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Pulmonx Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Worldwide revenue reached $22.8 million in Q3 2026, a 6% year-over-year increase from $21.5 million in Q3 2025 on both GAAP and constant currency basis.
    • U.S. revenue was $14.9 million, up 7% year-over-year from Q3 2025.
    • International revenue was $7.9 million, up 5% year-over-year; excluding China, international revenue grew 9% year-over-year on both GAAP and constant currency basis.
    • Gross profit was $17.4 million in Q3 2026 compared to $16.1 million in Q3 2025, resulting in a gross margin of 76% versus 75% in the prior year period.
    • Total operating expenses were $24.9 million in Q3 2026, an 18% decrease from $30.4 million in Q3 2025.
    • Net loss was $8.4 million ($0.19 per share) in Q3 2026, a 40% reduction from the $14.0 million ($0.34 per share) net loss in Q3 2025.
    • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $3.5 million in Q3 2026, a 57% reduction from the $8.2 million loss in Q3 2025.
    • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $52.7 million as of September 30, 2026.
    • Total assets were $110.2 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $129.3 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total liabilities were $76.0 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $75.2 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Long-term debt increased to $37.7 million as of September 30, 2026, from $37.0 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Full-year 2026 revenue is expected to be in the range of $90 million to $92 million.
    • Full-year 2026 gross margin is now expected to be approximately 77%.
    • Full-year 2026 total operating expenses are expected to fall within the range of $108 million to $109 million, inclusive of approximately $14 million of non-cash stock-based compensation.
    • The Company expects cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities to decrease by approximately $22 million for the full year 2026, assuming no additional drawdowns under the credit facility.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • Commercial activity in China is restarting following the renewal of the Chinese registration certificate, resulting in an absence of sales to the distributor in China for the quarter.
    • The U.S. sales leadership team is now fully staffed.
    • The global commercial team has been restructured to be more focused.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The Zephyr Endobronchial Valve is commercially available in more than 25 countries and is included in global treatment guidelines.
    • The Zephyr Valve is widely considered a standard of care treatment option for improving breathing, activity, and quality of life in patients with severe emphysema.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • International revenue growth was tempered by the absence of sales to the Company's distributor in China while commercial activity is restarted.
    • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from projections regarding revenue growth, execution of strategy, and financial performance.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Glen French expressed pleasure at returning to year-over-year revenue growth and confidence in the ability to build momentum and deliver growth while advancing strategic priorities.
    • Management highlighted continued operating leverage from cost realignment efforts, noting a significant reduction in net loss and Adjusted EBITDA loss compared to the prior year.
  • Other Key Points:

    • A conference call and live webcast were scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results.
    • The company provided reconciliations for non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and constant currency revenue calculations.
    • The Zephyr Valve received FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) following its designation as a "breakthrough device."
Company
PULMONX CORP
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices