Interlink Electronics — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance:
- Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $3.059 million, a 3.4% increase from $2.959 million in the same period in 2025.
- Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $9.903 million, a 9.6% increase from $9.037 million in the same period in 2025.
- Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $1.142 million, a 7.8% decrease from $1.238 million in 2025; gross margin was 37.3% compared to 41.8% in 2025.
- Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $4.150 million, an 11.4% increase from $3.725 million in 2025; gross margin was 41.9% compared to 41.2% in 2025.
- Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $316,000, compared to a net loss of $336,000 in 2025.
- Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $406,000, compared to a net loss of $1.041 million in 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was a loss of $176,000, compared to a loss of $61,000 in 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was a profit of $79,000, compared to a loss of $361,000 in 2025.
- Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026, were $2.262 million, down from $2.724 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Total liabilities as of September 30, 2026, were $2.616 million, up from $2.517 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Accumulated deficit as of September 30, 2026, was $54.201 million, up from $53.795 million as of December 31, 2025.
Guidance and Future Outlook:
- The pending transformative acquisition is expected to close before year-end 2026, subject to due diligence, documentation, and financing.
- The combined entity is projected to generate $50 million in revenue and over $4 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 on a pro forma basis.
- Management expressed confidence that existing technologies, capabilities, and additional sales and marketing resources will position the company for organic growth.
Business Segments and Product Lines:
- Revenue growth in Q3 2026 was driven by higher shipments of force-sensing and gas-sensor products, partially offset by lower sales of Calman printed electronics products.
- Revenue growth for the first nine months of 2026 was driven by higher shipments of force-sensing products, partially offset by lower sales of gas-sensor and Calman printed electronics products.
- Established a new 4,000-square-foot R&D center in Rotherham, UK, focused on next-generation smart functional textiles using the Conductive Transfer process.
- Added a 10,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Irvine, Scotland footprint dedicated to high-volume conductive transfer printing and printed electrodes for medical and diagnostics applications.
Market and Competitive Landscape:
- The company serves diverse markets including medical, industrial, automotive, wearables, IoT, and specialty markets.
- Interlink Electronics is part of a prestigious ecosystem at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham alongside industry leaders such as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and McLaren Automotive.
Risks and Challenges:
- Revenue fluctuates periodically due to changes in customer demand, order flow, and production cycles.
- The decrease in Q3 gross margin was attributed to higher materials and production expenses for Calman printed electronics products and changes in product mix.
- Forward-looking statements note risks including failure to satisfy closing conditions for the pending acquisition, integration risks, competition, raw material availability, and international operational risks.
Management Commentary and Tone:
- Steven N. Bronson, Chairman, President, and CEO, stated, "We continue to invest in our business and take the necessary steps to drive long-term growth."
- Management highlighted confidence in the company's ability to achieve organic growth through technology and expanded sales resources.
Other Key Points:
- The company reported a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $316,000 for Q3 2026 and $406,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
- Diluted earnings per share were $(0.02) for Q3 2026 and $(0.03) for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
- The company operates facilities in Fremont, California; Shenzhen, China; Irvine, Scotland; and Rotherham, England.
- Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense.
- Company
- INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Electronic Components