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SEC filingQ2 revenue grew 9.5% to $19.7M from increased contract manufacturing demand, but gross margins collapsed to 3.5% and operating losses deepened to -$11.4M due to Hydroconn® product demand declines and higher R&D costs.
Geospace Technologies reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $19.7 million, up 9.5% from $18.0 million in the prior year quarter. This growth stemmed primarily from increased demand for contract manufacturing services, helping to offset declines in other areas. However, gross profit fell sharply 60.3% to $694 thousand from $1.7 million, compressing the gross margin to just 3.5%. The erosion reflects decreased demand for Hydroconn® cable and connector products, which more than offset manufacturing gains and contributed to mix-related pressures.
Operating income deteriorated to -$11.4 million from -$10.3 million year-over-year, with the operating margin at -57.8%. This widening loss occurred despite revenue gains, as gross profit contraction was compounded by higher research and development expenses, largely personnel costs. These investments align with management's strategy to sustain product innovation, which has historically driven revenue growth through new offerings in energy and industrial applications.
Net income reflected the operating challenges at -$11.0 million, 12.8% worse than the prior year's -$9.8 million, yielding diluted EPS of -$0.86 versus -$0.77. Cash flow from operations consumed -$16.7 million, up from -$13.4 million last year, leading to free cash flow of -$19.7 million after $3.0 million in capital expenditures. This burn highlights working capital demands tied to segment dynamics, including inventory for contract manufacturing ramps, even as capex declined from prior-year levels.
At quarter-end, the company held $13.4 million in cash and equivalents. Management notes this liquidity position enables pursuit of business acquisitions and continued capital investments alongside R&D, positioning Geospace to capitalize on opportunities in its core markets. Over the last decade, Hydroconn® sales have seen significant volume growth in Automated Meter Reading applications, though recent quarterly softness underscores demand volatility. A customer shift toward owning seismic nodes rather than renting signals confidence in future backlog, potentially stabilizing Energy Solutions revenue.
Looking forward, current cash and credit availability are viewed as sufficient to cover anticipated operating losses and planned capital expenditures over the next twelve months. These resources provide a foundation for navigating segment-specific headwinds while pursuing diversification through manufacturing services.