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Lensar, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 November 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue dipped as recurring grew: Total revenue was $14.1 million, down 1% from $14.3 million. Management attributed the decline to lower system sales, partly offset by growth in procedure volume and recurring revenue. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 million against $(0.3) million a year earlier, after adding back $1.2 million of strategic transaction-related costs. Source
  • System revenue declined year over year: System revenue was $1.5 million against $3.5 million a year earlier, and $5.2 million against $8.8 million over nine months. Source
  • Summer slowdown lowered third-quarter activity: Management said the third quarter is typically the slowest of the year for cataract procedures and sales, because of holidays abroad and US summer vacations. Source
  • Warrant revaluation drove the net loss: Net loss was $4.7 million, including a $3.4 million loss from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities, against a $3.7 million loss a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and investments fell: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $12.6 million, against $18.0 million at December 31, 2025 and $13.6 million at June 30, 2026. Source

“In-line with the expectations we shared in August, our third quarter results reflected the typical summer seasonality”

Nick Curtis, President and CEO of LENSAR

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Adjusted EBITDA definition now also excludes strategic transaction-related costs. The prior definition covered stock-based compensation, warrant liability changes, and acquisition-related items only. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue dipped as recurring grew: Total revenue was $14.1 million, down 1% from $14.3 million. Management attributed the decline to lower system sales, partly offset by growth in procedure volume and recurring revenue. Source
  • Recurring share of revenue rose: Recurring revenue was $12.6 million, up 17% from $10.8 million, and was 89% of total revenue against 75% a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 million against $(0.3) million a year earlier, after adding back $1.2 million of strategic transaction-related costs. Source
  • Nine-month revenue and recurring share up: Nine-month revenue was $44.1 million against $42.4 million. Recurring revenue was 88% of total revenue against 79% a year earlier. Source

Recurring revenue and systems

  • Procedure, lease and service all rose: Procedure revenue was $9.2 million against $7.8 million, lease revenue $1.7 million against $1.6 million, and service revenue $1.7 million against $1.4 million. Source
  • System revenue declined year over year: System revenue was $1.5 million against $3.5 million a year earlier, and $5.2 million against $8.8 million over nine months. Source
  • Installed base grew in both lines: Total laser installed base reached 450 systems, up 6% from 425. The ALLY installed base reached 225, up 22% from 185. Source
  • ALLY backlog eased to 12 systems: The backlog of ALLY systems pending installation was 12 at September 30, 2026, down from 13 at June 30, 2026. Source

“We see the year-over-year growth in these two revenue indicators as clear evidence of the increasing strength of our operational foundation”

Nick Curtis, President and CEO of LENSAR

Procedure volume and seasonality

  • Quarterly procedure volume table: Procedure volume was 54,094 in the first quarter, 58,682 in the second and 52,545 in the third. Nine-month volume was 165,321 against 151,258. Source
  • Summer slowdown lowered third-quarter activity: Management said the third quarter is typically the slowest of the year for cataract procedures and sales, because of holidays abroad and US summer vacations. Source
  • Third quarter in line with August view: Management said third-quarter results were in line with the expectations it shared in August, with a sequential decline from the second quarter. Source

Costs, margins and net result

  • Cost of revenue fell year over year: Total cost of revenue was $6.0 million against $8.3 million a year earlier, with product cost of revenue at $3.5 million against $5.6 million. Source
  • SG&A rose from prior quarter: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8.1 million, against $12.0 million a year earlier and $6.1 million in the prior quarter's release. Source
  • Operating loss narrowed: Operating loss was $1.4 million against $7.6 million a year earlier. Research and development expense was $1.3 million against $1.4 million. Source
  • Warrant revaluation drove the net loss: Net loss was $4.7 million, including a $3.4 million loss from the change in fair value of warrant liabilities, against a $3.7 million loss a year earlier. Source
  • Nine-month net income turned positive: Nine-month net income was $35.1 million, including a $21.8 million warrant gain and $10.0 million of acquisition-related income. Diluted EPS was $0.56. Source

“While quarterly results may fluctuate due to the timing of system sales and placements, among other factors, our commitment to innovation and disciplined commercial execution remains unchanged.”

Nick Curtis, President and CEO of LENSAR

Cash, balance sheet and capital

  • Cash and investments fell: Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $12.6 million, against $18.0 million at December 31, 2025 and $13.6 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Inventory rose while payables fell: Inventories were $25.1 million against $21.5 million at December 31, 2025. Accounts payable fell to $9.9 million from $19.0 million. Source
  • Warrant liability fell sharply: Warrant liabilities were $18.4 million, down from $40.2 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Stockholders' equity turned positive: Total stockholders’ equity was $11.1 million, against a deficit of $26.0 million at December 31, 2025. Shares outstanding were 12,291 thousand, against 11,993 thousand. Source

Strategy, merger reference and leadership

  • ALLY adoption named as priority: Management said it continues to prioritize differentiated technology and broader adoption of the ALLY System to strengthen the recurring revenue base over time. Source
  • Surgeon and distributor ties in focus: Management said it is focused on advancing the technology's capabilities and adoption, deepening surgeon partner and distributor relationships, and using the installed base. Source
  • Merger agreement termination referenced: The forward-looking statements paragraph refers to the termination of the agreement governing the merger. The release does not otherwise describe the merger. Source
  • Interim CFO named in contacts: Mike Rossi is listed as Interim CFO in the contacts section, with Lee Roth of Burns McClellan as investor relations contact. Source

Coming up, as management said on 10 November 2026

  • Form 10-Q for the quarter: The company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 is to be filed with the SEC. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
ALLY Systems placed in the quarter Source10
ALLY installed base Source225
Total laser installed base Source450
ALLY backlog pending installation Source12
Procedure volume, third quarter Source52,545
Recurring revenue share of total revenue Source89%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said quarterly results may fluctuate with the timing of system sales and placements, among other factors. Source
  • Demand: Management said the third quarter is seasonally the slowest for procedures and sales, given holidays and summer vacations. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said third-quarter results were in line with the expectations it shared in August. Source
  • Not stated: Management said its commitment to innovation and disciplined commercial execution is unchanged. 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.