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SEC filingA pre-revenue development phase marked by widening operating losses and accelerating cash burn as the company scales investment in its full-scale prototype, with liquidity dependent on existing cash reserves and future funding.
New Horizon Aircraft reported an operating loss of -$7.6 million for Q3 FY2026, a significant increase from the -$3.6 million loss recorded in the prior year period. Management attributed the increase primarily to higher recognition of stock-based compensation expenses, which outweighed reductions in service fees for consultants, investor relations, public relations, and regulatory fees. This dynamic reflects the company's transition toward a more employee-centric cost structure as it builds out its operational capabilities.
Net income for the quarter was -$6.9 million, compared to -$4.9 million in Q3 FY2025. Despite the larger absolute loss, diluted EPS improved slightly to -$0.16 from -$0.17 in the prior year, suggesting share count dynamics partially offset the per-share impact of the increased losses.
The company's cash flow profile reflects this intensified development activity. Net cash used in operating activities increased to -$11.8 million compared to -$6.8 million in the prior year period. Management noted the increase was primarily attributed to increased operating costs and changes in non-cash working capital. Capital expenditures also rose meaningfully to $813,000 from $98,000, directed toward tooling, equipment, and facility expansion to accommodate the growing workforce. This resulted in free cash flow of -$12.6 million for the quarter. The acceleration in cash usage is a natural consequence of the company's pre-revenue stage, where investment in prototype development must precede any commercialization.
The company assesses liquidity in terms of its cash flows from financing activities and their sufficiency to fund operating and development activities. Management stated that beyond February 28, 2026, the company's principal source of liquidity is expected to be cash and cash equivalents currently on-hand, future government grants and subsidies, and future sales of securities or convertible debt instruments. Horizon has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of the company's commercialization plans. Present projections indicate that sales volume of this dual-use aircraft will result in a viable business model over the longer term as production volumes scale and unit economics improve to support sufficient market adoption.
Management emphasized that the company continues to make efforts toward maintaining efficient administrative expenses as research and development costs connected with building the full-scale prototype aircraft grow. Horizon believes this highly focused business model will provide the most efficient use of capital to produce an aircraft that has a variety of applications.