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UCLOUDLINK (NASDAQ: UCL) Q1 2026 revenue drops as losses deepen but Q2 outlook improves

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. reported unaudited first quarter 2026 results showing pressure on legacy operations but rapid growth in new initiatives. Total revenues were US$16.9 million, down 10.1% from US$18.7 million a year earlier, as geopolitical and logistical challenges weighed on demand.

Gross margin slipped to 49.1% from 51.7%, while total operating expenses rose to US$10.9 million, leading to a larger loss from operations of US$3.5 million versus US$0.5 million last year. Net loss widened to US$3.5 million and adjusted EBITDA turned to a negative US$2.0 million from a positive US$1.4 million.

Management highlighted very strong year‑over‑year revenue growth in its three new growth engines: GlocalMe Life, GlocalMe IoT and GlocalMe SIM, each exceeding 170% growth, supported by higher marketing investments in the PetPogo ecosystem. For the second quarter of 2026, the company expects revenues between US$19.5 million and US$22.5 million, implying up to 16.0% growth compared with the same period of 2025.

Positive

  • Strong growth in new business lines: GlocalMe Life, GlocalMe IoT, and GlocalMe SIM each delivered year-over-year revenue growth above 170%, with GlocalMe Life products like PetPogo and UniCord Pro gaining traction and GlocalMe IoT showing rapid user and revenue expansion.

Negative

  • Revenue decline and margin compression: Q1 2026 total revenues fell 10.1% year over year to US$16.9 million, with overall gross margin down to 49.1% from 51.7%, reflecting pressure on both volume and profitability.
  • Sharp deterioration in profitability and cash generation: Loss from operations widened to US$3.5 million from US$0.5 million, adjusted EBITDA fell from a positive US$1.4 million to a negative US$2.0 million, and operating cash flow showed a net outflow of US$8.7 million.

Insights

Revenue declined and profitability weakened, but guidance suggests a possible rebound supported by fast-growing new products.

UCLOUDLINK saw Q1 2026 revenues fall to US$16.9 million, down 10.1% year over year, with gross margin compressing to 49.1%. Combined with higher operating expenses, this pushed loss from operations to US$3.5 million and net loss to US$3.5 million.

Non-GAAP metrics also deteriorated, as adjusted net swung from a US$0.4 million profit to a US$2.6 million loss and adjusted EBITDA fell from US$1.4 million to negative US$2.0 million. Cash and cash equivalents declined from US$32.8 million at December 31, 2025 to US$28.0 million at March 31, 2026, mainly from operating outflows.

Management pointed to very strong growth in GlocalMe Life, GlocalMe IoT and GlocalMe SIM, each exceeding 170% year-over-year revenue growth, supported by higher marketing around the PetPogo ecosystem. The company guides Q2 2026 revenues to US$19.5–22.5 million, implying 0.5–16.0% year-over-year growth, so subsequent quarters will clarify whether this offset to legacy softness is taking hold.

Q1 2026 Revenue US$16.9 million Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Revenue YoY Change -10.1% Decrease versus US$18.7 million in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Net Loss US$3.5 million Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA -US$2.0 million Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026
Cash and Cash Equivalents US$28.0 million Balance as of March 31, 2026
Operating Cash Flow -US$8.7 million Net cash outflow from operating activities in Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Revenue Guidance US$19.5–22.5 million Expected total revenues for the second quarter of 2026
Japan Revenue Share 32.0% Share of total revenues in Q1 2026 from Japan
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)... was negative US$2.0 million, compared to positive US$1.4 million"
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ADS financial
"Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were US$0.09 in the first quarter of 2026"
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cloud SIM technology technical
"Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience"
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"The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs)."

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-39302

 

 

 

UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

(Registrant’s Name)

 

 

 

Unit 2214-Rm1, 22/F, Mira Place Tower A

132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Kowloon, Hong Kong

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F             Form 40-F 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
     
  By: /s/ Chaohui Chen
  Name: Chaohui Chen
  Title: Director and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: May 13, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Hong Kong, May 13, 2026 – UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (“UCLOUDLINK” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UCL), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

Total revenues were US$16.9 million, representing a decrease of 10.1% from US$18.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Gross profit was US$8.3 million, representing a decrease of 14.6% from US$9.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Loss from operations was US$3.5 million, compared to US$0.5 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Net loss was US$3.5 million, compared to US$0.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was US$2.6 million, compared to an adjusted net income of US$0.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was negative US$2.0 million, compared to positive US$1.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

First Quarter 2026 Operational Highlights

 

Total data consumed in the first quarter through the Company’s platform was 45,514 terabytes (6,058 terabytes procured by the Company and 39,456 terabytes procured by our business partners), representing an increase of 5.4% from 43,179 terabytes in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average daily active users (“DAU”) in the first quarter were 354,789, representing an increase of 10.2% from 321,836 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 43,566, representing an increase of 246.5% from 12,573 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 17,564, representing an increase of 193.6% from 5,983 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 8,117, representing an increase of 559.9% from 1,230 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAU in the first quarter from PetPhone business was 1,097, as compared with nil in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business, which was previously referred to as GlocalMe mobile/fixed broadband business, was 284,445, representing a decrease of 5.8% from 302,050 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average monthly active users (“MAU”) in the first quarter were 737,274, representing an increase of 6.0% from 695,599 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 66,074, representing an increase of 142.1% from 27,293 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 75,565, representing an increase of 76.8% from 42,729 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 16,350, representing an increase of 609.0% from 2,306 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAU in the first quarter from PetPhone business was 1,397, as compared with nil in the first quarter of 2025.

 

 

 

 

Average MAU in the first quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 577,888, representing a decrease of 7.3% from 623,271 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

As a proportion of daily active terminals, 58.6% were from uCloudlink 1.0 international data connectivity services and 41.4% were from uCloudlink 2.0 local data connectivity services during the first quarter of 2026. Average daily data usage per terminal was 1.57 GB in March 2026.

 

Average daily active terminals (“DAT”) in the first quarter were 327,615 (13,414 owned by the Company and 314,201 not owned by the Company), representing an increase of 6.1% from 308,863 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 34,207, representing an increase of 432.3% from 6,426 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 9,142, representing an increase of 75.2% from 5,219 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 7,280, representing an increase of 1,072.3% from 621 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAT in the first quarter from PetPhone business was 368, as compared with nil in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average DAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 276,618, representing a decrease of 6.7% from 296,597 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average monthly active terminals (“MAT”) in the first quarter were 702,805, representing an increase of 7.7% from 652,810 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 59,338, representing an increase of 135.0% from 25,253 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 61,814, representing an increase of 74.1% from 35,505 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 14,770, representing an increase of 806.1% from 1,630 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAT in the first quarter from PetPhone business was 789, as compared with nil in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Average MAT in the first quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 566,094, representing a decrease of 4.1% from 590,422 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had served 3,234 business partners in 64 countries and regions. The Company had 212 patents with 183 approved and 29 pending approval, while the pool of SIM cards was from 397 MNOs globally as of March 31, 2026.

 

Executive Commentary

 

Mr. Chaohui Chen, Director and Chief Executive Officer of UCLOUDLINK, commented, “Our results for the first quarter of 2026 demonstrate the underlying resilience of our core business. We successfully navigated a complex and volatile global landscape, characterized by ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflict-related logistical disruptions that pressured consumer sentiment, maintaining strict operational discipline throughout to offset these headwinds. As a result, total revenues were US$16.9 million during the quarter, at the high end of our guidance range.”

 

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“Crucially, our three new growth engines - GlocalMe Life, GlocalMe IoT, and GlocalMe SIM - delivered remarkable year-over-year revenue growth of over 400%, 300%, and 170%, respectively. To accelerate commercialization and capture early market leadership, we strategically increased marketing spending on the PetPhone and broader PetPogo ecosystem. While these investments temper near-term profitability and cash flow, we are confident they will yield substantial long-term payoffs and help lay a solid foundation to drive growth. This forward-looking strategy is already beginning to generate results with our GlocalMe IoT business gaining strong revenue growth momentum with rapid user expansion.”

 

“Each new growth engine also made significant strategic progress in laying the groundwork for accelerated commercial momentum going forward. Following the exceptional global media attention and market validation at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where we unveiled our PetPogo ecosystem and the all-new PetCam, we are leveraging this momentum to strengthen our positioning and brand equity as we advance toward full-scale commercialization. During the quarter, we launched the beta version of the PetPogo app, pioneering an ‘AI-powered + Social’ model in the pet technology industry. Leveraging PetPhone’s AI-driven hardware to sense and interpret pet data, we are addressing the fundamental communication gap between owners and their pets. The PetPogo ecosystem reimagines the pet social experience with a unique ‘Pet-Centric’ community and ‘Pet Moments’ feature, establishing a highly engaging emotional bridge between humans and pets, among pets themselves, and across pet owner communities which will drive deeper engagement and more meaningful, lasting connections. Early beta feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing our confidence in its user adoption and growth potential. Under GlocalMe Life, our UniCord Pro continues to gain strong traction, with sales volume and market adoption accelerating rapidly. MeowGo G50 Max, a premium, sky-to-ground integrated mobile Wi-Fi hub, also drew significant market attention during the quarter. In markets where terrestrial networks have been disrupted due to conflict, the MeowGo G50 Max’s unique ability to provide resilient connectivity is proving to be a critical differentiator. Our GlocalMe IoT business maintained its strong growth trajectory, with user adoption and revenue contribution continuing to expand rapidly year-over-year. We continue to solidify our strategic position to capture additional market share in high-growth sectors such as in-car infotainment and security cameras.”

 

“Looking ahead, we remain in the early, high-growth stages of our transformation. Throughout 2026, we will continue investing strategically in our new growth engines. The strong market validation from CES 2026, positive PetPogo beta feedback, and sustained momentum in GlocalMe IoT demonstrate how our diversified business strategy remains firmly on track. We are building toward sustainable growth by scaling our user base globally and bridging the digital divides in cross-border connectivity as well as the emotional distance between people and their pets, while creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

Total Revenues were US$16.9 million, representing a decrease of 10.1% from US$18.7 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Revenues from services were US$13.3 million, representing a decrease of 6.3% from US$14.2 million in the same period of 2025. This decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues from international data connectivity services.

 

Revenues from data connectivity services were US$10.4 million, representing a decrease of 6.5% from US$11.2 million in the same period of 2025. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in revenues from international data connectivity services to US$8.5 million in the first quarter of 2026 from US$9.7 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to the decline in outbound travelers from China, against the backdrop of a volatile and tense international situation, which was partially offset by an increase in revenues from local data connectivity services to US$1.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 from US$1.5 million in the same period of 2025, as a result of the continued development of GlocalMe IoT business.

 

Revenues from PaaS and SaaS services were US$2.5 million, representing a decrease of 9.7% from US$2.7 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Revenues from sales of products were US$3.6 million, representing a decrease of 21.8% from US$4.5 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to a decrease of US$0.9 million in sales of terminals.

 

Geographic Distribution

 

During the first quarter of 2026, as a percentage of our total revenues, Japan contributed 32.0%, mainland China contributed 30.3%, North America contributed 17.3%, and other countries and regions contributed the remaining 20.4%, compared to 40.4%, 31.2%, 12.9% and 15.5%, respectively, in the first quarter of 2025.

 

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Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues was US$8.6 million, representing a decrease of 5.2% from US$9.0 million in the same period of 2025. This decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease in cost of products sold.

 

Cost of services was US$6.1 million, representing a slight decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period of 2025.

 

Cost of products sold was US$2.5 million, representing a decrease of 15.3% from US$2.9 million in the same period of 2025, consistent with the decrease in product sales.

 

Gross Profit

 

Overall gross profit was US$8.3 million, compared to US$9.7 million in the same period of 2025. Overall gross margin was 49.1% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 51.7% in the same period of 2025.

 

Gross profit on services was US$7.2 million, compared to US$8.1 million in the same period of 2025. Gross margin on services was 54.5% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 57.3% in the same period of 2025.

 

Gross profit on sales of products was US$1.1 million, compared to US$1.6 million in the same period of 2025. Gross margin on sales of products was 28.9% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 34.3% in the same period of 2025.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were US$10.9 million, compared to US$10.2 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Research and development expenses were US$1.6 million, representing an increase of 16.4% from US$1.4 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was mainly due to an increase of US$0.3 million in staff costs.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were US$6.4 million, representing an increase of 12.2% from US$5.7 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily due to increases of US$0.3 million in operating lease payments, US$0.3 million in employee benefit expenses and US$0.1 million in exhibition expenses.

 

General and administrative expenses were US$2.9 million, representing a decrease of 6.6% from US$3.1 million in the same period of 2025. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of US$0.7 million in bad debt provisions, which was partially offset by an increase of US$0.3 million in testing fees.

 

Loss from Operations

 

Loss from operations was US$3.5 million, compared to US$0.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP), which excludes the impact of share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investments, share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, interest expense, income tax expenses and depreciation and amortization, was negative US$2.0 million, compared to positive US$1.4 million in the same period of 2025.

 

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Net Interest Expenses

 

Net interest expenses remained at US$0.05 million.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss was US$3.5 million, compared to US$0.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted Net Loss/Income (Non-GAAP)

 

Adjusted net loss, which excludes the impact of share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investments and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, was US$2.6 million, compared to an adjusted net income of US$0.4 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per ADS

 

Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were US$0.09 in the first quarter of 2026, compared to US$0.02 in the same period of 2025.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$28.0 million, compared to US$32.8 million as of December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a net outflow of US$8.7 million from operations and repayments of US$1.3 million for bank borrowings, which were partially offset by proceeds of US$5.0 million from bank borrowings.

 

Capital Expenditures (“CAPEX”)

 

CAPEX was US$0.03 million, compared to US$0.3 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Business Outlook

 

For the second quarter of 2026, UCLOUDLINK expects total revenues to be between US$19.5 million and US$22.5 million, representing an increase of 0.5% to 16.0% compared to the same period of 2025.

 

The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents, adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company’s operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net income/(loss) is defined as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investments and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investments, share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, interest expense, income tax expenses and depreciation and amortization.

 

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The Company believes that adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in income/(loss) from operations and net income/(loss). The Company believes that adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.

 

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non- GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investments and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, have been and may continue to be incurred in the Company’s business and is not reflected in the presentation of adjusted net income/(loss). Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

 

The Company compensate for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

 

Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.

 

Conference Call

 

UCLOUDLINK will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (8:30 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts. Listeners may access the call by dialing:

 

International: 617-3145-4010
US/Canada (Toll Free): 1-855-881-1339
UK (Toll Free): 0-800-051-8245
Mainland China (Toll Free): 4001-200-659
Hong Kong (Toll Free): 800-966-806
Singapore (Toll Free): 800-101-2785

 

Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for “UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.”

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.ucloudlink.com.

 

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference until May 20, 2026 by dialing:

 

US/Canada (Toll Free): 1855-883-1031
International: 617-3107-6325
Replay Passcode: 10054677

 

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About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

 

UCLOUDLINK is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the financial guidance and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as UCLOUDLINK’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. UCLOUDLINK may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about UCLOUDLINK’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: UCLOUDLINK’s strategies; UCLOUDLINK’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; UCLOUDLINK’s ability to increase its user base and usage of its mobile data connectivity services, and improve operational efficiency; competition in the global mobile data connectivity service industry; changes in UCLOUDLINK’s revenues, costs or expenditures; governmental policies and regulations relating to the global mobile data connectivity service industry, general economic and business conditions globally and in China; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to UCLOUDLINK’s business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and UCLOUDLINK undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
Daniel Gao
Tel: +852-2180-6111
E-mail: ir@ucloudlink.com
 
Investor Relations:
Christensen Advisory
Christian Arnell, Managing Director
Tel: +852-2117-0861
E-mail: ucloudlink@christensencomms.com

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of US$, except for share and per share data)

 

   As of
December 31,
   As of
March 31,
 
   2025   2026 
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   32,831    27,998 
Accounts receivable, net   4,436    4,604 
Inventories   4,378    4,580 
Prepayments and other current assets   4,574    6,657 
Other investments   13,346    12,693 
Amounts due from related parties   1,697    28 
Total current assets   61,262    56,560 
Non-current assets          
Long-term investments   2,044    2,075 
Property and equipment, net   2,224    1,679 
Right-of-use assets, net   1,745    1,278 
Intangible assets, net   511    487 
Prepayment   43    56 
Total non-current assets   6,567    5,575 
TOTAL ASSETS   67,829    62,135 
           
LIABILITIES          
Current liabilities          
Short term borrowings   5,549    9,310 
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings   68    35 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   19,343    17,993 
Accounts payable   7,193    3,805 
Contract liabilities   3,425    2,315 
Operating lease liabilities   1,189    780 
Total current liabilities   36,767    34,238 
Non-current liabilities          
Long term borrowings   1,622    1,648 
Operating lease liabilities   574    461 
Other non-current liabilities   58    42 
Total non-current liabilities   2,254    2,151 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   39,021    36,389 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Class A ordinary shares   13    13 
Class B ordinary shares   6    6 
Additional paid-in capital   242,421    242,617 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   2,075    2,310 
Accumulated losses   (215,707)   (219,200)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   28,808    25,746 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   67,829    62,135 

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands of US$, except for share and per share data)

 

   For the three months ended 
   March 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
 
Revenues   18,749    16,859 
Revenues from services   14,199    13,300 
Sales of products   4,550    3,559 
Cost of revenues   (9,059)   (8,586)
Cost of services   (6,070)   (6,055)
Cost of products sold   (2,989)   (2,531)
Gross profit   9,690    8,273 
Research and development expenses   (1,399)   (1,628)
Sales and marketing expenses   (5,693)   (6,387)
General and administrative expenses   (3,140)   (2,932)
Other income/(expense), net   70    (795)
Loss from operations   (472)   (3,469)
Interest income   5    3 
Interest expenses   (57)   (56)
Loss before income tax   (524)   (3,522)
Income tax (expenses)/credit   (87)   31 
Share of loss in equity method investment, net of tax   (3)   (2)
Net loss   (614)   (3,493)
Attributable to:          
Equity holders of the Company   (614)   (3,493)
           
Loss per share for Class A and Class B ordinary shares          
Basic   (0.00)   (0.01)
Diluted   (0.00)   (0.01)
           
Loss per ADS (10 Class A shares equal to 1 ADS)          
Basic   (0.02)   (0.09)
Diluted   (0.02)   (0.09)
           
Shares used in loss per Class A and Class B ordinary share computation:          
Basic   376,228,536    380,804,100 
Diluted   376,228,536    380,804,100 
           
Net loss   (614)   (3,493)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax          
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (12)   235 
Total comprehensive loss   (626)   (3,258)

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands of US$)

 

    For the three months ended  
    March 31,
2025
    March 31,
2026
 
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities     236       (8,688 )
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities     (350 )     14  
Net cash generated from financing activities     976       3,629  
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     862       (5,045 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period     30,057       32,831  
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents     156       212  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period     31,075       27,998  

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP AND GAAP RESULTS

(In thousands of US$)

 

    For the three months ended  
    March 31,
2025
    March 31,
2026
 
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Income/(Loss)            
Net loss     (614 )     (3,493 )
Add: share-based compensation     329       196  
fair value loss in other investments     729       653  
share of loss in equity method investment, net of tax     3       2  
Adjusted net income/(loss)     447       (2,642 )

 

    For the three months ended  
    March 31,
2025
    March 31,
2026
 
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA            
Net loss     (614 )     (3,493 )
Add:                
Interest expense     57       56  
Income tax expenses/(credit)     87       (31 )
Depreciation and amortization     773       624  
EBITDA     303       (2,844 )
Add: share-based compensation     329       196  
fair value loss in other investments     729       653  
share of loss in equity method investment, net of tax     3       2  
Adjusted EBITDA     1,364       (1,993 )

 

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