Standard BioTools (LAB) Q4 2025 earnings summary
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Q4 2025 earnings summary
24 Feb, 2026Executive summary
Fourth quarter 2025 revenue from continuing operations was $23.8 million, with full year 2025 revenue at $85.3 million, both reflecting year-over-year declines.
Over $40 million in annualized cost savings were fully operationalized, supporting the path to positive adjusted EBITDA and cash flow by the end of 2026.
Approximately $550 million in cash and investments post-SomaLogic transaction, fueling inorganic growth strategy.
Net income for Q4 2025 was $13.9 million, a significant improvement due to a one-time, non-cash partial release of $38.4 million in deferred tax valuation allowance.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 revenue declined 4% year-over-year; full year 2025 revenue declined 6% year-over-year.
Q4 2025 gross margin was 47.8% (non-GAAP: 50.3%), up from 45.8% (non-GAAP: 48.1%) in Q4 2024.
Full year 2025 gross margin was 49.9% (non-GAAP: 53.6%), up from 49.3% (non-GAAP: 53.3%) in 2024.
Q4 2025 operating expenses were $36.0 million, down 4% year-over-year; non-GAAP operating expenses were $27.8 million, down 1%.
Full year 2025 operating expenses were $152.8 million, down 11% year-over-year; non-GAAP operating expenses were $108.3 million, down 4%.
Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4 2025 was $15.8 million, a 3% improvement year-over-year; full year adjusted EBITDA loss was $62.6 million, also a 3% improvement.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal year 2026 revenue expected in the range of $80 million to $85 million, with seasonality similar to prior years.
Management targets positive adjusted EBITDA and adjusted cash flow exiting 2026.
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