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SEC filingQ1 revenue declined 6% to $3.4M primarily from lower software license sales, while operating loss widened to $3.6M due to reduced topline and elevated costs including severance and salary increases from prior headcount additions.
Aware, Inc. reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $3.4 million, down 6.2% from $3.6 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily due to lower software license revenue, as noted in Management's Discussion and Analysis. This topline contraction pressured profitability despite a resilient gross margin of 90.1%, with gross profit at $3.1 million versus $3.4 million last year.
Looking forward, management anticipates engineering and selling & marketing expenses to decrease through the remainder of 2026, focusing on strategic product development initiatives. Gross margins on services and other revenue may fluctuate based on project nature, complexity, pricing, and mix. These cost alignment efforts position the company to address current pressures from revenue mix shifts and one-time costs, potentially narrowing future losses as subscription models mature.