Electro-Sensors, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
PR Newswire
MINNETONKA, Minn., May 14, 2026
MINNETONKA, Minn., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro-Sensors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELSE), a leading global provider of machine monitoring sensors and hazard monitoring systems, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Record first quarter revenue of $2,579,000
- Gross Margin of 51.3%
- Cash and investments of approximately $10.8 million
Unaudited; in thousands, except per share data
Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | Change | |||||||
Net Sales | $ | 2,579 | $ | 2,239 | 15.2 | % | |||
Gross Margin | 51.3 | % | 48.4 | % | 290 | Bps | |||
Operating Loss | $ | (218) | $ | (169) | (29.0) | % | |||
Operating Margin | (8.3) | % | (7.6) | % | (70) | bps | |||
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit | $ | (147) | $ | (81) | (81.5) | % | |||
Loss Per Share (diluted) | $ | (0.03) | $ | (0.02) | (50.0) | % | |||
"We are pleased to report first quarter revenue of $2,579,000, up 15.2% from the prior-year period," said David L. Klenk, Electro-Sensors' president. "The increase was driven primarily driven by higher sales of wired products and an increase in international sales for agricultural applications.
A full analysis of results for the period ended March 31, 2026 is available in the Company's Form 10-Q, which is available on the Company's website at www.electro-sensors.com or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Edgar database at www.sec.gov.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,579 | $ | 2,239 | ||||
Cost of goods sold | 1,257 | 1,155 | ||||||
Gross profit | 1,322 | 1,084 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 1,540 | 1,253 | ||||||
Operating loss | (218) | (169) | ||||||
Non-operating income | 71 | 88 | ||||||
Loss before income taxes | (147) | (81) | ||||||
Benefit from income taxes | (31) | (17) | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (116) | $ | (64) | ||||
Loss per share – diluted | $ | (0.03) | $ | (0.02) | ||||
Average shares outstanding - diluted | 3,511,867 | 3,449,021 | ||||||
Electro-Sensors, Inc. | ||||||
March 31 | December 31 | |||||
2026 | 2025 | |||||
Assets | (unaudited) | |||||
Current Assets | ||||||
Cash and investments | $ | 10,812 | $ | 10,601 | ||
Trade receivables, net | 1,393 | 1,404 | ||||
Inventories, net | 2,080 | 2,028 | ||||
Other current assets | 387 | 320 | ||||
Total current assets | 14,672 | 14,353 | ||||
Deferred income tax asset, long-term | 495 | 464 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 892 | 885 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 16,059 | $ | 15,702 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,161 | $ | 885 | ||
Total current liabilities | 1,161 | 885 | ||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||
Common stock | 353 | 348 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,726 | 2,534 | ||||
Retained earnings | 11,819 | 11,935 | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 14,898 | 14,817 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 16,059 | $ | 15,702 | ||
About Electro-Sensors
Electro-Sensors, Inc. is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of rugged and reliable machine monitoring sensors and wireless/wired hazard monitoring systems applied across multiple industries and applications. These products improve processes by protecting people, safeguarding systems, reducing downtime, and preventing waste. Electro-Sensors is proud to be an ISO9001:2015 quality certified company and is committed to providing excellent customer service and technical support. Founded in 1968 and located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Electro-Sensors provides its loyal customers with reliable products that improve safety and help plants operate with greater efficiency, productivity and control.
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