Aug 6, 2026, 4:14 PM ETIndustrials
Kodiak AI — Q2 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Q2 2026 revenue was $3.5 million, representing 91% growth quarter-over-quarter.
- Q2 net cash used in operating activities was $34.1 million.
- Q2 non-GAAP free cash flow was negative $38.1 million.
- Ended Q2 2026 with $151.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities.
- Six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue was $5.3 million compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2025.
- Six months ended June 30, 2026, net cash used in operating activities was $63.6 million.
- Six months ended June 30, 2026, non-GAAP free cash flow was negative $73.1 million.
- Total assets were $194.4 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $159.4 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Total liabilities were $160.1 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $219.3 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Stockholders' deficit was $188.9 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $283.1 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Debt, current portion, was $0.7 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $1.1 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Debt, net of current portion, was $29.5 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $29.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Second lien loans were $12.0 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $10.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
- GAAP loss from operations for Q2 2026 was $43.7 million, compared to $25.3 million in Q2 2025.
- GAAP net income for Q2 2026 was $12.5 million, compared to a net loss of $113.7 million in Q2 2025.
- GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders for Q2 2026 was $37.7 million.
- GAAP net loss per share, diluted, for Q2 2026 was $0.50.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- The company is advancing toward a targeted long-haul driverless launch by the end of 2026.
- Autonomy Readiness Measure reached 91% as of July 2026.
- Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth opportunity and ability to scale customer deployments.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Deployed seven additional driverless trucks during Q2, bringing the customer-owned fleet to 35 vehicles at quarter-end.
- Surpassed 40,000 cumulative hours of paid driverless operations through Q2, a 71% increase from the end of Q1.
- Delivered more than 300,000 tons of freight in Q2 alone.
- Exceeded 20,000 cumulative loads delivered as of the end of Q2, representing approximately 32% growth from the end of Q1.
- Introduced the seventh-generation (Gen7) Kodiak Driver platform, featuring nearly 50% more compute power than Gen6 and expected operational lifetimes nearly 50% greater than prior generations.
- Gen7 features a more compact design to simplify integration and support lower-cost day cab configurations.
- Expanded driverless truck deployment to cover a second simultaneous load-out point along Atlas's 42-mile Dune Express sand conveyor system.
- Initiated the first international pilot for West Fraser in Canada.
- Selected for Phase II of the Defense Innovation Unit's Robotic Operation for Autonomous Delivery and Sustainment (ROADS) demonstration.
- Accelerated the use of BreakPoint technology, which can now execute over one million simulations per hour.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- Serves customers in the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense industries.
- Geographic expansion is occurring across the Permian Basin.
Risks and Challenges
- Forward-looking statements include risks related to the rapid evolution of autonomous vehicle technology, potential flaws or errors in solutions, and supply shortages for materials.
- Risks include reliance on third-party manufacturers for key components, risks related to retrofitting vehicles by third parties, and potential termination or suspension of contracts.
- Risks also encompass delays in the operational roadmap with key partners and customers, and the ability to raise capital in the future.
Management Commentary and Tone
- Don Burnette, Founder and CEO, stated the company delivered "commercial validation at scale" and emphasized that every deployment and improvement strengthens the foundation for the next phase of growth.
- Surajit Datta, CFO, noted that results were driven by expanded driverless deployments, growth in the recurring Driver-as-a-Service business, and disciplined financial execution.
Other Key Points
- Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants in connection with a private placement were $100.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
- Proceeds from the exercise of common stock warrants were $7.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
- Management will present at the Deutsche Bank 2026 Chicago Industrials Summit (August 11), J.P. Morgan Auto Conference (August 12), and Evercore 9th Annual AI Forum (September 29).
- A conference call to discuss results was scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.