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Ceribell, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue up 33% to $28.1 million: Total revenue was $28.1 million, up from $21.2 million a year earlier. Product and subscription revenue both grew in the quarter. Source
  • New accounts and utilization drove growth: Management attributed growth to new account additions and higher utilization in existing accounts, which grew despite summer seasonal moderation in ICU census. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 92%: Gross margin was 92%, compared with 88% a year earlier. The 92% includes the one-time tariff refund benefit. Source
  • Net loss widened to $19.3 million: Net loss was $19.3 million, or $0.51 per share, compared with $13.6 million, or $0.38 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and securities fell since March: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $129.3 million at June 30, 2026, down from $141.2 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • NTAP payment for delirium monitoring: Delirium monitoring received NTAP from CMS, effective October 1, 2026, following the proposed rule described in the prior release. Source

“Our second quarter results reflect adoption accelerating across both new and existing accounts”

co-founder and CEO Jane Chao, Ph.D.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFull year 2026$114 million to $117 million (approximately 28% to 31% growth over prior year)Raised from $112 million to $116 million (approximately 26% to 30% growth)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $114 million to $117 million from $112 million to $116 million. Source
  • New: New credit facility entered to refinance existing debt, with up to $60 million of committed capital. Source
  • New: Delirium monitoring NTAP received from CMS, effective October 1, 2026. The prior-quarter release had described a supportive proposed rule. Source
  • New: Board of Directors appointments: Tom West and Sharon O’Keefe. Source

Revenue growth and mix

  • Revenue up 33% to $28.1 million: Total revenue was $28.1 million, up from $21.2 million a year earlier. Product and subscription revenue both grew in the quarter. Source
  • New accounts and utilization drove growth: Management attributed growth to new account additions and higher utilization in existing accounts, which grew despite summer seasonal moderation in ICU census. Source
  • Product revenue up 33%: Product revenue was $21.2 million, up from $15.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Subscription revenue up 30%: Subscription revenue was $6.9 million, up from $5.3 million, reflecting growth in the installed base of Clarity subscriptions. Source
  • Gross profit rose to $25.9 million: Gross profit was $25.9 million, up from $18.7 million in the second quarter of 2025. Source

Clearances, studies and hardware

  • Two FDA algorithm clearances received: Received FDA 510(k) clearances for the Epileptiform Abnormality Detection algorithm and the Artifact Reduction algorithm. Source
  • Hardware clearances for next platform: Multiple 510(k) clearances were received for new recorder and headband designs, which will form the foundation of the next-generation hardware platform. Source
  • Critical Care study on seizure burden: A study published in Critical Care Medicine links Clarity-measured seizure burden to neurological outcomes. Source

“we are highly confident in the strength of our business and our mission to establish EEG as a new vital sign”

co-founder and CEO Jane Chao, Ph.D.

Gross margin and tariff refund

  • Gross margin rose to 92%: Gross margin was 92%, compared with 88% a year earlier. The 92% includes the one-time tariff refund benefit. Source
  • Manufacturing changes lifted margin: Management attributed the improvement to manufacturing cost reduction initiatives and the introduction of a fully operational manufacturing line in Vietnam. Source
  • One-time tariff refund recognized: A one-time benefit from tariff refunds previously paid under IEEPA was recognized in the quarter. Source

Operating costs and net loss

  • Operating expenses up 37%: Operating expenses were $45.9 million, up from $33.6 million, an increase the company reported as 37%. Source
  • Commercial and headcount investment: Management cited commercial organization investment, headcount, payroll and stock-based compensation to support growth and pipeline expansion. Source
  • Natus patent suit adds legal costs: Legal costs for intellectual property enforcement, including the July 2025 suit against Natus Medical Incorporated, also rose. Source
  • Net loss widened to $19.3 million: Net loss was $19.3 million, or $0.51 per share, compared with $13.6 million, or $0.38 per share, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss compared with prior year: Adjusted EBITDA loss was $9.8 million, compared with $10.0 million a year earlier. Management defines this as a non-GAAP measure. Source

Cash and credit facility

  • Cash and securities fell since March: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $129.3 million at June 30, 2026, down from $141.2 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Credit facility terms: The new facility includes a $30 million term loan and a $30 million revolving credit facility, up to $60 million in total committed capital. Source
  • Uncommitted capital at lender discretion: An additional $25 million of uncommitted capital is available at the lender’s discretion. Source

Reimbursement, pilots and board

  • NTAP payment for delirium monitoring: Delirium monitoring received NTAP from CMS, effective October 1, 2026, following the proposed rule described in the prior release. Source
  • Delirium pilot progress cited: Management cited early progress of the delirium pilot alongside multiple new FDA 510(k) clearances. Source
  • Two directors appointed to board: Tom West and Sharon O’Keefe were appointed to the Board of Directors. Source

Figures management reported

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Total active accounts Source712

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: ICU census typically moderates during summer months. Management said growth continued despite that seasonal moderation. Source
  • Financial: The company reported a continued net loss, larger than in the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Regulatory: Legal costs for intellectual property enforcement, including the Natus suit, are included in operating expenses. Source
  • External: Gross margin includes a one-time benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds previously paid. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management raised the full-year 2026 revenue range, replacing the prior range. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.