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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q3 FY26)

    GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES Q3 FY26 earnings call GEOS

    Aug 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Geospace Technologies Q3 FY26 — Challenging Market Conditions Impact Performance

    Geospace Technologies reported a challenging Q3 FY26 with significant revenue declines across all segments and a net loss, primarily due to geopolitical uncertainty, project timing, and reduced demand for seismic and Smart Water products. Despite these headwinds, the company secured a $10.8 million U.S. Navy contract and entered full production on its PRM contract, while also implementing cost reduction efforts and maintaining liquidity. Management is focused on converting pipeline opportunities and improving operating performance for long-term growth.

    Highlights

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    • Quantum Technology Sciences received a $10.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy.

    • Operating expenses decreased by $1.2 million for the quarter.

    • Maintained available borrowings of $25 million from credit agreement.

    • Successfully entered full production of the PRM contract.

    Concerns

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    • Revenue of $15.8 million, down from $24.8 million YoY.

    • Net loss of $9.7 million or $0.75 per diluted share, compared to net income of $800,000 or $0.06 per diluted share YoY.

    • Smart Water segment revenue decreased 56% YoY to $4.6 million.

    • Energy Solutions segment revenue decreased 28% YoY to $5.9 million.

    • Intelligent Industrial segment revenue decreased 14% YoY to $5.2 million.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    U.S. Navy contract completion
    December 2027
    medium materiality
    High
    PRM contract period of performance
    Q3 FY27 to Q4 FY27
    medium materiality
    High
    Heartbeat detector revenue growth
    Ramped up
    low materiality
    Medium

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Smart Water
    Decrease in revenue for both the 3-month and 9-month periods is due to lower demand for the Hatton connector product line.
    9-month Revenue: $14.1 million9-month Revenue YoY: -48.4% (from $27.3 million)
    		$4.6 million-56%——
    Energy Solutions
    The 3-month decrease was due in part to the sale of assets associated with the streamer recovery device product line in the prior year. The 9-month decrease is attributed to lower demand for ocean bottom nodal products, partially offset by revenue recognized on the PRM contract and increased land wireless product sales. Speaker stated 9-month revenue was an 'increase of 14%' which contradicts the stated figures.
    9-month Revenue: $30.1 million9-month Revenue YoY: -14% (from $35 million)
    		$5.9 million-28%——
    Intelligent Industrial
    The decrease in revenue for both periods was driven by lower demand for industrial sensors. The 3-month period also saw decreased demand for contract manufacturing services.
    9-month Revenue: $16.6 million9-month Revenue YoY: -5.7% (from $17.6 million)
    		$5.2 million-14%——

    Operational metrics

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    Net Loss
    $9.7 millionvs Net Income $800,000 in Q3 FY25
    Q3 FY26

    Reported for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

    Diluted EPS
    -$0.75vs $0.06 in Q3 FY25
    Q3 FY26

    Reported for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

    Net Loss
    $30.5 millionvs Net Loss $700,000 in 9M FY25
    9M FY26

    Reported for the nine months ended June 30, 2026.

    Diluted EPS
    -$2.37vs -$0.05 in 9M FY25
    9M FY26

    Reported for the nine months ended June 30, 2026.

    Operating Expenses
    $1.2 milliondecreased
    Q3 FY26

    Decrease due to lower personnel costs, agent commissions, and legal and professional fees.

    Operating Expenses
    $400,000decreased
    9M FY26

    Decrease due to lower research and development costs and agent commissions.

    Cash Investment in Plant and Equipment
    $3.3 million
    9M FY26

    Total cash investment for the nine-month period.

    Available Borrowings
    $25 million
    Q3 FY26

    Available from credit agreement with Wood Forest Bank at the end of the third quarter.

    Working Capital
    $41 million
    Q3 FY26

    Includes $17 million of trade accounts and financing receivables.

    Trade Accounts and Financing Receivables
    $17 million
    Q3 FY26

    Included within working capital at the end of the third quarter.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Rpo backlogPRM contract extended; U.S. Navy contract $10.8MUSD
    FCF CAPEX leverage$3.3 millionUSD
    Orders bookings by segment$10.8 millionUSD

    Orderbook & backlog

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    U.S. Navy contract for seismic acoustic detection and ranging system$10.8 millionQ3 FY26

    new award

    Expected to be completed by December 2027. Revenue will be recognized over time, similar to percentage completion, spanning FY27 and FY28.

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    U.S. NavyDeliver seismic acoustic detection and ranging system, marrying STAR technology from Quantum Technologies with PRM technology from Geospace for in-water threat detection.$10.8 millionExpected completion by December 2027

    Contract received by subsidiary Quantum Technology Sciences under an SBIR envelope. This is an initial contract to prove technical performance for potential larger-scale deployment.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Geopolitical uncertaintyCurrent, ongoing

    Impacted revenue and PRM contract timing.

    Mitigation: Focus on factors within company's control and strengthening foundation for future performance.

    Project timing delaysQ3 FY26, with extension to Q3/Q4 FY27 for PRM.

    Lower PRM contract revenue than expected in Q3 FY26.

    Mitigation: Customer agreed to extend PRM contract period of performance to account for modifications.

    Reduced sales volumes and customer access to capitalQ3 FY26

    Impacted overall revenue.

    Mitigation: Positioning the company for long-term profitable growth as market conditions improve.

    Margin pressureQ3 FY26

    Pressured margins.

    Mitigation: Offset by cost reduction efforts and improvements in manufacturing productivity.

    Cash burn rateCurrent

    Implied by net loss and analyst question.

    Mitigation: Managing cash very closely, analyzing expenses, utilizing $25 million credit facility, and awaiting next milestone payment from Petrobras.

    What to watch in Q4 FY26

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    PRM contract revenue recognition

    Next quarter (Q4 FY26) and into FY27
    CurrentFull production entered, Q3 FY26 revenue lower than expected due to scope changes.
    TargetContinued revenue recognition, progress towards Q3/Q4 FY27 completion.

    Why it matters

    Key revenue contributor; impact of scope changes and extension on revenue flow is important for overall financial performance.

    Importantly, our customer agreed to extend the PRM contract period of performance to account for these modifications. We have now successfully entered full production of the goods contract.

    Q&A highlights

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    Seeking detailed explanation of PRM contract changes, financial impact, and competitive implications.

    No financial impact, total value remains the same. Changes were related to equipment layout and rerouting sensors/cables, not technical changes to equipment. This led to a delay and contract extension. There are no competitive implications for future contracts.

    “There's no financial impact to the contract. The total value remains the same. The -- it was -- regarding the structure of the equipment, our customer decided to change some of the layout, so we went through some engineering changes, and that led to a delay. Obviously, our customer was willing to accept that, and they gave us a contract extension.”

    asked by William Dezellem · answered by Richard Kelley

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Market Headwinds and Cost Management

    Geospace's Q3 FY26 revenue was impacted by geopolitical uncertainty🌐, project timing, reduced sales volumes, and customer access to capital. Margins faced pressure from product mix, inflation, raw material costs, and component availability. The company partially offset these impacts through previously stated cost reduction efforts and improvements in manufacturing productivity, focusing on factors within its control.

    02

    Smart Water Segment Initiatives

    The Smart Water segment experienced a dip in revenue, primarily driven by lower demand for the Hydro con Connector. In response, Geospace announced the release of the Series 5 connector in June, designed to provide increased flexibility for customers and address ongoing supply chain challenges🌐. This new product aims to strengthen the company's competitive position and better align with evolving customer infrastructure needs.

    03

    Energy Solutions Segment Dynamics

    The Energy Solutions segment saw reduced revenue due to continued lower demand for seismic acquisition equipment. Revenue contribution from the permanent reservoir monitoring (PRM) contract was lower than anticipated in Q3 FY26 due to customer-requested changes to the project scope. However, the customer agreed to extend the PRM contract's period of performance, and the company has successfully entered full production.

    04

    Intelligent Industrial Segment & Security Portfolio

    The Intelligent Industrial segment remained a consistent revenue contributor, with expected future growth from its security portfolio. Notably, the subsidiary Quantum Technology Sciences secured a $10.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy to deliver a seismic acoustic detection and ranging system. This contract is expected to be completed by December 2027, leveraging the company's STAR and PRM technologies.

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    Strategic Priorities and Financial Discipline

    Geospace continues to execute its strategic priorities by investing in innovation, supporting customers, and maintaining financial discipline. The company's focus remains on converting opportunities within its pipeline into revenue, improving operating performance, and positioning itself for long-term profitable growth amidst challenging market conditions.

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    Cash Management and Liquidity

    The company is actively managing its cash position, analyzing expenses, and eliminating non-essential items. With $25 million in available borrowings from its credit agreement and $41 million in working capital, Geospace aims to maintain financial stability until the next milestone payment from Petrobras, which is crucial for its ongoing operations.

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