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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    SenesTech Q2 FY26 earnings call SNES

    Aug 5, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    SenesTech Q2 FY26 — Record Revenue, E-commerce Growth, and Margin Expansion

    SenesTech delivered record Q2 FY26 results, driven by a successful shift to in-house e-commerce management, which fueled significant sequential revenue and subscription growth. The company achieved record gross margins and sequential improvement in adjusted EBITDA, validating its strategy to transition from a research-focused to a revenue-driven business. Management is now focused on scaling e-commerce, expanding B2B opportunities through a vertical sales approach, and developing assessment services to build a more diversified commercial platform.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue increased 56% sequentially to a company record of $770,000.

    • E-commerce revenue increased 186% sequentially to a record $511,000.

    • Gross margins reached a company record of 73.6%, up 510 bps sequentially and 810 bps year-over-year.

    • Subscription revenue increased 89% sequentially to a record $104,000.

    • Adjusted EBITDA loss improved 15% sequentially to $1.4 million.

    Concerns

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    • B2B revenue declined to $259,000, though core B2B revenue increased 11% sequentially excluding a prior international order.

    • Total operating expenses increased to $2.4 million, including $270,000 in severance costs.

    • Cash usage for the quarter was approximately $1.7 million, reflecting elevated raw material purchasing and severance payments.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Cash runway
    Sufficient to fund operations for at least 9 months
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    E-commerce
    Record performance driven by direct in-house management of Amazon and other e-commerce channels. Amazon revenue has grown every month since direct control began in February. Shopify channel also saw strong sequential growth and record subscribers. Subscription growth is a key focus for recurring revenue and customer lifetime value.
    Amazon revenue: $349,000 (up 473% sequentially)Amazon revenue in June: $148,000Non-Amazon e-commerce (Shopify) revenue: $155,000 (up 31% sequentially)Subscription revenue: $104,000 (up 89% sequentially, up 142% YoY)Combined subscriber counts: up 117%
    $511,000206%186%
    B2B
    Reported B2B revenue declined sequentially and year-over-year due to one-time large orders in prior periods. Excluding these, core B2B revenue showed sequential and year-over-year growth, reflecting the early impact of the new sales leadership and vertical strategy.
    Core B2B revenue (excluding $81,000 Q1 international order): up 11% sequentiallyCore B2B revenue (excluding $180,000 Q2 2025 bulk sale and initial stocking order): up 14% YoY
    $259,000
    Evolve Product
    Strong growth for the Evolve product, increasing its share of total product revenue.
    Represented 86% of product revenue (vs 83% a year ago)
    $662,00027%
    ContraPest Product
    Sequential improvement reflects a targeted approach by the sales team to customers and markets where ContraPest provides the most value.
    $107,0002%43%

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue
    $770,000up 56% sequentially, up 23% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Company record revenue.

    First Half Revenue
    $1.26 millionup 14% YoY
    H1 FY26

    Company record first half revenue.

    E-commerce Revenue (July)
    $245,000up 19% from June
    July 2026

    Record e-commerce revenue for July, subsequent to quarter end.

    Subscription Revenue (July)
    $52,000up 22% from June
    July 2026

    New record for subscription revenue in July, subsequent to quarter end.

    Subscription Revenue (Q1 FY26)
    $55,000
    Q1 FY26

    Used as a baseline for sequential comparison.

    Subscription Revenue (Q2 FY25)
    $43,000
    Q2 FY25

    Used as a baseline for year-over-year comparison.

    Amazon Revenue (Q1 FY26)
    $61,000
    Q1 FY26

    Used as a baseline for sequential comparison of in-house Amazon revenue.

    Non-Amazon E-commerce Revenue (Q1 FY26)
    $118,000
    Q1 FY26

    Used as a baseline for sequential comparison of own e-commerce platform revenue.

    B2B International Order Carryover
    $81,000
    Q1 FY26

    One-time international order that carried over from 2025, impacting sequential B2B comparison.

    B2B Periodic Bulk Sale
    $180,000
    Q2 FY25

    Associated with third-party management of Amazon and initial stocking order from a large distributor, impacting year-over-year B2B comparison.

    Gross Profit
    $567,000up 68% sequentially, up 39% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Company record gross profit. Grew faster than revenue, indicating operating leverage.

    Gross Margin
    73.6%up 510 bps sequentially, up 810 bps YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Company record gross margin, reflecting favorable channel mix, stronger direct channel economics, pricing discipline, and favorable raw material costs.

    Total Operating Expenses
    $2.4 millionvs $2 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Includes investment in e-commerce, brand development, sales capability, and other commercial initiatives.

    Severance Costs
    $270,000
    Q2 FY26

    Included in total operating expenses.

    Net Loss
    $1.8 millionvs $2.1 million in Q1 FY26, vs $1.6 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Improved sequentially due to increased revenue and record gross profit.

    Adjusted EBITDA Loss
    $1.4 millionimproved 15% sequentially vs $1.6 million in Q1 FY26, vs $1.2 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Sequential improvement shows early benefit of higher gross profit and returns on investments. Year-over-year reflects investments in growth platform.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents
    $5.1 million
    as of June 30, 2026

    Balance sheet position at quarter end.

    Cash Usage (Q2 FY26)
    $1.7 million
    Q2 FY26

    Reflected elevated raw material purchasing in May and severance payments.

    Cash Usage (June 2026)
    $298,000vs $917,000 in May
    June 2026

    Declined in June after elevated May usage.

    Small Opportunity Focus
    $500
    Q2 FY26

    The company is no longer focusing on opportunities of this size in B2B, shifting to larger-scale projects.

    Product announcements

    2
    ProductTypeDetails
    SenesTech Website Redesignlaunch
    Assessment Serviceslaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    Animal and Garden HouseExpanded distribution into Bermuda.

    Expanded distribution into Bermuda, adding to activity in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Belize. This model works with capable local organizations that can support regulatory and commercial execution without requiring disproportionate capital from SenesTech.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Capital burn before profitabilityat least the next 9 months

    Cash usage for the quarter was approximately $1.7 million

    Mitigation: focused on driving the monthly run rate and maintaining the gross profit margins; demonstrate the execution, which will make any other efforts that we have going forward much, much easier.

    B2B revenue decline (reported)Q2 FY26

    B2B revenue was $259,000 compared with $350,000 in the first quarter and $460,000 in the second quarter of 2025.

    Mitigation: new sales leadership and vertical strategy take hold; core B2B revenue actually increased by 11% sequentially (excluding one-time items).

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Cash Runway

    Next quarter
    Current$5.1 million cash, sufficient for at least 9 months
    TargetContinued sufficiency beyond 9 months, or updated runway

    Why it matters

    Critical for assessing the company's liquidity and need for future capital raises.

    Based on our current operating plan, we believe that our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026, together with current revenue and operating expense levels, will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 9 months.

    Q&A highlights

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    Which of the new key verticals will be approached first?

    Michael Edell outlined the 8 verticals in order of priority: third-party e-commerce, pest management, commercial, agri-business, zoos/sanctuaries, government, retail, and international. He explained that retail is lower initially because large retailers require demonstrated consumer acceptance.

    We positioned the verticals, first being third-party e-commerce, second being pest management, third being commercial, fourth being agri-business, fifth would be zoos and sanctuaries. Government would be sixth, retail is seventh and international is number 8. I would also like to comment on some people have asked me why is retail in the seventh out of eighth in terms of verticals? And the reason is, is that big retailers, big box sellers, need to see a clear demonstration of consumer acceptance of product before they want to take the risk and put that product on their shelf.

    asked by Robert Blum · answered by Michael Edell

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    E-commerce Strategy Success

    The company's shift to direct in-house management of Amazon and other e-commerce channels has been highly successful, leading to record revenues and subscriber growth. This strategy allows for better control over customer experience, advertising, pricing, and data analytics, enabling rapid adjustments and precise marketing spend allocation. The redesigned SenesTech website further supports this direct-to-consumer approach, focusing on product understanding, ease of purchase, and subscription growth.

    02

    B2B Verticalization and Sales Organization Build-out

    SenesTech is transitioning its B2B approach from broad outreach to a focused vertical strategy across 8 key markets (third-party e-commerce, pest management, commercial, agri-business, zoos, sanctuaries, government, retail, and international). This involves building a professional sales organization with clear vertical ownership, tailored sales materials, ROI models, and industry-specific messaging to demonstrate how Evolve and ContraPest solve specific business problems beyond just product features.

    03

    Launch of Assessment Services

    The company launched assessment services in July, completing its first deployment. These services combine trained field personnel, track plates, track tunnels, and proprietary AI technology to provide objective baseline data on rodent infestations. This helps customers understand problem severity, supports customized treatment plans, and improves product efficacy, moving SenesTech towards being a trusted expert in rodent population control rather than just a product company.

    04

    International Expansion Model

    SenesTech's international strategy focuses on partnering with capable local organizations that can lead the regulatory approval process and support commercial execution. This model allows the company to generate revenue by supporting partners through approvals and establishes commercial relationships for future launches, minimizing capital outlay from SenesTech. Bermuda was added as a new distribution market.

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    Focus on Operating Leverage and Profitability

    The company demonstrated improved economics with gross profit growing faster than revenue, reflecting a more favorable channel mix, stronger direct channel economics, and pricing discipline. Management is committed to disciplined capital deployment and expense management, aiming to translate commercial momentum into sustained improvements in adjusted EBITDA and cash efficiency, with a focus on scalable revenue and attractive contribution margins.

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