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Edge16 Oct 2026
Winner, Winner: The Chicken McNugget Story
How a 1940s breeding contest, a Cornell food scientist, and a hedge by Ray Dalio helped McDonald's turn the Chicken McNugget into a fast-food icon.
Harte Hanks
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Harte Hanks Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary14 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Entered into a merger agreement with Star Equity Holdings, Inc. on August 14, 2026, with closing expected in Q4 2026. Shareholders will receive either $5.00 per share in cash or preferred stock, subject to a 50% cash cap.
Revenue for Q2 2026 was $38.0M, down 1.7% year-over-year; net loss widened to $5.0M from $0.3M in Q2 2025.
Operating expenses increased 10% year-over-year, driven by higher professional service and legal costs related to the pending acquisition.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue: $38.0M (-1.7% YoY); six-month revenue: $75.2M (-6.2% YoY).
Q2 2026 net loss: $5.0M (vs. $0.3M loss in Q2 2025); six-month net loss: $5.6M (vs. $0.7M loss in 2025).
Basic and diluted EPS: $(0.67) for Q2 2026, $(0.76) for six months.
Cash and equivalents at June 30, 2026: $5.2M; $3.0M drawn on credit facility.
Outlook and guidance
Management believes liquidity is sufficient for ongoing operations and obligations.
No dividends paid; $4.1M remains authorized for share repurchases.
No explicit forward guidance provided due to pending merger.
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Harte Hanks, Inc. is a global marketing services company that provides integrated multi-channel marketing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including customer data management, analytics, digital marketing, direct mail, and customer care. Harte Hanks helps businesses engage with their customers, improve brand loyalty, and drive sales by delivering tailored marketing strategies and campaigns. The company serves clients across various industries, including retail, healthcare, financial services, and consumer packaged goods. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, United States, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.