NASDAQ$VUZI
Vuzix Corp · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Vuzix Corp reported a net loss of $7.1 million on revenue of $1.4 million for Q1 2026.
Vuzix Corporation posted total revenue of $1,391,324 for the first quarter of 2026, down 12% year-over-year, with a gross loss of $377,911 and a net loss of $7,071,324. Operating expenses declined to $6.8 million from $8.5 million in the prior-year quarter, aided by lower stock-based compensation. The company raised $5.8 million via its ATM program and ended the quarter with $20.2 million in cash.
- Revenue fell 12% YoY to $1.39 million, driven by a 21% drop in product sales partially offset by 36% growth in engineering services.
- Net loss narrowed 18% to $7.07 million as operating expenses decreased $1.68 million, primarily from reduced non-cash stock compensation.
- Cash used in operations increased to $5.56 million; the company raised $5.78 million net from its ATM equity offering.
- Working capital remained strong at $20.8 million with $20.2 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter end.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Vuzix · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.39M
Revenue by segment
Vuzix · $1.39M total across 2 segments · Q1 2026
- Products Sales$1.04M—74.9%
- Engineering Services$349K—25.1%
Forward guidance
Management plans to raise additional capital, curtail discretionary spending, and leverage the new waveguide manufacturing facility for future OEM revenue.
Tailwinds
- New waveguide plant expected to contribute margins once volume production begins
- Continued pursuit of licensing deals with potential OEM customers
- ATM facility provides ongoing access to equity capital
Headwinds
- Ongoing operating losses and cash burn raise going-concern considerations
- Need to significantly grow revenue to reach profitability
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
-4.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.4%
Avg return
30 days after
20%
13 / 65 earnings
Positive
+23.0%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-33.3%
Q1 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.0% | +36.1% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -15.2% | -20.4% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.7% | -11.0% | +10.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -9.1% | -12.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +23.0% | +21.9% | +46.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +8.3% | +8.3% | -23.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -16.3% | -1.8% | +189.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -13.3% | -7.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.3% | +17.2% | +7.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.4% | -1.6% | +26.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -21.8% | -27.9% | -35.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -6.6% | -6.0% | -21.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -11.3% | -16.0% | +8.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.3% | -1.0% | -0.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.1% | -3.0% | -16.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.7% | +14.9% | -12.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.2% | +4.1% | +37.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.4% | +3.7% | +16.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | +13.3% | +22.7% | -14.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.0% | -9.7% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -10.1% | -16.6% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -14.4% | +19.5% | +4.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -12.7% | -4.3% | +6.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -13.0% | -12.3% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.7% | -12.4% | -15.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -23.1% | -13.4% | +18.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -8.0% | -6.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.0% | +2.0% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +7.7% | +2.8% | -17.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.8% | -1.9% | -25.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.9% | -9.0% | -12.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.5% | +1.6% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.8% | -7.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -9.2% | -15.7% | -13.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +13.1% | +26.3% | +36.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -8.2% | -1.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -7.8% | -6.9% | +6.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.1% | -14.5% | -22.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.5% | +18.0% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.5% | -7.4% | +9.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -11.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -12.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +13.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -16.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -33.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +14.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -27.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.0% | — | — |
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