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10-Q2026-05-14· deepseek-chat

CISO · CISO Global Inc.

0001493152-26-023156

SEC filing

Summary

Revenue declined 13% YoY to $6.2M due to customer attrition, but net loss narrowed sharply to $1.6M from $5.4M, driven by lower non-cash charges and cost controls.

Key takeaways

Full analysis

Revenue Decline Reflects Customer Attrition, Partially Offset by Software Growth

Gross Margin Expansion Driven by Cost Discipline and Mix

Net Loss Narrowed Sharply on Lower Non-Cash Charges

Net loss improved significantly to $1.6 million from $5.4 million in Q1 2025, a 70.5% reduction. The improvement was primarily due to the absence of large non-cash derivative and interest charges that weighed on the prior-year period. Operating loss also narrowed to $1.4 million from $1.7 million, reflecting lower operating expenses as a percentage of revenue.

Cash Burn Improved but Liquidity Remains a Going Concern

Net cash used in operating activities improved to $0.9 million from $3.0 million in the prior year, driven by lower net loss and working capital changes. Capital expenditures were minimal at $8,911, resulting in free cash flow of -$0.9 million. However, the company continues to face liquidity challenges, with a going concern qualification in the financial statements. Management expects further losses through 2026 and intends to satisfy near-term obligations through a combination of operating cash flows and additional financing, though there is no assurance that sufficient funds will be available on acceptable terms.

Outlook and Risks

Management's outlook is cautious: they expect continued losses and rely on a combination of operating cash flows and additional financing to meet near-term obligations, including the Series B redemption. The Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency adds overhang, and the company may need a reverse stock split to regain compliance. While cost reductions and software growth provide some positive signals, the core managed services business faces ongoing attrition risk. Investors should monitor customer retention, new customer onboarding, and the company's ability to raise capital on acceptable terms.