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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    ONE STOP SYSTEMS Q2 FY26 earnings call OSS

    Aug 5, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    One Stop Systems Q2 FY26 — Record Bookings and Raised Full-Year Revenue Guidance

    One Stop Systems delivered a strong Q2 FY26, marked by record bookings and significant revenue growth, leading to an upward revision of its full-year guidance. The company's strategic focus on ruggedized AI and high-performance compute for edge applications is yielding results, with increased customer-funded development and conversion of prototype programs to production. Despite a one-time legal settlement impacting GAAP profitability, management remains confident in its growth trajectory and ability to manage supply chain challenges.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue from continuing operations increased 62.3% year-over-year to $9.3 million, reflecting growth across both defense and commercial businesses.

    • Achieved record quarterly bookings of $15.1 million, contributing to year-to-date bookings of $30 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.7.

    • Full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance was raised from a prior range of 20%-25% to a new range of 25%-30%.

    • Customer-funded development revenue increased 145% year-over-year to approximately $944,000, indicating future growth potential.

    • Average order size has nearly tripled since 2023, and the company is now supporting 14 programs with multi-year revenue potential exceeding $42 million.

    Concerns

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    • Reported a GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $7.3 million, or $0.29 per share, primarily due to a $6.25 million legal settlement charge.

    • Gross margin from continuing operations decreased 2.2 percentage points year-over-year to 39.1%, driven by product mix including higher customer-funded development and early prototype activities.

    • Used $629,000 in cash from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2026, primarily due to a $7.1 million investment in inventory to navigate supply chain constraints.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Revenue Growth
    25% to 30%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Gross Margins
    approximately 40%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
    positive
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue from continuing operations
    $9.3M+62.3% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflecting growth across both defense and commercial businesses.

    Customer-funded development revenue
    $944,000+145% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    These engagements allow working closely with customers early in the development of next generation platforms.

    Gross margin from continuing operations
    39.1%-2.2 percentage points YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to 41.3% in the prior year quarter.

    Operating expenses from continuing operations (ex-legal settlement)
    $5.1M+2.9% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Excluding the $6.25 million legal settlement charge. Driven primarily by higher general and administrative and marketing and selling expenses, partially offset by lower R&D expenses.

    Operating expenses as % of revenue (ex-legal settlement)
    54.3%-31.2 percentage points YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects significant operating leverage on higher revenue levels, compared to 85.5% in Q2 last year.

    Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations
    $0.2Mvs $2M loss YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $2 million, or $0.09 per share, in the prior year quarter.

    Adjusted EBITDA loss from continuing operations
    $0.3Mvs $1.8M loss YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.8 million in the prior year second quarter.

    Cash and investments balance
    $31.4M
    as of June 30, 2026

    No debt outstanding.

    Working capital
    $38.1Mvs $45.3M at Dec 31, 2025
    as of June 30, 2026

    Compared to $45.3 million at December 31, 2025.

    Cash used from continuing operations
    $629,000vs $2.8M used YoY
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    Compared to net cash used of $2.8 million in the prior year period.

    Inventory investment
    $7.1M
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily driven by investment in inventory to support expected sales growth and navigate supply chain constraints affecting certain components, including memory.

    Average order size
    nearly tripled
    since 2023

    Reflects a clear shift in the size, duration, and composition of bookings.

    Programs with multi-year revenue potential
    14vs 1 program 3 years ago
    to date

    Compared to just one program three years ago, indicating significant growth in long-term engagements.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Gross margin drivers39.1%%
    Company specific kpisnearly tripled
    Component supply constraints$7.1MUSD
    Revenue mix by end market segment

    Orderbook & backlog

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    New bookings$15.1MQ2 FY26

    Record amount for the company for the quarter.

    New bookings$30MYTD Q2 FY26

    Record amount for the company year-to-date, nearly equaling total product revenue for full year 2025.

    Book-to-bill ratio1.7YTD Q2 FY26

    Deals & partnerships

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    BresnerSale of wholly owned subsidiary$22.4M

    Sale occurred in December 2025. Bresner's historical financial results are now reported as discontinued operations.

    Leading defense and technology solutions companyInitial contract for a defense platform$8.4Mover the next four years

    First shipments expected to commence in 2026 and contribute to revenue throughout the year.

    Renewable energy technology companyInitial order for clean energy data center applicationsover $500,000over the next five years

    Focuses on generating clean energy for data center applications. Initial order announced in April, additional order received as customer prepares for commercial launch.

    Government systems integratorOrder for short-depth servers$1.4M

    This Q2 order was on top of a nearly $600,000 order in Q1. Relationship with this customer is expanding with expected continued demand.

    Commercial robotics customerInitial production order$2.2Mover the next five years

    Followed an initial purchase order in February, marking a successful transition from prototype development into production deployment. Announced subsequent to quarter end in July.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Legal settlement chargeQ2 FY26

    $6.25 million

    Mitigation: Resolution allows management to remain focused on executing strategy; unrelated to current operations and growth programs.

    Gross margin pressure from product mixQ2 FY26

    2.2 percentage point decrease YoY to 39.1%

    Mitigation: Expects variability quarter-to-quarter; targets mid-30s to mid-40s on a sustaining basis; expects full-year 2026 gross margins of approximately 40%.

    Supply chain constraints, particularly memoryOngoing

    $7.1 million investment in inventory in Q2 FY26

    Mitigation: Proactive inventory investment to support expected sales growth and de-risk deliveries; early bookings help set expectations with customers.

    Lumpiness in bookingsQuarter-to-quarter

    Bookings can be very lumpy

    Mitigation: Monitors year-to-date/trailing 12-month book-to-bill ratio for consistency; diversified customer set provides optimism.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Army 360 vision solution progression

    next quarter
    CurrentIn undefined testing phase on representative vehicles
    TargetDefinitive solution or program of record

    Why it matters

    Progression of this program could lead to significant production orders and validate the company's defense market strategy.

    I can't give an exact estimate onto the timeline of how soon or how late we would see something progress, but we do continue with our capture efforts in working with the Army in looking to fulfill their requirements and potential to accelerate these technologies into fielded programs.

    Q&A highlights

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    Can you provide an update on the 360 vision solution programs for Army vehicles, their procurement lifecycle, and a reasonable timeline for progression?

    The programs are in an undefined testing phase with the Army on representative vehicles. While OSS is production-ready, the Army's timeline for definitive action is uncertain, but capture efforts continue.

    I can't give an exact estimate onto the timeline of how soon or how late we would see something progress, but we do continue with our capture efforts in working with the Army in looking to fulfill their requirements and potential to accelerate these technologies into fielded programs.

    asked by Brian Kinstlinger · answered by Michael Knowles

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Strategic Transition and Focus

    One Stop Systems has transitioned into a pure-play provider of ruggedized AI and high-performance compute platforms for edge applications, following the opportunistic sale of its Bresner subsidiary in December 2025 for $22.4 million. This strategic realignment has created a more focused and scalable company, with Q2 FY26 results reflecting the performance of the remaining core OSS business. The company is now fully aligned around delivering market-leading solutions to defense and commercial customers, demonstrating the benefits of this transition in its first half 2026 performance.

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    Program Wins and Customer Expansion

    The company achieved significant program wins across both defense and commercial markets, contributing to record bookings. Key wins include an $8.4 million initial contract from a leading defense and technology solutions company, an initial order exceeding $500,000 from a renewable energy technology company with a potential $10 million opportunity over five years, and a $1.4 million order for short-depth servers from a government systems integrator. Subsequent to quarter end, a $2.2 million initial production order from a commercial robotics customer was secured, with potential for $10 million to $15 million over five years. These wins reflect expansion within existing platforms and the addition of new customers, indicating a clear shift towards larger, more programmatic, multi-year deployments.

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    Customer-Funded Development and Pipeline Growth

    Customer-funded development revenue increased 145% year-over-year to $944,000, allowing OSS to work closely with customers on next-generation platforms and design purpose-built compute solutions. This activity strengthens customer relationships and creates a pathway to future production revenue. The company's pipeline of opportunities continues to expand and mature, particularly within the defense market (U.S. Department of Defense research laboratories, classified programs, U.S. Army) and commercial applications, driven by the increasing demand for AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion workloads at the edge. Engagements around PCIe Gen 6 architecture are also progressing, with first customer programs expected soon.

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    Operational Investments and Leadership Transition

    OSS is investing in its people, technology, and sales capabilities to support continued growth. Paul P.K. Averna joined as Vice President of Business Development and Growth, bringing over 30 years of experience to expand market reach and convert pipeline opportunities. He succeeds Robert Kalbaugh, who will retire but remain as a part-time consultant to ensure a seamless transition. Research and development remains a critical component, with a focus on advancing the technology platform for AI-enabled edge systems, leveraging customer-funded development to create future production and sustainment opportunities.

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    Legal Settlement and Financial Flexibility

    The company reached an agreement to resolve a commercial dispute for approximately $6.25 million, which is reflected in Q2 FY26 results. This settlement allows the management team to remain focused on executing its strategy. OSS maintains a strong balance sheet with $31.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments and no debt, providing flexibility for continued investments and selective strategic acquisitions that could complement its technology platform and expand its customer base.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.