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Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) lifts Q2 profit as backlog hits $117.5M

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Ultralife Corporation reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $47.9 million, down 1.3% from a year ago, as Battery & Energy Products sales decreased 3.7% to $44.2 million while Communications Systems sales grew 39.3% to $3.8 million. Total backlog exited the quarter at a record $117.5 million, up from $84.5 million a year earlier.

Gross profit increased to $13.9 million, with gross margin expanding to 28.9% and delivering a 760-basis point improvement versus the first quarter, driven by manufacturing initiatives, favorable mix and an IEEPA tariff refund. Operating income rose to $3.4 million and net income attributable to Ultralife grew to $2.5 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share, last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, or 12.8% of sales, versus $4.1 million, or 8.5% of sales, reflecting higher profitability despite increased R&D spending and $0.9 million of one-time litigation and consulting costs.

Positive

  • Profitability improved significantly, with net income attributable to Ultralife rising to $2.5 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing to $6.1 million, or 12.8% of sales, from $4.1 million, or 8.5% of sales, a year earlier.
  • Backlog reached a record $117.5 million, up from $84.5 million exiting the second quarter of 2025, supporting multi-year revenue visibility across Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems.

Negative

  • None.

Filing Explained

As of June 30, 2026, cash was $6,663 against current debt of $1,750 and long-term debt of $42,854.

This Form 8-K records the completed quarter ended June 30, 2026 and adds a balance-sheet view: cash was $6,663, with current debt of $1,750 and long-term debt of $42,854.

Compared with December 31, 2025, the filing reported cash of $9,345, current debt of $4,125, and long-term debt of $45,526.

The release describes a profitable-growth outlook for 2026, but six-month revenue was $95,388 versus $99,307 and net income attributable to Ultralife was $2,092 versus $2,744; the full-year outcome remains unreported.

Form 8-K reports specified material events, and Item 2.02 identifies this filing's event as the release of second-quarter operating results through Exhibit 99.1.

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Revenue $47.9 million Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 1.3%, from $48.6 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Gross Margin 28.9% Gross profit of $13.9 million as a percentage of revenue for Q2 2026 versus 23.9% a year earlier
Q2 2026 Net Income $2.5 million Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation for the second quarter of 2026 versus $0.9 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 EPS $0.15 Net income per basic and diluted share attributable to Ultralife common shareholders in Q2 2026 versus $0.05 in Q2 2025
Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2026 $6.1 million Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026, 12.8% of sales, compared with $4.1 million, or 8.5% of sales, in Q2 2025
Backlog at June 30, 2026 $117.5 million Total backlog exiting the second quarter of 2026, versus $115.1 million exiting Q1 2026 and $84.5 million exiting Q2 2025
Cash at June 30, 2026 $6.7 million Cash balance on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026 compared with $9.3 million at December 31, 2025
Total Assets at June 30, 2026 $216.2 million Total assets of $216.157 million at June 30, 2026 versus $216.912 million at December 31, 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"We define <b>adjusted EBITDA</b> as net income attributable to Ultralife before interest, taxes,"
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.
IEEPA tariffs regulatory
"Battery &amp; Energy Products gross margin was 28.3%... due to favorable product mix and the refund of the <b>IEEPA tariffs</b>"
Measures labeled as IEEPA tariffs are trade restrictions or charges imposed under the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law that lets the government respond to national emergencies with economic tools. For investors, these actions are like suddenly adding a toll to certain imports, exports or transactions: they can raise costs, disrupt supply chains, limit market access, and change a company’s revenue or risk profile overnight.
45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit regulatory
"partially offset by the estimated portion of a refundable tax credit under the <b>45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit</b>"
A 45x advanced manufacturing production tax credit is a government incentive that gives manufacturers a fixed tax benefit for each eligible unit they produce of certain advanced products, effectively acting like a per-item rebate on production. It matters to investors because it increases a producer’s after-tax profit and can lower break-even costs—similar to getting a discount on materials—making companies more competitive, improving margins, and potentially raising future cash flow and valuation.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"we consider and use adjusted EBITDA, a <b>non-GAAP financial measure</b>, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Revenue $47.9 million decreased by $0.6 million, or 1.3%, from $48.6 million in the second quarter of 2025
Net income attributable to Ultralife $2.5 million increased from $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2025
Diluted EPS $0.15 increased from $0.05 in the second quarter of 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $6.1 million increased from $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2025
Gross margin 28.9% expanded from 23.9% in the second quarter of 2025
Guidance

Management stated that multi-year revenue opportunities and ongoing gross margin initiatives "reinforce our outlook for profitable growth in 2026."

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FAQ

How did Ultralife (ULBI) perform financially in the second quarter of 2026?

Ultralife reported Q2 2026 revenue of $47.9 million and net income attributable to the company of $2.5 million, or $0.15 per share. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, or 12.8% of sales, compared with $4.1 million, or 8.5% of sales, a year earlier.

What were Ultralife (ULBI) segment revenues in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, Battery & Energy Products revenue was $44.2 million, down 3.7%, reflecting lower oil & gas and industrial sales, while Communications Systems revenue increased 39.3% to $3.8 million as new products contributed to growth.

How did Ultralife (ULBI) margins and profitability change in Q2 2026?

Gross profit was $13.9 million, with gross margin expanding to 28.9% from 23.9% a year earlier and improving 760 basis points versus Q1 2026. Operating income rose to $3.4 million, and net income attributable to Ultralife increased to $2.5 million.

What was Ultralife (ULBI)'s backlog at the end of Q2 2026?

Ultralife ended Q2 2026 with a backlog of $117.5 million, the highest in its history. This compares with $115.1 million exiting the first quarter of 2026 and $84.5 million exiting the second quarter of 2025, indicating strong multi-period demand.

What non-GAAP metric does Ultralife (ULBI) emphasize and what was it in Q2 2026?

Ultralife highlights adjusted EBITDA, defined as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain items. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million for Q2 2026, or 12.8% of sales, compared with $4.1 million, or 8.5% of sales, in Q2 2025.

What were Ultralife (ULBI)'s cash and debt levels as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Ultralife held $6.7 million in cash. The current portion of long-term debt was $1.8 million, and long-term debt, net, was $42.9 million, contributing to total liabilities of $83.6 million and shareholders’ equity of $132.6 million.
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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
 
August 7, 2026
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
 
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
000-20852
16-1387013
(State of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
2000 Technology ParkwayNewarkNew York 14513
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(315332-7100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
    
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol
 
 Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share
 
ULBI
 
NASDAQ Stock Market
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On August 7, 2026, Ultralife Corporation issued a press release regarding the financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this reference.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financials and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit
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Exhibit Description
 
99.1
 
Press Release of Ultralife Corporation dated August 7, 2026
 
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: August 7, 2026
 
ULTRALIFE CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Philip A. Fain
 
 
Philip A. Fain
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 

Exhibit 99.1

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Ultralife Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results

 

 

NEWARK, N.Y. – August 7, 2026 -- Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI) reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 with the following results:

 

 

Sales of $47.9 million compared to $48.6 million for the 2025 second quarter

 

Gross profit of $13.9 million, or 28.9% of revenue, compared to $11.6 million, or 23.9% of revenue, for the 2025 second quarter; excluding a $1.1 million net IEEPA refund received in the 2026 second quarter, gross margin was 26.6%

 

Operating income of $3.4 million, including one-time costs of $0.9 million, compared to $2.3 million including one-time costs of $0.3 million for the 2025 second quarter

 

GAAP EPS of $0.15 compared to $0.05 for the 2025 second quarter

 

Adjusted EBITDA of $6.1 million compared to $4.1 million for the 2025 second quarter

 

Backlog of $117.5 million compared to $115.1 million exiting the first quarter of 2026

 

“For the second quarter we delivered a 760-basis point improvement in gross profit margin compared to the first quarter, including the contribution of the net IEEPA refund. This improvement reflects measurable benefits realized to date from our initiatives to address manufacturing inefficiencies along with favorable sales mix. Our Communications Systems business is poised to produce revenue gains as new products move through the capture phase, and continues to expand its opportunity funnel while preparing to launch multiple new products later this year in support of government/defense programs. At the same time, we are advancing a diverse set of product development programs in our Battery & Energy Products business including programs to support water-based defense drone applications. Several of these programs are expected to transition into production later this year while we continue to execute our backlog. These multi-year revenue opportunities combined with our ongoing gross margin improvement initiatives, reinforce our outlook for profitable growth in 2026,” said Mike Manna, President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Revenue was $47.9 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 1.3%, as compared to revenue of $48.6 million for the second quarter of 2025. Battery & Energy Products sales decreased 3.7% to $44.2 million compared to $45.9 million last year. The year-over-year decrease reflects a 4.7% decline in commercial sales due to an 8.7% decline in oil & gas and industrial sales offsetting a 7.2% increase in medical battery sales, and a 1.4% decline in government/defense sales due to the shipment of a very large order for an allied country last year. Communications Systems sales increased by 39.3% to $3.8 million compared to $2.7 million for the same period last year. Our total backlog exiting the second quarter was $117.5 million, the highest level in the Company’s history, compared to $115.1 million exiting the first quarter of 2026 and $84.5 million exiting the second quarter of 2025.

 


 

Gross profit was $13.9 million, or 28.9% of revenue, compared to $11.6 million, or 23.9% of revenue, for the same quarter a year ago. Battery & Energy Products gross margin was 28.3%, compared to 23.6% last year, primarily due to favorable product mix and the refund of the IEEPA tariffs in the current period. Communications Systems gross margin was 36.3% compared to 28.4% last year, primarily due to sales mix.

 

Operating expenses were $10.4 million, compared to $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting an increase in new product development costs related to continued investment in our product offering, and one-time, non-recurring costs of $0.9 million primarily related to litigation expenses incurred for our cyber-insurance claim and the completion of certain consulting costs to help expedite our gross margin improvement. Operating expenses were 21.8% of revenue compared to 19.2% of revenue for the year-earlier period.

 

Operating income was $3.4 million compared to $2.3 million last year.

 

Other expense was $0.5 million primarily comprised of interest expense from the financing of our Electrochem acquisition partially offset by the second quarter estimated portion of a refundable tax credit for certain qualifying battery cells and packs we manufacture under the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit. This compares to $1.1 million for the year-earlier period primarily reflecting the Electrochem acquisition financing and net foreign currency losses.

 

Net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation was $2.5 million or $0.15 per basic and diluted share on a GAAP basis, compared to $0.9 million or $0.05 per basic and diluted share for the second quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted EBITDA, defined as EBITDA including non-cash, stock-based compensation expense and one-time costs not reflective of our ongoing operations, was $6.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, or 12.8% of sales, compared to $4.1 million, or 8.5% of sales, for the year-earlier period. On a trailing twelve-month basis, adjusted EBITDA was $17.1 million or 9.1% of sales.

 

See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this release for a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation.

 

 

About Ultralife Corporation

 

Ultralife Corporation serves its markets with products and services ranging from power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Through its engineering and collaborative approach to problem solving, Ultralife serves government/defense and commercial customers across the globe.

 

Headquartered in Newark, New York, the Company's business segments include Battery & Energy Products and Communications Systems. Ultralife has operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.ultralifecorporation.com.

 


 

Conference Call Information

 

Ultralife will hold its second quarter earnings conference call today at 8:00 AM ET.

 

To ensure a fast and reliable connection to our investor conference call, we now require participants dialing in by phone to register using the following link prior to the call: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI4beea58f157a441ba44284b283b1001f. This will eliminate the need to speak with an operator. Once registered, dial-in information will be provided along with a personal identification number. Should you register early and misplace your details, you can simply click back on this same link at any time to register and view this information again. A live webcast of the conference call will be available to investors in the Events & Presentations section of the Company's website at http://investor.ultralifecorporation.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call at the same location.

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include uncertain global economic conditions including the impact of tariffs and inflation, reductions in revenues from key customers, delays or reductions in U.S. and foreign military spending, acceptance of our new products on a global basis, and disruptions, delays or material price increases in our supply of raw materials and components due to business conditions, new or additional tariffs, global conflicts, weather or other factors not under our control. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company's analysis only as of today's date. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Further information on these factors and other factors that could affect Ultralife’s financial results is included in Ultralife’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 


 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

June 30, 

2026

December 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash

 

$6,663

 

$9,345

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

34,770

33,948

Inventories, Net

58,745

54,008

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

6,980

8,500

Total Current Assets

107,158

105,801

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

39,514

40,397

Goodwill

45,369

45,376

Other Intangible Assets, Net

10,386

10,933

Deferred Income Taxes, Net

10,335

10,494

Other Non-Current Assets

3,395

3,911

​Total Assets

 

$216,157

 

$216,912

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

​Current Liabilities:

Accounts Payable

 

$22,601

 

$17,423

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt

1,750

4,125

Accrued Compensation and Related Benefits

2,930

2,754

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

10,074

13,031

Total Current Liabilities

37,355

37,333

Long-Term Debt, Net

42,854

45,526

Deferred Income Taxes, Net

934

1,000

Other Non-Current Liabilities

2,413

2,919

Total Liabilities

83,556

86,778

Shareholders' Equity:

Common Stock

2,110

2,109

Capital in Excess of Par Value

192,983

192,859

Accumulated Deficit

(38,248)

 

(40,340)

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

(2,846)

 

(3,141)

 

Treasury Stock

(21,492)

 

(21,492)

 

Total Ultralife Equity

132,507

129,995

Non-Controlling Interest

94

139

Total Shareholders’ Equity

132,601

130,134

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

$216,157

 

$216,912

 


 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Three-Month Period Ended

Six-Month Period Ended

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues:

Battery & Energy Products

 

$44,189

 

$45,867

 

$88,344

 

$92,188

Communications Systems

3,754

2,694

7,044

7,119

Total Revenues

47,943

48,561

95,388

99,307

Cost of Products Sold:

Battery & Energy Products

31,686

35,032

66,483

69,913

Communications Systems

2,391

1,928

4,929

5,048

Total Cost of Products Sold

34,077

36,960

71,412

74,961

Gross Profit

13,866

11,601

23,976

24,346

Operating Expenses:

Research and Development

3,225

2,318

6,186

4,722

Selling, General and Administrative

7,204

7,027

14,568

13,969

Total Operating Expenses

10,429

9,345

20,754

18,691

Operating Income

3,437

2,256

3,222

5,655

Other Expense

451

1,143

899​

 

2,096

Income Before Income Taxes

2,986

1,113

2,323

3,559

Income Tax Provision

468

243

276

810

Net Income

2,518

870

2,047

2,749

Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest

(25)

 

(9)

 

(45)

 

5

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 

$2,543

 

$879

 

$2,092

 

$2,744

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Basic

 

$.15

 

$.05

 

$.13

 

$.17

Net Income Per Share Attributable to Ultralife Common Shareholders – Diluted

 

$.15

 

$.05

 

$.13

 

$.17

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic

16,659

16,635

16,658

16,634

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Diluted

16,714

16,656

16,703

16,671

 


 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

In evaluating our business, we consider and use adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure of our operating performance in addition to GAAP financial measures. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation before net interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, plus/minus expense/income that we do not consider reflective of our ongoing continuing operations. We reconcile adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation, the most comparable financial measure under GAAP. Neither current nor potential investors in our securities should rely on adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for any GAAP measures and we encourage investors to review the following reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Ultralife Corporation.

 

 

 

ULTRALIFE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Three-Month Period Ended

Six-Month Period Ended

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

Net Income Attributable to Ultralife Corporation

 

$2,543

 

$879

 

$2,092

 

$2,744

Adjustments:

Interest Expense, Net

839

992

1,707

2,024

Income Tax Provision

468

243

276

810

Depreciation Expense

1,056

1,008

2,110

1,958

Amortization Expense

268

410

535

815

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

90

235

89

462

Other Non-Recurring Costs

884

326

1,731

518

One-Time Events Impacting Production

-

-

817

-

Severance Cost for Plant Closure

-

-

-

150

Non-Cash Purchase Accounting Adjustment

-

20

-

80

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$6,148

 

$4,113

 

$9,357

 

$9,561

 


 

Company Contact:

Ultralife Corporation

Philip A. Fain

(315) 210-6110

pfain@ulbi.com

 

Investor Relations Contact:

Alliance Advisors IR

Jody Burfening

(212) 838-3777

jburfening@allianceadvisors.com

 

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