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Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was $17.9 million, a 2.6% increase from $17.5 million in the same period in 2025.
    • Revenue increased 39% sequentially from the second quarter of 2026.
    • Services Segment revenue was $6.3 million, up 46% year-over-year from $4.4 million in Q3 2025.
    • Treatment Segment revenue was $11.6 million, down from $13.1 million in Q3 2025.
    • Consolidated gross profit was $552,000, compared to $2.6 million in Q3 2025.
    • Services Segment gross margin improved to 12.2% from 6.7% in the prior-year period.
    • Treatment Segment reported a gross loss of $225,000, compared to a gross profit of $2.3 million in Q3 2025; Treatment gross margin was (1.9%) versus 17.3% in the prior year.
    • Loss from operations was $3.7 million, compared to a loss of $1.9 million in Q3 2025.
    • Net loss was $3.5 million ($0.16 per basic share), compared to a net loss of $1.8 million ($0.10 per basic share) in Q3 2025.
    • EBITDA for the quarter was ($3.1) million, compared to ($1.5) million in Q3 2025.
    • At September 30, 2026, the Company had $19.9 million in PNC Liquidity, consisting of $5.5 million in borrowing availability and $14.3 million in cash.
    • Total assets were $102.4 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $88.0 million at December 31, 2025.
    • Total stockholders' equity was $55.2 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $50.1 million at December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Management expects improved results in the coming year driven by a growing backlog, new pricing, and increasing DFLAW volumes.
    • The Gen 2.0 PFAS destruction unit is expected to begin commissioning in Q4 2026, with operations anticipated to commence in the first half of 2027.
    • Price increases implemented in August are starting to be reflected in new backlog.
    • The Company believes it is positioned to support increasing Hanford-related activity and compete for task orders under the DOE tank waste program.
    • Facility upgrades to expand grouting capacity are being advanced to support future work.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Services Segment: Generated positive operating income for the quarter; PFAS destruction business saw increased sales and receipts compared to the first half of the year.
    • Treatment Segment: Revenue decline was primarily due to lower waste volumes processed caused by customer-directed changes in treatment protocols for a Hanford-related waste stream, which delayed processing until September 2026.
    • Perma-Fix Northwest: Now receiving both liquid effluent and dry waste from the DOE's Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste (DFLAW) facility; both streams are expected to increase as DFLAW ramps up.
    • Facility Upgrades: Temporary downtime occurred during the quarter to upgrade thermal treatment systems at Florida and Kingston facilities; upgrades were completed in September.
    • Backlog: Treatment backlog grew 25% sequentially to $19.6 million and is up approximately 65% from year-end 2025.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • Perma-Fix Northwest is one of three contractors awarded a Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Subcontract by H2C for Hanford waste treatment.
    • The Master IDIQ contemplates potential treatment of up to approximately 50 million gallons of waste through 2041, with an aggregate procurement ceiling of approximately $4.4 billion shared among three holders.
    • Perma-Fix is the only Master IDIQ Subcontract holder with a facility located adjacent to the Hanford Site.
    • The DOE's 2023 amended Record of Decision identifies Perma-Fix Northwest to treat effluent waste from DFLAW operations on an interim basis expected to last approximately 10 years.
    • Florida legislation enacted this year is phasing out PFAS-containing firefighting foam, which is expected to support continued demand for PFAS destruction services.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Recurring operating losses and negative operating cash flows continue to raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
    • Liquidity was reduced by continued operating losses since the May 2026 public equity offering and significant capital expenditures made during 2026.
    • Successful execution of plans depends on the timing and volume of government-directed waste shipments and project activity, which are subject to factors outside the Company's control.
    • There is no assurance regarding the number, size, or timing of task orders that may be awarded under the Master IDIQ Subcontract.
    • Future outcomes could differ materially due to factors including changes in DOE treatment strategy, regulatory approval delays, competition from other IDIQ holders, and potential litigation or administrative challenges.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Mark Duff stated that third-quarter results reflect "meaningful improvement over the first half of the year," noting that consolidated gross profit returned to positive territory and net loss decreased from the second quarter.
    • Management noted that results were held back by delays in processing Hanford-related waste due to protocol changes and temporary facility downtime.
    • Management expressed confidence that investments have positioned the Company to support increasing Hanford activity and compete for task orders.
    • The tone indicates optimism regarding the Services Segment growth and the potential for improved results in the coming year despite ongoing losses.
  • Other Key Points:

    • In August 2026, the Company extended the maturity of its PNC credit facility from May 2027 to May 2030.
    • The Company conducted a public equity offering in May 2026 which strengthened its liquidity position prior to recent reductions.
    • The Company operates four nuclear waste treatment facilities and provides services to the DOE, DOW, and commercial nuclear industry.
    • A conference call was scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Company
PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
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Industrials
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Waste Management