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SoundThinking Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary13 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q2 2026 revenue was $23.9 million, down 8% year-over-year, with ShotSpotter representing 64% of total revenues.

  • GAAP net loss widened to $4.8 million ($0.37 per share) from $3.1 million ($0.24 per share) year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 million, down from $3.4 million.

  • Structural cost reductions and workforce optimization are expected to yield $4 million in annualized savings.

  • Multi-year contract renewals, win-backs, and new product launches reinforce customer confidence and solution stickiness.

  • The company is expanding its SafetySmart platform, targeting new markets, and pursuing international growth.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenue: $23.9 million (down from $25.9 million YoY); gross profit: $11.5 million (48% margin), down from $13.8 million (53% margin).

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $1.2 million (5% margin), down from $3.4 million (13% margin) YoY, but improved sequentially from Q1.

  • Operating expenses reduced to $16.2 million from $16.7 million YoY, driven by cost optimization.

  • Deferred revenue at quarter-end: $36 million; contractually committed revenue: $93.1 million.

  • Cash and cash equivalents: $6.4 million; $4 million outstanding on credit facility; $36 million available borrowing capacity.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance revised down to $99–$100 million from $109–$111 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance lowered to 8–9% for 2026.

  • ARR expected to grow from $95.4 million at start of 2026 to over $100 million entering 2027.

  • Revenue and profitability expected to be back-end loaded as deployments and renewals build.

  • Guidance excludes any contribution from a renewed Chicago ShotSpotter contract.

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SoundThinking Inc, formerly ShotSpotter Inc, provides public safety technology solutions including gunshot detection, real-time crime analysis, and investigative tools. The company serves law enforcement agencies with cloud-based software that aids in incident response and community safety. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.