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Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jul 15, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.04
Last Year’s EPS
-0.04
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2026
Earnings Call Date:Mar 17, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveys strong commercial and programmatic momentum—large, rapidly growing backlog and pipeline, strategic government awards (including a $6.5M DHS contract), international deployments, and progress on autonomous docking and integrations that validate product-market fit in defense and maritime autonomy. Offsetting these positives are material near-term financial headwinds: revenue declined year-over-year due largely to timing from a government shutdown, gross profit turned negative because of one-time contract losses, operating expenses and stock-based compensation rose, net losses widened significantly, and operating cash burn increased while cash on hand remains modest. Management expects many timing-related items to convert later in the year and positions current investments as necessary to capture pipeline opportunities.
Company Guidance
Management guided that shipments will begin imminently for the first DHS PowerBuoy systems (the $6.5M DHS award) with several more expected in the coming weeks and that the DHS work will be recognized as a contractor-owned/operator lease over a 15‑month period; they reported backlog at a record $19.9M (up $12.4M, +165% YoY) and a pipeline of $163.9M (up $74.7M, +84% YoY) (roughly half North America, remainder Latin America/Middle East), said production throughput is stable and they are prebuilding buoy inventory to accelerate deliveries, target an early‑access commercial launch of their integrated autonomous docking/charging solution in calendar 2026, expect delayed federal-work revenue (impacted by the Oct–Nov 2025 government shutdown) to convert later in the fiscal year, and forecast improving gross margins as one‑time contract losses run off and larger‑scale deployments ramp; financial context provided included Q3/QYTD revenues of $0.5M/$2.1M (vs $0.8M/$4.5M prior), gross loss of $0.8M/$2.2M (vs gross profit $0.2M/$1.4M prior), operating expenses of $8.4M/$24.2M (incl. higher stock‑based comp up $1.8M/$6.5M), operating‑expense growth excluding stock comp of ~9% (Q3) and 14% (YTD), net losses of $11.4M/$29.6M (vs $6.7M/$15.1M prior), combined cash and short‑term investments of $7.2M (vs $6.9M at fiscal year start), and $19.9M net cash used in operations YTD (vs $14.6M prior YTD).
Record Backlog Growth
Backlog reached $19.9 million, an increase of $12.4 million and 165% year-over-year, signaling stronger contracted future revenue and conversion of opportunities across defense, government security, offshore energy and commercial applications.
Large Pipeline Expansion
Pipeline expanded to $163.9 million, up $74.7 million and 84% year-over-year, including larger strategic opportunities such as multi-vehicle programs and integrated buoy/USV surveillance solutions.
Significant DHS Award and Defense Positioning
Received a $6.5 million Department of Homeland Security award and integrated with Anduril, positioning PowerBuoy systems within next-generation defense sensing networks; first systems are ready for shipment with several more expected in coming weeks.
Progress on Autonomous Docking and Charging
Advanced integrated autonomous docking and charging solution from prototype to full-scale build with a targeted early access commercial launch in calendar year 2026 to enable persistent autonomous offshore operations.
International Deployments and Demonstrations
Expanded global footprint with shipment of a WAM-V autonomous service vehicle to Greece and recent exercises/demonstrations in Latin America (Brazil and Chile) and operational assets present in UAE, supporting international defense and commercial engagements.
Partnerships and Technology Integration
Progressed system integration and open-water validation with Mythos AI and integration with Anduril for data streaming and unified operating pictures, enhancing autonomy, navigation and mission data capabilities.
Operational Readiness and Inventory Strategy
Production throughput remains stable and company is prebuilding buoys to accelerate delivery; balance sheet shows inventory buildup to support anticipated orders, enabling faster fulfillment as contracts convert.
Cash Position Stability
Combined cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $7.2 million as of January 31, 2026, slightly up from $6.9 million at the beginning of the fiscal year, indicating short-term liquidity was maintained through the quarter.

Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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OPTT Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Jul 15, 2026
2026 (Q4)
-0.04 / -
-0.04
Mar 17, 2026
2026 (Q3)
-0.04 / -0.06
-0.046-30.43% (-0.01)
Dec 15, 2025
2026 (Q2)
-0.02 / -0.06
-0.036-66.67% (-0.02)
Sep 15, 2025
2026 (Q1)
- / -0.04
-0.05425.93% (+0.01)
Jul 24, 2025
2025 (Q4)
- / -0.04
-0.11264.29% (+0.07)
Mar 18, 2025
2025 (Q3)
- / -0.05
-0.11158.56% (+0.07)
Dec 16, 2024
2025 (Q2)
- / -0.04
-0.12370.73% (+0.09)
Sep 16, 2024
2025 (Q1)
- / -0.05
-0.1255.00% (+0.07)
Jul 25, 2024
2024 (Q4)
- / -0.11
-0.1734.12% (+0.06)
Mar 13, 2024
2024 (Q3)
- / -0.11
-0.109-1.83% (>-0.01)
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OPTT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Mar 17, 2026
$0.39$0.35-9.23%
Dec 15, 2025
$0.42$0.30-28.91%
Sep 15, 2025
$0.55$0.49-10.20%
Jul 24, 2025
$0.75$0.64-14.85%
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