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Arcadia Biosciences — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $1.619 million, a 24% increase year-over-year from $1.302 million in the same period in 2025.
    • Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $4.162 million, a 5% increase year-over-year from $3.957 million in the same period in 2025.
    • Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2026, were $2.458 million, essentially flat compared to $2.454 million in 2025.
    • Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, were $6.276 million, a 23% increase year-over-year from $5.082 million in 2025.
    • Loss from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $839,000, an improvement of 27% compared to a loss of $1.152 million in 2025.
    • Loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $2.114 million, an unfavorable change of 88% compared to a loss of $1.125 million in 2025.
    • Net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $1.755 million ($0.29 per share), compared to $856,000 ($0.63 per share) in 2025.
    • Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $8.896 million ($2.39 per share), compared to a net loss of $1.003 million ($0.73 per share) in 2025.
    • Cost of revenues decreased by $124,000 in the third quarter and $117,000 in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025, driven by a $175,000 tariff refund received in July 2026.
    • Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $128,000 (8%) in the third quarter of 2026 compared to 2025 due to the timing of the 2026 annual meeting.
    • SG&A expenses decreased by $1.4 million in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025, driven by the absence of M&A expenses and lower employee costs.
    • Other operating income decreased by $2.7 million in the first nine months of 2026 compared to 2025, primarily due to a $2.8 million gain recognized in 2025 related to patent rights agreements with Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. and Bioseed Research India.
    • Q3 2026 net income improvement was driven by a $2.6 million gain related to the change in the estimated fair value of common stock warrant and option liabilities.
    • Nine-month 2026 net loss included a $4.3 million unrealized loss on Above Food stock, a $2.9 million loss on a January 2026 inducement offer financing transaction, a $5.4 million valuation loss on a June 2026 PIPE transaction, and $1.1 million in offering costs, partially offset by a $6.8 million gain on warrant and option liabilities.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Zola brand revenues grew 24% year-over-year in the third quarter, marking the highest quarterly sales ever reported for the brand.
    • Summer programs drove significant revenue growth and secured new distribution opportunities in 2027, including new regions such as Texas.
    • A new 1-liter resealable carton Zola Espresso formulation containing just over 100 milligrams of caffeine began shipping in November 2026.
    • Pre-launch commitments for the new espresso formulation were received from several leading customers.
    • Zola Original, Original with Pulp, and Espresso varieties are scheduled to launch in 10.5-ounce slim cans in the first half of 2027.
    • Revenue growth in the first nine months of 2026 was driven by strong volumes in the third quarter, which offset slower growth in the first half caused by inventory delays.
  • Other Key Points:

    • The company noted a $2.8 million gain in 2025 related to agreements to transfer rights for reduced gluten and oxidative stability patents and to terminate a license agreement with Bioseed Research India.
    • The 2026 annual meeting of stockholders was held in the third quarter, whereas the 2025 meeting was held in the fourth quarter.
    • The company requires additional funding to continue operations and planned activities, with no assurance that funding will be available on reasonable terms.
    • The company may seek additional funds through equity or debt financings, transactions involving other assets, or strategic alternatives, which could result in material dilution to stockholders.
    • The company has sufficient funding to continue operations and planned activities as a condition for forward-looking statements, though this may not be the case.
Company
ARCADIA BIOSCIENCES INC
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods