374Water (SCWO) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
18 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Revenue for Q2 2026 rose over 280% year-over-year to $2.26 million, driven by OC San contract revenue recognition and commercial milestones, including the Factory Acceptance Test.
Net loss for Q2 2026 narrowed to $2.7 million from $4.6 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to higher revenues and reduced operating expenses.
The company transitioned to positive gross profit and margin, reflecting successful commercialization of SCWO technology.
Advanced strategic partnerships and expanded operational footprint, notably in Orlando and with Arcadis.
The company continues to focus on commercializing its SCWO technology for waste destruction, with significant contracts and ongoing cost management initiatives.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue: $2.26 million (up from $0.59–$0.6 million in Q2 2025); six-month revenue: $2.81 million (up from $1.14 million year-over-year).
Gross margin for Q2 2026 was 87%, compared to a negative margin in Q2 2025.
Net loss for Q2 2026: $2.7 million ($0.15/share); six-month net loss: $7.3 million.
Cash used in operations for H1 2026 was $2.3 million, a significant improvement from $7.6 million in the prior year.
Cash balance at June 30, 2026: $1.78–$1.8 million; working capital: $2.42 million.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued losses and negative cash flows until commercial-scale manufacturing is achieved.
Additional debt or equity financing will be required to fund operations for at least the next twelve months.
Focused on scaling Waste Destruction Services and prioritizing capital allocation to revenue-generating opportunities.
Anticipates further revenue from remaining OC San contract milestones and new municipal deployments.
Only $3.7 million remains available for sale under the current ATM program due to regulatory limits.
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