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SEC filingRevenue exploded 208% to $14.1M from the Signal Taxi Acquisition, but operating losses widened sharply to -$3.5M due to elevated fleet costs, driving net loss to -$1.2M and free cash flow to -$6.9M amid aggressive expansion.
Revenue jumped 207.7% to $14.1 million in Q1 FY2026 from $4.6 million in the prior-year quarter. This surge stems directly from the Signal Taxi Acquisition, which boosted fleet-related revenues in our capital-intensive taxi rental business. Investors should note this reflects strategic expansion into vehicle rentals, positioning Marblegate for scale in a competitive market, though it introduces higher operational leverage.
Operating income deteriorated to a -$3.5 million loss from -$91.6 thousand last year, yielding a -24.6% operating margin. The widening gap arises primarily from increased cost of fleet revenues following the Signal Taxi Acquisition, higher rental vehicle depreciation, and elevated employee compensation. These dynamics highlight the upfront costs of fleet buildup, where acquisition-driven scale tests near-term profitability but aims to drive long-term rental income stability.
Net income swung to -$1.2 million from -$91.6 thousand, with diluted EPS at -$0.02 versus $0.00 prior year. Beyond operating pressures, a decrease in interest income on cash balances contributed to the shortfall. This underscores how non-operating factors amplify losses during a transition to asset-heavy operations, even as revenue momentum builds.
Net cash from operating activities was -$6.8 million, versus zero last year, leading to free cash flow of -$6.9 million after $61 thousand in capital expenditures. The cash outflow primarily reflects purchases of taxi rental vehicles and reduced repayments on loans held for investment, partially offset by higher asset-based WAV grants. This pattern signals an investment-heavy phase tied to fleet growth, common in rental businesses scaling post-acquisition.