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    Rekor Systems Q2 FY26 earnings call REKR

    Aug 13, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Rekor Systems Q2 FY26 — Strong Margin Expansion and Path to Profitability

    Rekor Systems delivered a strong quarter, demonstrating the impact of its cost-reduction program and strategic shift towards higher-margin recurring revenue. The company is nearing profitability on an adjusted EBITDA basis, driven by significant margin expansion and disciplined expense management. Management is focused on continued execution, leveraging its privacy-centric approach in the challenging ALPR market, and commercializing its new Go Secure video and audio authenticity platform.

    Highlights

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    • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed sharply to $1.2 million, a 79% improvement year-over-year.

    • Adjusted gross margin expanded to 56% in Q2 FY26, up from 50% in Q2 FY25.

    • Recurring revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $6.7 million in Q2 FY26, outpacing total revenue growth.

    • Operating expenses decreased by $4 million in Q2 FY26 compared to the prior year.

    • Operating cash burn reduced to $2.4 million in Q2 FY26, with H1 FY26 cash used from operations improving by $9.6 million or 61%.

    Concerns

    1

    • The ALPR market faces increased public scrutiny, new data retention/sharing rules, and a more active litigation environment, affecting industry sales cycles.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Adjusted EBITDA profitability
    profitability
    high materiality
    High
    Go Secure launch partner commercial terms
    finalize initial launch partner commercial terms
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Additional annualized savings
    several million dollars worth of additional annualized savings
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Total Revenue
    $12.7 millionup 2% from $12.4 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to the prior year period.

    Total Revenue
    $22.9 millionup 6% year-over-year
    H1 FY26

    Compared to the prior year period.

    Recurring Revenue
    $6.7 milliongrew 14 percent
    Q2 FY26

    Compared with the respective prior year period.

    Recurring Revenue
    $13.3 millionincreased 21 percent
    H1 FY26

    Compared with the respective prior year period.

    Adjusted Gross Margin
    56%from 50% in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by revenue growth efficiency and product mix shift towards higher margin software and recurring revenue.

    Adjusted Gross Margin
    55%from 49%
    H1 FY26

    Driven by revenue growth efficiency and product mix shift towards higher margin software and recurring revenue.

    Operating Expenses Reduction
    $4 milliondecreased by $4 million
    Q2 FY26

    Compared to the prior year period, due to headcount reduction and engineering optimization.

    Operating Expenses Reduction
    $4.3 milliondecreased by $4.3 million
    H1 FY26

    Compared to the prior year period, due to headcount reduction and engineering optimization.

    One-time Gain
    $2.8 million
    Q2 FY26

    This was an expected non-cash item that was tied to our continued operational realignment.

    Adjusted EBITDA Loss
    $1.2 million79% improvement from Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by lower payroll and payroll-related costs, revenue growth, and margin expansion.

    Cash and investments balance
    slightly exceeding $10 million
    Q2 FY26

    Ended the quarter with a healthy amount of cash.

    Operating Cash Burn
    $2.4 millionreduced
    Q2 FY26

    Operating cash burn for the quarter was reduced.

    Cash Used from Operations Improvement
    $9.6 millionimproved by $9.6 million or 61%
    H1 FY26

    Compared to H1 FY25, highlighting improvement in cash consumption.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Revenue growth$12.7 millionUSD
    Arr net new arr$6.7 millionUSD
    Ai product adoption monetizationLaunched

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    Go Secure videolaunch
    Go Secure audioexpansion

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    South CarolinaExpansion of transportation business footprint

    Expands current footprint and provides ability to get additional work in South Carolina, similar to Georgia model.

    Risks & headwinds

    2
    Increased public scrutiny, new rules, and litigation in the ALPR environmentOngoing

    Affected sales cycles across the industry.

    Mitigation: Rekor's long-standing commitment to privacy, responsible use, customer control, and demonstrable compliance, with patents filed around data usage.

    Difficulty in predicting timing of government contract winsOngoing

    Sometimes difficult to predict when they'll put pen to paper.

    Mitigation: Maintaining a pipeline and communication with multiple DOTs and jurisdictions.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Go Secure commercial terms finalization

    Q3 FY26
    CurrentIn active discussions with prospective launch partners
    TargetFinalized initial launch partner commercial terms

    Why it matters

    Successful commercialization of Go Secure is key to expanding beyond initial markets and establishing a new revenue stream.

    Based on where those discussions stand today, our objective is to finalize initial launch partner commercial terms during the third quarter with definitive agreements to follow as appropriate.

    Q&A highlights

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    How does the new South Carolina contract expand opportunity compared to the prior one?

    The new South Carolina contract expands the current footprint and provides the ability to secure additional work in the state, similar to the Georgia model.

    “The South Carolina contract will expand our current footprint in South Carolina. It will also give us the ability, similar to Georgia, to go out and get additional work in South Carolina and really expand our footprint in that market.”

    asked by Mike Lattimore with Northland Capital Markets · answered by Robert Berman

    1 min read4 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Cost Reduction and Efficiency Programs

    Rekor is nearing the completion of a judicious cost-reduction program, which has already led to significant savings in the run rate. The company expects to execute further non-workforce related efficiencies in Q3 FY26, anticipating several million dollars in additional annualized savings that will impact Q4 FY26 and extend into FY27. These efforts, combined with headcount reductions and optimized engineering operations, are driving improved financial performance.

    02

    Go Secure Platform Launch

    The company launched Go Secure video in June, a platform designed to cryptographically sign video at capture to prove authenticity and detect alterations. This technology has been extended to recorded audio to address splicing, deletion, and synthetic replacement. Management is in active discussions with prospective launch partners, aiming to finalize commercial terms in Q3 FY26, believing Go Secure has the potential to become an important media authenticity standard beyond initial markets.

    03

    Transportation Business and ALPR Market Dynamics

    Rekor's core transportation business continues to see meaningful demand, benefiting from a market shift towards non-intrusive, AI-driven systems and its data-as-a-service model. However, the ALPR (Automated License Plate Recognition) environment is challenging due to increased public scrutiny, new data retention and sharing rules, and active litigation, which has affected industry sales cycles. Rekor believes its long-standing commitment to privacy and responsible data use positions it favorably as agencies demand demonstrable compliance.

    04

    South Carolina Contract Expansion

    The recent win in South Carolina is expected to significantly expand Rekor's footprint in the state, similar to its success in Georgia. This contract will enable the company to pursue additional work and further entrench its presence in the South Carolina market, contributing to its growing contract portfolio and supporting future refinancing efforts.

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