Executive Summary
Caro Holdings reported QQ1 2026 revenue of 5.986 million USD, representing a reported YoY growth of 10,589.29% and QoQ growth of 35.83%. Despite the revenue uptick, the company remains deeply unprofitable, posting an operating loss of 28.2 million and a net loss of 36.31 million. The heavy interest expense of 34.463 million dwarfs the topline, contributing to a negative EBITDA of 28.2 million and a net debt burden that surpasses its cash position. The quarter also shows a fragile balance sheet with negative equity and substantial short-term debt, underscoring liquidity risk even as financing activities supplied 30.973 million of cash. Year-over-year revenue growth appears to be a function of a low prior-year base and the companyโs limited operating footprint in QQ1 2026; however, profitability has not followed suit, as elevated financing costs and operating expenses offset the modest revenue base. Investors should monitor cash burn, debt maturities, and any capital-raising actions that could dilute existing holders.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 35.83% | YoY:10 589.29%
Key Insights
Revenue: 5,986 (USD thousands). YoY: 10,589.29%; QoQ: 35.83%.\nGross Profit: not reported.\nOperating Income: -28,200 (USD thousands); YoY: 47.29%; QoQ: 79.04%.\nNet Income: -36,310 (USD thousands); YoY: 61.99%; QoQ: 86.41%.\nEPS: -0.001; YoY: 61.54%; QoQ: 86.11%.\nEBITDA: -28,200; EBITDARatio: -4.71%; Operating Margin: -4.71%.\nInterest Expense: -34,463; Total Other Income/Expenses Net: -8,110; Income Before Tax: -36,310; Net Margin: -6.07%.\nCash Flow: Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: 5,986 (USD thousands). YoY: 10,589.29%; QoQ: 35.83%.\nGross Profit: not reported.\nOperating Income: -28,200 (USD thousands); YoY: 47.29%; QoQ: 79.04%.\nNet Income: -36,310 (USD thousands); YoY: 61.99%; QoQ: 86.41%.\nEPS: -0.001; YoY: 61.54%; QoQ: 86.11%.\nEBITDA: -28,200; EBITDARatio: -4.71%; Operating Margin: -4.71%.\nInterest Expense: -34,463; Total Other Income/Expenses Net: -8,110; Income Before Tax: -36,310; Net Margin: -6.07%.\nCash Flow: Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: -10,711; Net Change in Cash: -9,524; Cash at End of Period: 5,042; Free Cash Flow: -10,711.\nBalance Sheet: Cash and Cash Equivalents: 5,042; Total Assets: 458,178; Total Current Liabilities: 1,653,393; Short-Term Debt: 1,432,733; Total Liabilities: 1,653,393; Total Stockholdersโ Equity: -1,195,215; Net Debt: 1,427,691.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
5.99K |
10 589.29% |
35.83% |
Operating Income |
-28.20K |
47.29% |
79.04% |
Net Income |
-36.31K |
61.99% |
86.41% |
EPS |
0.00 |
61.54% |
86.11% |
Management Commentary
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Forward Guidance
No formal forward guidance was included in the QQ1 2026 filing. The absence of explicit targets makes near-term forecasting highly uncertain. Given the leverage, negative equity, and negative cash flow, any credible path to profitability will depend on: (a) debt refinancing or substantial equity infusions to restore liquidity; (b) monetization or restructuring of non-core assets; and (c) achieving material scale with a recurring revenue model. Key factors for investors to monitor include debt maturities and refinancing terms, any capital-raising actions (dilutive or non-dilutive), changes in working capital dynamics, and any strategic actions (merger, sale of assets, or pivot to a sustainable business line).