Biomerica reported its QQ2 2026 results with modest top-line activity and a continued negative bottom line. Revenue reached $1.21 million, down 33% year-over-year and 12% quarter-over-quarter, while gross profit was only $51 thousand for a gross margin of 4.2%. The company posted an operating loss of $1.37 million and a net loss of $1.32 million, translating to an attributed EPS of -$0.45 for the quarter. Operating cash flow was negative at approximately -$0.99 million, contributing to a free cash flow burn of about -$0.95 million and leaving around $2.54 million in cash at quarter-end. Cumulative losses have left a sizable deficit on retained earnings, though the balance sheet remains modestly levered with a current ratio above 3x and a cash position that provides near-term liquidity optionality.
Looking forward, Biomerica faces a challenging near-term earnings trajectory absent a meaningful uplift in demand or a favorable product mix. The company’s pipeline—most notably InFoods and Helicobacter pylori diagnostic offerings—offers potential upside should regulatory approvals, adoption, or partner-driven scaling materialize. However, with a low gross margin, limited revenue base, and ongoing cash burn, the path to profitability hinges on a combination of improving product mix, cost discipline, and external partnerships or licensing opportunities. Investors should monitor quarterly revenue progression, gross margin stabilization or expansion, reductions in operating expenses, and any strategic partnerships that could catalyze revenue growth or provide non-dilutive funding.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Decreasing
1.21M
QoQ: -12.32% | YoY: -33.04%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
51.00K
4.21% margin
QoQ: -87.97% | YoY: -82.35%
Operating Income
Decreasing
-1.37M
QoQ: -22.81% | YoY: -0.37%
Net Income
Decreasing
-1.32M
QoQ: -66 100.00% | YoY: -0.30%
EPS
Decreasing
-0.45
QoQ: -15 100.00% | YoY: -475.45%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue and profitability snapshot for QQ2 2026:
- Revenue: $1.210 million; YoY change: -33.04%; QoQ change: -12.32%
- Gross Profit: $0.051 million; Gross Margin: 4.21%; YoY margin change: -82.35%; QoQ: -87.97%
- EBITDA: -$1.212 million; EBITDA Margin: -1.00%
- Operating Income: -$1.373 million; Operating Margin: -1.13%; YoY change: -0.38%; QoQ change: -22.81%
- Net Income: -$1.320 million; Net Margin: -1.09%; YoY change: -0.30%; QoQ change: -66,100%
- EPS: -$0.45; Diluted EPS: -$0.45; YoY: -475.45%; QoQ: -15,100%
- Balance sheet and liquidity: Cash and cash equivalents at period-end: $2.543 million (beginning $3.016 million). Net cash from operating activities: -$0.991 million. Free cash flow: -$0.954 million. Net change in cash: −$0.473 million. Total assets: $6.034 million. Total liabilities: $1.599 million. Total stockholders’ equity: $4.435 million. Net debt: -$2.260 million (net cash).
- Working capital: Current assets $5.191 million; Current liabilities $1.599 million; Current ratio ≈ 3.24x.
- Per-share metrics (based on 2.908 million weighted average shares): Basic and diluted EPS = -$0.45.
Notes: The YoY and QoQ metrics reflect a very small base and ongoing operating investments. The gross margin remains compressed, indicating product mix and/or underutilization of existing capacity. Cash flow is negative on an operating basis but the balance sheet shows modest liquidity with a net cash position and limited debt.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
1.21M
-33.04%
-12.32%
Gross Profit
51.00K
-82.35%
-87.97%
Operating Income
-1.37M
-0.37%
-22.81%
Net Income
-1.32M
-0.30%
-66 100.00%
EPS
-0.45
-475.45%
-15 100.00%
Key Financial Ratios
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