %(511)(1.0) %47 1.3 %(1,662)(1.1) %(1,625)(1.4) %(37)(0.1)%
Interest expense100 0.2  %136 0.3  %(36)(1.0)%318 0.2  %424 0.4  %(106)(0.3)%
Provision for income taxes18 —  %21 —  %(3)(0.1)%80 0.1  %63 0.1  %17 — %
Depreciation and amortization3,472 6.3  %3,177 6.2  %295 7.9 %10,248 6.8  %8,022 6.8  %2,226 6.8 %
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)7,562 13.7  %709 1.4  %6,853 182.6 %16,103 10.7  %(13,351)(11.3) %29,454 90.2 %
Stock-based compensation expense (1)
3,011 5.5  %9,388 18.2  %(6,377)(169.9)%9,195 6.1  %24,193 20.5  %(14,998)(45.9)%
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$10,573 19.2  %$10,097 19.6  %$476 12.7 %$25,298 16.8  %$10,842 9.2  %$14,456 44.3 %
(1) The stock-based compensation expense to EBITDA is made up of stock-based compensation expense for the awarded RSUs, PSUs, and stock options, and other sources. Stock-based compensation expense for the awarded RSUs, PSUs and stock options was $2.3 million and $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and $7.4 million and $19.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense from other sources was $0.7 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and $1.9 million and $4.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. The other sources of stock-based compensation consist of accrued compensation, which the Company intends to settle in shares of the Company's common stock. However, the Company has the discretion to determine whether this compensation will ultimately be paid in stock or cash up until the date at which it is paid. Any change to the expected payment form would result in out-of-quarter adjustments to this add back to Adjusted EBITDA.

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Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income, and EPS to Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net income (loss)$4,436 $(2,114)$7,119 $(20,235)
Adjustments:
Other income(464)(511)(1,662)(1,625)
Stock-based compensation expense (1)
3,011 9,388 9,195 24,193 
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)$6,983 $6,763 $14,652 $2,333 
Earnings (Loss) per share, diluted$0.06 $(0.03)$0.09 $(0.28)
Adjustments:
Other income(0.01)(0.01)(0.02)(0.02)
Stock-based compensation expense (1)
0.04 0.13 0.12 0.33 
Adjustment to diluted earnings per share (2)
— — — — 
Adjusted earnings per share, diluted (Non-GAAP)$0.09 $0.09 $0.19 $0.03 
Weighted-average shares to compute GAAP earnings (loss) per share, diluted76,496 72,580 77,260 72,819 
Weighted-average shares to compute non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share, diluted (2)
76,496 75,552 77,260 74,892 
(1) The stock-based compensation expense to EBITDA is made up of stock-based compensation expense for the awarded RSUs, PSUs, and stock options, and other sources. Stock-based compensation expense for the awarded RSUs, PSUs and stock options was $2.3 million and $6.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and $7.4 million and $19.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense from other sources was $0.7 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, respectively, and $1.9 million and $4.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. The other sources of stock-based compensation consist of accrued compensation, which the Company intends to settle in shares of the Company's common stock. However, the Company has the discretion to determine whether this compensation will ultimately be paid in stock or cash up until the date at which it is paid. Any change to the expected payment form would result in out-of-quarter adjustments to this add back to Adjusted Net Income.
(2) For a period of net loss, potentially dilutive shares are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share, because to do so would be anti-dilutive. This is an adjustment used to reconcile GAAP earnings (loss) per share (excluding potentially dilutive shares) with non-GAAP earnings per share (including potentially dilutive shares).

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Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit and Cash Gross Profit; Gross Margin to Adjusted Gross Margin and Cash Gross Margin
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
AmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMargin
(dollars in thousands)
Gross profit$20,940 37.9 %$20,546 39.9 %$55,007 36.5 %$44,660 37.8 %
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense – cost of sales187 0.4 %154 0.3 %605 0.4 %493 0.5 %
Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)21,127 38.3 %20,700 40.2 %55,612 36.9 %45,153 38.3 %
Depreciation and amortization – cost of sales2,637 4.8 %2,356 4.6 %7,747 5.1 %5,574 4.7 %
Cash gross profit (Non-GAAP)$23,764 43.1 %$23,056 44.8 %$63,359 42.0 %$50,727 43.0 %

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities$9,444 $9,146 $26,933 $22,202 
Adjustments:
Capitalized software development costs(1,973)(2,095)(6,075)(6,496)
Purchases of property and equipment, net(86)(452)(477)(709)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$7,385 $6,599 $20,381 $14,997 
Revenue$55,198 $51,444 $150,685 $118,028 
Operating cash flow margin17.1 %17.8 %17.9 %18.8 %
Free cash flow margin (Non-GAAP)13.4 %12.8 %13.5 %12.7 %

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Reconciliation of Operating Expenses to Adjusted Operating Expenses and Cash Operating Expenses
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2026September 30, 2025September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
(in thousands)
Operating expenses$16,850 $23,014 $49,152 $66,033 
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense(2,824)(9,234)(8,590)(23,700)
Adjusted operating expenses (Non-GAAP)14,026 13,780 40,562 42,333 
Depreciation and amortization(835)(821)(2,501)(2,448)
Software R&D capitalized costs2,001 2,057 5,988 6,476 
Cash operating expenses (Non-GAAP)$15,192 $15,016 $44,049 $46,361 



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