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Oct 15, 2026, 4:46 PM ETBasic Materials

Loop Industries — Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Summary

LOOPLOOP INDUSTRIES INC
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Financial Performance

  • Total revenues for the three months ended August 31, 2026, were $117,000, an increase of $117,000 from $0 in the same period in 2025; revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2026, was $296,000, an increase of $44,000 from $252,000 in the prior year period.
  • Net loss for the three months ended August 31, 2026, was $2,988,000, a decrease of $216,000 from $3,204,000 in the prior year; net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2026, was $6,372,000, a decrease of $279,000 from $6,651,000 in the prior year.
  • Cash operating expenses for the second quarter were $1.6 million, a decrease of $0.8 million year-over-year.
  • Research and development expenses decreased by $303,000 to $540,000 in the second quarter and by $601,000 to $1,501,000 in the six-month period compared to the prior year.
  • General and administrative expenses decreased by $393,000 to $1,478,000 in the second quarter and by $467,000 to $3,052,000 in the six-month period compared to the prior year.
  • Cost of services was $113,000 for the second quarter and $292,000 for the six-month period, compared to $0 and $114,000 respectively in the prior year.
  • Loss on equity accounted investment was $431,000 for the second quarter and $750,000 for the six-month period, compared to $43,000 and $345,000 respectively in the prior year.
  • Total assets were $6,373,000 as of August 31, 2026, down from $8,559,000 as of February 28, 2026.
  • Total liabilities were $20,507,000 as of August 31, 2026, up from $18,139,000 as of February 28, 2026.
  • Stockholders' deficit was $14,134,000 as of August 31, 2026, compared to a deficit of $9,580,000 as of February 28, 2026.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $836,000 as of August 31, 2026, down from $2,356,000 as of February 28, 2026.
  • Total available liquidity was $1.9 million as of August 31, 2026.
  • Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended August 31, 2026, was $2,394,000, compared to $5,604,000 in the prior year.
  • Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended August 31, 2026, was $1,731,000, compared to $51,000 in the prior year.
  • Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended August 31, 2026, was $819,000, compared to $133,000 in the prior year.
  • Basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.06 for the second quarter and $0.13 for the six-month period ended August 31, 2026, compared to $0.07 and $0.14 respectively in the prior year.

Guidance and Future Outlook

  • The India facility project target timeline is for construction completion by the end of 2028, with startup and commissioning scheduled for 2029.
  • A second facility is planned for the India site, expected to be larger than the first, to be developed following the successful start-up of the initial facility.
  • The Special Committee is evaluating a full spectrum of financing alternatives, including equity, debt, and non-dilutive options, to optimize capital structure and support long-term growth.
  • Management stated they continue to refine their commercial roadmap with a focus on disciplined capital allocation and project execution.

Business Segments and Product Lines

  • Revenues for the second quarter and six-month period resulted from engineering services provided to the India Joint Venture (JV).
  • Revenues for the six months ended August 31, 2025, included $244,000 from engineering services and $8,000 from sales of Loop™ PET resin; no product sales were recorded in the current six-month period.
  • Loop's technology depolymerizes waste PET plastic and polyester fiber into base building blocks (monomers DMT and MEG), which are purified and polymerized into virgin-quality Loop™ branded PET resin.
  • The India facility is being rescaled to a capacity of 45 kilotonnes per annum (KTA).
  • Toyo Engineering India Private Limited is completing a comprehensive analysis to finalize the updated cost estimate for the rescaled India facility.

Market and Competitive Landscape

  • The rescaled India facility is positioned to deliver high returns due to the advantages of Loop's unique technology, low operating costs, and access to plentiful textile waste in a low-cost environment.
  • The company is building a foundation for global growth alongside an advancing partnership in Europe.
  • The company's mission is to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber.

Risks and Challenges

  • There can be no assurance that financing, engineering-services revenue, or licensing revenue will be sufficient to fund operations through commercial start-up.
  • The timing and amount of any financing, engineering-services revenue, or licensing revenue remain subject to execution, financing availability, and project progress.
  • The company faces risks related to its ability to commercialize technology, obtain additional funding, continue as a going concern, and execute its proposed business model.
  • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including regulatory scrutiny, litigation outcomes, supply chain disruptions, and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Management Commentary and Tone

  • Daniel Solomita, Founder and CEO, stated: "We continue to refine our commercial roadmap with a focus on disciplined capital allocation and project execution."
  • Management noted that rescaling the India facility to 45 KTA is intended to lower the project's capital requirement while retaining the benefits of regional feedstock availability and a lower-cost operating environment.

Other Key Points

  • A Special Committee was formed by the Board of Directors in September 2026 to evaluate financing alternatives to support the India JV.
  • The Company is seeking capital to fund its expected equity contribution to the India JV and its ongoing pre-commercial operating expenses.
  • An update call was scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:45 AM ET to discuss results and commercial strategy.
  • During the six months ended August 31, 2026, the Company made an investment in the joint venture of $737,000.
  • Proceeds from ATM equity offering, net of issuance costs, were $452,000 for the six-month period.
  • Borrowings under the credit facility were $1,411,000 for the six-month period.
  • The Company has 48,812,574 common shares issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2026.
  • Series B Convertible Preferred stock value was $12,804,000 as of August 31, 2026.