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Zevia (NYSE: ZVIA) posts 21% Q1 2026 sales growth and positive Adjusted EBITDA

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Zevia PBC reported strong first quarter 2026 results with faster growth and sharply lower losses. Net sales rose 21.2% year over year to $46.1 million, driven mainly by 20.4% volume growth from expanded Club, Mass and e-commerce distribution.

Gross margin was 48.4%, down from 50.1% as higher aluminum costs weighed on profitability. Net loss narrowed to $2.4 million, or $0.03 per share, compared with a $6.4 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted net loss improved to $0.1 million, and Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $0.9 million versus a $3.3 million loss. The company ended the quarter with $26.6 million in cash, no debt, and an unused $20 million credit line.

Positive

  • Strong top-line and profitability improvement: Q1 2026 net sales rose 21.2% to $46.1 million on 20.4% volume growth, while Adjusted EBITDA swung from a $3.3 million loss to a positive $0.9 million, showing meaningful operating leverage and cost progress.

Negative

  • Full-year profitability still negative amid cost headwinds: Despite better Q1 results, Zevia guides to a 2026 Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.0–$4.0 million, citing roughly $6 million in additional fuel and aluminum costs on top of earlier aluminum headwinds.

Insights

Zevia posts 21% Q1 sales growth and reaches positive Adjusted EBITDA, but guides to a modest full-year EBITDA loss.

Zevia delivered Q1 2026 net sales of $46.1 million, up 21.2%, as volumes grew 20.4% on broader distribution. This scale helped selling and marketing fall from 40.3% to 31.5% of sales, and marketing dollars declined with timing shifts.

Gross margin slipped to 48.4% from 50.1% on higher aluminum costs, but operating leverage and fewer restructuring charges cut net loss to $2.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA improved to positive $0.9 million, aided by excluding $2.25 million of litigation costs.

Management now expects 2026 net sales of $170–$175 million, implying continued double-digit growth, but still forecasts an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.0–$4.0 million as fuel and aluminum add about $6 million in extra costs on top of prior guidance. The outlook highlights progress toward profitability while acknowledging ongoing input-cost pressure.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Q1 2026 net sales $46.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 21.2% year over year
Q1 2026 net loss $2.4 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; improved from $6.4 million loss
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $0.9 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; versus $3.3 million loss in 2025
Gross profit margin 48.4% Q1 2026; down from 50.1% due to higher aluminum costs
Cash and cash equivalents $26.6 million As of March 31, 2026; no outstanding debt and $20 million unused credit line
2026 net sales outlook $170–$175 million Full-year 2026 guidance range for net sales
2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook Loss of $2.0–$4.0 million Full-year 2026 expected Adjusted EBITDA loss range
Litigation expenses in Q1 2026 $2.3 million Included in general and administrative expenses; added back in non-GAAP metrics
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $0.9 million(1), an improvement of $4.2 million year over year"
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.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures"
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.
Productivity Initiative financial
"savings in warehousing and repackaging costs as a result of the Productivity Initiative"
restructuring expenses financial
"Restructuring expenses were $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2025"
Restructuring expenses are one-time costs a company incurs when it reorganizes how it operates — for example, closing locations, laying off employees, reducing the recorded value of assets, or ending contracts — to cut costs or shift strategy. Investors pay attention because these charges lower reported profits now but can indicate steps to improve future cash flow and competitiveness, like paying for renovations to make a house easier to run or sell later.
right-of-use assets under operating leases financial
"Right-of-use assets under operating leases, net"
Net sales $46.1 million +21.2% year over year
Gross profit margin 48.4% -1.7 percentage points year over year
Net loss $2.4 million improved from $6.4 million loss
Adjusted EBITDA $0.9 million improved from $3.3 million loss
Guidance

For full-year 2026, Zevia expects net sales of $170–$175 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.0–$4.0 million; for Q2 2026, net sales of $43.0–$45.0 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.5–$1.0 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
 
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 6, 2026
 
ZEVIA PBC
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Delaware
001-40630
86-2862492
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
15821 Ventura Blvd., Suite 135, Encino, CA
 
91436
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
(424) 343-2654
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report: N/A
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading
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Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share
 
ZVIA
 
New York Stock Exchange
 
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).
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
Zevia PBC ("the Company") issued an earnings release on May 6, 2026, announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
 
A copy of the earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
The information furnished in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
 

 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits:
 
99.1
 
Earnings Release of Zevia PBC, dated May 6, 2026
104
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 
 

 
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.
 
 
ZEVIA PBC
   
Date: May 6, 2026
/s/ GIRISH SATYA
 
Name:
Girish Satya
 
Title:
Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
 
 
 
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

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Zevia Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

 

 

Delivers Record Q1 Net Sales Growth of 21%, Led by Volume Growth

 

Exceeds Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Outlook

 

 

LOS ANGELES – May 6, 2026 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Zevia PBC (“Zevia” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZVIA), the Company bringing naturally delicious, zero sugar, clean-label beverages, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

• Net sales grew 21.2% year over year to $46.1 million

• Gross profit margin was 48.4%, a reduction of 1.7 percentage points year over year

• Net loss was $2.4 million, or $0.03 per share to Zevia’s Class A Common stockholders, including $0.9 million of non-cash equity-based compensation expense, an improvement of $4.0 million year over year

• Adjusted net loss was $0.1 million(1)

• Adjusted EBITDA was $0.9 million(1), an improvement of $4.2 million year over year

 

“We’re off to a strong start to the year, delivering record sales growth and positive adjusted EBITDA, both of which exceeded our expectations. These results clearly demonstrate the strong progress we are making against our strategic growth pillars," said Amy Taylor, President and CEO of Zevia. “The strength in our business reflects the deliberate actions we’ve taken over the past several quarters to right-size our cost structure and reinvest in marketing, sharpening our innovation pipeline, and driving new distribution. As we build on these successes, we are excited for the rollout of new initiatives from a package design refresh to a robust partnership with a high-reach, high-engagement brand ambassador in Cardi B. The momentum we’re seeing today reinforces our confidence that our brand is resonating with consumers and our strategies are positioning us well for future sustainable profitable growth.”

 

First Quarter 2026 Results

 

Net sales improved 21.2% to $46.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $38.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 due to improved volumes of 20.4%, largely driven by expanded distribution at the Club channel as well as higher volumes in the Mass and E-commerce channels.

 

Gross profit margin was 48.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 50.1% in the first quarter of 2025, a reduction of 1.7 percentage points. The reduction was primarily due to higher aluminum costs.

 

Selling and marketing expenses were $14.5 million, or 31.5% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $15.3 million, or 40.3% of net sales in the first quarter of 2025. Selling expenses were $9.4 million, or 20.4% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $9.1 million, or 24.1% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of $0.3 million. The improvement in selling expense, as a percentage of net sales, was primarily due to savings in warehousing and repackaging costs as a result of the Productivity Initiative.

 

Marketing expenses were $5.2 million, or 11.2% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $6.2 million, or 16.2% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $1.0 million due to the timing of marketing campaigns.

 

(1) Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. See the supplementary schedules in this press release for a discussion of how we define and calculate these measures and a reconciliation thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

 

 

 

General and administrative expenses were $9.1 million, or 19.7% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $7.0 million, or 18.4% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2025. The increase reflects $2.3 million associated with the settlement of litigation. 

 

Equity-based compensation, a non-cash expense, was $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase of $0.2 million was largely due to forfeitures in 2025 related to the reduction in workforce and new equity awards issued.

 

Restructuring expenses were $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2025 and primarily include employee-related severance costs.

 

Net loss in the first quarter of 2026 was $2.4 million, compared to net loss of $6.4 million in the first quarter of 2025

 

Loss per share in the first quarter of 2026 was $0.03 to Zevia’s Class A Common stockholders, compared to loss per share of $0.08 in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted net loss in the first quarter of 2026 was $0.1 million compared to an adjusted net loss of $4.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, excluding certain litigation and restructuring costs.

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Adjusted net loss and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. See the supplementary schedules in this press release for a discussion of how we define and calculate these measures and a reconciliation thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flows

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $26.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding debt, as well as an unused credit line of $20 million.

 

2026 Outlook

 

“Our first quarter performance reflects the strong execution of our Productivity Initiative that enabled investment into our strategic growth pillars,” said Girish Satya, Chief Financial Officer of Zevia. “The traction we are gaining is becoming increasingly evident in our net sales results, and we are excited to see growth continue through the remainder of 2026 and beyond. With respect to adjusted EBITDA, despite the better-than-expected Q1 results, higher fuel and aluminum costs are estimated to have an additional $6 million impact, on top of the $5 million in incremental aluminum costs we incorporated into our prior guidance. Barring these macro-related cost pressures, we would have anticipated adjusted EBITDA margin in the mid-single digit range.” 

 

For the full year 2026, the Company now expects net sales to be in the range of $170 million to $175 million, and an adjusted EBITDA loss of between $2.0 million and $4.0 million. 

 

For the second quarter of 2026, the Company expects net sales to be in the range of $43.0 million to $45.0 million, and an adjusted EBITDA loss of between $0.5 million and $1.0 million.

 


 

We have not provided the forward-looking GAAP equivalent to our Adjusted EBITDA outlook or a GAAP reconciliation as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, reconciling items such as stock-based compensation, income tax, certain litigation expenses, and charges associated with restructuring and cost saving initiatives, including but not limited to severance costs, warehouse/distribution facility exit costs, and asset impairments. Accordingly, a reconciliation of this non-GAAP guidance metric to its corresponding GAAP equivalent is not available without unreasonable effort. These items are inherently variable and uncertain and depend on various factors, some of which are outside of the Company’s control or ability to predict. However, it is important to note that the reconciling items could have a significant effect on future GAAP results. We have provided historical reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP metrics in tables at the end of this release. For more information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this earnings release, please see “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Results” below.

 

Webcast

 

The Company will also host a conference call to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. Investors and other interested parties may listen to the webcast of the conference call by logging on via the Investor Relations section of Zevia’s website at https://investors.zevia.com/. Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (877) 423-9813 or (201) 689-8573 for international callers, conference ID 13759520. A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately thirty (30) days following the call at Zevia’s website at https://investors.zevia.com/.

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,’” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “look ahead,” “may,” “on track,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” pursue,” “see,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar words, terms or expressions with similar meanings. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance, results or outcomes and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance, results or outcomes will be achieved. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release relate to, among other things, statements regarding financial guidance or outlook, long-term growth and profitability plans and opportunities, future results of operations or financial condition, strategic direction, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including branding and marketing, distribution expansion, product innovation, expectations for aluminum and fuel costs and expected benefits of cost efficiencies. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, our ability to mitigate the impact of tariffs, the ability to develop and maintain our brand, our ability to successfully execute on our rebranding strategy, cost reduction initiatives, and to compete effectively, our ability to maintain supply chain service levels, any disruption of our supply chain or product demand, changes in the retail landscape or in sales to any key customer, changes in consumer preferences and/or behaviors, pricing factors, our ability to manage changes in our workforce, future cyber incidents and other disruptions to our information systems, failure to comply with personal data protection and privacy laws, the impact of inflation on our sales growth and cost structure such as increased commodity, packaging, transportation and freight, warehouse, labor and other input costs and other economic conditions, our reliance on contract manufacturers and service providers, competitive and governmental factors outside of our control, adverse global macroeconomic conditions, including relatively high interest rates and a recessionary environment, changes in trade policies or tariffs and other tariff-related developments, geopolitical events or conflicts, including the military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and trade tensions between the U.S. and China, public health emergencies, our ability to maintain our listing on the New York Stock Exchange, failure to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or infringement on intellectual property rights of others, potential liabilities, and costs from litigation, claims, legal or regulatory proceedings, inquiries or investigations that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. We do not intend and undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors are referred to our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

 

 

 

 

About Zevia

 

Zevia PBC, a Delaware public benefit corporation designated as a “Certified B Corporation,” is focused on addressing the global health challenges resulting from excess sugar consumption by offering a broad portfolio of zero sugar, zero calorie, naturally sweetened beverages. All Zevia® beverages are made with a handful of simple, plant-based ingredients, contain no artificial sweeteners, and are Non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free, Kosher, and vegan. Zevia is distributed in more than 39,000 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada through a diverse network of major retailers in the grocery, drug, warehouse club, mass, natural, convenience and ecommerce channels.

 

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ZEVIA PBC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Net sales

  $ 46,090     $ 38,023  

Cost of goods sold

    23,801       18,988  

Gross profit

    22,289       19,035  

Operating expenses:

               

Selling and marketing

    14,534       15,323  

General and administrative

    9,066       6,978  

Equity-based compensation

    894       731  

Depreciation and amortization

    168       252  

Restructuring

          2,138  

Total operating expenses

    24,662       25,422  

Loss from operations

    (2,373 )     (6,387 )

Other income, net

    47       57  

Loss before income taxes

    (2,326 )     (6,330 )

Provision for income taxes

    37       41  

Net loss and comprehensive loss

    (2,363 )     (6,371 )

Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    96       1,145  

Net loss attributable to Zevia PBC

  $ (2,267 )   $ (5,226 )
                 

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders

               

Basic

  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.08 )

Diluted

  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.08 )
                 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

               

Basic

    68,205,614       62,950,895  

Diluted

    68,205,614       76,496,102  

 

 

 

ZEVIA PBC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

   

March 31, 2026

   

December 31, 2025

 

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 26,594     $ 25,354  

Accounts receivable, net

    9,072       11,106  

Inventories

    15,232       20,393  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    1,772       1,367  

Total current assets

    52,670       58,220  

Property and equipment, net

    894       867  

Right-of-use assets under operating leases, net

    412       549  

Intangible assets, net

    3,120       3,135  

Other non-current assets

    830       849  

Total assets

  $ 57,926     $ 63,620  

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

    14,248     $ 17,565  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    9,055       9,786  

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

    490       668  

Total current liabilities

    23,793       28,019  

Total liabilities

    23,793       28,019  
                 

Stockholders’ equity

               

Class A common stock

    70       67  

Class B common stock

    6       8  

Additional paid-in capital

    178,312       182,226  

Accumulated deficit

    (133,529 )     (131,262 )

Total Zevia PBC stockholders’ equity

    44,859       51,039  

Noncontrolling interests

    (10,726 )     (15,438 )

Total equity

    34,133       35,601  

Total liabilities and equity

  $ 57,926     $ 63,620  

 

 

 

 

ZEVIA PBC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Operating activities:

               

Net loss

  $ (2,363 )   $ (6,371 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

               

Non-cash lease expense

    137       138  

Depreciation and amortization

    168       252  

Loss on disposal of property, equipment and software, net

          4  

Amortization of debt issuance cost

    19       19  

Equity-based compensation

    894       731  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable, net

    2,034       1,998  

Inventories

    5,161       1,513  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    (405 )     (872 )

Accounts payable

    (3,095 )     (1,419 )

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    (731 )     1,149  

Operating lease liabilities

    (178 )     (67 )

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    1,641       (2,925 )

Investing activities:

               

Purchases of property, equipment and software

    (270 )     (11 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (270 )     (11 )

Financing activities:

               

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    1        

Financing costs paid

    (132 )      

Net cash used in financing activities

    (131 )      

Net change from operating, investing, and financing activities

    1,240       (2,936 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    25,354       30,653  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 26,594     $ 27,717  

 

 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

 

We use Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA, financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company’s management believes that Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA, when taken together with our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and facilitate internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of Adjusted Net Loss is useful to investors because it provides a supplemental view of our operating results by excluding restructuring expenses and certain litigation expenses that management does not believe are reflective of our ongoing operating performance, and the use of Adjusted EBITDA is helpful as it is a measure used by management in assessing the health of our business, determining incentive compensation and evaluating our operating performance, as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes.

 

We calculate Adjusted Net Loss as net loss adjusted to exclude: (1) restructuring expenses, and (2) certain litigation expenses.

 

We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net loss adjusted to exclude: (1) other income (expense), net, which includes interest (income) expense and foreign currency (gains) losses, (2) (benefit) provision for income taxes, (3) depreciation and amortization, (4) equity-based compensation, (5) restructuring expenses, and (6) certain litigation expenses. Also, Adjusted EBITDA may in the future be adjusted for amounts impacting net income related to the Tax Receivable Agreement liability and other infrequent and unusual transactions. 

 

Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA are presented for supplemental informational purposes only, have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of the limitations of Adjusted Net Loss include that it does not reflect (1) restructuring expenses and (2) certain litigation expenses that we have determined (a) to arise outside of the ordinary course of business, (b) are not reflective of our ongoing operating activities, and (c) are infrequent or unusual based on considerations which we assess regularly, such as frequency of similar cases that have been brought to date or that are expected to be brought within two years, the complexity of the case, the nature of the remedies sought, the counterparty involved and overall litigation strategy. Some of the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA include that (1) it does not properly reflect capital commitments to be paid in the future, (2) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the underlying assets may need to be replaced and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect these capital expenditures, (3) it does not consider the impact of equity-based compensation expense, including the potential dilutive impact thereof, (4) it does not reflect other non-operating expenses, including interest (income) expense, foreign currency (gains)/losses, and restructuring expenses, and (5) it does not reflect the same certain litigation expenses as Adjusted Net Loss.

 

In addition, our use of Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, when evaluating our performance, you should consider Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial measures, including our net income (loss) and other results stated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 

 

 

 

ZEVIA PBC

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted Net Loss for the periods presented:

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2026

   

2025

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

  $ (2,363 )   $ (6,371 )

Restructuring

          2,138  

Certain litigation expenses

    2,250        

Adjusted Net Loss

  $ (113 )   $ (4,233 )

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:

 

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2026

   

2025

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

  $ (2,363 )   $ (6,371 )

Other income, net*

    (47 )     (57 )

Provision for income taxes

    37       41  

Depreciation and amortization

    168       252  

Equity-based compensation

    894       731  

Restructuring

          2,138  

Certain litigation expenses

    2,250        

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 939     $ (3,266 )

 

* Includes interest (income) expense, and foreign currency (gains) losses.

 

 

FAQ

How did Zevia (ZVIA) perform in Q1 2026 versus last year?

Zevia grew faster and narrowed its loss in Q1 2026. Net sales increased 21.2% to $46.1 million, driven by 20.4% higher volumes. Net loss improved to $2.4 million from $6.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $0.9 million.

What were Zevia (ZVIA) profit margins and net loss in Q1 2026?

Zevia’s Q1 2026 gross margin was 48.4% with a smaller net loss. Gross profit margin declined from 50.1% to 48.4% mainly from higher aluminum costs. Net loss narrowed to $2.4 million, or $0.03 per share, compared with a $6.4 million loss a year earlier.

What guidance did Zevia (ZVIA) give for full-year 2026 results?

Zevia expects continued growth but a modest Adjusted EBITDA loss in 2026. The company projects net sales between $170 million and $175 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.0–$4.0 million, reflecting additional aluminum and fuel cost headwinds.

What is Zevia’s (ZVIA) liquidity and debt position after Q1 2026?

Zevia ended Q1 2026 with solid liquidity and no debt. The company reported $26.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, no outstanding debt obligations, and an undrawn revolving credit facility of $20 million, supporting ongoing operations and growth initiatives.

How did operating expenses change for Zevia (ZVIA) in Q1 2026?

Zevia’s total operating expenses declined year over year despite higher G&A. Operating expenses fell to $24.7 million from $25.4 million, as selling and marketing decreased and restructuring expenses dropped to zero, partially offset by $2.3 million of litigation-related general and administrative costs.

What are Zevia’s (ZVIA) expectations for Q2 2026 performance?

Zevia anticipates further growth but a small Adjusted EBITDA loss in Q2. For second quarter 2026, the company forecasts net sales of $43.0–$45.0 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss between $0.5 million and $1.0 million, reflecting ongoing input-cost pressures.

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