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SINTX Technologies — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2026, increased more than tenfold to approximately $2.2 million, compared to $208,000 in the prior-year period.
    • Gross profit increased to approximately $1.4 million from $93,000 in the prior-year quarter, with gross margin expanding to approximately 62% from 45%.
    • Total operating expenses decreased 13% to $3.0 million, down from $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Net loss decreased 55% to approximately $1.6 million, compared to $3.5 million during the prior-year quarter.
    • Operating loss decreased 51% to $1.6 million, compared with $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2025.
    • For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total revenue increased 315% to approximately $3.0 million.
    • SINTX ended the third quarter with approximately $2.0 million in cash and cash equivalents.
    • Debt increased to $55,000 as of September 30, 2026, from $7,000 as of December 31, 2025.
    • Total stockholders' equity increased to $3.39 million as of September 30, 2026, from $2.93 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Management expressed confidence that SINTX is well-positioned to pursue additional growth opportunities in 2027.
    • Large-animal in vivo studies evaluating silicon nitride-treated medical textiles are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027 to support preclinical development of wound care applications.
    • The Company continues to pursue revenue growth, operating efficiencies, and additional financing alternatives to support operations and commercialization activities.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • The Company completed the limited-use release of the FDA-cleared SiNAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System, initiated in the first quarter of 2026.
    • Initial commercial sales of the SiNAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System are underway, establishing a foundation for expanding presence in the orthopedic implant market.
    • The Company is evaluating opportunities to leverage proprietary silicon nitride technology in spinal applications, next-generation orthopedic implants, advanced composites, and antipathogenic medical technologies such as wound care and wound dressing applications.
    • The industrial business is providing a commercial foundation while the Company pursues healthcare opportunities.
    • The Company operates under ISO 13485:2016 and AS9100D quality management systems.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The Company sponsored a silicon nitride masterclass with leading orthopedics experts to educate surgeons, develop sales channels, and build a disciplined commercial foundation.
    • The Company has 20 years of experience innovating silicon nitride technologies.
    • Product portfolio includes insulators for Tier 1 aerospace suppliers, the FDA-cleared SiNAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System, OEM manufacturing of FDA-cleared spinal implants, and the SiNERGY™ technology platform for biocomposite and 3D printing applications.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Forward-looking statements highlight risks including the timing and volume of customer orders and product shipments.
    • Risks include customer concentration and the potential loss or reduction of business from significant customers.
    • Challenges include the Company's ability to maintain or improve manufacturing efficiencies, pricing, and gross margins.
    • Uncertainties exist regarding the timing, completion, and results of preclinical studies.
    • Risks include the Company's ability to secure licensing partnerships, obtain regulatory clearances or approvals, protect intellectual property, manufacture products at commercial scale, obtain sufficient funding, and achieve market acceptance.
    • The Company faces the risk of continuing as a going concern.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • CEO Eric Olson stated that the third-quarter results represent a meaningful milestone in the commercial transformation of SINTX Technologies.
    • Management noted that the substantial increase in quarterly revenue and improvements in gross profit and operating performance demonstrate the potential of their advanced manufacturing platform.
    • Olson concluded that performance this quarter demonstrates measurable progress toward building a commercially focused advanced materials company.
  • Other Key Points:

    • SINTX regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum stockholders' equity requirement of $2.5 million.
    • The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.0 million from the exercise of 941,423 Class B warrants at $2.14 per share following a post-quarter-end call triggered by achieving the third-quarter revenue milestone of $2 million.
    • The Company will host a conference call and webcast on November 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET with CEO Eric Olson and CFO Kevin Trask.
    • Inventories increased to $2.555 million as of September 30, 2026, from $825,000 as of December 31, 2025.
    • Accounts payable increased to $961,000 as of September 30, 2026, from $382,000 as of December 31, 2025.
Company
SINTX TECHNOLOGIES INC
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices