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Ouster Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary6 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record Q2 2026 revenue of $55 million, up 56% year-over-year, with over 17,000 sensors shipped, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of product revenue growth and reflecting strong demand and strategic execution.

  • Launched Rev8, the world's first native color lidar, and ZED X Nano, expanding leadership in Physical AI and robotics markets, with ZED X Nano being the most successful launch in Stereolabs history.

  • Integration of Stereolabs and deepened partnership with NVIDIA enhanced the unified sensing and perception platform.

  • Strengthened balance sheet with $263 million in cash and no debt, following successful capital raises.

  • Net loss for Q2 2026 was $18 million, improving by $2 million year-over-year.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $55 million, a 56% increase compared to the same quarter last year.

  • Shipped over 17,000 sensors (lidar and camera), setting a new quarterly record.

  • GAAP gross margin was 49%, up from 45% year-over-year, aided by a one-time refund impacting margin by 1,000 basis points.

  • Non-GAAP gross margin was 53%, up from 52% year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $4 million, a $1 million improvement year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q3 2026 revenue guidance is $54.5 million to $57.5 million, with Rev8 ramping to production volumes.

  • Full-year revenue expectations remain unchanged.

  • No additional capital needed to fund current operating plan on the path to profitability.

  • Management expects continued investment in R&D and sales/marketing to drive growth.

Rev8 customer transition timeline and strategy
Rationale for 100k unit manufacturing capacity
Lidar vs camera demand in humanoid robotics
Factors behind the 600 bps sequential margin gain
ZED X Nano impact on total sensor shipment mix
Strategic use of the $98 million ATM proceeds
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