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Strong Q4 growth as Telos (NASDAQ: TLS) boosts 2026 revenue and EBITDA targets

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Telos Corporation reported a strong finish to 2025 with rapid growth but continued GAAP losses. Fourth quarter revenue reached $46.8 million, up 77% year over year, driven by 105% growth in Security Solutions as large Telos ID programs expanded.

Despite a GAAP net loss of $16.3 million, including a $14.9 million goodwill impairment and $1.5 million restructuring charge, profitability improved on an adjusted basis. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $7.3 million from a small loss a year earlier, and adjusted EPS turned to $0.06 from $(0.04).

Cash generation strengthened meaningfully. In the fourth quarter, operating cash flow was $8.0 million and free cash flow was $6.3 million, versus negative figures in the prior year. For 2025, revenue grew to $164.8 million, free cash flow reached $21.3 million, and the company repurchased 3.1 million shares for $13.6 million.

For 2026, Telos guides revenue to $187–$200 million (up 14–21%) with Adjusted EBITDA of $20.6–$28.0 million and an expected Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11–14%, signaling another year of double-digit growth and expanding margins.

Positive

  • Strong top-line acceleration: Q4 2025 revenue grew 77% year over year to $46.8 million, with Security Solutions up 105%, and full-year revenue rising to $164.8 million from $108.3 million.
  • Improving profitability on a non-GAAP basis: Q4 Adjusted EBITDA reached $7.3 million (15.6% margin) versus a $0.2 million loss, and full-year Adjusted EBITDA improved to $18.1 million from a $9.6 million loss.
  • Significantly better cash generation: Q4 operating cash flow was $8.0 million and free cash flow $6.3 million, while 2025 free cash flow improved to $21.3 million from a $39.7 million deficit.
  • Constructive 2026 guidance: Management projects 2026 revenue of $187–$200 million (up 14–21%) and Adjusted EBITDA of $20.6–$28.0 million, with targeted Adjusted EBITDA margins of 11–14%.
  • Capital returns via buybacks: The company repurchased 3.1 million shares for $13.6 million during 2025, including over one million shares for $6.0 million in the fourth quarter.

Negative

  • Ongoing GAAP losses and impairments: Q4 GAAP net loss was $16.3 million and full-year net loss was $36.5 million, including a $14.9 million goodwill impairment and earlier intangible asset impairments.
  • Margin pressure versus prior year: Q4 GAAP gross margin declined to 35.0% from 40.3%, and cash gross margin fell to 41.9% from 47.0%, indicating higher costs despite revenue growth.
  • Weaker balance sheet versus prior year: Total assets fell to $139.9 million from $158.2 million, and total stockholders’ equity declined to $96.0 million from $127.1 million, while the accumulated deficit widened to $363.9 million.

Insights

Telos pairs very strong growth with a sharp turn in cash flow and adjusted profitability, despite heavy non-cash charges.

Telos Corporation delivered fourth quarter revenue of $46.8 million, up 77% year over year, led by 105% growth in Security Solutions as Telos ID programs scaled. Full-year revenue rose to $164.8 million, showing rapid expansion in its core businesses.

While GAAP results remain weak, with a quarterly net loss of $16.3 million and a $14.9 million goodwill impairment in Secure Networks, underlying performance improved. Adjusted EBITDA swung to a $7.3 million profit in the quarter and $18.1 million for 2025, helped by restructuring, higher cash gross margins, and lower adjusted operating expenses.

Cash flow metrics strengthened markedly. Fourth quarter operating cash flow was $8.0 million and free cash flow was $6.3 million; for 2025, free cash flow reached $21.3 million. Management’s 2026 outlook calls for revenue of $187–$200 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $20.6–$28.0 million, implying continued double-digit growth and margin expansion if executed as described.

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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
March 16, 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)
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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).
Emerging growth company  
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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On Monday, March 16, 2026, Telos Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and posted those financial results on its website. A copy of the press release and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 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, March 16, 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 March 16, 2026
99.2
Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025 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: March 16, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1

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Telos Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings

Ashburn, Va. – March 16, 2026Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, has posted its 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results on its investor relations website at https://investors.telos.com.
Telos will host a live webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results today, March 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET. To access the webcast, visit https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/p99edfa3/.
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 www.telos.com.
Media: media@telos.com
Investors: InvestorRelations@telos.com


Exhibit 99.2
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Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
March 16, 2026
Telos Corporation Reports 77% Revenue Growth and Continued Strong Cash Flow Margins in the Fourth Quarter; Forecasts Another Year of Double-Digit Revenue Growth in 2026; Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $75.0 Million
Substantial Growth: Revenue grew 77% year-over-year to $46.8 million, exceeding guidance, and driven by 105% growth in Security Solutions, primarily due to the ongoing expansion of large programs in Telos ID.
Streamlined Cost Structure: Approved a restructuring plan to further reduce expenses and drive continued operating leverage, resulting in a $1.5 million restructuring charge (including $0.5 million in cost of sales). Recorded a $14.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment in Secure Networks.
Healthy Gross Margins: GAAP Gross Margin was 35.0%; Excluding $0.5 million of restructuring charges in cost of sales, gross margin was 36.0%. Cash Gross Margin1 was 41.9%, exceeding guidance, primarily due to outperformance within Telos ID.
Strong Operating Leverage: GAAP Net Loss was $16.3 million, inclusive of $1.5 million restructuring charge and $14.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment; Adjusted EBITDA1 increased $7.5 million year-over-year to $7.3 million, exceeding guidance, primarily due to Revenue and Gross Margin outperformance in Telos ID and lower Adjusted Operating Expenses1. Due to significant year-over-year growth in Revenue and Cash Gross Profit1, combined with lower Adjusted Operating Expenses1, year-over-year Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin1 was 36.7%.
Robust Cash Flow Margins: Cash Flow from Operations was $8.0 million or 17.1% of Revenue and Free Cash Flow1 improved $21.1 million year-over-year to $6.3 million or 13.4%1 of Revenue in the fourth quarter. Cash Flow from Operations was $30.2 million or 18.3% of Revenue and Free Cash Flow1 improved $61.0 million year-over-year to $21.3 million or 12.9%1 of Revenue for the full year.
Continued Share Repurchases: Deployed $6.0 million to repurchase over one million shares at an average price of $5.78 per share in the fourth quarter. Deployed $13.6 million to repurchase 3.1 million shares at an average price of $4.38 per share for the full year.
Financial Guidance: Forecasting another year of double-digit revenue growth, lower operating expenses, Adjusted EBITDA Margin2 expansion, and robust cash flow.
Financial Guidance for the First Quarter and Full Year Ending December 31, 2026
First QuarterFull Year
Revenue$44.0 million - $45.0 million$187 million - $200 million
Year-Over-Year Growth44% - 47%14% - 21%
Adjusted EBITDA2
$4.5 million - $5.0 million$20.6 million - $28.0 million
Adjusted EBITDA Margin2
10.2% - 11.1%11.0% - 14.0%
1 Cash Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Adjusted Operating Expenses, Adjusted EBITDA, Incremental 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.



Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
(amounts in millions, except per share data)
Revenue$46.8$26.4
Gross Profit$16.4$10.6
Gross Margin35.0%40.3%
Adjusted Gross Profit1
$17.0$10.8
Adjusted Gross Margin1
36.4%40.9%
Cash Gross Profit1
$19.6$12.4
Cash Gross Margin1
41.9%47.0%
GAAP Net Loss$(16.3)$(9.3)
Adjusted Net Income/(Loss)1
$4.5$(2.8)
EBITDA1
$(15.1)$(7.4)
Adjusted EBITDA1
$7.3$(0.2)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin1
15.6%(0.8%)
GAAP EPS$(0.22)$(0.13)
Weighted-average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, diluted (GAAP)73.172.4
Adjusted EPS 1
$0.06$(0.04)
Weighted-average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, diluted (non-GAAP)2
78.272.4
Cash Flow from Operations$8.0$(10.5)
Free Cash Flow1
$6.3$(14.8)
Free Cash Flow Margin1
13.4%(56.1)%
1 Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Cash Gross Profit, Cash Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), 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 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 (loss) income, 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 a 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


For the Three Months EndedFor the Year Ended
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
(in thousands, except per share amounts and share data)
Revenue – Security Solutions$44,830 $21,921 $149,600 $76,760 
Revenue – Secure Networks1,947 4,451 15,205 31,512 
Total revenue46,777 26,372 164,805 108,272 
Cost of sales – Security Solutions (excluding impairment loss, depreciation and amortization)26,311 10,847 83,868 37,352 
Cost of sales – Secure Networks (excluding impairment loss, depreciation and amortization)1,503 3,310 11,740 24,754 
Impairment loss on intangible assets— — — 5,333 
Depreciation and amortization2,606 1,597 8,180 6,404 
Total cost of sales30,420 15,754 103,788 73,843 
Gross profit16,357 10,618 61,017 34,429 
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses2,075 1,404 7,057 8,442 
Selling, general and administrative expenses17,874 19,141 78,925 75,487 
Goodwill impairment14,916 — 14,916 — 
Impairment loss on intangible assets— — — 6,373 
Total operating expenses34,865 20,545 100,898 90,302 
Operating loss(18,508)(9,927)(39,881)(55,873)
   Other income1,600 724 3,225 4,023 
   Interest expense(129)(152)(553)(644)
Loss before income taxes(17,037)(9,355)(37,209)(52,494)
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes726 25 663 (26)
Net loss$(16,311)$(9,330)$(36,546)$(52,520)
Net loss per share:
Basic$(0.22)$(0.13)$(0.50)$(0.73)
Diluted$(0.22)$(0.13)$(0.50)$(0.73)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic73,053 72,435 72,878 71,850 
Diluted73,053 72,435 72,878 71,850 

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TELOS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


As of December 31,
20252024
(in thousands, except per share amount and share data)
Assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents$53,180 $54,578 
   Accounts receivable, net17,000 19,172 
   Prepaid expenses10,565 15,092 
Deferred program expenses10,006 — 
   Other current assets3,662 2,576 
      Total current assets94,413 91,418 
Property and equipment, net3,071 4,283 
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net4,170 5,391 
Operating lease right-of-use assets410 622 
Goodwill 3,006 17,922 
Intangible assets, net30,281 30,410 
Other assets4,513 8,189 
      Total assets139,864 158,235 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Liabilities:
   Accounts payable$4,087 $1,153 
   Accrued liabilities6,900 4,449 
   Accrued compensation and benefits12,309 7,608 
   Contract liabilities – current portion11,223 6,838 
   Finance lease obligations – current portion2,033 1,877 
   Operating lease obligations – current portion232 210 
      Total current liabilities36,784 22,135 
Contract liabilities – non-current portion1,124 — 
   Finance lease obligations – non-current portion5,608 7,641 
   Operating lease obligations – non-current portion186 418 
   Deferred income taxes53 813 
   Other liabilities159 91 
      Total liabilities43,914 31,098 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 72,773,272 shares and 72,514,652 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
111 111 
   Additional paid-in capital459,828 454,502 
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss(96)(129)
   Accumulated deficit(363,893)(327,347)
      Total stockholders' equity95,950 127,137 
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$139,864 $158,235 



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TELOS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


For the Three Months EndedFor the Year Ended
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(16,311)$(9,330)$(36,546)$(52,520)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock-based compensation5,957 7,394 30,150 21,411 
Depreciation and amortization3,429 2,499 11,451 11,867 
Goodwill impairment14,916 — 14,916 — 
(Recovery from) provision for doubtful accounts, net(1)(20)
Benefit from deferred income taxes(801)(37)(760)— 
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets14 15 (9)
Unrealized gain on fair value adjustment of investment(750)— (750)— 
Amortization of debt issuance costs18 18 70 70 
Provision for inventory obsolescence418 108 418 108 
Impairment loss on intangible assets— — — 11,706 
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable3,424 (4,299)2,170 11,272 
Prepaid expenses, deferred program expenses, other current assets and other assets(2,254)(1,891)(472)(11,926)
Accounts payable3,987 (910)2,724 (7,121)
Accrued compensation and benefits(770)(2,129)650 (7,395)
Contract liabilities(1,384)58 5,510 110 
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities(1,912)(2,011)634 (3,491)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities7,980 (10,518)30,182 (25,938)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capitalized software development costs(1,680)(2,401)(8,176)(11,505)
Purchases of property and equipment, net(30)(1,871)(739)(2,252)
Purchase of investment— — — (3,000)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,710)(4,272)(8,915)(16,757)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments under finance lease obligations(484)(447)(1,877)(1,730)
Payment of tax withholding related to net share settlement of equity awards(5,654)— (7,254)(457)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 54 108 203 
Repurchase of common stock(5,988)— (13,627)— 
Payments for debt issuance costs(14)— (14)— 
Net cash used in financing activities(12,140)(393)(22,664)(1,984)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(5,870)(15,183)(1,397)(44,679)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period59,190 69,900 54,717 99,396 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$53,320 $54,717 $53,320 $54,717 
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA; Net Loss Margin to EBITDA Margin and Adjusted EBITDA Margin; Incremental Net Loss and Net Loss Margin to Incremental Adjusted EBITDA and Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin
For the Three Months Ended December 31,For the Year Ended December 31,
20252024Year-over-Year Change20252024Year-over-Year Change
AmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMargin
(dollars in thousands)
Net loss$(16,311)(34.9)%$(9,330)(35.4)%$(6,981)(34.2)%$(36,546)(22.2)%$(52,520)(48.5)%$15,974 28.3 %
Other income(1,600)(3.4)%(724)(2.8)%(876)(4.3)%(3,225)(2.0)%(4,023)(3.7)%798 1.4 %
Interest expense129 0.3 %152 0.6 %(23)(0.1)%553 0.3 %644 0.6 %(91)(0.2)%
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes(726)(1.5)%(25)(0.1)%(701)(3.5)%(663)(0.3)%26 — %(689)(1.2)%
Depreciation and amortization3,429 7.3 %2,499 9.5 %930 4.5 %11,451 6.9 %11,867 11.0 %(416)(0.7)%
EBITDA (Non-GAAP)(15,079)(32.2)%(7,428)(28.2)%(7,651)(37.6)%(28,430)(17.3)%(44,006)(40.6)%15,576 27.6 %
Stock-based compensation expense (1)
5,957 12.7 %7,394 28.0 %(1,437)(7.0)%30,150 18.3 %21,411 19.8 %8,739 15.4 %
Goodwill impairment14,916 31.9 %— — %14,916 73.1 %14,916 9.1 %— — %14,916 26.4 %
Impairment loss on intangible assets— — %— — %— — %— — %11,706 10.8 %(11,706)(20.7)%
Restructuring expenses (2)
1,501 3.2 %(167)(0.6)%1,668 8.2 %1,501 0.9 %1,270 1.1 %231 0.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$7,295 15.6 %$(201)(0.8)%$7,496 36.7 %$18,137 11.0 %$(9,619)(8.9)%$27,756 49.1 %
(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 $4.3 million and $24.0 million million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $6.9 million and $19.4 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense from other sources was $1.7 million and $6.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $0.5 million and $2.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively. The other sources of stock-based compensation consist of accrued compensation, which the Company intends to settle in shares of the Company's common stock. However, the Company has the discretion to determine whether this compensation will ultimately be paid in stock or cash up until the date at which it is paid. Any change to the expected payment form would result in out-of-quarter adjustments to this add back to Adjusted EBITDA.
(2) The restructuring expenses include severance and other related benefit costs, and other non-cash restructuring costs related to implementing the restructuring plan.
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Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Income (Loss), and EPS to Adjusted EPS
For the Three Months Ended December 31,For the Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net loss$(16,311)$(9,330)$(36,546)$(52,520)
Adjustments:
Other income(1,600)(724)(3,225)(4,023)
Stock-based compensation expense (1)
5,957 7,394 30,150 21,411 
Goodwill impairment14,916 14,916 — 
Impairment loss on intangible assets (3)
— — — 11,706 
Restructuring expenses (2)
1,501 (167)1,501 1,270 
Adjusted net income (loss) (Non-GAAP)$4,463 $(2,827)$6,796 $(22,156)
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted$(0.22)$(0.13)$(0.50)$(0.73)
Adjustments:
Other income(0.02)(0.01)(0.04)(0.06)
Stock-based compensation expense (1)
0.08 0.10 0.41 0.30 
Goodwill impairment0.20 — 0.21 — 
Impairment loss on intangible assets— — — 0.16 
Restructuring expenses (2)
0.02 — 0.02 0.02 
Adjustment to diluted earnings per share (3)
— — (0.01)— 
Adjusted earnings (loss) per share, diluted (Non-GAAP)$0.06 $(0.04)$0.09 $(0.31)
Weighted-average shares to compute GAAP loss per share, diluted73,053 72,435 72,878 71,850 
Weighted-average shares to compute non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share, diluted (3)
78,189 72,435 77,131 71,850 
(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 $4.3 million and $24.0 million million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $6.9 million and $19.4 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense from other sources was $1.7 million and $6.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, respectively, and $0.5 million and $2.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 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 (Loss).
(2) The restructuring expenses include severance and other related benefit costs (including outplacement services and continuing health insurance coverage), external consulting and advisory fees related to implementing the restructuring plan.
(3) 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 Ended December 31,For the Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
AmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMarginAmountMargin
(dollars in thousands)
Gross profit$16,357 35.0 %$10,618 40.3 %$61,017 37.0 %$34,429 31.8 %
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense — cost of sales159 0.3 %228 0.8 %652 0.4 %828 0.8 %
Impairment loss on intangible assets – cost of sales— — %— — %— — %5,333 4.9 %
Restructuring expenses — cost of sales494 1.1 %(52)(0.2)%494 0.3 %341 0.3 %
Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)17,010 36.4 %10,794 40.9 %62,163 37.7 %40,931 37.8 %
Depreciation and amortization — cost of sales2,606 5.5 %1,597 6.1 %8,180 5.0 %6,404 5.9 %
Cash gross profit (Non-GAAP)$19,616 41.9 %$12,391 47.0 %$70,343 42.7 %$47,335 43.7 %

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Margin
For the Three Months Ended December 31,For the Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
(in thousands)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities$7,980 $(10,518)$30,182 $(25,938)
Adjustments:
Capitalized software development costs(1,680)(2,401)(8,176)(11,505)
Purchases of property and equipment, net(30)(1,871)(739)(2,252)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$6,270 $(14,790)$21,267 $(39,695)
Revenue$46,777 $26,372 $164,805 $108,272 
Operating cash flow margin17.1 %(39.9)%18.3 %(24.0)%
Free cash flow margin (Non-GAAP)13.4 %(56.1)%12.9 %(36.7)%

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Reconciliation of Operating Expenses to Adjusted Operating Expenses and Cash Operating Expenses
For the Three Months Ended December 31,For the Year Ended December 31,
2025202420252024
(in thousands)
Operating expenses$34,865 $20,545 $100,898 $90,302 
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense(5,798)(7,166)(29,498)(20,583)
Goodwill impairment(14,916)— (14,916)— 
Impairment loss on intangible assets— — — (6,373)
Restructuring expenses(1,007)115 (1,007)(929)
Adjusted operating expenses (Non-GAAP)13,144 13,494 55,477 62,417 
Depreciation and amortization(823)(902)(3,271)(5,463)
Capitalized software development costs1,579 2,403 8,055 11,262 
Cash operating expenses (Non-GAAP)$13,900 $14,995 $60,261 $68,216 

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FAQ

How did Telos (TLS) perform financially in Q4 2025?

Telos posted Q4 2025 revenue of $46.8 million, up 77% year over year, driven mainly by Security Solutions growth. GAAP net loss was $16.3 million, but Adjusted EBITDA improved to $7.3 million, reflecting better underlying profitability and lower adjusted operating expenses.

What were Telos (TLS) full-year 2025 results?

For 2025, Telos generated $164.8 million in revenue, up from $108.3 million in 2024. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $36.5 million but positive Adjusted EBITDA of $18.1 million and free cash flow of $21.3 million, a major improvement over 2024.

What guidance did Telos (TLS) provide for 2026?

Telos expects 2026 revenue between $187 million and $200 million, implying 14–21% growth. It forecasts Adjusted EBITDA of $20.6–$28.0 million and an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 11–14%, suggesting continued scale and improving profitability if results align with guidance.

How strong were Telos (TLS) cash flow and free cash flow in 2025?

Telos generated Q4 2025 operating cash flow of $8.0 million and free cash flow of $6.3 million. For the full year, operating cash flow reached $30.2 million and free cash flow was $21.3 million, a sharp turnaround from negative levels in 2024.

Did Telos (TLS) remain profitable on a GAAP basis in 2025?

No. Telos reported a GAAP net loss of $16.3 million in Q4 and $36.5 million for 2025. Results were affected by a $14.9 million goodwill impairment and prior intangible impairments, even as adjusted earnings and cash flow improved significantly.

What role did Telos ID and Security Solutions play in TLS growth?

Security Solutions, largely driven by Telos ID, saw 105% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2025. This segment’s expansion was the primary contributor to the company’s 77% quarterly revenue increase and to stronger gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA performance.

How much stock did Telos (TLS) repurchase in 2025?

Telos deployed $13.6 million to repurchase approximately 3.1 million shares in 2025. In Q4 alone, it spent $6.0 million to buy back over one million shares at an average price of $5.78, returning capital to shareholders while revenue and cash flow improved.

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