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AMASS Brands Inc. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

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Financial Performance

  • Net revenue for Q2 2026 was $5.6 million, representing a 2% increase year-over-year compared to the prior-year quarter.
  • Non-Alcoholic and Functional segment net revenue reached $0.4 million, a 132% year-over-year increase.
  • Core brand net revenue grew 12% year-over-year, accounting for 67% of brand-attributed net revenue (up from 62% in the prior-year quarter).
  • Gross profit was $1.5 million (26.7% of net revenue); adjusted gross profit was $1.6 million (29.3% of net revenue).
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $(1.7) million.
  • Cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.6 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Net loss for Q2 2026 was $7.5 million, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million in Q2 2025.
  • Net loss per share (basic and diluted) was $(0.69) for Q2 2026, compared to $(0.40) in Q2 2025.
  • Total current liabilities were $25.4 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $23.8 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Total stockholders' equity was $0.99 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $(0.63) million as of December 31, 2025.

Guidance and Future Outlook

  • Management introduced initial financial guidance for Q3, Full-Year 2026, and Fiscal 2027.
  • Full-year fiscal 2026 net revenues are expected to be at least $18.5 million, reflecting growth of at least approximately 4% over fiscal 2025.
  • Full-year fiscal 2027 net revenue is expected to be at least $22.2 million, representing growth of at least approximately 20% over fiscal 2026.
  • Second-half fiscal 2026 net revenues are expected to be at least $8.7 million, representing growth of at least approximately 10% over the second half of fiscal 2025.
  • Q3 fiscal 2026 net revenues are expected to be at least $4.4 million (approx. 10% growth).
  • Q4 fiscal 2026 net revenues are expected to be at least $4.3 million (approx. 10% growth).
  • The outlook assumes continued execution of distribution expansion, a stable input-cost and tariff environment, no material changes in distributor relationships, and no unannounced financing events.

Business Segments and Product Lines

  • Good Twin became the #1 Organic Non-Alcoholic Wine Brand in the U.S. by dollar share, capturing more than one-third of category dollars and growing dollar sales more than 122% year-over-year.
  • Launched AMASS Electrolyte Mixers, the company's first AMASS-branded functional beverage product, entering the functional wellness category.
  • Secured Great Lakes Wine & Spirits as the first U.S. distribution partner for AMASS Electrolyte Mixers.
  • Pizzolato MUSE claimed the #1 position in the U.S. organic sparkling wine category by dollar share and began a nationwide rollout at Whole Foods Market on June 1.
  • Pizzolato Non-Alcoholic Spritz rolled out at 12 U.S. Eataly locations nationwide.
  • Announced a planned acquisition of a majority stake in HpO Sparkling Protein Water, with ownership reaching approximately 50% on a fully diluted basis and a three-year option to acquire the remaining interest.
  • Launched AMASS Electrolyte Powder Mixers in July (subsequent to quarter end) in a single-serve stick-pack format via direct-to-consumer channels.
  • Summer Water Rosé expanded distribution to 37 California Costco locations; the 2025 vintage received a 92-point rating and Best Buy designation from Wine Enthusiast.
  • Discontinued brands declined 27% in revenue during the quarter.

Market and Competitive Landscape

  • AMASS operates in the premium beverage platform spanning non-alcohol, functional, and alcohol 2.0 products.
  • Good Twin's growth rate was nearly three times the growth rate of the organic non-alcoholic wine category.
  • Pizzolato MUSE holds more than double the market share of its nearest competitor in the U.S. organic sparkling wine category.
  • Summer Water Rosé is confirmed by Nielsen as the #1 best-selling domestic rosé in the $15–$20 price tier nationally.
  • The company is expanding into the multi-billion-dollar functional wellness category and the intersection of protein consumption and premium hydration.

Risks and Challenges

  • Substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and the effect of failing to obtain additional capital on executing the operating plan.
  • Risk that assumptions underlying the outlook, including distribution expansion plans and input-cost/tariff environments, prove incorrect.
  • Need to raise additional capital, with potential dilution associated with the Streeterville facility and conversions at the alternate conversion price following the Series C Trigger Event.
  • Risk of failing to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq continued-listing requirements.
  • Past-due Mezzanine Secured Notes and the ability to extend, refinance, or repay them.
  • History of losses and a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.
  • Concentration in a limited number of customers and distributors.
  • Regulatory environment governing alcoholic beverages, supply chain risks, and inventory risk.

Management Commentary and Tone

  • CEO Mark Thomas Lynn stated the quarter marked a "new chapter" following the Nasdaq listing and portfolio transformation.
  • Management emphasized a strategic shift toward a "simpler, more focused and more capital-efficient beverage company" built around Core Brands.
  • The portfolio transition is proceeding as intended, with Core Brands growing 12% and accounting for 67% of brand-attributed revenue, while exited/winding-down brands declined 27%.
  • Management noted deliberate decisions to accelerate the sale of slower-moving inventory and accept near-term margin pressure to simplify the portfolio and convert inventory to cash.
  • Improving margins, strengthening the balance sheet, and securing capital remain the highest priorities.
  • Management expressed confidence that the business has reached a "turning point" with better visibility into growth drivers.

Other Key Points

  • Completed Nasdaq Direct Listing on May 20, 2026, with common stock trading under the symbol "AMSS."
  • Outstanding shares as of June 30, 2026: 11,605,081 common stock and 3,856,688 common stock warrants.
  • Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (mezzanine equity) balance was $1.2 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Net cash used in operating activities for H1 2026 was $6.1 million.
  • Net cash provided by financing activities for H1 2026 was $8.7 million.
  • Conference call scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET.