Alpha Teknova (TKNO)
NASDAQ:TKNO
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.08Last Year’s EPS
-0.07Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive tone: the company reported solid top-line growth (13% YoY), a pronounced 85% increase in Clinical Solutions, improved gross margin and adjusted EBITDA, operational scaling initiatives, and disciplined commercial investments aimed at driving ~20% growth in 2027. However, material risks remain including a persistent GAAP net loss, continued negative adjusted EBITDA, modest Lab Essentials growth, high fixed-cost structure with a roughly 70% marginal cash drop-through, and dependence on broader biotech funding recovery. Management reiterated a conservative 2026 guide while outlining a credible plan for improved profitability and growth in 2027.Company Guidance
Overall Revenue Growth
Total revenue grew 13% year over year in Q1 2026; this is the first Q1 in nearly three years with revenue above $11 million.
Clinical Solutions Surge
Clinical Solutions revenue increased 85% year over year to $2.1 million (from $1.2 million), driven by an increased number of customers and higher average revenue per customer; management characterized the growth as broad-based rather than a single large order.
Lab Essentials Stability
Lab Essentials revenue was $8.4 million, up 3% year over year from $8.1 million, supported by higher average revenue per customer despite a decreased customer count.
Improved Profitability Metrics
Gross profit rose to $3.8 million from $3.0 million year over year; gross margin improved to 34.2% from 30.7% in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA improved to negative $2.0 million from negative $2.5 million.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Improvements
Free cash outflow improved to $3.6 million from $4.3 million year over year (approximately a 16% improvement). Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $17.8 million with total borrowings of $13.2 million as of 03/31/2026.
Operational and Process Enhancements
Operational initiatives included tripling single-batch size for high-volume bottle production and implementing an automated aseptic filling line to scale volumes and reduce labor hours per unit; 90 of over 3,000 paper batch records migrated to digital to improve analytics, documentation quality, and standardization.
Commercial Investment and 2027 Growth Target
Company initiated roughly $2 million annual increase in commercial spend (sales and marketing) starting in 2026 to drive lead generation and field coverage; management expects to see revenue impact by early 2027 and is targeting approximately 20% revenue growth in 2027.
Reiterated 2026 Guidance with Manageable Expectations
Management reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $42 million to $44 million (midpoint implying ~6% growth versus 2025) and expects gross margin in the mid-30s for the full year; free cash outflow is expected to be less than $10 million for full-year 2026 despite increased commercial investment.
TKNO Earnings History
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TKNO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $3.64 | $4.00 | +9.89% |
Feb 26, 2026 | $2.28 | $2.58 | +13.16% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $4.81 | $4.71 | -2.08% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $4.34 | $4.23 | -2.53% |
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FAQ
When does Alpha Teknova (TKNO) report earnings?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is TKNO EPS forecast?
TKNO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is -0.08.